Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
Overview
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4 hours
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Make memories you’ll never forget with this 1-hour hot air balloon ride from Phoenix, Arizona. Groups large and small will enjoy breath-taking 360-degree views as you glide above the magical Sonoran Desert. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.
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 flight are weather permitting
Children must be 5 years of age or older
Pregnant women are unable to fly
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
Close toed shoes
Sunscreen and hats recommended
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Champagne toast
Hot-air balloon flight
Snacks
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Option of helping crew inflate the balloon
Gratuities
Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
No Hotel Pick Up service
Options
5:45 am Departure
Duration: 4 hours: Flight itself is 45 minutes to an hour. The whole experience is 3 1/2 hours.
Post Flight Celebration: Celebratory toast and a light continental breakfast.
Extra Space Policy
Extra Space Policy: Passengers 300+lbs must purchase an additional space to ensure safety, comfort, and proper weight distribution during flight
Premier Ride Operator: Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983.
Duration: 1 hour: Your flight will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on Mother Nature), with the entire experience lasting about 3 hours.
Celebratory Toast included
Sonoran Desert views
2025 Sunrise Ride
Premier Ride Operator: Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983.
Duration: 1 hour: Your flight will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on Mother Nature), with the entire experience lasting about 3 hours.
Celebratory Toast included
Sonoran Desert views
6:30am Departure Time
6:30am Departure: Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride - 6:15am Meeting time with a 6:30am Departure.
6am Departure
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride - 6am Meeting time
2021 Sunrise Experience
Premier Ride Operator: Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983!
Duration: 1 hour: Your flight will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on Mother Nature), with the entire experience lasting about 3 hours.
Celebratory toast included
Sonoran Desert views
6:15am Departure
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride - 6:15am Meeting time
6:30am Departure
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride - 6:30am Meeting time
5:15am Departure
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride - 5:15am Meeting time
Reviews
656 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such an awesome...
Tayla B,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such an awesome experience! Jesse N. was great and made the whole ride feel really smooth and safe. The views were absolutely amazing. Would definitely do it again!
Great Experience
Christina W,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized, friendly staff! I did this for my 30th birthday and our guide JT was OUTSTANDING!!! Very informative and knowledgeable. Ensured we had a great time while being safe. His dad jokes are actually funny!!
Great experience! Would...
Tracy F,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Would highly recommend this bucket list item - checked it off my list. You should too!
Great experience
Brooke K,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great pilot, efficient, easy to find location to start, felt very safe, fun mimosas after, not squashed, great landing
Worth the time and money!
Ramon A,
Mar 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience was so worth it, it’s something you have to try at least once in your life. The views were amazing, somewhat scared of heights so was worried but it was a smooth ride up, you slowly move higher and move with the wind so its not a shaky ride. The landing part does feel somewhat scary because the impact thought we were tipping over but it goes so just use the landing position they tell you and you should be good!
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Operated by Rainbow Ryders