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4 hours
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Just north of Phoenix, enjoy an approximate 45-minute hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert. Once you arrive, watch as your balloon inflate. After your flight, relax with a champagne breakfast served on picnic tables with linens. Rides are shared with up to 20 travelers on board. This activity does take up to 4 hours.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Minimum age is 6 years
The breakfast menu is set and any special dietary needs cannot be met
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A maximum of 12 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Landing and facility fees
Champagne breakfast
Souvenir items (not included)
Gratuities (not included)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (not available)
Begin your adventure by meeting your crew just north of Phoenix about 30 minutes before sunrise for this 4-hour experience. Take a short van ride to the launch area for this scenic flight. After you arrive, experience the inflation of the balloon by motorized fans as it grows to an enormous 11 stories tall. Once the envelope is filled with air, the propane burners are ignited to heat the air inside. It takes about thirty minutes before you are ready for flight. Join your pilot in the hand-crafted, oversized wicker basket with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy an approximate 45-minute ride. As you takeoff, admire how light the balloon feels. During the flight, you have an unobstructed view to take excellent photographs. Upon landing you are greeted with flutes of champagne and breakfast. First-time riders will be treated to the legendary ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than two centuries.
644 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Annette R,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
Outstanding. Well done. Breathtaking. The guides and all personnel we professional. The breakfast was nice.
John S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
Amazing! Check it off my bucket list… pilot was so knowledgeable and friendly as was the our van diver and the entire crew! Tough job but they all seem to love it and made our flight more enjoyable! The champagne breakfast was charming- tablecloths and everything… loved it! Thank you!
Akira Y,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
It was such an amazing experience me and my cousin had a great time. Everyone was nice and made us comfortable. Food was delicious. I highly recommend booking your experience with this company.
Jamie O,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
You get to see the whole process. From trailer to back on the trailer. So more time on ground than in the air. Very interesting. The balloon is huge and beautiful. The crew were fun and I felt safe. In my opinion everyone should try! THANK YOU for the wonderful experience 😊
Linda W,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
The experience was a bucket list item. The flight was good although we didn’t get into the air until well after sunrise. The landing was an experience in itself when we skidded a distance and actually landed with the basket on its side.
Operated by Arizona Balloon Safaris