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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

4.8 (2,170 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

About this activity

Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne and catered fare in the heart of the desert, the perfect start to the day.

Roundtrip hotel transportation is available, if the option is selected. Pick up is available from home and hotel locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Arcadia and Cave Creek (if within 30 minutes of our check-in location).

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 75 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Hot Air Expeditions Inc

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a pre-selected breakfast at your desert landing site.
  • Included: 45-60 minute Hot Air Balloon Flight
  • Included: Champagne
  • Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off (if option selected)
  • Included: Commemorative flight certificate

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)

Itinerary

  1. Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve

    Passing by

    All hot air balloon tours check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected.

    Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.

  2. Camelback Mountain

    Passing by

    Enjoy stunning views of iconic Camelback Mountain in the heart of the Phoenix Valley. You pilot will share the history of this fascinating city and will point out local wildlife and plant life.

  3. Downtown Phoenix

    Passing by

    You will be able to see Downtown Phoenix in the distance as you soar over the valley.

    As you begin to land, you'll see a table complete with linens and china in the heart of the desert, a clue to what you are about to enjoy! You are greeted with a traditional celebration that includes a delicious pre-selected breakfast and chilled champagne. First-time flyers will be treated to the legendary Balloonists Ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than a century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • When entering at 7th Ave and Deer Valley Road, make an immediate left at the T in the road. Follow the 3 white signs that say “Balloon Ride Parking” down towards the Civil Air Patrol Building. Turn right at the CAP Building and park in the parking spots marked “Balloon Ride Parking”.

End point

  • When entering at 7th Ave and Deer Valley Road, make an immediate left at the T in the road. Follow the 3 white signs that say “Balloon Ride Parking” down towards the Civil Air Patrol Building. Turn right at the CAP Building and park in the parking spots marked “Balloon Ride Parking”.

Using your ticket

  • Please note: you MUST reconfirm with Hot Air Expeditions. Departures may vary and flights can only be operated with safe flying conditions, without the presence of high winds or storm conditions. In case of unsuitable weather conditions, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not suitable for pregnant women

  • Not recommended for participants with back injuries/problems

  • Not recommended for participants with broken bones or who have had recent surgery

  • Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground

  • Minimum age is 5 years, minimum height of 48 inches

  • Actual flight time is approximately 1 hour

  • When booking, please select weight in pounds or "lb"

  • Roundtrip hotel transportation is available, if the option is selected. Pick up is available from home and hotel locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Arcadia and Cave Creek (if within 30 minutes of our check-in location).

  • Comfortable casual clothing is always recommended on our ballooning excursions, as we are enjoying nature in a desert environment. The temperature in the balloon is about the same as on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately for the day’s anticipated temperatures. On any given day we recommend closed toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera

  • To ensure a safe hot air ballooning experience, passengers may not be pregnant at the time of flight, or have had recent surgery or broken bones, and should be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes). One should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder and be in good general health. All passengers are required to complete a waiver of liability before the tour.

  • The total tour time is 3-4 hours if meeting at our check in location or 4-5 hours if utilizing our roundtrip hotel transportation services. The total tour time includes your transfers to our desert launch site, the viewing of the inflation of the balloon, the approximate 45-60 minute hot air balloon ride, post-flight bubbly and bites, as well as the presentation of commemorative flight certificates to take home.

  • Our tours take place in the Sonoran Desert, and nature unfortunately does not provide a restroom. Our launch and landing sites vary from day to day dependent upon the winds, typically in remote parts of the desert. While there are usually abundant trees and bushes, there are no restroom facilities available during your trip, so be sure to utilize the restroom pre-flight!

  • Though we have the most flyable days per year of anywhere in the country, poor weather can happen. For this reason, we always recommend booking your ballooning excursion early on in your stay so you have alternate date(s) for your flight should there be poor weather on your selected flight date. In the instance of a weather cancellation there is no charge to you, and you can reschedule at your convenience, or cancel your reservation entirely.

Options

  • 4:30am Flight Meet at Airport

  • 6am Flight Meeting at DVT

  • 4:15am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 4:45am Flight Meet at Airport

  • 4:45am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 5am Flight Meet at Airport

  • 5:45am Flight+ Hotel Transfers

  • 4:15am Flight Meet at DVT

  • 6:15am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 5:15am Flight Meet at Airport

  • 5:45am Flight Meet at Airport

  • 5:30am Meet at Airport

  • 5:30am Flight+ Hotel Transfers

  • 4:30am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 5am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 5:15am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 6am Flight +Hotel Transfers

  • 6:15am Flight Meet at Airport

Traveller ratings

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