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.
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
H5530FFlillianb, 12/12/2025 4:04:17 PM
Nervous at the thought of but very beautiful and calming ride. We did the morning experience; got to see the sunrise. Casey is very experienced; he also played very calming music while we floated. Breakfast, champagne and cake were delicious. What a wonderful way to end the ride. His crew were awesome also.
fredsjamom, 12/11/2025 7:03:23 PM
Loved this ride it was magical! HotAir Expeditions picked us up at our hotel and took us out to the launch site. The morning we went the sky was blue and the wind was light. Don was our pilot and he made us feel very safe from beginning to end! We watched the balloon fill with air and the flight crew was very efficient, it took less than 25 mins before we were up in the air. The landing was smooth and our after flight breakfast and toast was a great end to the flight. Finally they took us back to our hotel. Excellent experience! Highly recommend!
627veronican, 12/8/2025 9:26:41 PM
This was my first time riding in a Hot Air Balloon and it was fantastic. The crew team was on time, communication was great with expectations being on point. The ride was incredible and our captain Jonathan Wright was fantastic, along with Nate and the others. The breakfast was a great treat at the end with pastries and mimosas. All in all, it was a great adventure and one that I would recommend doing.
Sad623, 12/8/2025 1:39:06 PM
I have been wanting to do this for YEARS!! This experience exceeded my expectations!! All the staff involved was friendly, and down to earth, made the experience comfortable. I highly recommend this company. Had an AMAZING time, felt comfortable and lunch was a dream in the desert!
jenmP3396CE, 12/3/2025 5:04:32 PM
I planned a ride for myself and my husband for my 50th Birthday. We traveled from out of state, and booked our ride for early in our trip. Thankfully we did! The weather was terrible! We got the text the day before indicating that the flight was cancelled, but they also offered for us to reschedule. We were able to book for our last day, sunrise flight, and it was a lovely morning. Sadly, zero wind! So, up we went, and almost straight down. While not what I expected or hoped for (views or experience), a pro pilot who was entertaining and informative, and a lovely breakfast after landing was still a very nice way to celebrate a milestone birthday.
Robin_M, 12/3/2025 12:19:20 PM
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.
daviddonnasingapore, 12/1/2025 1:53:29 PM
Excellent experience! Transportation chief Edward and Captain Matt had us in the air as the sun rose over the mountains. Great views and landing to a “bubbly” breakfast. Highly recommended!
B2160VCdanm, 11/25/2025 7:21:55 PM
Great first time experience with our family. Captain and crew were great! Sunrise balloon experience was week timed!!
GoPlaces63031530628, 11/19/2025 8:42:52 PM
This was nothing short of AMAZING!!! The crispy air and the peace that was felt during the ride. Johnathan was our pilot and he was informative and fun. The staff was great and Joy was or organizer and van driver that gave the best customer service ever. If you haven't gone, you're missing out. 10 stars in my book. Chef's 💋
Mary_G, 11/2/2025 11:47:35 AM
Everything was very well organized. The ground crew photographed and took videos of our take off and landing, so we had great pictures from inside and outside the balloon. The breakfast was delicious. We really enjoyed the whole experience.
- 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
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• 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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund









