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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.
634 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nancy U,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
It was a great time, i thought we would go up a little higher than 1000 feet. But it was an amazing time.
Cathy B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Hot air balloons are so much fun! They are not scary at all. Scott, our captain, was excellent. He explained everything to us, even told us where he was going to land (he hit it on the mark!). Crew Chief Earl was great also. Everyone was nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to go for a balloon ride.
Eboney B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Amazing experience felt extremely safe and the breakfast after in the desert was prefect and not expected. If you’re in AZ make sure to partake!
Omega W,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
Such a great experience the views made it worth the early morning wake up call. The tour guide Scott was rest he showed us so much
Fanta M,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
I really enjoyed this experience and I definitely give it a 10/10! Staff was wonderful and provided details throughout the whole process, from the initial pick-up area to the set up area all the way throughout takeoff and landing. I was able meet and greet with other individuals from multiple areas and the scenery was beautiful. It was also greatly appreciated that they provided us breakfast after the tour, which was also a very nice setup. I would highly recommend this company for your hot air balloon experience if ever in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area!
Operated by Arizona Balloon Safaris