Shared Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride, 2000 ft. Above Sonoran Desert w/ Champagne Breakfast & Award-Winning Team
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Highlights
Ascend 2000-5000 ft. above the Sonoran Desert with breathtaking 360° views
Witness the magic of balloon inflation and capture once-in-a-lifetime photos, pre-flight
Glide in oversized handwoven wicker baskets designed for comfort and style
Fly with FAA-certified pilots, ensuring the highest safety standards for your experience
Celebrate with a champagne toast and a gourmet breakfast by award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback
Experience family-owned hospitality backed by 30+ years of excellence
What To Expect
Your hot air ballooning adventure begins in the Sonoran Desert, where you’ll witness the mesmerizing sight of your balloon inflating against the Arizona sky. Once the handcrafted wicker basket is ready, climb aboard and feel the gentle lift as you rise thousands of feet into the air. The calm and quiet of flight, broken only by the occasional burst of the burner, is often described as “riding on a cloud.” From this vantage point, enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of Camelback Mountain, Lake Pleasant, and even downtown Phoenix as desert wildlife scurries below.
After 45–60 minutes aloft, your pilot will guide you safely back to earth, where the experience continues. Awaiting you is a beautifully set table in the desert, complete with linens and china, ready for a champagne toast and gourmet breakfast from award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback. First-time flyers will be welcomed into the ballooning tradition with the legendary Balloonists Ceremony and leave with a commemorative flight certificate (Certificate d’Ascension En Machine Aerostatique). With over 30 years of family-owned expertise, Hot Air Expeditions ensures every flight is equal parts magical, breathtaking, and unforgettable.
Plan Your Visit
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Operating Hours Daily at 4:30- 6:30 AMSeasonal afternoon flights during Nov-Mar
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Duration 45-60 minutes of flight time3-3.5 hours of the whole experience4-4.5 hours with hotel transportation
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Accessibility Wheelchair accessible
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Parking Free parking
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your Visit
Follow the link on your Groupon to select the date
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Enter your Groupon code at checkout
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
Is it safe to fly?
Yes. All Hot Air Expeditions pilots are FAA-certified with thousands of hours of flight experience, and they maintain an excellent safety record
What should I wear?
Dress comfortably for the desert climate. Closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended
Where is the parking spot exactly?
Enter Deer Valley Airport at 7th Ave and Deer Valley Rd, turn left at the T, and follow “Balloon Ride Parking” signs to the Civil Air Patrol Building. Turn right and park in the marked “Balloon Ride Parking” spots at the end of the lot
What is included in the celebratory breakfast?
Pre-selected celebratory breakfast includes vegetarian breakfast burritos, siracha sour cream, seasonal pastry, fresh fruit, orange juice, chilled champagne, and sparkling cider
Highlights
Ascend 2000-5000 ft. above the Sonoran Desert with breathtaking 360° views
Witness the magic of balloon inflation and capture once-in-a-lifetime photos, pre-flight
Glide in oversized handwoven wicker baskets designed for comfort and style
Fly with FAA-certified pilots, ensuring the highest safety standards for your experience
Celebrate with a champagne toast and a gourmet breakfast by award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback
Experience family-owned hospitality backed by 30+ years of excellence
What To Expect
Your hot air ballooning adventure begins in the Sonoran Desert, where you’ll witness the mesmerizing sight of your balloon inflating against the Arizona sky. Once the handcrafted wicker basket is ready, climb aboard and feel the gentle lift as you rise thousands of feet into the air. The calm and quiet of flight, broken only by the occasional burst of the burner, is often described as “riding on a cloud.” From this vantage point, enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of Camelback Mountain, Lake Pleasant, and even downtown Phoenix as desert wildlife scurries below.
After 45–60 minutes aloft, your pilot will guide you safely back to earth, where the experience continues. Awaiting you is a beautifully set table in the desert, complete with linens and china, ready for a champagne toast and gourmet breakfast from award-winning Vincent’s on Camelback. First-time flyers will be welcomed into the ballooning tradition with the legendary Balloonists Ceremony and leave with a commemorative flight certificate (Certificate d’Ascension En Machine Aerostatique). With over 30 years of family-owned expertise, Hot Air Expeditions ensures every flight is equal parts magical, breathtaking, and unforgettable.
Plan Your Visit
-
Operating Hours Daily at 4:30- 6:30 AMSeasonal afternoon flights during Nov-Mar
-
Duration 45-60 minutes of flight time3-3.5 hours of the whole experience4-4.5 hours with hotel transportation
-
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible
-
Parking Free parking
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your Visit
Follow the link on your Groupon to select the date
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Enter your Groupon code at checkout
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
Is it safe to fly?
Yes. All Hot Air Expeditions pilots are FAA-certified with thousands of hours of flight experience, and they maintain an excellent safety record
What should I wear?
Dress comfortably for the desert climate. Closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended
Where is the parking spot exactly?
Enter Deer Valley Airport at 7th Ave and Deer Valley Rd, turn left at the T, and follow “Balloon Ride Parking” signs to the Civil Air Patrol Building. Turn right and park in the marked “Balloon Ride Parking” spots at the end of the lot
What is included in the celebratory breakfast?
Pre-selected celebratory breakfast includes vegetarian breakfast burritos, siracha sour cream, seasonal pastry, fresh fruit, orange juice, chilled champagne, and sparkling cider
Need To Know Info
- 3-day hassle-free refund guarantee: Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers
- Limit 30 per person
- Subject to availability
- One voucher is good for one passenger
- All goods or services must be used by the same person
- Voucher cannot be used toward any other flight type
- Tour check-in time varies based on the time of sunrise
- Passengers must be at least 5 years old and 48 inches tall
- Blackout dates to look out for are: October 1-15, November 24-30, and December 22-28
- Must be in good general health and able to jump off the 2nd rung of a ladder
- 48-hour notice of change/cancellation is required to avoid full redemption of the voucher
- Not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, and/or has had recent surgery, injuries, or broken bones
- Please allow for alternate flight dates should your tour be cancelled due to poor weather conditions
- Hot air balloon rides are subject to wind/weather conditions and may be cancelled if the necessary weather conditions are not present
- If booking multiple reservations, please specify in the comments section when booking online, the names of all guests who wish to fly together in the same balloon
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