Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(239)
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.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed every part of the experience — from watching the balloon inflate and feeling the heat of the burners to taking in the sunrise views high above the desert. It’s wonderful to know you felt comfortable and relaxed during the flight, especially with how spacious the basket views can be for everyone onboard. We also love hearing that our pilot and crew helped make the morning memorable with their experience and hospitality. Thank you again for the recommendation, and we’re thrilled the early wake-up call was worth it!
Had a wonderful ride. Was sceptical at first because of the height, but was very rewarding and the pilot was fun. Would go again.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you decided to take the leap despite being skeptical about the height, and even happier to hear it turned into such a rewarding adventure. A fun and experienced pilot can make all the difference, and we’re thrilled you felt comfortable and enjoyed the ride. We’d love to have you fly with us again someday!
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.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you had a perfect day for your flight and enjoyed the spectacular views. It’s great to hear that our staff provided clear instructions and made your experience safe and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you on another flight in the future.
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
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that your flight was both exhilarating and memorable. We appreciate you choosing Rainbow Ryders and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure.
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.
Thank you for your review. We’re thrilled to hear that your sunset flight was a bucket list experience and that our pilots made it so enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable flight.
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.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that the tour was well organized and that our team made a positive impression. Our pilots take pride in providing a safe, informative, and enjoyable flight, so it’s wonderful to know you felt well taken care of. We truly appreciate you flying with us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you were able to enjoy a beautiful flight on your last day in town. It’s wonderful to hear that your pilot did a great job accommodating your multigenerational group and making the ride enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate you flying with us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
It is very well organized and an amazing experience. Quiet and calm ride over stunning landscape and beautiful sunset. Would definitely do this again.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the calm and beautiful ride over the stunning landscape and sunset. It’s fantastic to know the experience was well organized and memorable for you. We truly appreciate you flying with us and can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure!
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!!!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you were able to enjoy your first hot air balloon ride, even with a fear of heights. Andy will be thrilled to hear your kind words—he truly loves making every flight memorable and fun. We appreciate you flying with us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Well organized, great group of support staff. Very professional pilot Jon Thompson. Great experience
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Jon Thompson and our support staff helped make your flight well-organized and professional. We truly appreciate you flying with us and hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon!
