Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit + cheese plate in the desert, the perfect end to the day.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not recommended for participants with broken bones, or who have had recent surgery
Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground
Minimum age is 5 years
Actual flight time is approximately 1 hour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
Your hot air balloon tour check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected. Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.
Camelback Mountain
Soar past iconic Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix Valley. This mountain is a favorite of local hikers and cyclists.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a fruit + cheese plate at your desert landing site.
Champagne
Commemorative flight certificate
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Options
3:45pm Flight Meet at Airport
3:30pm Flight+Hotel Transfers
3:30pm Flight Meet at Airport
3:15pm Flight+Hotel Transfers
2:45pm Flight+Hotel Transfers
3:15pm Flight Meet at Airport
3:45pm Flight+Hotel Transfers
2:45pm Flight Meet at Airport
Reviews
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket List Moment!
Abby S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hot Air Balloon ride far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined! Our Pilot McKenna was amazing and our Crew Chief Nate was so accommodating! We chose to be picked up at our hotel and from the moment Nate picked us up until the moment he dropped us off the whole experience was top notch and so much fun! We ended the flight with champagne & charcuterie and it was just amazing! The flight itself was so smooth from the moment we got in the basket til the moment we landed. Such a bucket list moment! I absolutely highly recommend using this company for your hot air balloon experience! I cant say enough great things about them!
The whole crew was...
Emily B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The whole crew was friendly and fun and informative. The balloon is not in the air when the sun actually sets, but the ceremony on the desert floor with the sunset in the background was lovely.
Zach and the flight Crew 😎
Kia S,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zach was an amazing pilot and absolutely loved his energy. He was dropping facts about the city and all. His set up crew were speedy and absolutely just as energetic as he was. Definitely will book again.
Sorry, cancelled
jerryoD9355QV,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Canceled due to high winds? We never experienced the wind, but I suppose the forest doesn’t always happen. We did get a full refund.
FUN
stephanievB7448PZ,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Matt and Nate. Very informative and organized. Great views. Would recommend. Bubbly at the end a nice touch.
Breathtaking!!!
Sherpa494678,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience. Captain Alisa was knowledgeable, personable, and truly made this a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The crew was fantastic and the sunset toast and birthday celebration was the perfect finishing touch.
I would pick better scenery to do this.
Didi D,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The ballon ride and celebration afterward were very nice. They were very professional and we felt very safe. It just wasn’t the best scenery. We went up a couple minutes and got a great view of two new subdivisions being laid out, then back down. The celebration afterward was nice with champagne and snacks, you even received an accomplishment certificate. We can check hot air balloon ride off the bucket list.
Lots of fun.
roycen2026,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A+, pilot was awesome. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@!@@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!@
Awesome family adventure
jkelley2017,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the meeting point to the raised glass of champagne at the end of the experience this was an awesome family adventure. Everyone was professional and had safety in mind for the entire ride. I would highly recommend this company to all interested in Phoenix area balloon rides.
This is a definite YES experience!
Curious39506342454,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I were treated with hospitality and kindness. The flight crew was friendly and approachable. Alisa, our captain was a real expert and explained and described what we were seeing very well. She’s a real pro! Takeoff was so smooth, I hardly knew we left the ground. Sailing was gentle and the landing right on target.
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