Hot Air Balloon: Arizona Desert Sunset Views

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset on a hot air balloon flight. Enjoy 360-degree views and a peaceful, breathtaking journey 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert. Afterward, indulge in chilled champagne and gourmet hors d’oeuvres for the perfect end to your day.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve - Your hot air balloon tour check in at the Deer Valley Airport Balloon Ride Parking Area, unless the roundtrip hotel transfers option is selected.
    Guests will float above the awe-inspiring Sonoran Desert viewing local landmarks, wildlife and plant life from above.
  • Camelback Mountain - Soar past iconic…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
  • Snacks
  • Champagne
  • Commemorative flight certificate
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning Arizona Sonoran Desert at sunset in a whole new way! Soar 2,000-5,000 feet above the desert in a hot air balloon, where the 360-degree unobstructed views and tranquility of the flight are truly awe-inspiring. After your 45-60 minute hot air balloon journey, guests can enjoy chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit and…

Location
702 W Deer Valley Rd
West Deer Valley Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(249 Ratings)
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Abby
Mar 10, 2026
Bucket List Moment! - The Hot Air Balloon ride far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined! Our Pilot McKenna was amazing and our Crew Chief Nate was so accommodating! We chose to be picked up at our hotel and from the moment Nate picked us up until the moment he dropped us off the whole experience was top notch and so much fun! We ended the flight with champagne & charcuterie and it was just amazing! The flight itself was so smooth from the moment we got in the basket til the moment we landed. Such a bucket list moment! I absolutely highly recommend using this company for your hot air balloon experience! I cant say enough great things about them!
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Kia
Feb 16, 2026
Zach and the flight Crew 😎 - Zach was an amazing pilot and absolutely loved his energy. He was dropping facts about the city and all. His set up crew were speedy and absolutely just as energetic as he was. Definitely will book again.
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Stephanievb7448pz
Jan 30, 2026
FUN - We had a great time with Matt and Nate. Very informative and organized. Great views. Would recommend. Bubbly at the end a nice touch.
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Sherpa494678
Jan 28, 2026
Breathtaking!!! - An unforgettable experience. Captain Alisa was knowledgeable, personable, and truly made this a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The crew was fantastic and the sunset toast and birthday celebration was the perfect finishing touch.
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Roycen2026
Jan 16, 2026
Lots of fun. - A+, pilot was awesome. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@@!@@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!@
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Jkelley2017
Jan 8, 2026
Awesome family adventure - From the meeting point to the raised glass of champagne at the end of the experience this was an awesome family adventure. Everyone was professional and had safety in mind for the entire ride. I would highly recommend this company to all interested in Phoenix area balloon rides.
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Curious39506342454
Jan 5, 2026
This is a definite YES experience! - My sister and I were treated with hospitality and kindness. The flight crew was friendly and approachable. Alisa, our captain was a real expert and explained and described what we were seeing very well. She’s a real pro! Takeoff was so smooth, I hardly knew we left the ground. Sailing was gentle and the landing right on target.
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Emily_b
Feb 22, 2026
The whole crew was... - The whole crew was friendly and fun and informative. The balloon is not in the air when the sun actually sets, but the ceremony on the desert floor with the sunset in the background was lovely.
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Didi
Jan 25, 2026
I would pick better scenery to do this. - The ballon ride and celebration afterward were very nice. They were very professional and we felt very safe. It just wasn’t the best scenery. We went up a couple minutes and got a great view of two new subdivisions being laid out, then back down. The celebration afterward was nice with champagne and snacks, you even received an accomplishment certificate. We can check hot air balloon ride off the bucket list.
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Jerryod9355qv
Feb 1, 2026
Sorry, cancelled - Canceled due to high winds? We never experienced the wind, but I suppose the forest doesn’t always happen. We did get a full refund.
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