Hot Air Balloon Rides in the USA


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15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the USA

The flights worth setting an alarm for.

The 15 hot air balloon rides in the usa travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one lifts off, how long you are in the air, who flies the balloon, and what a seat in the basket costs.

15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the USA

Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast - From Check-In to Takeoff: What the Morning Flow Feels Like
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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

1.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

Sunrise hot-air balloon over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert with a bubbly champagne toast and breakfast, plus optional hotel transport.

Most Popular 5.0

“A tour operator was very organized and friendly. They gave us a sense of security and peace of mind about the balloon safety. The takeoff locations can vary based on the weather and winds. We started from an open lot in the desert with no facilities. Our disappointments were that the balloon trip was only…”

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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - Where You Meet and How the Launch Site Works (Glen Harbor to the Balloon Field)
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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

2.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

Phoenix sunrise hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert with small-group feel, live commentary, champagne toast, and smooth 360° views.

5.0

“The Rainbow Raiders team was very friendly, and the experience was excellent! You have to do this at least once in your life, and no matter your age, you feel quite safe. Excellent!”

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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA - The 11-Story Inflation Show: Watching the Balloon Come Alive
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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley - Inside the Basket: Group Size, Comfort, and What to Wear
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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

4.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

Sunrise hot-air balloon over Napa or Sonoma with coffee, aerial photos, and sparkling wine after landing. Small groups, weather-guided routes.

4.5

“Staff were friendly and helpful. The experience was amazing! I would recommend to anyone interested in hot air ballon rides.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills - Getting to the launch: meet in Custer and keep your morning simple
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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix - Before You Lift Off: What the Crew Gets You Ready For
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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

6.Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Sunrise hot air balloon over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert, with desert stories and a champagne toast after landing.

4.0

“I’m sharing this review based on my direct experience, observations, and comparison with another company offering the same service. Pros: * They offered to rebook for the next day. * Refund was processed within a couple of hours. Cons: * No hotel pickup; you must drive to their meeting location, which is a dark parking…”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country - Europa Village Meeting Point and Why Parking Is a Big Deal
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

7.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

Sunrise hot air balloon over Temecula wine country with a champagne toast, pro pilots, and easy Europa Village parking for $179.

5.0

“This was a great experience from start to finish. The balloon basket holds 16 people, but it’s divided into four sections and it’s very comfortable. The flight over Temecula wine country is lovely and the balloon doesn’t go much over 1000 feet so the views are picturesque. Our guide was Bill. He is a licensed…”

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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride - Timing, Check-In, and What the Morning Feels Like
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

8.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

Share a Temecula hot air balloon ride over vineyards with breakfast, mimosas, and 2-for-1 wine tasting coupons, plus free souvenir photos.

4.5

“That Viator told us to be there at 6:00am we didn’t need to be there until 6:45 very frustrating. It was cold and long 45 min wait”

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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie - Above Phoenix: Sonoran Desert views, Camelback Mountain, and the sunset angle
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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix - Price and Timing: What $225 Buys You in Real Life
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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight - How the 3-hour flight day really feels (and why timing matters)
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

11.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float above Temecula wine country at sunrise in a small shared basket with a talkative pilot, plus snacks and drinks after landing.

5.0

“Awesome experience from the start to end. I’m sure not all flights are the same, but if you’re lucky, you might get one like ours!”

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Colorado Springs Sunrise Balloon Ride - Meeting point at Hurts Donut: a morning that starts simple
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Colorado Springs Sunrise Balloon Ride

12.Colorado Springs Sunrise Balloon Ride

A small-group Colorado Springs sunrise balloon ride with Pikes Peak views, a guided morning, and a champagne breakfast included.

4.5

“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.…”

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Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride - The flight over Temecula Valley: what you actually see up there
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Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride

13.Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride

Temecula Wine Country balloon ride: smooth flight over vineyards, breakfast and mimosas, expert pilots, and early start to explore after landing.

4.5

“Loved it! Even on a cloudy morning the flight was magical, the pilot was so friendly, and the touchdown was easy.”

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Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight - Watching the Balloon Set Up: The Part Most People Rush
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Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

14.Breathtaking Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float above Colorado Springs at sunrise with a small crew, watch wildlife, then enjoy breakfast, champagne, and your balloon certificate.

5.0

“Flight was canceled 1 hour before we were set to arrive. It was meant to be the highlight of our vacation and we planned everything around it. Woke up and packed up at 4am just to get a text at 5:45 that the flight was cancelled. Pilot stated it was due to the weather but…”

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Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides - Meeting at Hot Springs Airport: Logistics That Matter
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Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

15.Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

Float over South Dakota’s Black Hills and prairie on a small, private balloon ride with a digital photo, certificate, and post-flight toast.

5.0

“Watching the balloons and staff from start to finish was an experience. They love what they do. They're beyond friendly and will guide you from start to finish. This a MUST DO. THANK YOU AGAIN PETRA (our pilot) for making my birthday a memorable one.”

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