What to do and see in Arizona, United States: The Best Balloon Rides

August 14, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona

1. Hot Air Expeditions

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Hot Air Expeditions

Hot Air Expeditions has been making memories with guests in sunny Arizona, providing hot air ballooning experiences locally for over 30 years. Family owned + locally operated, we take pride in offering hot air ballooning experiences in both Phoenix/Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona. Morning hot air balloon rides are available daily, year-round and afternoon hot air balloon rides are offered seasonally, November through March in Phoenix/Scottsdale only. All tours include post-flight catered fare + bubbly from Vincent's on Camelback restaurant and frameable commemorative flight certificates to take home. We can't wait to check a hot air balloon ride off of your bucket list!

2. Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours

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Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours

Tucson, Arizona's premier hot air balloon ride company since 1985. First class rides over the beautiful Tucson Mts. Includes delicious champagne brunch and digital pics of entire flight. Personalized for 2-5 people. FAA certified. Perfect Safety Record!! Featured on Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin AZ Experience,on Fodors AZ Travel Guide and Frommer's Guidebook.

3. Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.

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Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.

The Experience of a Lifetime, Happening Right Now! Offering launch times of sunrise and sunset (seasonal), our year-round flights are approximately one hour over the beautiful North Scottsdale and Sonoran desert area. We provide our guests a traditional champagne ceremony to commemorate your flight, a first flight certificate and locally crafted delights. We have proudly flown over 500,000 passengers and are the official ride operator of the World's Largest Balloon Event. Call to reserve your flight today and check this once in a lifetime experience off of your bucket list!

4. Tucson Balloon Rides

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Tucson Balloon Rides

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.

5. Apex Balloons

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Apex Balloons

Apex Balloons offers hot air balloon rides above scenic Phoenix, Arizona daily at sunrise year-round, and in the late afternoons between October through March. Each aerial sightseeing expedition is topped off by a traditional champagne toast and post-flight celebration. We are a professional, dynamic company run by passionate and experienced balloonists who strive to make your flight an experience you'll always remember fondly.

6. Foolish Pleasure Hot Air Balloon Rides

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Foolish Pleasure Hot Air Balloon Rides

Exciting and comfortable hot air balloon rides for 2-6 people featuring picturesque views of the Tucson Mountains and Saguaro National Park, west. Flights include a complimentary deluxe continental brunch with and digital photos of your flight. Foolish Pleasure prides itself as a family owned and operated business. Dan Ewer, certified FAA hot air balloon pilot, is 100% accident free. Lorrie Ewer, an ordained minister, is available per request for marriage ceremonies.

7. Firebird Balloons

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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Firebird Balloons

Firebird Balloons is the premier hot air balloon ride company in the Phoenix area. We have friendly, professional staff that will make it an experience you won't forget.

8. SoaringFlight

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SoaringFlight

Glider Rides in Tucson Arizona. Conveniently from Tucson Intl Airport. Our experienced pilot will take you or your friend high above the earth in our sleek self-launching glider. You will have an exciting soaring adventure, better than you ever imagined. Smooth, peaceful and beautiful with spectacular views of the Tucson, Santa Catalina, Santa Rita Mountains and Saguaro National Parks.Surprise your spouse, sweetheart, family, friends, customers and employees with a unique gift. Intro flights start at $169. See soaringflight for more information.

9. Wanderlust Balloons

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Wanderlust Balloons

Hot Air Balloon Rides in the Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Our balloon flights offer a uniquely personal experience, as we fly no more than a maximum of 4 passengers in the balloon.

10. Arizona Balloon Safaris

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Arizona Balloon Safaris

Join your host, Randy Long for an adventure above it all with a desert discovery tour by hot air balloon. Randy has personally flown over 20,000 delighted passengers since 1986, all with a perfect safety record. He has flown Shakira, Susan St. James and Mr. J.W. Marriott's 80th birthday party. You can be his next celebrity!

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