Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA
Description
Experience Arizona’s most spacious hot air balloon ride aboard the largest passenger balloon in the USA. Enjoy a smooth sunrise flight lasting approximately 45 minutes over the Sonoran Desert, followed by a traditional champagne toast with orange juice and bottled water also included. Flights are shared with up to 24 travelers, offering significantly more space and comfort per passenger than standard balloons. The total experience lasts approximately 4 hours, including check-in, flight, and post-landing celebration.
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Meeting Location Safeway Shopping Center Parking Lot 4005 E. Chandler Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85048 We meet in the Safeway parking lot near the Circle K and Firestone Complete Auto Care. Please look for our clearly marked Arizona Balloon Safaris vans and crew members upon arrival. Free parking is available. Guests must arrive at the scheduled check-in time, as we depart promptly for the launch site. Detailed map instructions are provided after booking confirmation.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Reviews(806)
Scott was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, he explained everything in detail and made sure everyone felt comfortable, informed, and safe throughout the entire experience. His professionalism and friendly personality made the hot air balloon ride even more enjoyable. The views while cruising through the air were breathtaking and truly unforgettable. After landing, we were treated to a delicious breakfast and mimosas, which was the perfect way to end such an incredible morning. If you’re thinking about booking this experience, do it! Scott made it an experience we’ll never forget. 10/10—highly recommend!
It’s got canceled!! It was the only activity I was looking forward to for my birthday. I cried real tears.
Thank you for your review. We are truly sorry that we had to cancel your flight, especially knowing it was the activity you were most looking forward to on your birthday. We understand how disappointing that must have been. > Hot air ballooning is completely dependent on safe weather conditions, and when the winds are not suitable for flight, our pilot has no choice but to cancel. While we're always disappointed to make that decision, the safety of our passengers and crew must always come first. We sincerely apologize that the weather did not cooperate during your visit and hope you'll have the opportunity to return and experience the peaceful beauty of a hot air balloon flight with us under better conditions. We wish you a very happy birthday and safe travels.
I recently completed my first hot air balloon ride, and while the flight itself was amazing, the overall customer experience was lacking. The biggest concern was the lack of restroom access during what was approximately a four-hour experience. I would recommend choosing a meeting location with adequate restroom facilities or partnering with a nearby business so guests have that option before heading into the desert. The breakfast also felt like an afterthought. Serving food in a dusty environment without visible hand sanitizer, water, or an obvious sanitation process raised concerns. The mimosas were a great! Lastly, the printed certificate and absence of photos made the experience feel less memorable than it could have been. Small touches like a quality certificate and a few photos would make a lasting impression. The balloon ride itself was wonderful, but the overall guest experience lacked the attention to detail that turns a great activity into a truly memorable experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first hot air balloon flight and found the experience in the air to be wonderful—that's always our primary goal. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the overall guest experience. Our current meeting location does provide restroom facilities before departure, and we encourage all guests to use them prior to leaving for the launch site. Once we depart for the desert, however, there are no restroom facilities available, which is typical for hot air balloon operations. Regarding our post-flight refreshments, we strive to provide a pleasant outdoor celebration that includes our traditional champagne toast, mimosas, and a light breakfast snack. We also provide bottled water, and hand sanitizer is available with our crew, although we're sorry if it wasn't readily apparent during your visit. We'll use your comments as a reminder to make these amenities more visible. We also appreciate your thoughts about commemorative certificates and photography. We are always evaluating ways to enhance our guests' memories while keeping the focus on providing a safe, authentic ballooning experience. Thank you again for your thoughtful comments. We truly value guest feedback and are pleased that the highlight of your morning—the balloon flight itself—was such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Terrific experience. Really enjoyed the breakfast and the discussions with the other patrons.
Amazing experience, I was scared but he made sure that the landing was perfect.
The experience was wonderful. We met in a parking lot drove to location … take nap. When we got to location we really didn’t have a lot of time to take many pictures but did. You don’t even notice you’re off the ground beautiful view. Landing was a little adventurous due to a few bushes run in 😂😂 but we landed safely. Everything was setup breakfast and mimosas 🥰 and back into the van and to your vehicle you went. 10/10
Very great experience, would highly recommend! Instructor was very educated about everything, the views were very beautiful!
This was a great experience and the group highly recommends it. Our pilot and ground crew made this a wonderful morning for our birthday girl!
Great experience! The crew was great! Scott was very knowledgeable! Can’t wait to come back and try the sunset flight !
Scott was amazing, made my birthday experience worth the trip to Arizona!! Will definitely be back!
