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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon: Sunset Sonoran Desert Ride
4.8
239 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. - When you arrive at the check-in office, the pilots and crew will take you to the launch site. Here, you can choose to assist the crew or simply enjoy watching the balloon inflate. Before boarding the basket, the pilot will provide a safety briefing, so be attentive! Then, it’s time to ascend into the stunning Arizona sky.
- Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. - When you arrive at the check-in office, the pilots and crew will take you to the launch site. Here, you can choose to assist the crew or simply enjoy watching the balloon inflate. Before boarding the basket, the pilot will provide a safety briefing, so be attentive! Then, it’s time to ascend into the stunning 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
(239 Ratings)
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C9711hleileenf
Apr 30, 2026
Nothing like seeing the Sunrise from 5500 feet! - Check prices with the vendor directly as sometimes have discounts. Even solo, you meet others and everybody gets a view - no fighting for best view. Bucket is much higher than expected so it's really not scary. 5500 feet. Even though we got up in the air later than other balloons, I think it was perfect for the sunrise. Our driver was great - been doing this since he was 12 years old! It's a serene experience - calm and everybody in basket talks (or you don't have to). Great pictures of sunrise, the desert, and of other ballons in the sky. It's great to see the ballon being prepped, feeling the heat of fire, and it being put away at end. Worth the early rise.
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Departure51990097662
Apr 25, 2026
Great Experience - Had a wonderful ride. Was sceptical at first because of the height, but was very rewarding and the pilot was fun. Would go again.
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391sheilap
Mar 23, 2026
Yes! A big check on the bucket list✔️ - Perfect day for a ride. The staff was friendly, competent and well-informed. We received excellent instructions on how to enter and exit the basket and what to expect during landing. I wish we had gotten off a bit earlier as the sun was already up before we were aloft but once up the view was spectacular.
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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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