Phoenix Hot Air Balloon: Sunset Sonoran Desert Ride

Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona. You’ll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. - Upon meeting at the check-in office, your pilots and crew will transport you to the launch site location, where you will have the option to become hands-on and help the crew or take in the view as the gentle giant comes to life. Before loading into the basket, the pilot will conduct a safety briefing, so…
What's Included
  • Post flight snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir Merchandise (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • All flights are weather permitting
  • Children must be 5 years of age or older
  • Must be able to stand for 60 minutes unassisted
  • Must be able to sustain the impact of jumping off a chair
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Light layered clothing
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Unable to fly anyone who is pregnant
  • This is a shared basket flight, there will be anywhere from 10-16 total passengers in each basket
Location
7934 N Glen Harbor Blvd
North Glen Harbor Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zaira
Apr 14, 2025
Sunset ride over phoenix was amazing - Very professional team , amazing customer service and the experience is unic . I loved and enjoyed the stunning view . I truly recommend them .
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S9553yndavidw
Apr 2, 2025
JUST DO IT. - AMAZING So much fun. Our pilot was incredible , funny and informative as to where we were and what was going on all around us!
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Payge_w
Mar 11, 2025
It was such a wonderful... - It was such a wonderful experience with breathtaking views! And Jon was an entertaining pilot. He made the experience 10x more memorable!
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Scott_e
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing experience - Awesome trip, pilot was excellent!! Sunrise was so colorful.. process from beginning to end of trip was well done!!
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466vickieh
Feb 18, 2025
The Best Bucket List Adventure - Our ride was awesome! Jon, our pilot was the best! He was very informative & his funny jokes! I highly recommend Rainbow Riders! Was such a great experience! Thank you so much for my bucket list item!
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Travelmomstephanie
Feb 12, 2025
Great family activity - Rainbow Ryders was awesome! We had a beautiful sunset ride. They were fantastic with our kids and were very easy to work with. We would book again!
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Matthew_s
Feb 6, 2025
Sunset hot air balloon ride 😍 - Our pilot, Kyle, was very knowledgeable and made the ride fun and educational! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience that you should put on your bucket list!
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Imari_b
Feb 3, 2025
This experience was... - This experience was beautiful and scenic. If you’re on the fence, just go. The staff made sure everything was seamless.
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I6532kzpaulb
Feb 3, 2025
Gave her a ring one mile up!! She said yes! - Best trip ever. Amazing pilot. Got engaged while a mile up in the sky. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an amazing flight!
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Pitkadave
Apr 10, 2025
Good once you get to it! - The Duration of this was too long for us, by the time you hang out at the HQ wait for all to arrive and get organized then load in the vans stop for a wind/weather check, proceed to where ever your taking off from, put the ballon together, fly for 50 to 60 min find somewhere to land, take the ballon apart load up and drive back to HQ, was close to 5 hours for a 60 min flight, the flight was great the staff is great just too much messing around for our liking, next time be a drive to ballon in my own vehicle fly and leave.
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