Phoenix Balloon Ride
Your hot air ballooning experience begins with the viewing of the inflation of the balloon, where you will first get a glimpse of how large the balloons really are up close as they come to life! Upon conclusion of the inflation process, your pilot, and navigator through the skies, whisks you away in the basket for your approximate one (1) hour flight. During the breathtaking journey, you will enjoy floating at different elevations, from up to 5,000 feet in the air for a gorgeous overview of the Sonoran Desert, to within feet of the ground and the giant saguaro cacti that scatter the valley of the sun, to catch a glimpse of local wildlife, plant life and landmarks. It is very common to see jackrabbits, quail, coyote and even javalinas.
Upon landing, you’ll toast to the adventure that ensued with a traditional balloonist's ceremony, complete with flutes of chilled champagne, followed by gourmet cuisine catered by the award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback Restaurant, complete with tables, linens and china in the heart of the desert – truly, a toast to the perfect day. You're sent back to reality with a memento of your time in the sky, a commemorative flight certificate, to take home along with your memories of your time in the sky.
Tour Highlights
• Roundtrip hotel transfers (optional)
• Scenic balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert
• Post flight champagne balloonist’s ceremony
• Breakfast or hors d’oeuvres
• Presentation of commemorative flight certificates
Age Requirement: 5+
Tour Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours (without hotel transfer) or Approx. 4.5 hours (with hotel transfers)
Schedule: Daily