Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Phoenix, USA

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Marjorie_S ·

Feb 2026

This was an AMAZING experience from start to finish. The transportation, meal, and balloon vehicle were as advertised. Our pilot Tom was EXCELLENT: knowledgeable, personable, charming and a gifted host. Easy take-off, smooth ride, and gentle landing were professionally executed. His crew (Nate, Bruce) provided super service. 5 Stars to all.

· Cyndi_J ·

Mar 2026

This was a definite highlight of our trip to Phoenix. The flight was smooth, and enjoyable with a very knowledgable pilot. The sunrise view was breathtaking! The breakfast was as nice as is pictured in all the promos. And the danish was delicious! We highly recommend this experience and it is definitely worth every penny spent!

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Overview

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride at sunrise from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne toast and breakfast. Upgrade to include round-trip transport from your hotel for a seamless experience.

Enjoy spectacular views over the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Valley
Includes a Champagne toast and breakfast on the ground afterwards
Revel in peace, calm, and serenity as panoramic views unfold before you
Take flight with an experienced FAA-licensed pilot at the controls

What's Included

45-60 minute Hot Air Balloon Flight
Hotel pick-up and drop off (if option selected)
Commemorative flight certificate
Breakfast

Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a pre-selected breakfast at your desert landing site.
Champagne

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

702 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your day starts with early morning hotel pickup in Phoenix (if option selected), and transfer to Deer Valley Airport, or make your own way there. Once the licensed pilot and experienced crew get your hot air balloon ready for flight, climb inside the basket for the approximate 45-60 minute ride.

You’ll feel almost motionless as your balloon gently leaves the ground. Float with the wind on an airy ride at elevations as high as 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). During your journey, peer out over the Phoenix Valley and enjoy a panoramic vista above the impressive saguaros of the Sonoran Desert.

Exhilaration comes with the sunrise. Upon landing, take part in a ballooning tradition by toasting your aerial tour with chilled Champagne. Then tuck into your breakfast.

You’ll receive a commemorative flight certificate and, if you opted for hotel transport, be dropped off in Phoenix to complete your tour.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Frequently Asked Question (1)

Q:Is parking available at the departure point?

A:Yes - complimentary parking is available at the Deer Valley Airport parking area.

May 2023

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Cyndi_J

Reviews

4.8

based on 2,091 reviews

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Good customer rapport

Natalia_S, Mar 2026

A family business operator with a long experience in this business. Very well organized and customers must get up early

Floating!

Phillip_K, Mar 2026

First time and we were a bit anxious. The morning team was great and watching the balloons go up helped with the nerves. Captain Mike…amazing! We’d do this again in a heartbeat!!!

Dress pretty for the...

Priscilla_C, Mar 2026

Dress pretty for the pics. Wear toe closed toe shoe take many pics! Have so much fun or get engaged 💍

Excellent experience, we...

Jonathan_V, Mar 2026

Excellent experience, we enjoy the ride and the views. It’s a great way to have a peaceful moment and to admire Arizonas beauty.

Mike our captain was very...

Sheila_B, Mar 2026

Mike our captain was very informative the entire ride and a pleasure to fly with. Would highly recommend this tour.

This experience flowed...

Gina_C, Mar 2026

This experience flowed with ease, my husband has a fear of heights but was comfortable the entire time. Very surreal to be able to see so much of Arizona at once. My only gripe is how sensitive I was to the heat of the flame whenever it would blow to raise the balloon in my specific spot I was standing in (outmost corner) that I wouldn’t recommend. The breakfast was a nice touch and definitely recommend the ride from the hotel. Super convenient and friendly staff. They also took great pictures for us on our personal phones and offered a $40 package per person to get drone shots!

We had an amazing flight!...

Keturah_B, Mar 2026

We had an amazing flight! Would definitely recommend. Our captain John was great and really enjoyed the views

Bucket list item completed for the 50 year olds!

Cyndi_J, Mar 2026

Beautiful and amazing...

Cynthia_C, Mar 2026

Beautiful and amazing experience. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive. So fun watching how the balloons get set up.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for flying with us Cynthia and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re happy to hear that you had a wonderful morning soaring the skies with us and that you enjoyed everything including watching the balloons come to life! We’re also happy to hear that the crew helped make your morning even better with their friendly personalities and hard work! Thank you again for your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Bucket list item

Selia_R, Mar 2026

Everything was great with this experience! Hotel pick up and shuttled to balloon launch. Balloon ride was so much smoother than expected. Our Captain Mike was great, very friendly, answered all questions, one lady (I didn't know, part of another group but in our basket) was terrified, she was so scared and Mike talked her through everything answered all her 10,000 questions and kept her very calm. Once we were up and she was very calm and enjoyed the flight and sights. She was very nice but extremely scared and Mike handled her like a pro. Says a lot about the kind of guy he was as someone else may have dismissed her fears and made it a miserable experience for all of us on that flight. I would totally do this again anytime I am in the area. Keep in mind weather changes cause cancellations... book at the beginning of your trip so if cancelled you have a better chance of getting to do this on another day!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for soaring the skies with us Selia and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! It’s wonderful to hear that you had an amazing time floating above the clouds with Captain Mike and his crew! We’re glad that the morning started out smoothly with the pickup from your hotel and continued to be smooth throughout the peaceful balloon ride. It’s great to hear that Captain Mike made sure every passenger was feeling safe and secure the entire flight thanks to his friendly demeanor, vast ballooning knowledge, and skills! We agree with your tip on booking early in your trip in the event of a weather cancellation, and we’d love to see you up, up, and away again soon! Thank you again for your kind words!

Great experience

kenneth_t, Feb 2026

Pick up at hotel was on time. Flight was awesome. Staff wonderful. Breakfast classy. Exceeded our exp.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for flying with us Kenneth and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! It’s wonderful to hear that you had an amazing time with our captain and crew from the early morning pickup to the champagne breakfast afterwards! We’re happy that you had an awesome flight with us, and we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Garbage view

Mizz_Y, Feb 2026

People were nice but there’s where we took off was horrible. Garbage everywhere and not a nice sight We didn’t really go that high. Waste of money

10/10 experience even for...

Andreia_I, Feb 2026

10/10 experience even for a solo traveler! Mike was a great pilot and Bruce was a great driver! All of the team members were organized, polite, and showed great hospitality. The breakfast and champagne were also good.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds Andreia and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time with Captain Mike, Bruce, and the rest of the crew! It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the champagne breakfast after your flight. Thank you again for soaring the skies with us, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Great Experience

JETHO_C, Feb 2026

It was a Great Exprrience. Would highly recommend it to anyone. It was so peacefully up there and our pilot was great!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for soaring the skies with us Jetho and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazingly peaceful flight with our captain and crew! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Highly recommend this experience

Amy_Y, Feb 2026

This was an amazing experience. From booking to the end, Hot Air Expeditions was very informative and responsive. Our original flight was canceled because of wind, but we were easily able to reschedule for the next day. We felt very safe and informed on the ride. The ride in the air was extremely peaceful. The breakfast after landing was great (veggie breakfast burrito, apple turnover, and apple slices with mimosas). Our pilot, Matt, was knowledgeable and funny. Jen, our van driver, was great about getting pictures of our group and took video of our takeoff. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for flying with us Amy and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re happy to hear that you had a wonderful time soaring the skies with Captain Matt, Jen, and the crew! We appreciate your understanding with the cancellation of your original flight; your safety is our number one priority so sometimes it’s necessary! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the champagne breakfast after the peaceful flight and that you felt completely safe. Thank you for sharing your kind words with others, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Great Experience, Second to None!!

Imoni_B, Feb 2026

I booked this same excursion with a friend 4 years ago and I’m happy to say that 4 years later the experience remains top notch! Our pilot John and driver/balloon chaser Jim were great. We booked with hotel transport which was seamless and informative as our driver gave us lots of information during our ride to the meeting point. The entire flight crew was welcoming and friendly, gave clear safety instructions and didn’t hesitate to make the birthday we were celebrating extra special. 1000/10, I’m certain I’ll be back a 3rd time.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds Imoni and thank you for sharing your kind words with others! We’re thrilled to have you back for another hot air adventure and we’re happy to hear that this time was just as exciting as the first! It’s wonderful to hear that you had an amazing experience starting with the hotel pickup with Jim and finishing with cake in the desert to celebrate your special day! We’re happy that you had a great flight with Captain John and the crew! Thank you so much again for your kind words, we look forward to seeing you up, up, and away again!

A Must Do

Nicola_H, Feb 2026

This is a must do!! The company was professional and added the small details like the breakfast at the end of the ride. I will for sure book again. It was my husband’s bday and they got a cake for him!! Exceptional service!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for flying with us Nicola and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! We’re happy to hear that your husband’s birthday celebration was made extra special by soaring the skies and enjoying a yummy cake in the desert! We’re also glad that you got to enjoy the beautiful views and smooth ride. Thank you again for your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Be prepared to dress warm...

Alyssa_P, Feb 2026

Be prepared to dress warm and comfortable. Be prepared to stand for an hour. Be prepared to be in a very small area with others and be aware of your surroundings. 100/10 experiences thou

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for soaring the skies with us Alyssa and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We appreciate your recommendations to future passengers, all of them are helpful things to be aware of! Thank you again for flying with us, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

This was an AMAZING...

Marjorie_S, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for joining us among the clouds Marjorie and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re happy to hear that Captain Tommy, Nate, and Bruce all worked hard to deliver an exciting and memorable experience! It’s great that Tommy’s piloting skills showed in the smooth take-off and flight, and that you enjoyed the champagne breakfast provided by the crew after landing. Thank you for sharing your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Hot air expeditions was...

Terrance_J, Feb 2026

Hot air expeditions was amazing!!!! I highly recommend this company my husband and I had a blast!!!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for flying with us Terrance and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your husband had an exciting and memorable time soaring the skies with us! We hope to see you both up, up, and away again soon!

Great!

James_G, Feb 2026

Anthony our driver was fantastic. I definitely recommend the hotel pick-up/dropoff option. Then Don our pilot was fantastic as well. Very funny and informative.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for soaring the skies with us James and thank you for sharing your kind words with others! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing morning with us from the early morning pickup with Anthony to the exciting flight with Captain Don. It’s great that their hard work and love for ballooning made the experience even better! Thank you again for flying with us, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Experience

Lirim_E, Feb 2026

This is definitely a bucket list item and this group was outstanding. They made the experience that much more of an overall great experience. Jim was our group lead and he was great. Mike was our captain and he was over the top great. This is a must!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for flying with us Lirim and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! It’s great to hear that you had an amazing time checking of your bucket list with Captain Mike, Jim, and the crew! We’re happy that you got to see the beautiful sunrise views that Arizona has to offer from high in the sky! Thank you again for joining us among the clouds, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Must do. This is the one!! Flight, breakfast, and ceremony

Nina_D, Feb 2026

What an awesome serene experience. Everything was so well planned. We booked the hotel transfer as we were an hour away. They texted the day before and arranged hotel pick-up around 4:30am. Picked up others and set off for desert. We were able to take pictures while the balloon was being inflated. Then we took off in the sky. It was so peaceful. Our Captiain Don. E and crew chief Jim were so nice. When we landed there was breakfast waiting for us and a champagne 1st flight ceremony. The icing on the cake... Jim went and brought my husband and I a cake for our anniversary and we were able to share it with the others on our flight. Thanks so much for everything it was truly a moment that we will never forget.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for soaring the skies with us Nina and thank you for sharing your flight with others! We’re happy to hear that you had an amazing morning with us from the early hotel pickup to the smooth flight itself. It’s also great that Captain Don and Jim’s pleasant demeanor and hard work made for an exciting and fun experience. We’re so happy to be able to celebrate you and your husband’s special day with your fellow passengers! Thank you for sharing your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Joy and Don were great...

Landrise_F, Feb 2026

Joy and Don were great hosts! Very patient, and Don had some great stories! Both so sweet and the group i was with was also great!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for soaring the skies with us Landrise and thank you for sharing your kind words with others! It’s great to hear that you had an amazing morning thanks to Captain Don and Joy’s upbeat attitudes and hard work. It’s also wonderful to hear that your fellow passengers made the morning fun too! We so appreciate your kind words, and hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Awesome

Hess_D, Feb 2026

This ride was so much fun. We felt so safe. Bring a jacket for sunrise ride. Matt did a great job! Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for joining us among the clouds Hess and thank you for sharing your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fun morning flying with Captain Matt and that he made you feel completely safe the entire time! We also appreciate your recommendation to bring a jacket for those chilly morning flights! Thank you again for flying with us, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Out of the world!

ChienWen_Y, Feb 2026

Fantastic experience. It is much less scary than I think. Very smooth, soothing and the view is stunning!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for joining us among the clouds Chein and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re happy that you enjoyed the beautiful views and that you found out how smooth hot air ballooning can be! It’s also great to hear that you discovered that ballooning is so relaxing and not scary! Thank you again for your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Thrilling and Peaceful

Anthony_M, Feb 2026

My wife and I enjoyed the ride. The arrival process, ride to the site, and balloon experience was nice and smooth. Hovering at about 7,900 feet above was not intimidating at all. Loved it! If you are interested in being in a space with your husband or wife, ensure you let the crew know beforehand. We ended up sharing the space with another kind lady. It would have been nice to be in our part of the basket by ourselves as we were celebrating our anniversary. But it was cool. I’m sure it would have been accommodated if I would have mentioned it. All in all, great experience that I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a thrilling and peaceful adventure in the sky!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for flying with us Anthony and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re so happy to hear that you and your wife enjoyed celebrating your anniversary by soaring the skies and seeing the beautiful views Arizona has to offer! We definitely encourage letting our crew know about any preferences before loading the balloon as we’re happy to do what we can to make sure everyone’s ballooning experience is comfortable and enjoyable! Thank you so much again for your kind words and recommendation, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Great experience, it was...

Cierra_W, Jan 2026

Great experience, it was completely safe. The driver Jim and our pilot was awesome! Had stories for centuries

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for joining us among the clouds Cierra and thank you for sharing about your experience with others! We’re happy to hear that our captain and Jim made sure you were entertained by their many stories while you were driving through the desert and soaring through the skies. We’re also glad that you felt completely safe in their care! Thank you for your kind words, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Awesome experience

Darren_B, Jan 2026

The pilot Don was absolutely great at his job of flying and explaining everything to us. Pilot and crew were very professionals at there job. The bubbly and breakfast after flight was also great. Highly recommended this experience to everyone to try out

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for flying with us Darren and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re so happy to hear that Captain Don’s skills and his crew’s hard work made your experience exciting and memorable! It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the champagne breakfast in the desert too! We appreciate your recommendation to others, and we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

Best ever

Lindsay_E, Jan 2026

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Everything about our experience was incredible…we had pilot Don he was great and very knowledgeable and funny!! The breakfast in the desert was such a cool experience and the food was warm and good!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for soaring the skies with us Lindsay and thank you for sharing about your flight with others! We’re so happy to hear that Captain Don made sure you had an exciting and memorable flight over the Sonoran Desert! We’re also happy to hear that you enjoyed the champagne breakfast after your flight too! It’s great that you enjoyed the breathtaking views while hearing Captain Don’s stories and fun facts! Thank you again for sharing about your experience, we hope to see you up, up, and away again soon!

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