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Tucson Balloon Rides

3079 W. Avenida Cresta, Tucson, AZ 85745
520-235-5355
Ranked #1 of 9 tours in Tucson
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides offers 'Sonoran Sunrise' flights followed by a delicious champagne brunch. Flights are an hour long and include...... more » Owner description: Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides offers 'Sonoran Sunrise' flights followed by a delicious champagne brunch. Flights are an hour long and include beautiful mountain & desert panoramas, post flight champagne brunch, pictures of your flight and free pick-ups/drop-offs from all Tucson resorts and hotels. « less
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MaryC85713
Tucson, Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to see the Tucson desert, check out Tucson Balloon Rides. My husband and I went up with Kevin and 2 other couples on February 5th and were totally happy with the experience. Kevin is very professionalism and his explanations of what to expect put us at ease, allowing us to relax... More

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GoodTimeBillyPeaches
Lahaina, HI
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We took our son as a college graduation present and it was an incredible experience. It is very well managed, their concern for safety paramount, and the staff was friendly. The experience was thrilling and our pilot gave us a great running commentary as well as the extraordinary scenery Tucson has to offer. It was a great value for the... More

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PJPeggy
Tucson
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I loved this balloon ride. I went with my husband and this was the first balloon ride we have taken. The ride is over the Saguaro National Park at sunrise and it is breathtaking to be floating in the air with the canapy of balloon colors over head and below acres of cactus and native wildlife. We floated gently between... More

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Brad M
TPA
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you have never tried a hot air balloon ride - then this is the place and the organization to do it with. Kevin and Tammy have this down pat and Kevin will give you a great ride in an outstanding balloon. Kevin's experience clearly shows in every stage of the adventure and the opportunity to see the Tucson area... More

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letsstay
North Dakota
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We did a balloon ride on Christmas Eve morning. The morning was cool but the view was beautiful. I highly recommend Tuscon Balloon Company. They were professional, nice equipment, and knowledgeable of the area where we flew. It was a great morning. Our flight was 1.5 hours in length but seemed like only a few minutes. The champagne and breakfast... More

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IowaIndigoGirl
Iowa
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from a vacation in Tucson, and our ride with Tucson Balloon Rides was definitely the highlight of our trip. When I made the reservation in October, I admit I was really nervous as I'm somewhat afraid of heights, but I knew my husband would love to ride in a hot air balloon. As the... More

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Belle S
New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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If you are planning on taking a hot air balloon ride you want to do it with someone who knows what they are doing. The balloon ride was a beautiful, unique experience, one my husband and 10 year old son will never forgot. The pilot and owner of Tucson Balloon Rides, Kevin, was extremely knowledgeable and at all times in... More

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bbeckerobx
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

From the pre-dawn departure, flying over the Tucson mountains, Kevin's amazing commentary, the beautiful balloon, the scenery, the whole experience including lading in the field and the champagne toast following........it was amazing. I'm sooooooo happy we did it! More

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ilevare
Los Angeles, California
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14 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I really loved the experience with Tucson Balloon Rides. We had terrific weather! The pilot was knowledgeable and experienced. He answered my questions with alacrity and confidence. I felt really safe and secure. I am normally terrified of heights but in a balloon it's not the same feeling at all. Our first trip attempt was cancelled due to weather but... More

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tanderko
green valley az
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Thought the ride was fantastic, even though it was a tad chilly. The owner did eveything to keep all of us comfortable until the balloon was ready to launch. Nice little brunch after the flight. I do wish that the toast glasses were given as a souvenir though. More

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