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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon: Sunset Sonoran Desert Ride
4.8
236 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
- Alcoholic beverages
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Post flight snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
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…
- 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
- Passengers 300lbs+ must purchase an additional space to ensure safety, comfort, and proper weight distribution during flight
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
(236 Ratings)
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Mbjcc2026
Mar 18, 2026
Pure serene adrenaline rush - Phenomenal experience that cannot be put into words, has to be experienced...bucket list => check => just do it! Mike & Brandy C, China Twp Michigan US of A
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451deenaf
Mar 17, 2026
bucket item -- Check - We loved our sunset hot air balloon ride! It was one of my bucket list items and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend Rainbow Ryders for the experience. Our trip was amazing. The pilots were excellent. We couldn't have asked for more.
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Kent
Mar 12, 2026
Great experience! - Great experience! Tour was well organized with no problems. All members of Rainbow Ryders I interacted with were professional, considerate and respectful. The pilot was excellent. Very experienced, made sure safety procedures were followed, and provided useful and interesting information during flight and after.
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S5548zserinm
Mar 8, 2026
Peaceful and beautiful! - We had to reschedule due to a rainy and cloudy week, but we were thrilled to take a subset ride on our last day in town. The ride was beautiful - our pilot was great with ages young to old in our multigenerational trip!
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George
Mar 5, 2026
Unique and Beautiful Experience - It is very well organized and an amazing experience. Quiet and calm ride over stunning landscape and beautiful sunset. Would definitely do this again.
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Experience714561
Mar 1, 2026
Amazing Experience! Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND! - We had such a great time on our first hot air balloon ride. I’m typically afraid of heights and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this experience! Pilot Andy was THE BEST!!!
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David_j
Feb 28, 2026
Birthday balloon ride - Well organized, great group of support staff.
Very professional pilot Jon Thompson.
Great experience
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Georgevd437ht
Feb 27, 2026
We loved every minute of it. We will definitely do it again. - Never flew in a balloon before and we both loved it. The pilot. Jon and his crew were exceptionally helpful and informative. If you have never gone up in a balloon, you do not know what you are missing......I have a fear of heights and I had no fear getting into that basket. It was a totally a thrill I will never forget.
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237amyk
Feb 21, 2026
Floating high - This was a totally awesome experience! Our pilot Kyle was so personable and explained the whole process with humor and interesting stories. We lucked out with perfect evening weather and fantastic views. Heights usually make me nervous, but I felt calm and loved every moment. It was worth every penny to do this bucket list trip.
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Maps12827930159
Feb 10, 2026
An exhilarating experience - This was a personal bucket list of mine since moving to AZ 6 years ago. Watching those balloons floating gracefully above me made me want to experience it. Rainbow Ryders did not disappoint at all, and our pilot Jesse R was so great at explaining what was going to take place, along with instructions on landing. He was so entertaining while up in the air and full of a information about hot air ballooning. The ride was so peaceful, beautiful, and exciting to see so much from high up. I highly recommend taking a ride- trust me it’s not scary at all!!!
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