Colorado Springs Sunrise Balloon Ride
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Colorado Springs, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Greet the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight that offers unbeatable views of Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and other Colorado Springs wonders. Help the crew inflate the giant balloon for a hands-on experience, and then soar over the enchanting landscape in the changing morning light. Back on solid ground, toast your flight with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine and light breakfast.
- Watch the sun rise across Colorado from the basket of a hot air balloon
- Get spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains
- Includes transport from Colorado Springs to the launch pad and a Champagne breakfast
- Memorable way to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, and other special occasions
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Champagne Toast
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hurts Donut Company6165 Barnes Rd #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, USA
Meet in the parking lot of Hurts Donut Company. You will see Rainbow Ryders' vans parked there, ready to get you checked in and on your way to your balloon ride!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Colorado Springs
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Availability for flights cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of flight availability
- We are unable to fly anyone under the age of 5
- We can not fly anyone who is pregnant
- 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 6 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
Katherine_s
I can't recommend Rainbow Ryders enough! From start to finish, the entire hot air balloon ride was smooth, safe, and simply magical.
The views were absolutely surreal. Floating peacefully above the landscape, with nothing but the sound of the burner and the wind, was an unforgettable experience.
Our pilot was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced. The landing was impressively smooth.
Reviews
4.7
based on 138 reviews
Katherine_s, Sep 2025
I can't recommend Rainbow Ryders enough! From start to finish, the entire hot air balloon ride was smooth, safe, and simply magical.
The views were absolutely surreal. Floating peacefully above the landscape, with nothing but the sound of the burner and the wind, was an unforgettable experience.
Our pilot was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced. The landing was impressively smooth.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your flight felt safe, smooth, and magical from start to finish. The views truly are unforgettable, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy them with one of our experienced pilots. We appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure in the sky!
Karen_L, Sep 2025
Fabulous experience! This was a bucket list item and it lived up to expectations plus! Jon was a great pilot and a lot of fun! Highly recommended him.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you! We’re thrilled your bucket list experience lived up to expectations and that Jon made it fun and memorable. We appreciate your recommendation!
Arnetter_B, Sep 2025
We scheduled our trip as a first time adventure, unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to inclement weather. However Greg was our guide and explained the reason for the cancellation. He was pleasant and well explained our safety was priority. He did offer next day balloon ride, unfortunately we weren’t able to sign up. I would recommend him if we were to visit Colorado Springs again.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad to hear that Greg took great care of you and made safety the top priority, even though the weather didn’t cooperate this time. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and make it up to you with the full hot air balloon experience you were hoping for. Please feel free to reach out to us directly — we’d be happy to help you rebook and hopefully earn that 5-star review next time!
Katrina_F, Aug 2025
Our flight with Rainbow Ryders in Colorado Springs was amazing! The pilots were top-notch—skilled, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease. Watching the sunrise light up Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods was stunning. Smooth ride, soft, landing, and a fun champagne toast to wrap it up. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing flight in Colorado Springs. Our pilots will be so glad to know their skill and friendliness helped you feel completely at ease. Watching the sunrise over Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods truly is a breathtaking sight, and we’re happy you got to enjoy it with a smooth ride, soft landing, and a celebratory toast. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to fly with you again!
Fred_B, Jul 2025
Excellent communication, value and experience! Our pilot, Jesse, was so much fun to be with, and safety is a high priority with him. Weather conditions turned out not to be as forecasted, so the flight was shorter for safety reasons. Still, it’s a fantastic experience. The safety briefing before takeoff really came in handy when we were landing. I definitely recommend this experience and this company.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with us, even with the weather doing its own thing! Jesse will be so happy to know his commitment to safety and fun made your flight memorable. We always aim to prioritize our passengers' well-being while still delivering an unforgettable adventure.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another flight in the future!
Urszula_T, Jun 2025
Great for our family of four (10+12 yo). Near the burners it is HOT and we had to duck sometimes when the burners were full speed blowing but it was a great ride. Landed in a beautiful field with yellow wildflowers and antelope grazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the flight—it sounds like a truly special moment, especially with the wildflowers and antelope adding to the scenery.
We appreciate your note about the heat near the burners—it’s definitely a unique part of the adventure! We're thrilled you had a great ride overall and hope to welcome you and your family back for another unforgettable flight.
Sara_D, Sep 2024
The peace and serenity being all the way up there in the sky was super beautiful. It was an amazing experience for my family and me! First time doing this and it was definitely worth doing it! The crew was amazing as well! Jon our Pilot and I believe Troy was phenomenal. To whoever reads this, please take our word for it, definitely want to try it out!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your family had such a peaceful and beautiful experience. Jon and Troy will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed their expertise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
BARRY_W, Aug 2024
After getting up at 4:30 am and driving 30 minutes they never showed!! They said they called at 5 pm the day before but no missed calls on my cellphone. There were 6 other people waiting at the meetup point who hadn’t been called. Stear clear!!
Joley_R, Aug 2024
The most memorable part was my kids crying in the parking lot when our tour never arrived. I spent $700 for an event that never happened with zero contact from Rainbow Ryders. Very disappointing!
Renata_L, Jul 2024
I visited Colorado Springs to celebrate my 60th birthday 🎂! I enjoyed having the birds eye view of the beautiful nature. It was very seren and exciting 😀. The sunrise take off was my favorite time. The staff was hospitable and genuinely kind.
Jaime_R, Jul 2024
What an amazing and peaceful experience! We were a little nervous doing this but this company and it's crew made everything so easy and effortless. We would recommend this to anyone who is able to stand for a few hours. Incredible experience....
Leonora_M, Jul 2024
The balloon experience from beginning to end was amazing. I recommend everyone do the ride at least once in their lifetime. It’s a great experience!!!
Andria_S, Aug 2023
Everything was perfect, I took my husband for his birthday! Beautiful views, our pilot was very experienced and the champagne toast at the end was awesome! I highly recommend!
Surendra_K, Aug 2023
We had a great experience. Crew and team was awesome and we will remember this experience for our life time. Highly recommend.
Donald_R, Aug 2023
The pilot and crew made the experience so safe and enjoyable for us. I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking to take a hot air balloon ride.
Jennifer_W, Aug 2023
Absolutely amazing! Life changing! So fun! You gotta go. Worth every penny. 🩷 Safe. FUN. Lovely! Worth waking up early!
Maricela_H, Aug 2023
Gracefully gliding over beautiful Colorado Springs as the sun rose and peeked through the clouds was a beautiful way to experience ballooning for the first time. Memories of a lifetime.
catheyrobbins, Aug 2023
We had a great time! Captain Morgan was excellent! He was a great pilot and also shared a lot of information about the area.
juliemcintyre, Aug 2023
The balloon pilot was awesome. The scenery was absolutely fabulous. We had a long ride and a really smooth landing.
Hannah_B, Jul 2023
Jon was so cool! I really enjoyed looking down at Colorado Springs; and seeing the magnificent land from above.
Sharon_J, Jul 2023
Everything was amazing! Jon and 2 ladies helping were great and very knowledgeable. Great experience! Top of our bucket list for fun! Keep up great work
Nancy_P, Jul 2023
It was so calm and quiet. The view was amazing. Jon is a great pilot and educated us on hot air balloons. I would definitely do it again!
Lindy_Y, Jul 2023
This is an experience that will last a lifetime. It was a bucket list for my husband and I and so worth it. Patrick was our pilot and he was great. He explained everything from set up to landing before we took off. Any questions my husband had he answered them. He was very knowledgeable of the attractions and surroundings. If you are thinking about going on a Hot Air Balloon ride I highly recommend Sunrise Balloon Ride. You will not be disappointed ❤️
Eriquon_C, Jul 2023
Awesome flight well worth it I b recommend this to any one who wants to do something different and not the norm
Ashley_F, Jul 2023
Really enjoyed the fantastic views of Colorado Springs! This was a bucket list item and I am so glad I was able to check it off!
Cheryl_A, Jun 2023
The trip was canceled due to wind but would recommend it to anyone if you get to go up. We’re nice people running the tours.
Danielle_R, Jun 2023
We had a blast. Troy was amazing at guiding the balloon. He told us about the mechanics, science, engineering and history behind ballooning. My family loved that aspect of the event. Our family talked about doing this adventure for years. We are so happy we finally did took the leap. I would recommend it to anyone.
Cynthia_D, Sep 2022
Highly recommended! Staff were very friendly and professional. Lifted off just after sunrise and had an amazing experience.
Lynnette_C, Aug 2022
We had a great experience. Jesse and his crew were great and a lot of fun. The check in process was very easy and the response to phone calls and questions was returned quickly. A trip to remember!
Mary_G, Aug 2022
This has always been on my bucket list and finally getting to do it in Colorado Springs was amazing. Our pilot was so knowledgable and experienced! I felt safe and my teenagers had an amazing time. I highly recommend this company. Safety is a priority.
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per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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