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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $209.00

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Tue 24 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.

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Reviews (113)

Barbara L

Feb 2018

Went with dear friends for sunset hot air balloon ride from Rainbow Ryders. Have to tell you I was nervous, but once we started going up, it was the most thrilling amazing experience ever!! Our pilot, Steve, was very knowledgeable & made us feel very safe. The ride was breathtaking and it’s something my husband and I will never forget. I do not want to cross this off my bucket list because I’m ready to go again! Thanks for a memorable ride!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

We are proud that you were able to conquer your fear and hop on a hot air balloon with us! It's crazy how steady and peaceful the balloon is once it starts to ascend. The flights always manage to take our breath away and we are happy to have shared that experience with you and your husband. We hope that you continue to cross off your bucket list multiple times for a hot air balloon ride, and truly hope to take another adventure with you soon!

JoJo Z

Jan 2018

Had an amazing time doing the sunset ballooning yesterday. The pilot Jessie was great as too was his crew. Jessie was funny, informative and great at his job. We finished with champagne and orange juice, then cheese, cold meats and crackers with more champagne on our return. Highly recommend Rainbow Ryders.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

We love the sunset balloon rides in Phoenix. They always turn out to be so beautiful and peaceful, and we are glad we were able to share that experience with you. Jesse is wonderful and we are happy you agree! He will be thrilled to hear your nice words and we all hope to see you again soon!

Greg M

Jan 2018

First time ballooners. Fantastic experience!! Thoroughly enjoyed our sunset flight. Competitive rate, very professional, new equipment, skilled pilot. Highly recommend this company.

Response from Host

Jan 2018

We do our very best to create the most enjoyable experience possible and are glad to hear you liked it! We hope to watch another sunset with you soon, and thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.