Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Phoenix, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert—and check off your bucket list—on this sunrise flight. Experience 360-degree desert views that most other Phoenix visitors miss, all while floating effortlessly across the sky at dawn. At the end of your flight, celebrate with a traditional Champagne toast and light refreshments.
- This small-group flight helps ensure a personal experience
- Enjoy a bucket-list experience on a hot-air balloon flight in Phoenix
- Admire the sunrise and panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert
- Champagne and light refreshments are provided upon landing
What's Included
- Hot-air balloon flight
- Local taxes
- Alcoholic BeveragesChampagne toast
- Live commentary on board
- Option of helping crew inflate the balloon
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
- No Hotel Pick Up service
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85307, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- All flight are weather permitting
- Children must be 5 years of age or older
- Pregnant women are unable to fly
- 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
- Close toed shoes
- Sunscreen and hats recommended
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Roderica_C
The Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon ride was a wonderful experience. My friends and I truly enjoyed ourselves. We got to see the world in a different lens and it was amazing. Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, we missed the sunrise by a little bit, but I can appreciate that the safety of each passenger was their first priority. Our pilot Jesse N. was reassuring, kind, and thorough especially during take-off and landing. At the very end, we enjoyed a champagne toast! I would definitely recommend their company, and we will be booking again!
Reviews
4.9
based on 756 reviews
Alisha_J, Jun 2026
The booking process was smooth. Everyone there was nice. It was a bit disappointing getting there at 4am just for them to cancel due to the wind. I cane from Jersey just to experience it. However, I did receive a refund. Nonetheless, still disappointing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry for the disappointment, especially after making the early trip and traveling all the way from New Jersey for the experience. Hot air ballooning is completely weather dependent, and while cancellations are never the outcome we hope for, safety is always our top priority when conditions such as wind are not suitable for flying.
We're glad to hear the booking process was smooth, that our team was welcoming, and that your refund was processed promptly. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and hope you'll have the opportunity to join us for a flight in the future so we can provide the unforgettable experience you were looking forward to.
Sequaya_C, Jun 2026
Rainbow Ryders is a very reputable company with a professional crew! The crew is very knowledgeable about the area and their craft!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our team. Our crew takes pride in providing a safe, professional, and informative adventure, and we're glad their knowledge and passion helped make your flight even more enjoyable. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
Sydney_S, Jun 2026
Kyle and his team was fantastic!!!
I’m sorry I don’t remember everyone’s name but it was such a great experience. Fun, smooth, peaceful. Would definitely recommend and would go again myself.
Anthony_G, Jun 2026
My fiancé had a blast! They even have snacks and water available. We were lucky to have such a fantastic guide and pilot Patrick. I would definitely suggest it.
Shanaya_D, Jun 2026
The experience was wonderful and our guide, CJ, was great! Definitely plan on doing this again and encouraging others to take part as well!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that CJ helped make your flight so memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the future!
Taryn_T, May 2026
Our guide/pilot was Jesse, whom I kept calling Steven! He was the best. I highly recommend doing this while in town. The views are spectacular and Jesse got us up to 6400 feet!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the spectacular views and that Jesse helped make your flight such a memorable experience. Reaching 6,400 feet sounds like an incredible highlight, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another unforgettable ride!
Pamela_E, May 2026
It was well organized and efficient. Our pilot Jesse Roholt was knowledgeable and hilarious. Would do it again and again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun and enjoyable experience with us. Jesse will love hearing your kind words, his knowledge, humor, and passion for ballooning always help make flights extra memorable. We truly appreciate you flying with us and would love to welcome you back again and again for more adventures in the skies!
Carol_S, Apr 2026
It was really fun and beautiful. I would highly recommend this hot air balloon. Jon was great……………..
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you had a fun and beautiful experience, and that Jon made your flight enjoyable.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Grant_B, Mar 2026
It was our first experience with hot air ballooning and while it was a very calm day and we didn’t travel very far it was enjoyable for the six of us. Perhaps not as scenic as I was expecting because we didn’t go far from where we took off. We got to watch the whole process of how they set up and launch and land as there were at least 8 other ballons for this company and ballon’s from other companies as well. Ours was the last group to lift off.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you and your group enjoyed your first hot air balloon ride and had the chance to see the full setup and launch process.
Because each flight is guided by the wind’s path, routes can vary from day to day, which makes every flight unique. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another flight in the future.
Mark_S, Mar 2026
Jesse (the pilot) made everyone so comfortable with his expertise. First class operation. Would recommend to anyone looking add to their bucket list. Wife was hesitant ‘fear of heights’, and cannot wait to fly again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re thrilled to hear that Jesse’s expertise made everyone feel comfortable and that your flight exceeded expectations.
We’re glad your wife enjoyed the experience despite her fear of heights, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you both on another flight in the future!
Tina_K, Mar 2026
Great experience. The crew was efficient and knew what they were doing. They were also easy to talk to.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you had a great experience and that our crew made you feel comfortable and well taken care of.
We hope to welcome you back for another flight in the future.
Kaila_G, Mar 2026
Kyle was an awesome hot air balloon pilot and tour guide! He was humorous and knowledgeable of his craft and the geology of the area. Good times!!
Becky_K, Mar 2026
Our experience with rainbow riders was top notch. Jon, who was our balloon captain did an awesome job and so did the crew with takeoff and landing Jon was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and answered everybody’s questions in the balloon. It was well worth the early wake up call!!! Beautiful all around. Definitely do for a bucket list trip!
Charlie_L, Mar 2026
Not worth it. Was a bust. Didn't go much farther from where we lifted and they said they can't go near the mountains/lake anymore.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. Because hot air balloons travel with the wind, every flight path is determined by the weather conditions that day and what our pilots determine is the safest route. We truly appreciate you giving the experience a try and hope you were still able to enjoy the peaceful beauty of being up in the air.
Elizabeth_A, Feb 2026
J. Roholt was the most incredible pilot ever. Please do yourself a favor and request him you will not be disappointed. He easily turned what could’ve been a 7-8 star experience into a solid 10. Thank you so much for loving what you do. It shows & it makes our experience all the better.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that J. Roholt made your flight an unforgettable experience. It’s wonderful to know his passion and skill elevated your adventure to a perfect 10. We truly appreciate you flying with us and hope to welcome you back for another incredible ride soon!
Jasmine_C, Feb 2026
Arrive to the center and they take you on a van ride to where you will take off. Very fun. 14 mph but felt slower than an elevator. Kyle, my pilot, was awesome. Informative and I can appreciate him keeping us in the loop the whole time. Champagne at the end was just the cherry on top. He was awesome. Ground crew were awesome. Didn’t have to wait for them. Snacks at the end! Thanks Kyle for an awesome trip in the basket.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the flight, snacks, and champagne, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kyle and the ground crew. We’d love to have you fly with us again soon!
David_R, Jan 2026
It was spectacular! Weather was perfect and the sunrise trip was magical. Kyle, our pilot was fun and made the experience so enjoyable.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that the weather was perfect and that your sunrise ride was magical. 🌅 Kyle will be so happy to know he helped make your flight fun and enjoyable. We’d love to see you back for another spectacular adventure soon!
Sherrian_G, Jan 2026
CJ was our tour guide and he was fantastic. He had allot of energy and his enthusiasm made the ride interesting plus fun! I would definitely recommend this excursion and doing it at sunrise gave it a beautiful touch!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that CJ’s energy and enthusiasm made your sunrise ride both fun and memorable. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the sky sometime!
Linda_G, Jan 2026
Price was good. Experience was fabulous! A check off on my bucket list. Jon T was our pilot and he did such a great job. History, context, etc. Up and down was so smooth, we just glided. I have “height” issues and my daughter has “stomach” issues. Neither were a problem. Did the morning ride. Watching the sun come up was special. The champagne toast after landing was a nice touch. Overall highly recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the experience was a bucket-list checkoff and that everything—from the smooth flight to the champagne toast—made it so memorable.
Jon T will be especially happy to hear your kind words. His knowledge, storytelling, and smooth piloting truly make a difference, and we’re glad you felt comfortable and at ease throughout the flight. It’s also great to hear that both your height and stomach concerns weren’t an issue—that’s exactly the experience we strive to provide.
Watching the sunrise from the sky is truly something special, and we’re honored you chose to share that moment with us. Thank you again for the high recommendation—we hope to welcome you back for another flight in the future!
Jennifer_R, Jan 2026
Amazing experience! Make sure to ask for Jon as your pilot - he is highly experienced and hilarious!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Jon. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight soon!
Tiara_L, Dec 2025
This entire experience was amazing. Our pilot Kyle was great. Don't let social media fool you. The process of getting in the basket of the balloon and the landing were both smooth and easy. This was both peaceful and exciting. 10/10
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing! We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience with Kyle and that the takeoff and landing felt smooth and easy. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed both the peaceful and exciting aspects of your flight—10/10 is the ultimate compliment! We hope to see you soaring with Rainbow Ryders again soon.
Robin_S, Dec 2025
This was bucket list and did NOT disappoint!!!!!! The staff was amazing and the view was stunning. 10/10 would recommend!!!!! ✅ off the bucket list but would love to do again!!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your bucket list experience exceeded expectations and that you loved the staff and stunning views. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight!
Cindy_N, Nov 2025
Morghan was our pilot and he was fabulous! The entire experience was well worth the time and money. The view of the sunrise peeking over the mountains was extraordinary. This is a must do when visiting Scottsdale.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Morghan made your flight such a great experience and that the sunrise over the mountains left a lasting impression. We’re so glad you found it worth the time and money, and we agree — it’s truly a must-do in. We appreciate you flying with us and hope to see you again on your next visit.
GOWTHAM_T, Nov 2025
Great experience with Phoenix Hot Air Balloon ride, well organized and professionals! Beautiful sunrise views, completely worth the 5:45am start!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the sunrise views and felt the experience was worth the early start. It’s wonderful to hear you found the ride well-organized and professional!
Kevin_B, Nov 2025
Great experience. Staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Bucket list item for me. Totally worth it. Our pilot JT was the best.
Stacy_H, Sept 2025
It was amazing! Beautiful! It was worth the price and the early morning awake up call. Because of where they fly, they do a great job of not cancelled due to weather.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and felt the early morning wake-up was worth it. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re glad our team was able to make the flight happen without weather cancellations. We hope to see you back for another incredible adventure in the skies!
Anne_C, Aug 2025
What an amazing experience! The views of the sunrise were spectacular. At first we were nervous but it is such a smooth ride.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the smooth ride and the beautiful sunrise views—it truly makes for a memorable adventure.
Kaniesha_T, Aug 2025
This was an awesome experience! The staff were amazing and I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience from start to finish and that our staff helped make it memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
Roderica_C, Aug 2025
The Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon ride was a wonderful experience. My friends and I truly enjoyed ourselves. We got to see the world in a different lens and it was amazing. Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, we missed the sunrise by a little bit, but I can appreciate that the safety of each passenger was their first priority. Our pilot Jesse N. was reassuring, kind, and thorough especially during take-off and landing. At the very end, we enjoyed a champagne toast! I would definitely recommend their company, and we will be booking again!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you and your friends enjoyed seeing the world from a new perspective. Safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the sunrise. Jesse will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and we’re glad you enjoyed the champagne toast to wrap up your flight. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience!
Shay_T, Jul 2025
It’s was a beautiful scenic ride! Kyle was an amazing host. It was a smooth take off and landing! 10/10
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a beautiful and smooth ride with Kyle—he truly is a fantastic host. We're so glad we could be a part of your 10/10 experience and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
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