Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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‘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)

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Camelback Mountain

Soar past iconic Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix Valley. This mountain is a favorite of local hikers and cyclists.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

3:45pm Flight Meet at Airport

3:30pm Flight Meet at Airport

4:00pm Flight Meet at Airport

3pm Flight Meet at Airport

3:45pm Flight+Hotel Transfers

3:15pm Flight+Hotel Transfers

3pm Flight+Hotel Transfers

3:15pm Flight Meet at Airport

4:00pm Flight+Hotel Transfers

3:30pm Flight+Hotel Transfers

Reviews

4.65

235 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

194

Incredible fun experiment with Zack and Anthony
620yuchenb,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Zack provided the service and experience that is way beyond our expectations. His experience, expertise, passion, and kindness made the trip so memorizable for us and for the other tourist couple.
Crash landed in air ballon
raymondtD451MX,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The trip ended okay but could have been a disaster. We crash landed and basket ended on our side. The pilot seemed to care only about his balloon
Wonderful bucket list...
Deanna C,
Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful bucket list experience. Our pilot Matt was very knowledgeable and accommodating during the entire experience. Highly recommend.
Great time thank you
998debid,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So very well organized from start to finish. They are on top of every move we had no worries of safety at any time. They picked us up at our hotel on time.
logistics
Departure33217633052,
Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
getting in/out of the basket needed to be more controlled. there were stairs we couldn’t utilize because everyone was climbing in at once
Great experience!
annettesJ1278YO,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The passion and enthusiasm of ballooning of the Captain (Alisa) and crew (chief Zach) was contagious. The flight was flawless and landing superb. Alisa was a breath of fresh air as she answered questions and recounted history for the group. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would do it again tomorrow. Thank you!
What a great experience!!
Marcy54,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing. Our balloon pilot,Matt H, was great. He was knowledgeable, a very professional pilot and made the trip so fun. We could not have asked for a better time - all the crew were great too and things went smoothly.
Matt is delightful and...
Audrey P,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Matt is delightful and professional. Nice food/champagne toast Winds are tested before each flight and there may be cancellations. Basket was overcrowded I could not rotate my slender body in a circle. The basket landed on its side.we had to squat And hold our backs to a side. We hit and skidded 3-4 times. And finally landed! Then crawled out of the basket. Not what I expected at all. Thankfully no one was injured!
Views are amazing! Staff is phenomenal! This is an amazing experience for all ages. Snacks and champagne at the end wer
V4006NBsarah,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Views are amazing! Staff is phenomenal! This is an amazing experience for all ages. Snacks and champagne at the end were a beautiful added touch.
Fun trip off my bucket list
lindacG7473KA,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I was crowded with a heavy lady in my space. Other than that it was fun and I enjoyed the Champagne brunch afterward. I enjoyed our pilot.