PHOENIX
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 9 top-booked hot air balloon rides travellers do from Phoenix. Who runs them, how long they take, and what they cost on the day.
Sunrise hot air balloon over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, plus champagne toast and gourmet breakfast. Small groups up to 12.
“Jonathan was great and so was my driver to the site. I loved you celebrated those who had birthdays and I appreciate the pilot bringing me souvenirs from the gift shop.”
Float over the Sonoran Desert at sunrise with live commentary, small-group calm, and a champagne toast after landing.
“This was an awesome experience! The staff were amazing and I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.”
Sunrise hot-air ballooning over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert in a billed largest-in-USA balloon, plus champagne and breakfast after.
“Just way smoother than we expected. Fantastic crew and fantastic pilot! Scott was very knowledgeable about the area and provided a lot of insight as we glided across the sky.”
Fly in a hot air balloon over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, help inflate, then toast with champagne after landing.
“CJ was amazing! I had sm fun on this experience. His jokes and energy were unmatched! Thank you so much for an amazing time!”
Sunrise Sonoran Desert hot air balloon ride from Phoenix with included champagne, desert stories, and small-group views near McDowell and Camelback.
“If you have never been on a hot air balloon ride it is breathe taking. The sunrise was amazing. My friend was not sure about going but, she had no choice ticket was purchased what a great birthday experience.”
Fly at sunset over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert, spot Camelback Mountain, then toast with bubbly and charcuterie-style treats on landing.
“The actual flight and balloon captain were fabulous. I wasn't even scared and he made the Experience amazing. Our captain was Mike Johnson and he was very experienced. I would give 5 stars except the van driver to the balloon location was awful. Wayne drove us from airport to the site and he got lost…”
Sunset balloon ride over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert with Rainbow Ryders. Check-in, flight, champagne toast, and snacks in one 3.5-hour trip.
“Had a great experience. Everything was great from start to finish. Well organized and lots of fun. I recommend.”
Soar over Phoenix in a shared hot air balloon, then toast with champagne and a desert picnic plus balloonist certificates to take home.
“A great time, not just fascinating but guide is funny and makes the event so much fun!”
Phoenix sunrise balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert with a small basket, expert crew, and big sky views—plan for variable routes.
“The guide was good but the area of the desert we flew over was not near mountains and was littered with all sorts of debris, junk & garbage so not at all what we expected and very disappointing. Also, because they have changed where the Balloon flies out of we had to take a much…”
