Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Phoenix with Breakfast
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Phoenix with Breakfast

By Arizona Balloon Safaris
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Get idyllic desert sunrise photos from a hot air balloon ride that concludes with a champagne breakfast in the desert. For a unique insight into the hot air balloon, begin your tour by watching the balloon filling process—and even going inside the balloon as it is filling. Then, with a 45 flight, you have ample time to enjoy the ride and capture photographs.
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Ages 6-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Soar above the Arizona desert on a hot air balloon ride 
  • The pilot points out desert wildlife and plants that are easy to spot from the air
  • The wicker riding basket is divided into sections so you are not over-crowded 
  • First-time riders are rewarded with a traditional initiation ceremony

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Champagne breakfast
  • Bottled water
  • Landing and facility fees
What's not included
  • Souvenir items (not included)
  • Gratuities (not included)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (not available)


Start:
  • 2800 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA
    We meet in the Fry's Marketplace parking lot located at 2800 W. Dove Valley Rd. Look for two unmarked Ford vans and a truck and trailer near the Fry's fuel station Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to tour time and we leave the parking lot promptly at scheduled tour time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50339P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
    • Minimum age is 6 years
    • The breakfast menu is set and any special dietary needs cannot be met
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • A maximum of 12 people per booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50339P1

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    • 2800 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA
      We meet in the Fry's Marketplace parking lot located at 2800 W. Dove Valley Rd. Look for two unmarked Ford vans and a truck and trailer near the Fry's fuel station Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to tour time and we leave the parking lot promptly at scheduled tour time.
    • 1
      Begin your adventure by meeting your crew just north of Phoenix about 30 minutes before sunrise for this 4-hour experience. Take a short van ride to the launch area for this scenic flight. After you arrive, experience the inflation of the balloon by motorized fans as it grows to an enormous 11 stories tall. Once the envelope is filled with air, the propane burners are ignited to heat the air inside. It takes about thirty minutes before you are ready for flight. Join your pilot in the hand-crafted, oversized wicker basket with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy an approximate 45-minute ride. As you takeoff, admire how light the balloon feels. During the flight, you have an unobstructed view to take excellent photographs. Upon landing you are greeted with flutes of champagne and breakfast. First-time riders will be treated to the legendary ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than two centuries.
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Arizona Balloon Safaris
      559
      Phoenix, Arizona
      Joined in February 2014
    • Tartuga1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Hat Air Balloon ride in AZ
      Very fun and entertaining family event. Crew was good, Earl is an excellent guide and well experienced and safety conscious pilot. Having a champagne breakfast in the desert was a unique and fun gesture.
      Written December 25, 2023
    • Vernice C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience and views
      The experience was beautiful!! Very easygoing and friendly crew. The process was very quick and flawless. Highly recommend anyone to try it
      Written December 5, 2023
    • TeniaB4
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun & Excitement
      I loved everything about this trip! We almost died with a B landing but it added some dazzle dazzle !! The team was on point and they work together to give you a bomb experience!!
      Written December 4, 2023
    • JenniferE700
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BEST DAY EVER
      This was a bucket list activity for myself and my husband. We did our first balloon adventure as a unique way to celebrate our anniversary. I have to admit I was a little bit nervous leading up to it, but this experience will go down as one of the best experiences EVER! This company is an experienced and well oiled machine from beginning to end! They leave nothing out! Our pilot, Scott was incredibly experienced , knowledgeable and explained everything to us so that we understood and could feel comfortable and safe. The team, led by Earl was organized, friendly and made it a fun day for everyone. The breakfast was delicious, the champagne toast and certificate added to the PERFECT day! Don’t miss this opportunity with this amazing company!
      Written October 22, 2023
    • Travel01027560578
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Terrific choice!
      I celebrated my 70th birthday on a balloon ride with Arizona Balloon Safaris and it was terrific. The morning was super clear and beautiful - we could see the San Francisco peaks and it felt like all the way down to Tucson. Our pilot pointed out the sights and we even saw some wild burros, coyotes and jackrabbits. We did have a "C" landing but our pilot had prepared us so well that it made it even more exciting. The whole crew was professional, organized, humorous and friendly. The meal & ceremony after our flight were great. It was a perfect day!
      Written August 7, 2023
    • S4979LYmichaelv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic balloon ride
      Staff was great, pilot had 30 years experience and explained everything he was doing the whole time, which was an added, unexpected bonus. I would highly recommend Arizona Balloon Safaris.
      Written May 2, 2023
    • ronsU6895HP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A GREAT TIME
      Was an amazing experience. The crew was great and treated everyone as they were special. Our driver, Earl, was entertaining as we traveled to the launch site and returned. Our pilot, Scott, was very informative throughout the flight. My wife is afraid of heights and she would go again. We would recommend ABS to anyone.
      Written April 20, 2023
    • 234branb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must do!
      We were all apprehensive at first, but the ride was so smooth and calm that we barely knew we were off the ground. The staff and crew were amazing. We got to experience the ride from set up to the end. Arizona sunrises never disappoint.
      Written April 16, 2023
    • AZMaureen
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Really enjoyed our ride!
      We had an awesome time. The staff and the pilot were top notch. The pilot (Scott) pointed out points of interest and kept informed on where we were landing. They gave all of us a certificate and they made it a lot of fun.
      Written March 31, 2023
    • lizmT1028NZ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing crew
      Amazing crew! We celebrated our daughter's birthday by watching the sunrise and it was wonderful! Highly recommended!
      Written March 30, 2023
    • cashism2023
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good experience, great crew!
      This was a great first time experience! The ONLY con and the reason they are getting 4 stars is b/c, for the amt we paid, which we did score a good deal, (check Groupon) our time was cut short. Time said 6am-10am, but we def were done with everything by 8-830am. I feel that we should have been up in the air longer because it was rather quick. But other than that, the whole crew was sweet and def dope! The explanations, the fun stories, the customer service was A1.
      Written March 12, 2023
    • nadyam786
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      They made it so memorable!
      Best Balloon ride in AZ! Delicious breakfast on landing and smooth ride! Felt safe and secure! Loved every moment and the Balloon was so beautiful and colorful!
      Written March 6, 2023
    • clarissa8790
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Definitely a wonderful experience
      The whole staff is amazing! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to fly in a big balloon. I was very nervous but they were able to answer all my questions and make me feel comfortable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me for sure . Oh and breakfast was delicious thank you .
      Written February 26, 2023
    • baseballsh2
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunrise Flight
      I did their Breakfast Sunrise Tour. Got about an hour and 15 mins of actual flight but the whole process of setup and take down was part of the experience. I’d definitely recommend one of their flights. It was absolutely worth every penny.
      Written February 6, 2023
    • Adventure559020
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing way to ring in the New Year
      Capt. Scott & Earl were especially amazing. We had a perfect landing and weather was great as well. The entire crew was very personalable & professional. Thank you for the amazing experience!
      Written January 1, 2023
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    Andrea M
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Solo
    Had an amazing time with this company . They were very informative before the trip . Everything started on time a very smooth process . Our driver Earl was amazing , & fun & gave us some great information about the hot air balloon ride & the Arizona desert . The ride it self was peaceful . Beautiful views . Our pilot demeanor was very calm and peaceful it a few of us said his demanor took away our nervousness he made us feel so comfortable and safe . The champagne toast & breakfast provide afterwards was delicious. Would highly recommend using this company
    Written October 21, 2024
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    Libertysrl
    60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a bucket list item for all three of us. Our party consisted of a 17 year old, 63 year old and a 34 year old. Yes it was an early rise but it was amazing to see the desert in the dark with the sun starting to rise. The whole experience was so calm and much more peaceful than I had expected. The crew was fantastic and nice. Earl was an absolute trip and real life of the party. Scott was so knowledgeable and patient in answering everyone’s questions while he took us a mile up in the air. I believe we had 18 people in our balloon as two people missed the trip. I definitely recommend using the restroom right before as there is no where to go at the launching site or landing site. Also, show up at 5:15 at the latest because at 5:30 on the dot, they will leave. They explained the landing super well and it was all so smooth! The hardest/most difficult part of the whole experience is climbing in and out of the basket. Even that wasn’t hard, they have a step stool if you need one. You basically mount it like a horse with two footholds. They provide a nice breakfast after the ride as they pack up the balloon. There was a quiche, croissant, sausage and grapes with option of orange juice or champagne or both. They also have cold water and lay out a gift shop. Then they have a nice surprise for everyone at the end then transport you back to your car where you can use the bathroom at Fry’s. I would recommend this to any and every age of person. It’s breathtaking and peaceful. Thanks to the amazing crew, it’s a 10/10 recommendation!
    Written October 13, 2024
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    FJC5
    Fountain Hills, AZ16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023
    Taking a hot air balloon ride in Arizona was on our bucket list for years and we finally made it happen when we were given a gift certificate for Arizona Balloon Safaris. We needed to reschedule the original date due to storms in the distance, but we were less disappointed than we were relieved and grateful for how conscientious the crew was about going up in less-than-perfect conditions. The weather for our flight in May was ideal, the views were breathtaking (including a full moon setting and the sun rising over the mountains), and the enormous balloon (the largest in the country) was impressive, fitting around 20 people. It was fascinating to watch the crew as they set up everything and every one of them was professional, informative, and friendly, making sure all the passengers had a fun time and sharing lots of info about the process. After we drifted down to our landing spot, the ground crew met us and served a delicious breakfast with a champagne toast, then distributed certificates to each person to commemorate the successful trip. Definitely a recommended excursion and we'd do it again!
    Written May 19, 2023
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    Kevin M
    Shropshire, UK94 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2023 • Couples
    WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!
    If you're looking for THE friendlyist, most amazing people running balloon flights then these are the company to go with.

    From communication about the experience (we were booking directly from the UK so needed to ask a few questions) to arriving at the pickup location through to take off and landing then being brought back to our original location was so smooth and well done that we simply can't fault any of it.

    Once we were collected at the arranged point we were taken off in to the desert to the take off location. Apparently this changes with the winds so it could be a different spot for other trips. We watched the team unpack the basket and balloon and expertly put it all together in only 15-20 minutes so you weren't standing around for ages doing nothing you actually had an amazing view of the guys n girls errecting everything and double checking everything was safe.

    Then we were all boarded, given a safety briefing and it was then time to head in to the skies. It's hard to describe exactly how it felt and what is was like so I've added lots of pictures and you can see exactly what it was like.

    Our pilot, Scott, gave us lots of info on the surrounding area and locations, things to see and pointed out various areas that they would sometimes take off from. He showed us wehre we were going to land, talked us through the landing and we came back down to earth so effortlessly.

    Once back on the ground we were given an amazing dessert breakfast and a wonderful tradition too, if you book you'll find out what this is.

    We'd like to say a massive thank you to all the staff on the 16th Sept flight, you all worked so hard and made out trip so amazing.

    This is an imperssive outfit and when we're back in Arizone we're going again.
    Written September 17, 2023
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    Veronica K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    Arizona balloon safari was wonderful. The whole crew was helpful and fun to be around! I would totally hang out with each of them! The ride itself was amazing. Our captain, Scott, told us all about what he was doing and how he used the winds to "steer" the balloon. The breakfast after was good and I loved the toast Scott gave. Can't wait to come back and do it again!
    Written June 2, 2024
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    Daniel S
    Oak Park, IL2 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Couples
    Being in a long, rectangular basket with 8 separate "cubicles" (4 on each side), it seemed like it would be a good idea (everyone more spread out...less likely to block each other's views). Unfortunately the basket never rotated. Our side stayed fixed facing east (nothing to see but flat land and subdivisions), while the west side passengers had continuous, full views of mountains, a reservoir/lake, a marina, and various other points of interest that our pilot pointed out. if we were 6 ft tall we probably could have seen over the heads of the folks on the west side of the basket but being 5'8'' (and my wife 5'2") it was a lost cause. It wasn't the $400 experience I had hoped to give my wife on Valentines Day.
    Written February 28, 2024
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    Anwesha D
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2021 • Family
    Firstly, I didn’t like the fact that the crew took so much time reaching the place and inflating the balloon that it was past sunrise and the sun was already high up on to the sky when our balloon inflation was complete, while all the other balloons we could see there , were already high up in the sky to see the sunrise. Probably we were the last balloon. Secondly we were 4 people who have been given a small cube to fit into together. And for that we had a really tough time fit there together and move!! While a heavy weight couple was given a similar cube even though they have paid half the money that we paid. So I felt that to be very unfair!
    Written January 9, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Whoa, slow down and smell the roses. A balloon ride is not a race to see who can get up in the air first. You will never see the sun rise from a balloon ride unless you launch in the total darkness of night which is neither practical or advisable. We operate America's largest hot air balloon which offers more space per passenger than ANY other balloon in the USA. We find that most parties prefer to be together rather than split up. Plus we need to adhere to the weight and balance requirements of the aircraft. We strife to offer the best ballooning experience on Earth!
    Written January 10, 2021
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    tammlynn
    Pensacola, FL124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    Fantastic first time balloon ride over the Sonoran desert! Earl was our hilarious guide (who I am so grateful he hasn't found Hollywood yet and left us common people for the big screen) and Randy was our calm level headed Pilot, who gave us a really informative guided tour!

    We got to watch the whole inflation process as other balloons ascended up above us, a really beautiful site! The whole process was explained, and if you volunteered to help with the inflation you got to pick where you wanted to stand in the balloon first. Which really didn't matter because the balloon rotates and the views are phenomenal.

    The champagne breakfast was really fun and pretty good!

    The whole crew worked really hard making sure we had a great experience and they also volunteered to take many photos for us which was greatly appreciated!

    One idea that one of the crew members might want to try or the company might want to add to the items available for sale would be maybe get a drone that would take videos or photos of the whole balloon experience. I would have definitely bought such a disc or paid for a link to access the photos via the internet!

    This was a really fun unforgettable experience and is highly recommended!
    Written May 28, 2022
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    Kiki R
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow! We had a gorgeous day, a fun crew, and an excellent pilot in Scott. He flew the massive balloon with a 20-passenger basket and patiently answered every question my pilot husband threw his way. The champagne breakfast in the desert and the balloonist toast were terrific touches. This is worth every penny plus a tip.
    Written February 9, 2025
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    Karen L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Solo
    My first time riding a hot air balloon was a great success thanks to the dedication the crew and pilot displayed. I went solo and can definitely recommend this experience. Solo or in a twosome, you're bound to enjoy the experience. The views are incredible. The ride was a breeze. We were floating. It is quite peaceful. We were forwarned about different landings we might experience and landed with a few very gentle bumps. Afterwards you are treated to a simply elegant breakfast consisting of a chef prepared vegetable quiche, a sausage, cresante, some grapes and your choice of orange juice/champagne/mimosa (combination of the two).
    Written February 4, 2024
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