Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

Overview

Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in North Phoenix, Arizona. You'll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, you will have a celebratory toast and receive a commemorative certificate of your flight.

City: Phoenix

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $209.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $209.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Champagne

Post flight food

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All flights are weather permitting
Children must be 5 years of age or older
Must be able to stand for 60 minutes unassisted
Must be able to sustain the impact of jumping off a chair
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Light layered clothing
Closed toe shoes
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
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Sonoran Desert National Monument

During your hour-long flight over the famous Sonoran Desert, you will have a 360-degree view no matter where you stand in the basket. The pilot will be your tour guide in the sky, explaining what you are looking at, how far you are going and how high you are ascending. Upon landing, you will be greeted with a celebratory toast (a tradition dating back to the 1800's) and each passenger will receive a commemorative flight certificate. Once the balloon is packed up and all passengers are ready to go, the pilot and crew will bring you back to the check-in point where you can purchase souvenirs to commemorate your aeronautical adventure. A great experience to check off your Bucket List!

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.

Upon meeting at the check-in office, your pilots and crew will transport you to the launch site location, where you will have the option to become hands-on and help the crew or take in the view as the gentle giant comes to life. Before loading into the basket, the pilot will conduct a safety briefing, so make sure to listen carefully! Then you are up, up and away into the beautiful Arizona sky.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (113)

Karina K

Dec 2018

It was my birthday trip to Phoenix this year and the hot air balloon ride organized by Rainbow Ryders was definitely the highlight of it. I was impressed how well organized everything was: from the moment of your arrival at the office to check in to the fast flying of the balloon in the air, from the shuttle ride to the place where "the action happens" to the little celebration of your successful ride at the end. It was incredible! Our pilot in command Brooks was not just very knowledgeable and knew all the answers to our questions, but also very experienced (and trust me, it shows!). So one can rely on him, "sit back" and relax enjoying the stunning views of the valley! I would certainly recommend this probably -once-in -a- lifetime -experience to everyone!!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Hello and thank you for the great review. Happy Birthday! We are glad that we were able to make your trip so memorable. Brooke is a wonderful pilot and we will let him know that you had a great experience with him. Thank you so much for the recommendation as well! We hope to see you back again.

Cathy C

Dec 2018

Rainbow Ryders is a top notch run organization from your booking process all the way to your champagne toast after your flight. Patrick and his ground crew (Sorry I forgot your names! You guys were great too!) worked quick and efficiently together setting the balloon up and subsequently packing it all back up after our ride. My husband and I chose the sunset ride. I am nervous when flying and not keen on heights, but this ride was so smooth and the views so amazing that I was fine. Patrick kept us entertained and was so informative the entire trip, pointing out different sights while in flight, telling us various facts and generally just talking to us all, kept the trip interesting and so much fun. Loved every minute! Would 100% recommend Rainbow Ryders!!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We will pass along your kind words to Patrick and his crew, as we are sure they will greatly appreciate it. We are so glad that you had a wonderful flight with us and that you loved everything. It is always worth it to face your fears to see the beautiful Phoenix sunset! We hope to see you again.

wsgrunner

Dec 2018

This was my first time in a hot air balloon and I was a bit nervous about what to expect. The entire crew were welcoming and made me feel comfortable throughout the experience. Jesse our pilot was funny and informative as we floated through the air on a majestic late afternoon in Phoenix. I would highly recommend this to anyone! Rainbow Ryders is first class from start to finish. The champagne at the end was a nice touch to celebrate the sunset and the charcuterie board back at the office after the balloon ride was yummy. Thank you to all of the staff for making this such a memorable afternoon!

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for the awesome review and sharing these amazing pictures! We are delighted that we could make your first hot air ballooning experience a memorable one. We will pass along your kind words to Jesse and his crew. We are so glad you enjoyed the champagne toast and snacks after your flight as well! Hope to see you back again.