• Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve - Begin your hot air balloon adventure by checking in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless you have chosen the roundtrip hotel transfers option.

Participants will drift above the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, taking in views of local landmarks, wildlife, and plant life from a unique vantage point.

• Camelback Mountain - Glide past the iconic Camelback Mountain in the Phoenix Valley, a beloved spot for local hikers and cyclists.
• Downtown Phoenix - As the sun sets, Downtown Phoenix will appear on the horizon.

Upon landing, a beautifully set table with linens and china awaits you in the heart of the desert, hinting at the delightful experience to come! Guests will be welcomed with a traditional celebration featuring chilled champagne and a fruit and cheese platter. First-time flyers will enjoy the legendary Balloonists Ceremony, a tradition shared by balloonists worldwide for over a century.

• Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
• Snacks
• Champagne
• Commemorative flight certificate

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)

Experience the stunning Arizona Sonoran Desert at golden hour like never before! Soar 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert in a hot air balloon, enjoying 360-degree unobstructed views and the serene tranquility of flight. After your 45-60 minute hot air balloon journey, guests are treated to chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit and cheese platter in the desert, providing the perfect conclusion to the day.

Roundtrip hotel transportation is available if selected. Pick-up is offered from home and hotel locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Arcadia, and Cave Creek (if within 30 minutes of our check-in location).

• Not suitable for pregnant women
• 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
• Actual flight time is approximately 45-60 minutes
• When booking, please select weight in pounds or “lb”
• Comfortable casual clothing is always recommended on our ballooning excursions, as we are enjoying nature in a desert environment. The temperature in the balloon is about the same as on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately for the day’s anticipated temperatures. On any given day we recommend closed toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera
• To ensure a safe hot air ballooning experience, passengers may not be pregnant at the time of flight, or have had recent surgery or broken bones, and should be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes). One should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder and be in good general health. All passengers are required to complete a waiver of liability before the tour.

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