Make memories you’ll never forget with this 1-hour hot air balloon ride from Phoenix, Arizona. Groups large and small will enjoy breath-taking 360-degree views as you glide above the magical Sonoran Desert. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 9 of the next 16 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
We meet at our office and drive out to our launch site from there (which does vary day-to-day depending on the wind directions/speed)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $209 per person for this Phoenix experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 4:30 AM and 6:15 AM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $125, adults from $209.
It can: 9 of the next 16 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Children must be 5 years of age or older
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 770 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rainbow Ryders.
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Such an amazing experience! Rainbow Ryders did a fantastic job from start to finish. They were well organized, and all of the equipment was in perfect shape. We were in good hands and felt safe the whole time. The Pilot, Captain Morghan and the crew were top notch. It’s so peaceful up there and it’s wonderful to see God’s creation from above.
The pre-boarding part was exiting due to my anticipation of the flight and the pretty colors of the pre-inflated balloons. The tour guide was nice and passionate about his work.
Unfortunately the ride was cancelled. The only recommendation I can make in reference to this is that the time to meet was changed 3 times, Initial booking said 415 am (with emphasis to not being late), then email stating 430am, then email the morning of changed to 0445 am. We saw that email but did not see the text at 0230 am that it was cancelled, sadly we had already taken an uber to Safeway and waited outside for up near an hour. I am unsure why the meeting times would be changed so many times and i think that you should stress in your booking that Customers should check at a certain time before going to see if it is cancelled. There was no weather issue that we could see and we were so busy trying to get there (as we were on vacay from out of state) to only later realize it was cancelled and be out $ 50.00 for an uber there and back. Thank you
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We truly appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue working to make the experience as smooth as possible for our guests. We’re so sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this caused, especially after you had already made the trip to our meeting location. We understand how frustrating that must have been while you were visiting from out of state. Our team does send cancellation notifications as soon as we receive the final decision from our pilots, and we’re sorry that you didn’t see the message before heading out. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and fly with you in the future!
Rainbow Ryders has perfected the art of hot air ballooning, and have their process down to a science. Efficient, transparent, professional, and safe. Shout out to our pilot, Patrick, and the knowledgeable chase team, who made us feel comfortable & kept us informed throughout. Bucket List ✅
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re honored to hear that your experience checked off a bucket list item and that our team helped make it such a memorable adventure. Providing a safe, professional, and seamless experience is always our goal, so it means a lot to hear your kind words. We’ll be sure to share your shoutout with Patrick and the chase crew. Thank you for flying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight in the future!
This was my second time going on the sunrise hot air balloon tour! Both experiences were great. First time solo, second time with a friend. Ironically, I had Pilot Morghan Chando for both times I had a tour. He made the experience great! Friendly and professional. The entire staff was amazing as well. Would recommend this company for hot air balloon ride.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for choosing Rainbow Ryders for a second flight! We’re thrilled to hear that Morghan made both of your sunrise adventures so memorable and that you enjoyed his friendly and professional approach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for your next flight!
The ride was smooth and Capt. Jesse had the Balloon always under control. The land crew were experts professionals and complemented the Capt very well.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed such a smooth flight and that Captain Jesse and our expert ground crew worked so well together to make your experience enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we hope to have the pleasure of flying with you again in the future!
Such a fun experience, would go back and do it again, the pilot was very informative! The sunset was so beautiful, waking up extra early was worth the view!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fun flight, enjoyed learning from your pilot, and felt that waking up early was well worth it for the beautiful sunrise views. We’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the sky!
It was one of the coolest things I've ever done! It's so peaceful. And smooth. It didn't feel like we were floating in a basket almost 8,000 feet in the sky! Kyle was a great pilot. He was funny and knowledgeable. This was a bucket list item for me and I'd definitely do it again sometime! It was fantastic!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your flight was such a memorable bucket-list adventure and that you enjoyed the peaceful, smooth ride. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kyle, and we hope to have the opportunity to fly with you again someday!
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour. Our tour guide Kyle was super funny and paid great attention to detail. It was cool to see how they inflated the balloons. On our flight we got to one of the highest altitude of all five balloons that were in the air. I was skeptical that two van loads of people would be able to have their own outside view in the balloon basket, but everyone had their own section to view along the outside of the basket and it didn’t seem crowded. It was definitely a bucket list check off. I highly recommend this company. They are very organized and very mindful of your safety.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you were able to check a hot air balloon flight off your bucket list and that Kyle helped make your adventure so memorable. We're glad you enjoyed seeing the balloons inflate, the incredible views, and the comfortable basket setup. Thank you for recognizing our team's organization and commitment to safety, and for recommending Rainbow Ryders!
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour. Our tour guide Kyle was super funny and paid great attention to detail. It was cool to see how they inflated the balloons. On our flight we got to one of the highest altitude of all five balloons that were in the air. I was skeptical that two van loads of people would be able to have their own outside view in the balloon basket, but everyone had their own section to view along the outside of the basket and it didn’t seem crowded. It was definitely a bucket list check off. I highly recommend this company. They are very organized and very mindful of your safety.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you were able to check a hot air balloon flight off your bucket list and that Kyle helped make the adventure so enjoyable. We're glad you loved the views, the balloon inflation process, and the spacious basket experience. Thank you for recognizing our team's organization and commitment to safety, and for recommending Rainbow Ryders!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise | 4 hours | 4.9 (770) | $209 | |
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 Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA | 4 hours | 4.8 (820) | $199 | View |
 Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast | 4 hours | 4.8 (2,169) | $239 | View |
 Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix | 3h 30min | 4.8 (239) | $250 | View |
 Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie | 4 hours | 4.6 (255) | $269 | View |
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