Hot Air Balloon: Arizona Desert Sunset Views

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset on a hot air balloon flight. Enjoy 360-degree views and a peaceful, breathtaking journey 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert. Afterward, indulge in chilled champagne and gourmet hors d’oeuvres for the perfect end to your day.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve - Your hot air balloon tour 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.
  • Camelback Mountain - Soar past iconic…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
  • Champagne
  • Snacks
  • Commemorative flight certificate
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset in a whole new way! Soar 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert in a hot air balloon, where the 360-degree unobstructed views and tranquility of the flight are truly awe-inspiring. After your 45-60 minute hot air balloon journey, guests can enjoy chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit and…

Location
702 W Deer Valley Rd
West Deer Valley Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jon_d
Dec 9, 2024
Beautiful experience - Our pilot Elisa was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend this company.
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Wheelturn
Nov 30, 2024
Great trip - highly recommend!! - This was our first hot air balloon flight. We give it an absolute 5-star/10 of 10 rating. Loved it. The van driver and flight crew were great. The pilot Matt (21Y experience) was simply excellent. He gave us a safety briefing, talked to us, pointed out wildlife (burros and coyote), explained the balloon and its power (steering). He took us to 4000-ft and also dusted the top of a creasote bush as we steered over a waterway. At the end was a lovely snack, birthday cake, and champagne! Along with some history of hot air balloons. Thank you Hot Air Expeditions. We are grateful for the experience and you guys are the BEST!!!
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Andromedal374
Nov 27, 2024
Such a great experience! - This was such a cool experience! The staff was wonderful and accommodating, the weather and views were beautiful, and I felt comfortable even as a solo traveler. Drinking champagne and eating charcuterie in the desert at sunset was a 10/10! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone.
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142dejat
Nov 12, 2024
First Time Balloonists - Great Experience - Captain Don was awesome and super knowledgeable. I now know it’s better to go in the morning when the winds are calmer but he successfully got us up and down on the afternoon ride. Kassidy was great too. The views were remarkable and saw some borrows walking. The sunset was beautiful.
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A4258sujasonc
Nov 12, 2024
A November Hot Air Balloon Ride to remember - Just want to say want an amazing experience this was. Everything from our balloon chaser to our pilot Micheal. They told us all the information we needed to feel comfortable. Once we got in the air, Micheal was updating us on the travel pattern of the balloon, wind speeds, altitude and distance. It was pretty fascinating. When the hot air isn't firing up the balloon and all is quiet, it's a very peaceful feeling. Also...if you are afraid of heights, like I am a bit, climbing and descending is so smooth you don't realize how much you are moving up and down in the air. The champagne, pilots prayers and cheese snacks at the end was the chefs kiss. I'm sure experiences can vary but ours with pilot Micheal was awesome. FYI...they charge your card at the end of the experience and tipping is encouraged.
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A3848xupatriciac
Nov 5, 2024
Wonderful day out - Mike J and his crew were outstanding. Professional and lots of fun. Perfect landing and the crew was on site immediately. I would highly recommend this company. The champagne and snacks in the desert was a lovely touch Patricia Cooper
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Lynn
Mar 17, 2024
hot air balloon ride over Phoenix - we were both so excited to do this and cross it off our bucket list. The weather was perfect. lots of sunshine for good photos. The company entertaining to say the least. there were a few who were not fond of heights but loved it in the end. we were able to watch the inflating and the deflating of the balloons. several balloons went up around the same time. another great photo op. having drinks and snacks on the desert floor was such a nice touch. The sunset picture was one of my favorite I took while in Phoenix for the month of February. amazing amazing amazing
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Niallc
Mar 5, 2024
Epic experience. - Epic experience, a must do I simply can't describe it , our flight crew Matt and Michael were simply the very best. Great sense of humour which was an added bonus to the experience. Very very highly recommend it.
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Tour53977135535
Mar 5, 2024
Hot Air Balloon trip - Our pilot Mike was amazing as was the entire crew !!! What a wonderful experience!!!! The flight over the desert was so peaceful and beautiful..a must for bucket list
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Passport04172229146
Nov 22, 2024
Enjoyable - The ride itself was great, but to be honest, the getting to a launch site felt like we were storm chasing. spent more time in a van than in the air. We barely spent 45 minutes in the air, the other balloon spent closer to an hour. In spite of this. I still reccomend it, but the experience does not match the website verbiage.
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