10 Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Rides Tours Worth Flying For

1.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,049 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260Our pick

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60-minute hot-air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Valley. Expect shifting launch sites, a licensed pilot, views of Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix, then a Champagne or cider toast, breakfast, and a traditional balloonists ceremony. Hotel transport is an optional upgrade.

“This was one of the best experience I have done. I was a lot nervous but once I got there and saw all the hot air balloon getting blow up all the nervousness went away. I am so glad I did it this was an awesome experience one that I won’t forget”

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2.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders before dawn, help inflate the balloon if you wish, then float over the Sonoran Desert as the sun rises. Pilots such as Kyle, CJ, Jon T, Patrick, Jesse N, and JT provide commentary and keep the flight relaxed. The experience lasts about four hours and ends with snacks and a Champagne toast.

“CJ was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He had allot of energy and his enthusiasm made the ride interesting plus fun! I would definitely recommend this excursion and doing it at sunrise gave it a beautiful touch!”

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3.Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199Best value

Meet before sunrise, watch an enormous 11-story balloon inflate, then float for about 45 minutes over the Sonoran Desert. Pilots such as Scott explain the flight and area as you ride in a roomy wicker basket. After landing, enjoy a Champagne toast, light breakfast, and a traditional first-flight ceremony.

“I enjoyed the hot air experience. We learned the history behind the first hot air balloon being done. It was a great experience. The crew was on time and the pilot was very knowledgeable. They provided great instructions on the pick up location. The breakfast was great and they took pictures for us before taking off!”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co for a three-and-a-half-hour flight over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert. You can help inflate the balloon, then float with up to six people while pilots such as Jesse Roholt, Patrick Stevens, Jon Thompson, or Kyle explain the sights. A chase crew returns you to the launch site, where champagne and light snacks await.

“Our balloon pilot Jesse Roholt was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and great tour guide :-) he explain everything well and knows the area, and gave us a lot of information. All the team was very professional. We look forward to book another balloon ride with you to show our relatives and friends from out of town a great experience!!!!”

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5.Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 288 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Begin before dawn at a Phoenix meeting point, then rise over the Sonoran Desert as the sun comes up behind Camelback Mountain and McDowell Regional Park. Pilots and crew members including Shane, Matthew, and Michelle handle the flight and explain the desert, ballooning, and local sights. The roughly four-hour outing ends with champagne and fresh fruit.

“From the driving crew to the captain of our balloon ride. Everything was top knotch. We were given very specific instructions and overview of the event from start to finish. Everything that was explained was done exceptionally well. Would hihgly recommend using this company for your baloon ride experience. Top notch!”

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6.Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $282

Set off from Deer Valley Airport for about an hour above the Sonoran Desert, with views toward Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix. Pilots such as Matt, Alisa, Jonathan, and Mike explain the flight as you go. After landing, enjoy champagne or sparkling cider, fruit and cheese, and the balloonists’ traditional ceremony.

“Our driver Michael was amazing! So helpful, energetic and informative. Jonathan was a great pilot and kept us entertained and informed. Awesome experience !”

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7.Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Rise over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert on a roughly 45 to 60 minute sunset flight with Rainbow Ryders. Pilots such as Jesse, Jon, Patrick, Kyle, and Jacob Little handle the flight and commentary. Expect a van transfer, balloon setup, safety briefing, shared basket, desert landing, snacks, and a champagne toast.

“Amazing!!!!! What an experience. I was very scared at first but everything from the beginning to end was very smooth. Jacob was our pilot and he was super professional and helpful. When you check in, you take a 25 minute ride with the rest of your group to the place. Then you watch the workers blow up the balloon (hard work!) and you can help too if you’d like. Then we got on and went up in the air for 45 min. When we landed it is a bit rough, just an FYI, but Jacob and crew did a great job. We celebrated with mimosas in the desert! 10/10!”

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8.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Catering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $234

Take a shared 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over Phoenix with an FAA-licensed pilot such as Matt, Mike, or Don. Expect mountain and desert views, a safety briefing, local points of interest, and a post-flight champagne or sparkling cider toast with breakfast or charcuterie. Pickup from Phoenix or Scottsdale is available with select options.

“It was great. From pick up to when we were up in the air to drop off everything was timely and organized. Words is not enough to describe it. Our pilot Mike loves what he do and so making the flight more fun. The breakfast with the champagne made the finale more enjoyable”

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9.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 3h 30m · from $249

Meet the Firebird Balloons crew near Dunkin, watch the balloon inflate, then rise over the Sonoran Desert in a basket limited to six people. The 210-minute outing includes preparation, flight, landing, and pack-up time. Expect English service, mountain and cactus views when the route allows, and no hotel transport.

“We have always wanted to do a hot air balloon ride, and now we have. We enjoyed the company of our guide and felt safe with the hot air balloon team. I wish the sights were a bit more scenic, but that is just the area. I also wished we would have been up for a few more minutes (I think we were in the air for only about 30 minutes), but maybe that is just standard? Regardless, we enjoyed this experience with this guide and would recommend.”

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10.Epic Sonoran Sunrise Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $349

You’ll rise over the Sonoran Desert in a small group of up to five, with views of giant saguaros, Phoenix, Lake Pleasant, Cave Creek, TSMC, and Four Peaks. Help inflate the balloon before takeoff, then watch the crew pack it away after landing while enjoying mimosas, apple cider, and snacks.

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