PHOENIX
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The 9 top-booked morning tours 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.
“Loved every minute of it the views are breathtaking literally. The sunrise is a beauty to see with the other ballon floating under it.”
Float over the Sonoran Desert at sunrise with live commentary, small-group calm, and a champagne toast after landing.
“Great experience. Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Bucket list item for me. Totally worth it. Our pilot JT was the best.”
Guided Sonoran Desert hike in Phoenix for sunrise or sunset. Tailor distance and difficulty, enjoy mountain views, snacks, and expert photos.
“Dialinda was our guide and she was incredible. She was very knowledgeable about the area and plant life. She paced our hike just perfect to get to the top for an amazing sunset. She's also very skilled in photography and sent our family many stunning shots of our whole family. Certainly worth the experience!”
Sunrise Sonoran Desert hot air balloon ride from Phoenix with included champagne, desert stories, and small-group views near McDowell and Camelback.
“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!”
Guided 2-hour sunrise or sunset hike in South Mountain Park from Pima Canyon, with desert wildlife, petroglyphs, and skyline views.
“The sunset hike was an amazing experience. Scott is very knowledgeable, patient, and a great photographer. It was a wonderful way to explore the mountain and I would highly recommend!”
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…”
A guided 2-hour Piestewa Peak sunrise or sunset hike from the Phoenix trailhead, with big-city views and a great desert guide.
“I was travelling by myself, and my hike guide Scott was very knowledgeable, personable, and considerate. This hike was a perfect first activity for me to do, it allowed me to enjoy the views and learn more about flora and fauna, while not having to spend an entire day outdoors. I highly recommend Scott as…”
Guided Phoenix sunrise hike in the Sonoran Desert with a custom route, snacks and drinks, and wide views from Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
“Jennifer was great and worked with my high-tempo energy level but was also willing to linger when I wanted to rest and enjoy the views. It was overcast for the sunrise but Jennifer knows those mountains well and took me on a route for different angels to get the most from the view.”
Join a guided Phoenix sunrise hike in the Sonoran Desert with expert local insights, big Valley views, and provided water and snacks.
“We did the sunrise hike up Quartz Ridge Mountain. Jennifer was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
