Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie
Overview
Take in the beautiful Arizona Sonoran Desert at golden hour like never before! Floating 2,000-5,000 feet over the desert in a hot air balloon, the 360 degree unobstructed views and peacefulness of flight is breathtaking. Following your 45-60 minute hot air balloon flight, guests are treated to chilled champagne (or sparkling cider) and a fruit + cheese plate in the desert, the perfect end to the day.
Roundtrip hotel transportation is available, if the option is selected. Pick up is available from home and hotel locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Arcadia and Cave Creek (if within 30 minutes of our check-in location).
What's Included
- Snacks Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a fruit + cheese plate at your desert landing site.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
- Champagne
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Meeting Location
702 West Deer Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve (pass by)
Camelback Mountain (pass by)
Downtown Phoenix (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Not recommended for participants with broken bones, or who have had recent surgery
- Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Actual flight time is approximately 45-60 minutes
- When booking, please select weight in pounds or "lb"
- Comfortable casual clothing is always recommended on our ballooning excursions, as we are enjoying nature in a desert environment. The temperature in the balloon is about the same as on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately for the day’s anticipated temperatures. On any given day we recommend closed toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera
- To ensure a safe hot air ballooning experience, passengers may not be pregnant at the time of flight, or have had recent surgery or broken bones, and should be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes). One should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder and be in good general health. All passengers are required to complete a waiver of liability before the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks. Post-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a fruit + cheese plate at your desert landing site.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected).
- Champagne.
- Commemorative flight certificate.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksPost-flight you are treated to a champagne or sparkling cider toast and a fruit + cheese plate at your desert landing site.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
- Champagne
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Not recommended for participants with broken bones, or who have had recent surgery
- Passengers must be able to jump off the second step of a ladder onto the ground
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Actual flight time is approximately 45-60 minutes
- When booking, please select weight in pounds or "lb"
- Comfortable casual clothing is always recommended on our ballooning excursions, as we are enjoying nature in a desert environment. The temperature in the balloon is about the same as on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately for the day’s anticipated temperatures. On any given day we recommend closed toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera
- To ensure a safe hot air ballooning experience, passengers may not be pregnant at the time of flight, or have had recent surgery or broken bones, and should be able to stand for the duration of the flight (approximately 60 minutes). One should be able to jump off the second step of a ladder and be in good general health. All passengers are required to complete a waiver of liability before the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
