Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona. You'll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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 flights are weather permitting
Children must be 5 years of age or older
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
Closed toe shoes
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
Passengers 300lbs+ must purchase an additional space to ensure safety, comfort, and proper weight distribution during flight
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Post flight snacks
Champagne Toast
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Gratuities
Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.
Upon meeting at the check-in office, your pilots and crew will transport you to the launch site location, where you will have the option to become hands-on and help the crew or take in the view as the gentle giant comes to life. Before loading into the basket, the pilot will conduct a safety briefing, so make sure to listen carefully! Then you are up, up and away into the beautiful Arizona sky.
Options
3:00pm Departure
Phoenix Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride - 3pm Meeting time
4:30 PM Departure
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride over Phoenix
300lbs+ (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 Sunset 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
2:45 PM Departure
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride over Phoenix
3:45 PM Departure
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride over Phoenix
4:15 PM departure
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride over Phoenix
Reviews
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical experience
Sharon O,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything from booking to the soft landing was perfect! Jon our pilot felt like a trusted uncle taking us on a grand family adventure!
Bucket list
855reneer,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! So serene...staff is incredibly efficient. My pilot was excellent. Process was well executed. Return trip is desired.
We were crammed into the...
Anthony Y,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We were crammed into the basket and had no room at all. I thought we would float over the city and travel some and not stay in the same spot. We literally just floated over a mound of dirt.
Sunset ride over phoenix was amazing
Zaira C,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional team , amazing customer service and the experience is unic . I loved and enjoyed the stunning view . I truly recommend them .
Good once you get to it!
pitkadave,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Duration of this was too long for us, by the time you hang out at the HQ wait for all to arrive and get organized then load in the vans stop for a wind/weather check, proceed to where ever your taking off from, put the ballon together, fly for 50 to 60 min find somewhere to land, take the ballon apart load up and drive back to HQ, was close to 5 hours for a 60 min flight, the flight was great the staff is great just too much messing around for our liking, next time be a drive to ballon in my own vehicle fly and leave.
JUST DO IT.
S9553YNdavidw,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING So much fun. Our pilot was incredible , funny and informative as to where we were and what was going on all around us!
It was such a wonderful...
Payge W,
Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such a wonderful experience with breathtaking views! And Jon was an entertaining pilot. He made the experience 10x more memorable!
Amazing experience
scott e,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome trip, pilot was excellent!! Sunrise was so colorful.. process from beginning to end of trip was well done!!
The Best Bucket List Adventure
466vickieh,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our ride was awesome! Jon, our pilot was the best! He was very informative & his funny jokes! I highly recommend Rainbow Riders! Was such a great experience! Thank you so much for my bucket list item!
Great family activity
TravelMomStephanie,
Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rainbow Ryders was awesome! We had a beautiful sunset ride. They were fantastic with our kids and were very easy to work with. We would book again!
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