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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Overview

Enjoy a scenic hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert viewing 1000's of species of flora, fauna, and wildlife. At altitude touring the majestic views of the surrounding Phoenix metro valley. See sights from altitude such as the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Downtown Phoenix & Tempe, Camelback Mountain and much more. At the end of your flight, celebrate with a traditional post flight champagne toast and fresh fruit.

City: Phoenix

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $175.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $175.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Champagne and fresh fruit

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No open toed shoes or high heels
Dress comfortable for the outside weather
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 220 lbs. will be required to pay additional fees. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
No recent surgeries
No hip, leg, feet injury or issues
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Aerogelic Ballooning

Pick up

Camelback Mountain

view from altitude of Camelback Mountain

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

View from altitude of McDowell Regional Park

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (96)

Susan_M

Dec 2021

the cancelation The operator phoned at 5:45 AM to tell me the winds were too high so the flight was not going to happen

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Why would you write us bad review because you got canceled for high winds? (Act of God) Thanks a lot for supporting the small business!

379mishelle

Dec 2021

Terrible experience, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! I had a surprise birthday hot-air balloon ride for my best friend, who has never been up in one. We both own our businesses and rearranged our day to go up in a sunrise balloon ride with Champaign and snacks. Less than 24 hours later, I got several calls and texts canceling the ride. They didn't have enough people going, and unless I wanted to pay more $ for a private, we were not going. The women handling this were insulting and unprofessional. She didn't even care, talked over me when I tried to explain it was her birthday. Appeared to only be pushing a private ride instead and then to say there was no Champaign or snacks offered. Not even clear if I'm getting fully refunded. Needless to say, this cost me a lot of money canceling my workday and not having an experience for my friend's birthday on such short notice.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Please read the additional information on your booking. Whereas it states there must be a minimum number of people and if not other dates may be available. I am sorry the exact date and time was not available for you. As for fruit and champagne; yes that is after every flight. No one told you wouldn’t have gotten that. You said you signed up for breakfast which isn’t accurate so I corrected you. We did notify you 48 hours before that at that time we didn’t have enough people and gave you the option to move days. You refused and wanted to wait. At this time you yelled and cussed out our weekend staff which is a minor before hanging up on her. Then called me the day of to ask if we found anyone else before you yelled at me and hurled insults and hung up on me.

Leanne_W

Nov 2021

The experience of ballooning at sunrise was amazing! The pilot, unfortunately, was unprofessional & rude. He was demeaning to those customers who asked questions and bad mouthing his crew. Also unhelpful with loading & unloading passengers in and out of the transportation van and balloon basket.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

I am sorry you felt the pilot was rude. Sometimes jokes are loved by some and hated by others. As for the pilot not helping in and out of the balloon; isn’t he busy managing the aircraft? I certainly hope so… As well the pilots always drives the van and crew are sitting at passenger door to help load and unload to be gentlemen. Although we also expect if someone can’t load and unload from the van by themselves they most certainly could not get in and out of the balloon. This shows physical inability to be safe in rough landing condition ruled by Mother Nature. Although seems your pilot did a great job… as you still offered 5 stars…