Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast
Description
Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne and catered fare in the heart of the desert, the perfect start to the day. 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).
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Itinerary
All hot air balloon tours check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected. Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.
Enjoy stunning views of iconic Camelback Mountain in the heart of the Phoenix Valley. You pilot will share the history of this fascinating city and will point out local wildlife and plant life.
You will be able to see Downtown Phoenix in the distance as you soar over the valley. As you begin to land, you'll see a table complete with linens and china in the heart of the desert, a clue to what you are about to enjoy! You are greeted with a traditional celebration that includes a delicious pre-selected breakfast and chilled champagne. First-time flyers will be treated to the legendary Balloonists Ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than a century.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(2,133)
Having to wake up very early to drive to the airport, to then drive to the balloon location in a bumpy van with no talking or any kind of entertainment was dull. We were then told to wait in the van while the pilot evaluated the weather. We were not upset about the flight canceling due to the weather, but there was no communication. I’m in aviation and saw the cells and looked over the TAF.. it was forecasted to be higher winds. We waited for an hour in the van.. with no other conversation from the pilot or driver.. and then told it was canceled due to the winds. If there had been some sort of communication and even if the driver talked and asked questions it would have been a pleasant experience. To then drive back another 45 minutes… I wouldn’t book with you guys again to be honest.. not trying to be mean.. but I’d rather it be an entire event from start to finish.
Fun exercise. Felt totally safe. The only thing you need tobbe prepared for is the amount of heat that is used to fly the hot air ballon I would suggest wearing a hat .I would definetly use this company again
Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds John and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt in safe hands thanks to our skilled captain, allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking ride! We completely agree with your tip on wearing a hat to give your head some protection from the burner heat, thank you for sharing! Thank you again for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you up, up, and away again soon!
Booked this for my girlfriend’s. Our balloon ride got cancelled for weather, which I get, but they waited until our exact scheduled pickup time to tell us. They had to have known beforehand since they’d have needed to already be on their way to pick us up, so there’s no reason they couldn’t have told us sooner. Because of that timing we’d already checked out of our hotel and ended up with nowhere to stay, and they weren’t able to help when we called. Weather happens, but waiting until the last second to tell us something they already knew was not okay
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry for the last minute cancellation of your hot air balloon ride. Safety is always our highest priority, and because hot air ballooning is entirely weather dependent, our FAA-licensed pilots continuously monitor conditions up until launch. On the morning of your flight, we notified all passengers as soon as our pilots determined that conditions were not safe to fly. At that point, your driver was already en route for your scheduled pickup. We can absolutely understand how frustrating it must have been to receive the cancellation notice after you had already checked out of your hotel, and we appreciate you sharing that perspective. While weather decisions sometimes must be made later than we would like due to everchanging conditions, we've shared your feedback with our piloting team to provide as much notice as possible, whenever possible. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this caused and appreciate your understanding that safety must always come first.
Breathtaking views. The guides was kind and informative. Food and champagne was a fun bonus. Really cool experience!
Thank you for your kind words Christina and thank you for joining us among the clouds! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed soaring the skies with our crew and seeing the beautiful sunrise views. We’re also happy to hear that you enjoyed the champagne and breakfast waiting for you on the ground once you landed. Thank you again for sharing about your flight, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!
As advertised, do look for the company’s email ,Viator is a little out of the look on correct information; location close but about 1/8 mile in opposite direction.The food is not from the advertised restaurant.A lot of Costco items ,but it was all their the set up ,transportation and crew were all there ,tough to hear driver in van ride ,but most likely didn’t miss much .Highly recommend the company,
Thank you so much for flying with us Frank and thank you for sharing about your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time soaring the early morning skies with us! We appreciate your kind words and helpful tips for future passengers when booking through Viator. Thank you so much for your recommendation, we look forward to seeing you up, up, and away again in the future!
Very good loved the experience and the whole team was great. The pilot was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for flying with us Wendy and thank you for sharing your experience with others! We’re happy to hear that you had a great morning with our captain and crew, and it’s great that their hard work, vast knowledge, and love for ballooning made the tour extra entertaining! We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!
Very exciting but calming at the same time. Pilot was knowledgeable and funny, great sense of humor. The certificates were a nice touch too.
Thank you for joining us among the clouds Martin and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! It's great to hear that you had a wonderful morning soaring the skies with our Captain and crew, their years of experience shows in their hard work and upbeat attitude even before the sun rises! We're also glad that you enjoyed taking home the commemorative flight certificates and hope that it will be a reminder of fun times for years to come. Thank you again for sharing your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!
The overall experience was really good, from the initial pickup meeting all the way to the balloon landing. However, the pilot was quite rude when verifying our vouchers at the end of the adventure. After booking the experience through Groupon and receiving a booking confirmation from Hot Air Expeditions, I had already marked my vouchers as "used." Because of this, the voucher numbers were no longer visible. The pilot became unnecessarily rude when asking for them, which was a disappointing end to a great trip.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall adventure, from pickup through landing, but we’re disappointed to learn that your experience with your pilot at the end of the flight left you feeling underwhelmed. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as we strive to provide a warm, professional and courteous experience from beginning to end, and we’re sorry that this interaction did not reflect that standard. Your feedback is important to us and gives us an opportunity to address what happened and improve. If you’re willing, we’d appreciate it if you could provide us with a few additional details, including the date of your flight, the name associated with your reservation, and any specific details you can recall so we can further look into the situation with our team and address it appropriately. This information can be shared via phone/text at (480) 502-6999 or via email at Info@HotAirExpeditions.com. Thank you again for sharing your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to improve.
Book your adventure early in the week because we were canceled, because of wind,on the day we scheduled, but were able to squeeze it in on the next day. Our Pilot Tommy was amazing. Very professional and also fun. He took time to make sure we were comfortable & felt safe. This was an incredible ride…so peaceful and beautiful! The breakfast was delicious and they even accommodated me with a gluten-free muffin. The basket was a little tough to get in and out of, but I did it even with a bad knee and one knee replacement. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds Luanne and thank you for sharing your kind words with others! We’re happy to hear that you had a wonderful hot air balloon experience thanks to the hard work of Captain Tommy and his crew! It’s great that you were able to fly with us even though your first flight had to be cancelled due to weather, and we always recommend booking early in your trip for this exact reason. It’s also great to hear that Captain Tommy made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire flight so you could focus on enjoying the beautiful views. We’re happy that you enjoyed the post flight breakfast and bubbly, including the yummy gluten-free muffin, and it’s great that you were able to get in and out of the basket with not too much difficulty. Thank you again for flying with us and sharing your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!
Joy and Tommy were amazing throughout this entire experience! They were very clear on rules and expectations which made us all feel very safe and comfortable. It was an amazing flight and I would 100% do this again!
Thank you for soaring the skies with us Chandler and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! It’s great to hear that you had a wonderful morning with Captain Tommy and Joy, and we’re glad that you felt safe in their highly capable hands! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!
