The 10 Best Balloon Rides in Colorado, United States

December 16, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
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1. Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

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Grand Adventure Balloon Tours

#1 Covid-19 Safety Measures. Hot air balloon rides in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Located only 67 miles from Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Breckenridge, Keystone, near Grand Lake & Estes Park. Flights provide views of peaks into Rocky Mountain National Park & 5-7 counties on top of the world. View wildlife and history of Colorado from above it all! Balloon rides in the mountains are available year-round. Warm air rises, come balloon with us, and rise with the hot air! Winter Balloon Rides are spectacular! 10 Best Balloon Rides in the USA and 10 Most Beautiful Places in the World. Perfect Safety Record flying the Rockies 30 years. You will always fly with an FAA Pilot with high hours. Best of the Rockies!

2. Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides

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Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides

We offer our Mountain Hot Air Balloon Flights in the South Park Valley located high in the central mountains in the exact center of Colorado. Located between Hartsel and Wilkerson Pass and perched above 9,000 feet this unique historical area offers the ultimate topography for hot air ballooning with a mixture of vast rolling hills, 360 degree mountain views and native wildlife. We provide complimentary transportation for those passengers staying in Summit County and the Vail Valley. These passengers will meet us at our central meeting place in Breckenridge where we will provide transportation from there to and from the launch site.

3. Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights

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Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights

Hot-Air Ballooning, Balloon Ride, Balloon Flight or Balloon adventure, no matter how it's said, Fair Winds is Colorado's Favorite! Just 30 minutes from both Denver or Estes Park, Enjoy Spectacular Views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains over Beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our daily Flights offer a year round change of scenery including mountain ranges, plains, and wildlife as far as the eye can see! We welcome private parties as well as large groups, and do promotional as well as instructional Flights. A Gift Certificate for a Hot Air Balloon experience with Fair Winds makes the perfect gift for any occasion. "Creating Lifelong Memories" is our promise and commitment to each of our guests.

4. Life Cycle Hot Air Balloon Adventures

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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Treat Yourself and someone special to a spectacular flight in a hot air balloon. Imagine the ground gently moving away as you take in the unique panoramic view of the Colorado Rocky Mountains!

5. Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures, LLC

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Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures, LLC

You have a unique opportunity to "break the earthly bonds of gravity," and if you've been dreaming about flying -- try this! The adventure begins shortly after sunrise when the mountain air is still calm and stable. Ballooning is an "hands-on" participation sport, and we will enlist your energy in the set-up and inflation of the balloon (optional). Have your camera ready to capture the excitement as our beautiful giant balloon rises for its journey. You'll then climb aboard our basket for the flight of a lifetime enjoying the enchanting sights and tranquility that can only be experienced from a hot air balloon. We may fly inches over the area lakes for a breathtaking "splash-n-dash," a little higher for some souvenir pine cones from the tops of trees or up to 3,000 feet for a 200 mile panoramic view of 4 states. After the dreamlike floating sensation of the balloon, you'll enjoy a closing ceremony back on the ground.

6. San Juan Balloon Adventures

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San Juan Balloon Adventures

Celebrating our 32nd year in business! Our specialty is "personalized" scenic Hot Air Balloon flights over the beautiful Ridgway Valley and experience the gentle adventure of hot air ballooning. As we rise with the sun surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the San Juan Mountains, nowhere is there a more beautiful place to experience your very own balloon adventure, just minutes from Telluride, Montrose & Ouray.Reservations required. Call Today!

7. Adventures Out West

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Adventures Out West

Welcome to Adventures Out West. Since 1973 we've been giving our guests the best the West has to offer. We offer Hot Air Balloon Flights, Mountain 4X4 Tours, Segway Tours, Zipline Tours, Guided Hikes, and more!We enjoy showing our guests the splendor of our western country side. Our guides are dedicated tourism professionals, and are sure to show you a good time. Adventures Out West is Colorado Springs premier recreation provider, celebrating 40 years of service. AOW is family owned and operated.

8. Wild West Balloon Adventures

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Wild West Balloon Adventures

We offer year round hot air balloon tours over beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We fly every morning weather permitting. Flights are approximately 45 minutes in length and conclude with a champagne toast at our launch site.

9. No Worries!! Hot Air Ballooning

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No Worries!! Hot Air Ballooning

Enjoy the view 'from above' on your private flight in beautiful Windsor, Colorado. Minutes from Fort Collins, Loveland or Greeley, our personalized service will start your morning off right. Celebrate that special occasion - or non-occasion. Or, for larger events and special appearances anywhere, invite 'Pondemonium', our newest balloon, to entertain and delight both young and old.

10. Rocky Mountain Balloon Rides

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Rocky Mountain Balloon Rides

Private Gondola for two people. Exclusive 2 Passenger VIP Flights. In Colorado, we fly just after sunrise because that is when the winds are typically the lightest, and the sun is perfect for a majestic flight. A Private gondola is the best way to experience a hot air balloon flight. It's just the two of you and your pilot!

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