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 Phoenix, Arizona. You'll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.

City: Phoenix

Thu 17 Jul

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Starting at $250.00

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Thu 17 Jul

Starting at $250.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Post flight snacks

Champagne Toast

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

Additional Info

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
Unable to fly anyone who is pregnant
This is a shared basket flight, there will be anywhere from 10-16 total passengers in each basket

What To Expect

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 (209)

nishap793

Jan 2023

We had a wonderful time with our pilot, Morgan! He was great at answering questions and keeping us informed the entire time. We were lucky to have amazing weather and a beautiful sunset (early January). I never got bored during the flight because there was always something new to see and the entire ride was very peaceful. It was a great way to ring in the new year and my 30th bday!

Response from Host

Jan 2023

We are honored that you spent your 30th birthday with us! I am pleased to hear that Morgan gave such a wonderful experience for your flight. Being in a hot air balloon is a lot more peaceful than some may think. Thank you for flying with us!

744mukulb

Dec 2022

Bucket list - check. Our Lyft ride to Rainbow Ryders was hilarious - the moment we got into the car our driver started cracking up - he said you guys are crazy trying to do this , he said if God gave me gills i would swim , if God gave me wings I would fly but since he didn’t we are land beings. The whole ride was full of funny jokes around our decision to do this - 5 stars for his sense of humor. Lol it did finally put a bit of a doubt in my head. However in the end this balloon ride did feel like God gave us wings! The experience was truly as the balloonist prayer goes “May the winds welcome you with softness.May the sun bless you with its warm hands. May you fly so high and so well that God joins you in laughter And sets you gently back into the loving arms of Mother Earth”. You will hear your pilot recite this at the end. Our pilot was Jesse cool as a cat and super experienced. We had the smoothest landing and while we were in the air it was heavenly. The Rainbow Ryder set up , communication, all the ops and ground crew were great. You felt from the get go that you dealing with pros. It was amazing to see so many people doing this that day young and old. Am glad we did it and that too in the Valley of Sun. Let’s hope they get the govt support to keep doing this here. 5 stars. Go try it / you will love it.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your sunset flight with Jesse and his crew and that they were able to give you the ultimate bucket list experience! We are also very happy to hear that your experience with Rainbow Ryders was pleasant. We absolutely love the balloonist prayer, and we are happy you enjoyed it as well. Thank you for your support of Rainbow Ryders and hot air ballooning in the Valley! We hope to fly with you again soon!

John_N

Dec 2022

It was a great experience for our family. Indeed it was a bucket list item checked off. All of our adult children gave it a thumbs up!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We are so happy to hear that your family enjoyed their sunset flight with us in Phoenix and that we were able to help you all cross something off your bucket list! Thanks for choosing Rainbow Ryders!