Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

Experience the thrill of a private hot air balloon ride with Western Horizons in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Fly high and enjoy breathtaking views for an hour-long adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons - Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers a unique adventure and an opportunity to experience stunning panoramic views of the Southern Black Hills and the expansive prairie of Western South Dakota. On our flights, we frequently see deer, wild turkeys, waterfowl, and other wildlife. Upon safely landing, you will…
What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons provides stunning panoramic vistas of the picturesque Southern Black Hills in South Dakota. Our hot air balloon flights typically last around one hour. The full adventure, including pre-flight preparations and post-flight refreshments, spans between 2 to 3 hours. We launch from Hot Springs, SD, shortly after sunrise,…

Location
Hot Springs Airport
U.S. 385
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kimeca_m
May 5, 2025
Birthday Girl - Watching the balloons and staff from start to finish was an experience. They love what they do. They're beyond friendly and will guide you from start to finish. This a MUST DO. THANK YOU AGAIN PETRA (our pilot) for making my birthday a memorable one.
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R6497alstephaniew
Mar 28, 2025
Bucket list check - This was the absolute most delightful experience of our vacation. With Western HorizonsHot Air Balloon, you will get: Friendly professionalism Person interaction Prioritized safety Service well above expectation Trustworthy knowledge and skill of ballooning and local landscaping Prioritized effort to render a spectacular event Seemless teamwork FUN!!! Petra & her team were completely practiced at every single angle of operation, and even let us “help” where possible to create an all-enclusive feeling; Every person on the team put in extra behind-the-scene effort to deliver an unforgettable experience; the after-flight celebration was a beautiful opportunity to decompress the event that even included a flight certificate. We cannot thank Petra & her team enough for helping us cross this off of our bucket list. The value was well appreciated and appointed as well. We definitely recommend Western Horizons!
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Catherinehc8276qv
Aug 17, 2024
Awesome hot air balloon ride!! - This was a wonderful experience! The guide was very informative and nice. We really enjoyed it!! Definitely recommend!!!
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Wolfw440
Jul 29, 2024
Skillful flight with beautiful views. - It was a wonderful experience! Beautiful views of the southern black hills area that I’ve never seen and I grew up here! I felt totally at ease with Petra as our pilot as she is highly experienced and skilled!
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Trail35373734409
Jul 29, 2024
So Fun! - Not gonna lie, I was kind of nervous to ride in a hot air balloon, but it was very fun! I felt super safe the whole time. The team was amazing. If you’re thinking about doing it, I highly recommend!
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Sherry
Jul 27, 2024
Awesome Anniversary Adventure - Excellent. Awesome 30th Anniversary adventure. Thank you Petra and crew for your awesome balloon skills and hospitality!
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Oliviarz1085iq
Jul 16, 2024
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT!!! - Petra and crew were amazing! They are friendly and made us feel completely safe and comfortable before, during, and after our flight. They provide truly the best experience. You will not regret booking your flight!
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Ginamq8658aj
Jul 16, 2024
💥💥💥 Feeling fly in July 💥💥💥 - Totally looking forward to this and signed up and then I read the waiver and I was not so sure I placed a call to the pilot expressing my uneasiness. She reassured me and I signed and I was so soooo amazed . It was a great take off and the views breathtaking!! Nature was pretty cool and just watched t the sunrise and the the safari rode afterwards and the celebratory toast and history was the cream of the crop ! The landing perfect and I was so s thankful for the experience and when my travel nurse contract is complete I’m coming back to celebrate in the air !!! Petra is amazing and the ballon ride unforgettable!!!
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Jenniferje5904tl
Jun 19, 2024
Unforgettable trip of a lifetime! - Spectacular views. Petra is a very knowledgeable pilot, and she has an incredible crew. They treated us like family. 10/10 recommend.
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Ericb0909
Jun 2, 2024
Must Try - Bucket List Experience! - Fantastic Experience! Our family of four (including kids 7 and 11) enjoyed a morning flight on our own balloon! I thought my wife an kids would be nervous but Petra and her team made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Great communication in advance to understand where to be. They went above and beyond by taking several photos - from the balloon and from the ground crew - and sharing those - fantastic! On this family trip to the black hills, the entire trip was fantastic. This balloon ride was a highlight. If you have not experienced a balloon ride, it is unlike anything else and you must give it a try.
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From $495
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).