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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon: Sunset Sonoran Desert Ride
4.8
185 Ratings
Glendale
Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona. You’ll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.
Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona. You’ll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. - Upon meeting at the check-in office, your pilots and crew will transport you to the launch site location, where you will have the option to become hands-on and help the crew or take in the view as the gentle giant comes to life. Before loading into the basket, the pilot will conduct a safety briefing, so…
- Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. - Upon meeting at the check-in office, your pilots and crew will transport you to the launch site location, where you will have the option to become hands-on and help the crew or take in the view as the gentle giant comes to life. Before loading into the basket, the pilot will conduct a safety briefing, so make sure to listen carefully! Then you are up, up and away into the beautiful Arizona sky.
What's Included
- Post flight snacks
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Champagne Toast
- Post flight snacks
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Champagne Toast
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- All flights are weather permitting
- Children must be 5 years of age or older
- Must be able to stand for 60 minutes unassisted
- Must be able to sustain the impact of jumping off a chair
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Light layered clothing
- Closed toe shoes
- Unable to fly anyone who is pregnant
- This is a shared basket flight, there will be anywhere from 10-16 total passengers in each basket
- All flights are weather permitting
- Children must be 5 years of age or older
- Must be able to stand for 60 minutes unassisted
- Must be able to sustain the impact of jumping off a chair
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Light layered clothing
- Closed toe shoes
- Unable to fly anyone who is pregnant
- This is a shared basket flight, there will be anywhere from 10-16 total passengers in each basket
Location
7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd
North Glen Harbor Boulevard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(185 Ratings)
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Dana_n
Dec 16, 2024
A once in a lifetime experience - The sunset hot air balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders was beautiful. Captain Morgan and his flight crew helped keep us safe and entertained!! Loved it! If you’re solo don’t worry everyone will feel like family!
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Vesha_k
Dec 9, 2024
AMAZING! - Jesse was our Pilot & he did amazing!!!!! I felt safe the whole entire flight! I would do this again over & over with him! 1000/10
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Amanda
Dec 8, 2024
Fear of heights and still recommend - I would highly recommend this experience! I was VERY nervous, as I am afraid of heights, but decided to do it thinking I would be happy I did it once it was over. It was definitely the right decision! The scariest part for me was the initial ascent. I had a death grip of the interior rope, but after a few minutes I let go and felt safe. Our pilot was very skilled and had many years of experience which definitely put me at ease. I would love to do it again one day!!
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John_t
Dec 5, 2024
Great experience - Great overall experience. Enjoyed the atmosphere and felt safe and secure for the entire duration .was a very memorable experience
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Peggy_r
Dec 4, 2024
Phenomenal - If you have mobility issues this experience would be hard to do as you have to get in/ out of basket. The pilot was very knowledge and it truly was an amazing experience. If you can please try it. You will not regret it.
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Pual_g
Nov 21, 2024
Good times - Great experience our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The champagne toast, was nice But I would’ve liked the snacks with the champagne
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Andreas_k
Nov 16, 2024
Calm glide in the sunset - Very nice unspectacular, calm sunset glide.
Four compartments of up to 4 people per balloon, sufficient space for all. You might want to bring earplugs if you are noise-sensitive (the burner is loud).
The guys did a great job in entertaining and offering bubble water after the event (Kyle, who did not ask to be mentioned by name as so many others do).
Altitudes of up to 3000 ft above ground offer nice views. Would do it again.
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Rachel_n
Nov 12, 2024
AMAZING - 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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C5416aqkarenp
Nov 12, 2024
Unforgettable Sunset Balloon Ride - We had the most amazing time on a sunset hot air balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders in Glendale, Arizona! From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel welcome and at ease. Our pilot, Kyle, was not only highly skilled but also funny, which added so much joy to the experience. His jokes and lively personality kept us laughing and relaxed.
Kyle shared interesting tidbits about the area, pointed out landmarks, and made sure we all had the best views for photos. There were 10 other balloons in the air surrounding us and the view was breathtaking, with colors that seemed unreal against the desert landscape. And Kyle’s humor made it feel like we were on an adventure with a friend, not just a pilot.
After a smooth landing, we celebrated with a toast – another thoughtful touch from Rainbow Ryders that wrapped up the evening perfectly. I highly recommend this experience to anyone, especially with Kyle as your pilot. The combination of gorgeous scenery, smooth flying, and Kyle’s great sense of humor made it an unforgettable experience!
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M
Nov 11, 2024
DO IT ! - From the moment we booked the adventure the communication was perfect ..
The actually ride was more than I expected and I will be back. The staff is friendly and extremely experienced. Another checked box on my bucket list 😊..
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