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Top 10 Hot Air Balloon Rides
Rainbow Ryders - Albuquerque, NM
Rainbow Ryders' offers hot air balloon rides in Albuquerque, NM over the
beautiful Rio Grande River, and is the official ride concession for the
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Napa Valley Balloons - Napa
Valley, CA
Before the flight, you will be greeted upon arrival at the Wine Garden
Restaurant by one of our friendly hosts, Dianna and Lee. Come a bit early and
enjoy the hot and cold beverages & pastries they have prepared for you. After
you have settled in, one of our pilots will give a brief orientation about the
day's hot air balloon ride. Immediately following the orientation, you will be transported to
one of our launch sites for your flight. Uupon the completion of your
adventure,you will return to the Wine Garden's beautiful outdoor setting for a
casual champagne picnic celebration.
The Wind Works -
Smoky Mountains, TN
Flights originate near Sevierville, Tennessee at the
foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The topography of the area
is 80% rolling farm land, and offers stunning 360° scenic views. From your
aerial vantage point you can view Cherokee Lake to the north and Douglas Lake to
the south, with the majestic Smoky Mountains in the background.
Unicorn Balloon Company
Arizona and Colorado
Unicorn take you above the
flora and fauna of the classic southwestern desert near the Scottsdale and
Carefree resort area. You'll experience the beauty of the desert landscape and
the rugged peaks of the Arizona mountains as well as intimate views of wildlife
in the desert below. Complimentary champagne, juice seasonal fruits and pastries
are a continuing tradition, and your hot air balloon trip concludes with the traditional
flight certificate ceremony and flight video.
Champagne Hot Air Balloon Adventures Alexandria Bay, NY
Whether floating a few
feet from the water, picking leaves from a treetop, or soaring a thousand feet
over the majestic St. Lawrence, a Champagne Balloon Adventure is the ultimate
experience in the 1000 Islands.
Vista Balloon Adventures
- Oregon Wine Country
Imagine floating over Yamhill County's beautiful wine
country in one of the greatest adventures of a lifetime. This hot air balloon
adventure happens just 40 minutes South of downtown Portland in a safe,
supportive and very fun environment. The package concludes with a catered
balloonist champagne brunch and a flight souvenir. Vista Balloon
Adventures are so confident that you will treasure the memory of your flight
that we have a flight refund guarantee.
San Juan Balloon Adventures
- Ridgway, CO
Experience the gentle adventures of hotair ballooning over the spectacular
Ridgeway Valley surrounded by snowcapped mountain peaks, lush green mesas, and
rugged rocky plateaus. The San Juan region south of ridgeway, including
14,000' Mount Sneffles, is one of the most photographed area in the country.
Hot Air Expeditions
- Arizona
This adventure begins upon arrival at our Sonoran
desert launch site. You will recieve a "pre-flight briefing" where you'll learn
more about the hot-air balloon and how it flies, plus other facts you should
know to make your flight as enjoyable as possible. We generally fly close to the
ground, usually under 400 feet. At this altitude you are able to see the sights
and sounds of desert life. We commonly see jack-rabbit, quail, roadrunner and
coyote. From time to time, we encounter deer, javalina and other desert animals.
Upon your landing, you are greeted in the tradional manner with flutes of
champagne and scrumptuously prepared gourmet food. First-time riders will be
treated to the legendary ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been
sharing for more than a century.
Above The Wine Country
Balloons & Tours - Sonoma/ Mendocino, CA
Imagine your
colorful balloon, floating serenely, above the most beautiful place on earth the
Napa & Sonoma Wine Country. Your
Nature Walk in the Sky
will begin just after dawn. As your hot air balloon ride sails gently along the
wind's highway, spectacular views will delight you. Among the surprises:
the Pacific Coast, San Francisco's Skyline, Redwood Forests , Geyser Mountains,
the graceful Russian River and lush rolling vineyards.
As your gentle giant dances it's way back to earth, celebrate your high spirited
ballooning adventure with our
Scrumptious Champagne Brunch,
served in a quaint cafe or beautiful winery setting.
Blue Ridge Balloon
Company - Virginia
Your morning flight won't be quite complete without a celebratory breakfast
hosted by the pilot and crew. Sparkling cider, pastries and fresh fruit provide
the perfect conclusion to an already mystical event.
Honorable Mention
Light Flight
Hot Air Balloons - Maryland
Light Flight Hot Air Balloons are Maryland's premier full time, full service hot
air balloon ride and biplane flight company. Hot air balloon services include:
balloon rides, hot air balloon tether promotions, and private champagne charter
flights. The biplane rides offer a chance to fly a restored WWII Navy trainer, a
1941 Stearman. Experience the thrill of nothing but blue sky over your head and
the wind in your face. Our pilots have over 60 years of combined hot air balloon
and airplane flight experience with over 5000 flight hours perfecting their
flying skills.
Gypsy Flights - California
Gypsy Flights are available for private charter flights, sweetheart flights,
balloon rides, tethered flights, special occasions, promotions, educational
programs, adventure flights and flight instruction. We service all of Southern
California including Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Lancaster, San Diego, Riverside,
and the Temecula Valley Wine Country.
Other Hot Air Balloon Rides
Above and Beyond Ballooning
Balloon rides in New Jersey.
Above the Clouds, Inc. Middletown, NY
Adirondack Balloon Flights New York
AdVenture Balloon, Inc. Plymouth, CT
All About Fun Balloon Rides Boise, Idaho
Antelope Valley California Balloon Flights CA
Avian Adventures Asbury, NJ
Balloonatics and Aeronuts - Phillipsburg, NJ
Balloons over New England
Blue Sky Balloons - Hudson Valley
Crawford Hot Air Balloon Rides & Sales Kentucky, Southern Indiana,
Southeastern Illinois
Grand Adventure Balloon Tours Winter Park, CO
Grand Traverse Balloons Traverse City, Michigan
Great American Balloon Southern CA
Gypsy Flights Crestline, CA
Hot Air Balloon Adventures from Palm Springs
Hot Air Expeditions in Arizona
Life Cycle Balloon Adventures, Ltd. Golden, CO
Panorama Balloon Tours Del Mar, Temecula and Palm Springs, CA
Skywalker Balloon Company southern Utah
Sunballoon San Diego, Palm Springs, Temecula & Scottsdale, Arizona
Syrinx Balloon Company Modesto Central Valley CA
The Wings Group New Hampshire
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