• Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve - All hot air balloon tours commence at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless guests opt for the roundtrip hotel transfers.

Participants will glide above the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, observing local landmarks, wildlife, and plant life from a unique aerial perspective.

• Camelback Mountain - Revel in the magnificent views of the iconic Camelback Mountain, located in the heart of the Phoenix Valley. The pilot will narrate the history of this captivating city and highlight local wildlife and plant life.
• Downtown Phoenix - Witness Downtown Phoenix from a distance as you soar over the valley.

As the landing approaches, a table adorned with linens and china awaits in the heart of the desert, hinting at the delightful experience to come! Guests are welcomed with a traditional celebration featuring a delectable pre-selected breakfast and chilled champagne. First-time flyers will enjoy the renowned Balloonists Ceremony, a tradition shared by balloonists worldwide for over a century.

• 45-60 minute Hot Air Balloon Flight
• Champagne
• Breakfast
• Hotel pick-up and drop off (if option selected)
• Commemorative flight certificate

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

Experience the stunning Arizona Sonoran Desert like never before! Soar 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert in a hot air balloon, enjoying breathtaking 360-degree views and the serene tranquility of flight. After your 45-60 minute hot air balloon journey, guests are treated to chilled champagne and a catered meal in the heart of the desert, making for a perfect start 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 (provided they are within 30 minutes of our check-in location).

• 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
• When booking, please select weight in pounds or “lb”
• Roundtrip hotel transportation is available, if the option is selected. Pick up is available from home and hotel locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Arcadia and Cave Creek (if within 30 minutes of our check-in location).
• 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.
• The total tour time is 3-4 hours if meeting at our check in location or 4-5 hours if utilizing our roundtrip hotel transportation services. The total tour time includes your transfers to our desert launch site, the viewing of the inflation of the balloon, the approximate 45-60 minute hot air balloon ride, post-flight bubbly and bites, as well as the presentation of commemorative flight certificates to take home.
• Our tours take place in the Sonoran Desert, and nature unfortunately does not provide a restroom. Our launch and landing sites vary from day to day dependent upon the winds, typically in remote parts of the desert. While there are usually abundant trees and bushes, there are no restroom facilities available during your trip, so be sure to utilize the restroom pre-flight!
• Though we have the most flyable days per year of anywhere in the country, poor weather can happen. For this reason, we always recommend booking your ballooning excursion early on in your stay so you have alternate date(s) for your flight should there be poor weather on your selected flight date. In the instance of a weather cancellation there is no charge to you, and you can reschedule at your convenience, or cancel your reservation entirely.

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