Reviews of Hot Air Expeditions. (Travel Agency) in Phoenix (Arizona).

Hot Air Expeditions

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Balloon ride tour agency

702 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Hot Air Expeditions

Skyler Bernal

Went out here with my wife for our 1 year wedding anniversary. Was actually a gift from her bridesmaids. It was so amazing! Such a wonderful experience. They transported us, took us up for an hour then fed us and had champagne for us. The whole experience was so cool! The pilot was so friendly and funny and the crew was nice and willing to take photos. Don't sleep on this, if you want a good experience as a tourist or local I'd highly recommend this company and hot air ballooning in general. Can't wait to go again.

Mike

We had the best experience on our shared balloon ride! It was such an awesome time and everyone had fun. They made it fun, safe and enjoyable. It was all very well organized! Just show up and they do everything else. Brunch and champagne toast was a nice little addition included in the flight! Our pilot Bill was great! He was experienced and a lot of fun! The balloon ride was breathtaking. We would definitely use them and go again. Well worth the money!

Paige Jeffery

Had such a fabulous (early!) morning with Don (pilot) and Mike (driver). They made the experience super seamless and easy, they are pros. Beautiful scenery and so calm—not scary at all! The post-flight champagne breakfast was awesome and we were back to our car by 8:45. I’d definitely recommend!

Brenda Milleson

Fantastic crew! Great experience! My first flight. Maybe they should explain the whole “process” on their website, starting at meeting place. The end “get together” was very nice! Maybe include the champagne flutes in the purchase price, not additional $15 each. Views below were not appealing (peoples junk yards), but the horizons were beautiful!

Karen Balamane

This was the BEST experience ever! Jonathan was engaging and knowledgeable. The balloon was roomy and comfortable, the view indescribably beautiful, and the mimosa breakfast was the icing on the cake. The staff is more than happy to take as many pictures as you request , and Jonathan even rotated the balloon to accommodate specific views. Giving this company five stars seems insulting . They deserve 100 stars!

Ronnie Mire

The guys at Hot Air Expeditions were very informative, and friendly. They made sure we all made it to the location where we had departure Our pilot was very informative and explained what to expect and how we were going to land. And during the flight he answered all our questions and made it fun. The food after landing was excellent too not to mention the champagne was well appreciated. We were able to take many photos. We would definitely do this again! Good Memories! Ronnie and Lisa

Jessica Vardeman

This is the most amazing experience! My boyfriend asked them to put out this tarp so I would see it from the sky, and he proposed. They did so amazing, I didn’t see them rolling it out! It was so romantic! So beautiful! Also, the brunch was delicious! I didn’t expect it to be good but it was beyond my expectations, everything was! The staff is all so nice, and helpful! The pilot was amazing. I’ve been telling everyone about it, and can’t wait to come back for our anniversary.

Christina Rico

Incredible bucket list experience! I had never been on a hot air balloon ride before, and I could not have asked for a better first experience. We surprised my sister with a hot air balloon ride for her 30th birthday, and Hot Air Expeditions delivered! Our shuttle driver (to the site of take off) was Mike, and he was fantastic. He was very friendly and personable, and answered all of the random questions we had about ballooning. Our pilot was Kasey, and he was equally awesome! He ensured that everyone knew what to expect, pointed out a bunch of wild burros in the desert below us, and took us up to 3,000'+ for amazing views of Lake Pleasant. The balloon baskets were surprisingly comfortable and allowed for plenty of standing room. We had 13 people on our flight, and each group had their own "quarter" of the basket (one group per corner). After the experience, we enjoyed champagne, brunch, and received cute certificates. Since it was my sister's birthday, the crew made her feel special with a "happy birthday" banner, cake, and gifted her the champagne cork! Highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions if you want to check ballooning off your bucket list!

Katrina Love

Stunning. Hubs and I went on a private balloon ride with champagne brunch which included souvenir glasses and pick up/drop off from our hotel option. Views were amazing, staff was kind and attentive. We rode with Captain Matt who was wonderfully entertaining and Derick who was his back up on the ground. So glad we did this! Highly recommend.

Cady Fletcher

This experience absolutely exceeded expectations. The organization of the crew was great. The location of the launch and the flight was exactly what I wanted for a desert experience. The balloon floated so gracefully it wasn’t scary at all. Definitely recommend this for someone with motion sickness or fear of heights. Our pilot John was very experienced and a wonderful storyteller. The breakfast after was icing on the cake. Loved how much hospitality is put into this. I’ve never seen such stunning views and felt so at peace. Will come back to AZ to do this again.

Bailey Aldrich

Had an AMAZING sunrise flight. The views were beautiful and our captain, Jonathan was awesome! Compared to the balloons around us, I feel like we had the best flight because we were one of the first ones off the ground and we got up pretty high (I think he said we were 1 mile above ground at one point). The landing was smooth and we had a great breakfast! So happy to have checked this off my bucket list!

Jenilice Cruz

This experience was PHENOMENAL! We went for our honeymoon to Arizona and we loved the hot air balloon ride. Our team was Jonathan (BEST PILOT), Rosie, Alex, and Mason. They did such an awesome job with making us feel comfortable and making it fun! I’d recommend them one million times.

Rosalie V

Stunning experience! Don't miss this! The staff is very experienced and friendly. They know what they're doing every step of the way. Shout out to Joy, our driver who picked us up from the hotel. Very friendly and made me feel comfortable right from the beginning. Bill, our pilot, is a great guide, sharing with us the wonders if the areas that we saw from the air balloon. He told us all about local legends, the history, ecology and so much more! He has a great sense of humour and made us all feel safe as we floated above the desert. We landed in a beautiful desert spot, had a celebration breakfast and champagne toast. Thanks, friends, for an unforgettable experience where we were blessed to "fly so well and so high"!

John Cruz

Absolutely amazing experience! Definitely a "bucket list" item everyone should add to their list. Lots of first timers in our group, but from the moment you're greeted at the parking lot by Rosie you know you're in good hands. She made the check-in process a smooth one and got us to our destination safely and quickly. James and his crew did a phenomenal job at getting the ballon ready and ensuring we had a smooth and safe take-off and landing. However, I must say the star of the whole experience was our captain. Honestly do yourself a favor and request Capt Jonathan Wright, and if they say he isn't available then change your date! 😂 Not only is he is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled captain, but has a great sense of humor (but even radder nails 😉). He did an outstanding job from take-off until landing. Expertly navigating us through the skies to gives us amazing views, but also great laughs and interesting facts about the history of hot air balloons. I am so happy that my resort (Cibola Spa and Resort) gave me a deal that led me to change my reservation from the competition over to Hotair Expeditions. I truly belive our experience would've not been the same and as special if not for Captain Jonathan. Hats off to the whole crew who took care of us! Bucket list item checked off on our 22nd anniversary none the less. :-) Thank you for the experience and we will be seeing you again in the future when we return with family and friends!

Megan Marshall

Such a fun and beautiful experience! Would do it again and recommend to anyone. Don was the sweetest captain and made the experience even better. The food and champagne after the flight was tasty and the perfect amount! Highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions!!

Gary Mlodzik

Great experience from the start. Easy to access pick up spot, bathroom stop before launch, clean transportation on the ground, efficient ground crew and Captain Morgan was a charismatic and proficient pilot. A wonderful experience!

Alaina Jung

Best part of my trip! My group had the best pilot!! He took us higher than any other ballon and we stayed up longer. The ride was smooth and enjoyable, the views were amazing, and landing went better than I expected! They were the only company that serves a warm breakfast as well.

Gina Gatta

The entire day ran smoothly. The experience was better than I expected. Watching the balloons fill up and take off before ours was really nice. It was a great ride, I thought I’d get a little nervous but I didn’t at all. Our pilot, Dan, was great. The little brunch was a nice ending. Overall, a fantastic experience.

Katie Carpenter

Captain Don was fantastic- he was incredibly passionate about flying and answered all our questions. We went as a large work group of 30 people and they were able to accommodate us. Each balloon could take 12 people and after the flight we had a simple brunch at the landing site while the crew packed up the balloon. It was a great first flight and we were up in the air for about 30 minutes.

Natasha English

I booked this for the sunrise flight for my last day in Arizona. I’ve never been on a hot air balloon before so I was excited. Costumer service over the phone was amazing! I asked lots of questions and the lady was awesome. The van picked me up from my hotel along with other guests. It was 12 of us in total. Mike was very accommodating asking us if the van temperature was okay, if we needed a bathroom break, type of music we wanted to listen to in the van and even dropped some fun facts along the way about Arizona. Once we got there, we watched them set up the balloon which was amazing to watch. That took about 20 minutes to do. We climbed into the basket and off we we were with our pilot Mike #2. He was an older man and super adorable with some jokes. We floated for at least an hour or more. The views were beautiful. The total flight was about $186 which included hotel pickup and drop off. They also set up breakfast with champagne! The food was from a local bakery. At the end, they gave a certificate with your name on it, for completing the flight. I totally recommend this company for your flight. I really enjoyed myself.

Amy Parsons

I set up a surprise ride for my husband for our anniversary and from the first contact through the end of the ride they were professional, fun, ans very experienced! Jonathan was an amazing captain and definitely knew what he was doing. The full crew did an amazing job and make our trip so memorable! Four thumbs up from us!!!

Yi-Ting Tsai

Friendly crew, great service, informative polite with great flying techniques. It’s really convenient for a tourist to have a package of hotel pick up and drop off service! And I’ve carelessly left my coat on the shuttle van, the driver even turn around and deliver it to me. It’s a memorable experience and definitely will recommend a friend for the ride👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Vincent Stevens

John, the balloon pilot, along with the entire crew, was incredibly kind and funny. John was also incredibly experienced, he guided our balloon along the mountain tops then up a mile into the sky. He and the crew made the experience incredible. Would recommend this company to anyone.

Emily Ackerman

Loved my experience here! Everyone was super nice and welcoming. Our pilot was great and extremely knowledgeable and told us stories of hot air ballooning and the surrounding land. We had a bumpy landing but he still landed us safely and calmly. The breakfast after the ride was fantastic! Really good food from a nearby restaurant. I’d recommend them to everyone and would go to them again next time I’m in Arizona :)

Mandy Poff

Mike our driver was excellent! We had booked for a Friday morning excursion but it was canceled due to wind conditions. Mike was so apologetic and compassionate to the situation. We re scheduled for Saturday morning and when we were picked up Mike was awesome had water for us and would point out land marks and other cool stuff during our trip to the launch site. Once on the site Bill the captain and Joy the crew lead were amazing. Bill made the flight so enjoyable with stories and made feel as ease with his constant communication. Joy was helpful during the loading process and brunch making sure we had anything we could want or need. I will recommend this team to everyone.

Dr Matthew A Johnson

First things first, Hot Air Expeditions is a safe and top notch organization. Jonathan is both a very experienced pilot as well as very entertaining. Our driver, Joy, was awesome too. Now on to the interesting and bizarre anomalies. My wife and I flew with HAE 1.5 years ago and captured similar anomalies in our pictures. This morning, while riding with my son, I captured similar anomalies, once again. Orbs??? NOTE: The anomalies are NOT lense flares. Notice that the green object is moving around while the camera takes multiple pictures in the same direction. Very interesting phenomenon.

Andy Mitchell

My family and I really loved this amazing experience. I grew up in Arizona, but seeing it from the air like this was really different for me. Everything about the experience was handled perfectly by Hot Air Expeditions. Everyone was very helpful and kind, giving us clear guidance about what to expect and how to stay safe. The pilot, Bill, was very friendly and entertaining, and kept us laughing throughout the trip. He was clearly very passionate about what he did and shared a lot of his experience and knowledge with us along the way. We all felt extremely safe the entire time--who knew that being up 2000 feet above the ground could feel safe? Two other people on the same ride with us said they had a fear of heights but were very comfortable throughout the trip. The view was spectacular, the journey was entertaining and fun, and after landing, we enjoyed a nice breakfast and champagne in the desert followed by some birthday cake to celebrate 2 birthdays. I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions if you're considering it, we had a wonderful and very memorable time!

Raj Amin

Amazing to watch the way they prepare the balloon....and how much preparation goes into the one hour balloon ride which was very exciting....The landing was smooth and the breakfast was light but delightful - A must do if you are in Phoenix area...Our pilot had 35+ years of experience - which put our anxiety at bay... Highly recommend at least once in a lifetime....Getting in and out of the bucket was the toughest part of the whole experience for us 70 + group - but they help as needed - so it was not a big issue for us - but may be an issue for some - not recommended for pregnant women.

Cassidy Huish

Wow!!! We had such a great experience!! We were with Mike and Don and just loved how engaging they both were! Really cool and fun day with my family. We all loved it!!!!

Tyshauna White

We absolutely loved our experience with Hot Air Expeditions! We felt completely safe and entertained with Johnathon as our pilot. The ride was relaxing & smooth. We were able to see some amazing views & sites up close due to Johnathon ability to fly the balloon. The breakfast and champagne was the cherry on top and a nice addition to the whole experience. If you must go on a hot air balloon ride choose Hot Air Expeditions. 🥂

Gary Pate

As an employee for Hot Air Expeditions I can’t say how much of a wonderful job this is all of my crewmates work so hard we really have a great team and we always do our best to make our customers so happy and have a great experiences, our pilots are great and very entertaining and every day is a new experience with great opportunities to take amazing photos and to put smiles on peoples faces that’s what it’s all about.

Shari Scoville Proctor

We had a wonderful time with Grant as our captain. It was a beautiful day, best company, great breakfast and a funny and friendly captain.

Olivia stone

Flew with pilot Jonathan. I highly recommend him and the whole crew. Polite, knowledgeable, and an amazing group. We’ll worth the money spent. We had a higher altitude, longer flight and breakfast. The other companies did not offer this, landed before is and a lower flight. If you’re debating on companies, this one is far superior to others.

Tom Mais

It was an awesome experience. Breathtaking views of the sunrise and the hills of North Phoenix. We got as high as 5000 feet and as low as 500 feet during the flight. We had a great pilot (Jonathon) who had great, funny stories, which I am convinced, helped keep us from being nervous! His landing was perfect. The crew was was friendly and efficient. The passengers were delightful and the mimosas after the flight hit the spot!

Carrie Willets

We went up, up and away with Hot Air Expeditions & the experience was top notch! The crew was friendly & efficient. They explained what was happening & why, while treating us like royalty. The wind dictated the launch site and when we got there we got to see the balloons inflate, then we learned how to brace for the landing. The views from a couple thousand feet high in the sky were unbelievable. Captain Bill was calm & the celebratory post-flight champagne was cool. When it's your turn to fly, I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions! They are a professional, high quality organization with a team of talented pilots, crew and staff.

Dawne Sheeman

OMG! I can’t even describe how wonderful this experience was for me and my daughter. Beautiful views from ground to about 3,000 feet up. It barely felt like we were moving at all, just floating in the air. The staff-they were some of the nicest people I have met in the service industry in a while (Rosie, Marcus & our pilot Glo).

Juan Salazar

This is an amazing way to see the city and see some astonishing views from the air. Plus you get to have a catered breakfast and some champagne after the ride which makes it a great way to celebrate doing an amazing experience. I highly recommend people try this out at least once in their life.

Barbara Louisignau

It was an amazing experience. My husband and I are both sensitive to heights and did not flinch at the experience. Our Pilot Matt was great. I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions. Put your fears aside.....ITS GREAT!!!!

Matt Scarborough

Enjoyed my hot air balloon excursion with Hot Air Expeditions. Chase Driver Jim picked me up at my hotel on time. He is Professional, knowledgeable and witty. Jim also shared his knowledge of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Pilot Tommy was great and gave us a smooth hot air balloon ride. Landing was safe and smooth as the winds were calm. Upon landing, we had a sit down breakfast and some champagne. We were also given commemorative flight certificates. I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions if you’re looking to float the skies!

Jacob Rosin

This was a great experience! Felt safe from start to finish and had a blast. We had the single family balloon but there were group balloons as well. Our pilot was Gary and our ground crew man was Jerry. They were both great. They were nice, funny, and always explained exactly was was need perfectly. Overall it was an amazing experience! Would recommend!

Natasha Patel

All I can say is wow! This is something that has been on my bucket-list forever and captain Mike and Marcus made the experience unforgettable. We booked a private basket, being a little wary of sharing a basket during because of COVID. We were shuttled in our own private van to the hot air balloon site and did not have to wait long for our balloon to be inflated. Marcus and Mike were very friendly and welcoming; they explained all the procedures and precautions. Before we knew it we were up in the air taking in all of the breath taking views. When we landed we were treated to a lovely breakfast and mimosas. I cannot recommend this company enough. Everyone was very professional and they made our experience unforgettable!

Amy K

I was a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews but decided to give them a shot anyway. So glad we did. Joseph was our shuttle driver and Jonathan the capitan of the hot air balloon. It was a great experience from start to finish. We had originally booked for earlier in our trip and received a text the afternoon before informing us it was cancelled due to weather. It was easy to reschedule via text for later in our trip. Day of every crew member we encountered was super friendly and helpful. Joseph was quick to get us out to the launching site where Jonathan was already getting the balloon set up with the other crew member. We were up in the air in under 10 minutes and we were the first ones up in the air. Views were stunning and serene. And enjoyed the hour in the air. We had a great landing, and Jonathan and his team set up breakfast quickly and also made it an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Highly recommend. Request Jonathan as your capitan if at all possible!

Nicole Chang

We reserved for 8 to do AM trip to celebrate daughter's birthday. The crew was fabulous and we felt very safe with Captain Graham and Crew Chief Scott leading the team. From start to finish all was great. We left on time, had bathroom breaks planned out, and were told what to expect along the way. The view was magnificent, and the landing could not have been smoother. After the ride, we had a delicious breakfast, and they even had a birthday banner and cake to celebrate daughter's birthday.

Yang Dei

So happy to book with them & this experience. Our Captain Bill was great & fun. The crew were all amazing, including our driver Mike. We had a smooth ride. We had an appetizing breakfast too. Definitely recommend them.

Ashley Strange

Amazing experience! Alex and Don were awesome! Check-in was easy and the drive out to the launch was nice. We got to watch the balloons inflate and then enjoyed our flight over the desert to our landing point and our breakfast in the desert. The food was yummy! Can't wait to fly again!

Mike Davis

We had a wonderful experience during our balloon ride as we were in the capable hands of Mike P and Kasey. I always felt safe. I highly recommend the trip.

Richard Harshaw

A totally AWESOME experience! The ground crew was super and our captain was fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. The ride through the spring skies was smooth as silk, reminded me of sailing on a catamaran with the wind and the beautiful and colorful spinnaker filled with wind over my head. You are moving at the same speed as the wind so there is little sense of movement. I highly recommend it!

Kelsie Frankfurt

Great time flying with Bill. He was super knowledgeable about flying and the local area. We learned a lot about the hills, mountains, and vegetation. It was a great thing to do on our honeymoon!! The breakfast was small but delicious. They even had a cake for the couples celebrating!!

Jasmine Knoll

Johnathan was an excellent, knowledgeable pilot. Mike, Nick, and the ground crew were a lot of fun and helped us have a lovely breakfast!

Vivian Tsuei

Gary and Juan were amazing hosts to our sunrise flight! We had such an amazing time before/during/after our experience. Such friendly guys that made us feel super safe and welcomed. We had a breakfast after we landed with some mimosas! (The only hot air company that does a breakfast) I would definitely recommend and do it again in the future. It was beautiful up in the air and so peaceful. Ask for Gary and Juan!!!

Kasia S

Jonatan and his crew were amazing- we loved every minute of it - such an awesome experience with best pilot ever- smoothly landed and took all the anxiety away- wonderful !!!

Angel Ripperger

Great team!! Made our first hot air balloon experience very enjoyable!! Catered to us for our anniversary as well!

Morgancita

We are so happy that we didn't chicken out on this experience. We chose the sunrise ride and the views were breathtaking! To see my full experience, please visit my youtube channel: Morgancita. The entire tour was from 5:15am to 9:15am. We met at the Deer Valley Airport and then took a van over to the take off site which was about 20 minutes away. We got to watch them inflate the balloon. The staff and pilot were amazing. We had a great time but most importantly, we felt safe. We then ate breakfast with mimosas. I want to take a hot air balloon all over the world now!

Tatsiana Greenberg

Me and my husband and we had a great time doing this hot air balloon excursion. It was so much fun. It was a great and very different experience. You can see everything from above and it is so quiet and the views are amazing. The service was fantastic we had breakfast there as well

Diane Snodgrass

Loved the experience can’t wait to go again

Andres Arturo Garcia

It was a great ride, thanks to the pilot Don and crew very attentive and preciated a save landing. Thanks for the cake and champagne .

Latisha Dutch

While there weee some issues getting started with their finding the right spot to take off from, this was still a breathtaking experience! I suggest be on time as they don’t exactly determine the departure spot until that very morning based on the weather, winds, etc

Carolea Radke

Fantastic family hot air balloon experience with a champaign and sparkling cider and hors d'oeuvres ending! This is a trip of a life time. And we will do it again when we come back to Phoenix. We were shuttled from the airport to the take off field in a very clean and comfortable van. Todd was our shuttle driver and explained to us what we would experience. He assure those of us that were a bit scared that it would be a blast. And it was. My daughter got to help hold the shoot open while they filled it with hot air and when blown up my son and daughter were asked to get into the balloon while the balloon rose in the air. They had a real hands on experience. Thank you. The view was spectacular and we moved at 5 miles per hour. Tommy was our Captain and he was lots of fun. He gave us and education and lots of laughter. If you ever have thought about going on a hot air ride this one will surly be the best. Just Do It!

Sara Stock

Amazing trip, staff were great and such a fun experience. We went with young kids and teens and everyone enjoyed it.

Troy Clark

Awesome trip. Jonathan was the perfect captain… enjoyed the morning.

Sharonne Hayes

From booking to breakfast, the ride was just fabulous. Safety was clearly top priority, followed immediately with customer satisfaction. Our first balloon ride will not be our last

Vivian Arroyo

Our hot air balloon experience was fantastic! Our captain Bill and crew chief James went above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to book another hot air balloon ride!

SA Stryker

Professional, and knowledgeable. Beautiful experience from take off to landing. The champagne breakfast was the cherry on top. Many thanks to John our pilot and Mike and the rest of the crew..

Sandra Perreault

Wonderful service from beginning to end. I am so happy I finally got to cross this off my bucket list!🎈Captain Mike, Nick and all the hard working crew made this day AMAZING for my friend and I. Thank-you Hot Air Expeditions 💟🎈 …

lydia heilman thompson

Wonderful experience! Our pilot Mike was fantastic and the trip was beautiful. Highly recommend!

Dylan Pritchard

The entire crew was super cool and knowledgeable. Our pilot, Bill, made the whole ride (and landing) entertaining! The breakfast party with mimosas at the end was also 👌. …

Patty Hooper

Well planned and safe launch. Pilot was a hoot and very good. Felt very safe. Breakfast afterward was fun too. would highly recommend.

Bethany Jimerson

This was the best birthday experience ever! Jonathan, who is very knowledgeable and engaging made the experience even better. Best captain! Having to be there so early makes it all worthwhile because the early morning views are amazing!! From start to finish, the staff and crew are awesome and accommodating. AMAZING!

George Babalis

We had an amazing experience.. pilot Jim was informative and hilarious!... which helped ease the anxiety of some of the nervous fliers..! Great job from the whole crew..!! From George at Blinss to Go.

Chris Mayes

What an amazing ride and view! It's a MUST do on the bucket list! We'll definitely be back for another ride.

Pantea Pezeshkfallah

Omg I definitely recommend this place It is unique and beautiful plus the incredible staff …pilot John was beyond amazing, such a great pilot and incredible person Loved it 🥰 …

Madlyn Murphy

The experience was amazing! And breakfast in the dessert was also a lot better than expected! I loved our pilot Bill. He honestly made the trip beyond enjoyable with his humor and education. I hope every pilot is as educated as Bill!

Donna Kaiser

Amazing ! I don't like heights and wasn't going to go but decided to based on a statement in their flyer that said it's like standing still. It was! Staff is courteous, knowledgeable and made it a fun experience. Thank you guys!

Donna Willias

We enjoyed the flight, our driver Mike and polit Resse were a 9+. The food was ok, champagne was great!

C. Moore

Great team of people! Matthew set me and my girl up with the best time we've thought of having in ages! You won't be dissapointed

Kyle Huggins

Bucket List, CHECK!!!! Be sure to get Chad as your captain. The kid loves his job and it shows on the trip. He goes all out and makes it worth every moment.

Kalin Neels

Hot Air Expeditions went above and beyond in every way! Our flight was one we will never forget. We were all first timers and decided to book a flight for my 29th birthday. The experience was unreal. Our Pilot, Bill was funny and made us feel very safe. We ended up getting to meet and fly with one of the owners! Stephanie is amazing and made our trip even more memorable and fun! We had the best time and the views were amazing! The breakfast after was icing on the cake. The food was delicious and they even had a birthday cake for me! I'm not sure how my husband is going to top this birthday gift next year. Maybe we will have to go back! Do not look anywhere else book with Hot Air Expeditions!!!

Jessica Leasure

Total bucket list moment! It was a fabulous time.

Dennis Swoffer

Don our pilot was great the whole crew was amazing! Thanks for the great memories that I will have forever!

Paul Cali

We had a wonderful time. A great pilot (Bill) told great stories. We floated peacefully in the air for around 50 minutes. We had a delicious breakfast when we landed complete with table clothes, champaign and real plates/utensils. It was a bucket list outing and many thanks to the team at Hot Air Expeditions.

Kayla Ronning

Sunrise hot air balloon ride was a 10/10 experience! We planned this activity for my friend’s Bachelorette weekend. As someone who is mildly afraid of heights, I was a little nervous going into this. It was the SMOOTHEST ride and SO relaxing! You don’t even realize how high up you are. The desert beauty is breathtaking. I was actually sad when the ride was over. We finished with a yummy breakfast, a toast and certificate for completing the ride. Our pilot, Bill, was AMAZING! So hilarious and made us feel safe. I can’t stop talking about this. I’m so glad I faced my fears. This is a moment I will never forget. Getting up at 4am was worth it. Thank you Hot Air Expeditions! 🎈

D C

Unbelievable experience. The teams made sure we had the best experience possible. Our pilot Bill made it unbelievable experience. Took us on a great ride, very professional and very knowledgeable. The breakfast after the ride was very surprising, not it was delicious but very well prepared. Anyone that is looking to get this of their bucket list or have a experience it well worth it. We will possibly do it again when other family comes to visit. Thank you to the team and especially our pilot Bill.

Jennifer F

Overall I would say that the experience was good, but not great. Check-in was a fairly quick process. Ronnie/Ronny was our bus driver and did an excellent job overall with driving, offloading and onloading the balloon, and providing friendly customer service. He even offered to take our picture when we were on the hot air balloon. I would say that the communication between the flight crew needs improvement. Ronnie/Ronny almost got run over by the balloon cart because Jonathan tilted the ramp at a high pitch, causing the cart to fly towards Ronnie/Ronny. My wife tried stepping in to ensure Ronnie didn't get injured with the cart. Mike, the pilot, was very grumpy with his flight crew. Also, Mike had two customers assist with holding the balloon by the opening so that the balloon could inflate. While I'm sure the customers were probably okay with assisting, I don't think that customers should have to do the flight crews job. In addition, the fans inflating the balloon were extremely loud, yet the two customers were not provided any hearing protection. Mike was grumpy and didn't really make the experience enjoyable in the beginning, but he did seem to lighten up more towards the end of the trip. The meal provided was pretty decent. If you have to use the restroom, expect to hear people's grumpiness about taking up their time or be prepared to pee in the bushes. I think a portopotty should be available for use, as a good chunk of our time was spent waiting for the balloon to be prepared and stowed away. Landing was very rough and may cause injury, so be prepared.

Michael King (Mike)

What an awesome day. The weather was perfect. The pilot, Johnathan, was fun and helped several who were nervous relax and enjoy the experience. The after flight breakfast was delicious. Thanks for helping us make a memory.

Lillie Smith

I often travel down to Phoenix early in the mornings and have admired the magnificence of the colorful hot air balloons that seem to effortlessly float in the sky. I thought, “one day I am going to float gracefully in the sky and see the desert from above.” Today was that day. From the moment I began making reservations for myself and some friends the customer service was on point. In a world where customer service is nearly obsolete, I was pleasantly shocked that my concerns and questions were answered immediately. This in itself gave me the confidence that I’d chosen the right company. We not only had a wonderful experience but our captain, ‘Captain Bill’ gave us a wonderful education on balloons and aeronautics. He made us laugh with his carefree humor. He pointed out landmarks and made the flight fascinating. Upon landing we were met by the team and a wonderful brunch was set up for us. The food was light and tasty. Brunch in the desert, what more could one want. The entire team and Bree from customer service were the epitome of what customer service should always be. They are the epitome of grace in the sky.

Peggy Schnier

Great adventure with two wonderful pilots, Mike and Jonathon, who were extremely experienced, knowledgeable, entertaining and pleasant. Beautiful views! Delicious breakfast was far better than expected. Everything was wonderful thanks to Hot Air Expeditions Will recommend you to anyone thinking about a hot air balloon ride. We crossed it off the bucket list! A MUST do!

Larry Kaminsky

Absolutely amazing. Our pilot (Bill) was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Took us high and low to get the best scenery and photo opportunities. Breakfast in the desert after landing was a nice finish to a perfect morning. Thanks for a memorable experience.

AC Cruze

This was an awesome Experience as a first timer in an hot air balloon flight. The crew was extremely professional and friendly. I was scared at first but our pilot was great at explaining everything of how the process was going to be. Our pilot Johnathan was great, he gave us a brief history of the flight and made the flight smooth and super fun. I highly recommend him as your pilot.

Angela Brewer

The hot air balloon ride was amazing. Our captain was fun and energetic the entire time. The views were excellent. Great catered breakfast and mimosas. It was our birthday weekend and we were sang happy birthday and they had a cake to share. I could have not asked for a better experience.

Vinny C.

Professionalism Professionalism Professionalism They kept the secret of my brother and sister in law showing up to surprise my wife for her 60th b day. The guys at Hot Air Expeditions were very informative, Our pilot John ( Not Jonathan) and crew guy Jared were very informative, pleasant and explained what to expect and how we were going to land. And during the flight John answered all our questions and made it fun. The food after landing was excellent too not to mention the champagne was well appreciated. We were able to take many photos and Videos. It was a bucket list item we can remove from our list and was a perfect day for my wife Lisa 60th birthday. Thank you Thank you Thank you Hot Air Expeditions Sincerely Vinny and Lisa Cicchesi

Laura K Arrambide-Brown

Awesome experience & our guide was the best. Loved eating breakfast in the desert.

joann tapp

Jonathan and his crew was awesome....Would highly recommend this experience to anyone! Thank you for giving us a lifetime memory .....

Randy F.

Hot Air Balloon 🎈 Happy Labor Day weekend! Spent this holiday weekend enjoying the warm weather and sailing among the skies @hotairexpeditions is a true professional outlet, handling transportation, launch and landing coordination, and a celebratory brunch Our captain Bill was a perfect host with hospitality, humor, and knowledge Highly recommend everyone try once! So peaceful and serene… 📷 Hot Air Launch / Balloon Inflation / Brunch / Toast 📍Hot Air Expeditions

Frances Himes

First time and it was amazing. The staff and captain were knowledgeable and friendly pros. From pickup to drop off they were going the extra mile. Captain John was very knowledgeable and shared his story with his 9000 flights.

Jake Westin

Fun, and well put together, and the champagne breakfast is a very nice touch. Great for birthdays, anniversaries, ect. Just do it. Bucket list.

Marissa Holmes

Just did this and it was wonderful! Our captain Bill was fantastic, comical and a joy to be around. From the time we were picked up by Mike P., it was great. Mike was friendly, informative and gave that extra something to complete to overall experience.

Stefanie Diaz

Great fun with knowledgeable pilot and staff. Looking forward to a new flight!

Asha Osoro

The ride, our pilot Bill and Justin’s crew were all exceptional. We took the earliest flight around 5am. Bill’s energy was on point, his jokes gave us good smiles and a good time. I enjoyed every bit of it. Definitely recommend for everyone!

Deepak Kapoor

Great experience getting my first hot air balloon ride. The pilot Jonathan was very nice and he explained the safety steps to be followed before the ride and was funny during the ride up in the air. He was also very good in telling us the story of first air balloon ride in the history. Rosie got us to the starting point of the ride. She was very nice is explaining everything before the ride. Alex was helping with packing and unpacking of balloon. Really mice experience made possible by Jonathan, Rosy and Alex. Good job Hot Air Expeditions!!!

Holly Indigo

Our family had such a great time flying with Hot Air Expeditions! The whole experience was great. It was well thought out and more than just going up in the balloon. The cute touches like breakfast and mimosas after the flight served on a fully set table with custom dishes was a great touch! Our favorite part was the exciting landing! Thank you Jonathon, Rosie, Alex, and Todd for our epic Mother’s Day Adventure!

Marissa Burger

We had the experience of a lifetime with our pilot Jonathan and the crew at Hot Air Expeditions. I cannot say enough great things. Jonathan was our pilot, and our crew consisted of Ioana, Bret, and Tyler - DREAM TEAM! They were all incredibly friendly, informative, professional, knowledgeable, and FUNNY. Our pilot had so many jokes and he was a great pilot, and wonderful company to our whole group while ballooning and during breakfast when we landed. Ioana was very helpful telling us about the area and other fun things to check out while we were on our trip. I would a billion times recommend Hot Air Expeditions to anyone, and if you book, see if you can be with this outstanding crew!!!! Thank you all and I wish you nothing but the best!

Tom R

Great time and highly recommended! We really enjoyed the flight and views.

Mindy

Great experience & a fun crew. Jonathan was a wonderful pilot, full of information & entertaining as well.

Craig Fordahl

This was our second flight with Hot Air Expeditions. Our first flight I rate at 5++. On our first flight, which was last year, we had a brief time at 5000 feet elevation otherwise we were down at low altitude, 200-300 feet, going up and down over the mountains. Low enough to look for animals. It was the best ever. This year, however, we were just over open space and our pilot took us up to 5000-6000 feet and stayed there until we came down to land. I could see other balloons down low doing what we did last year. I asked him if we were going fly low and he said when we come in to land. I was quite disappointed. We brought friends with us this year and I had built them up for the same experience we had last year. The pilot was not from this area, he was temporarily from FL, which may have been why the high altitude flight. He was a great guy, talkative and funny, but I was more interested in the flight experience. If you want a low level flight besure to ask for a pilot that will give you the kind of flight you want.

Scott Epstein

Whether it's a bucket list item, special occasion or you're looking for something fun to do I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions. Our pilot Bill was extremely knowledgeable and extremely entertaining. The entire crew was great.

lindakay1952

Hot Air Expeditions met all of my expectations! First time doing this and I was so excited! Fun even watching them inflate the balloon, with my husband participating! Ride with the views was so amazing! What a way to end it all with a champagne breakfast in the wide open desert!

Mary Ann Van Buskirk

Well...the first booking was cancelled due to weather. However, getting up at 5 in the morning, ready to leave, and find out it was cancelled was a bummer. I was led to believe that was the only available time in the time we were in Arizona for vacation. I later was asked if I wanted to reschedule. I was a bit confused thinking I missed my opportunity. I was booked for the next day at an afternoon slot (which I would have chosen in the first place.). Obviously, there is some reservation confusion. We were instructed to be at the Deer Valley Airport at 3:30. We got in the van and were taken to another site where we disembarked to get into another van. We came back to the airport and then went to the site where we would get into the balloon. No explanation was given. Everyone looked a bit confused. Finally left up into the air. Shorter than 45 minutes--perhaps the weather. It seemed unorganized, not very good communication to the passengers, and I still was glad I took the flight. I do think they should have credited me the difference in the cost (morning versus afternoon.)

brianna catano

Hot air expeditions was the BEST company ever! Don’t even try and look for other places just book through them. I did so much research in who we should use for this ride and I am glad I picked them. I called them about 5 times before the actual ride just asking the same questions over and over and the representatives were nothing but nice! It was a quick process on the morning of. We had a great driver named Jonathan ( ask for him if you can) he was extremely friendly, interacted with all of the passengers and just made it an overall amazing experience. Not to mention the breakfast after the ride was so adorable. It was truly an awesome ride I am glad I was able to check this off my bucket list.

Victoria Jasperson

This was an awesome experience. We celebrated our 10th Anniversary and it was fantastic to celebrate it with Hot Air Expeditions!!!!

Omar Mendoza

Had a great time. T Brown our Ballon pilot was amazing. I'm glad he was our pilot. Very experienced and cracked a couple jokes to make us laugh. Worth the money.

Char C

This was an amazing bucket list item I got to experience for my birthday. The crew was informative, funny and helped ease my nerves. I highly recommend booking your excursion with Arizona Hot air expeditions . The views were breathtaking and the sunrise was absolutely stunning.

Binoy Kurien

We had a great experience with Hot Air Expedition. Our pilot, Don, was knowledgeable and experienced and shared some great stories during the trip. Mike and the crew were also friendly and took great care of us.

Essence H

Hot Air Expeditions was amazing!! I enjoyed the ride with a group of 9 others. Joseph was very prompt and picked us up from our AirBNB at 4am. During the early and long drive, he was a great conversationalist and kept the group entertained. Once we arrived, we enjoyed watching the set up of the balloons and understand the process. The ride itself was amazing! Our pilot, Bill, was the best of the best. He had an amazing sense of humor and was very informative about the flight. I enjoyed the personal touches of the birthday banner and singing of happy birthday with the birthday cake. We found this company on Groupon, but it was definitely worth full price. Can’t wait to do it again!

Debra Harrison

This was a wonderful experience. Jonathan was our captain , he was very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his personality and friendliness. Alex was the crew chief, he and all the staff were excellent. The breakfast was very tasty.

Shasta J Vargas

Steven and John took very good care of us. Before the flight we were giving handmade face masks and tempurature

Sandy Lunsford

Had the best experience with this hot air balloon ride my friend gifted me for Xmas! Captain Bill, Jim, Lisa and the rest of the crew were beyond terrific as well. Great ride followed by a gourmet breakfast and champagne toast with the crew & fellow passengers. They are thoroughly prepared, efficient and made our ride an experience we will remember forever. Felt very safe and was impressed with their COVID precautions as well. Highly recommend this company!!!

Nilofer Mehta

We celebrated my boyfriends 25th birthday and it was an amazing experience! Our pilot was very kind and highly educated on flying, we were very impressed. Although we landed in the middle of no where, the company being able to set up a full blown brunch with champagne was fantastic. I highly recommend!!

Carlea Oldani

What an unbelievable experience! We had a sunrise flight on a beautiful morning. Our pilot John was so funny and so knowledgeable. The winds were low and we got to see a great Arizona sunset. The brunch at the end was so amazing filled with a champagne toast and funny stories from our pilot John. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone. Hot Air Expeditions crushed it!!

Jeffery Flatt

This was the most amazing experience I've had in a long time. I'm on vacation from Nashville and I've always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. The company picked me up at my hotel and took me to the air field to get the rest of my fellow riders. Todd was a wealth of information about the area we were going to be lifting off from. Jonathan was our pilot and he was great! He really knows his stuff! The flight was perfect. I didn't know what to expect and I was a little nervous, but that went away quickly. The sky was beautiful, the weather was very nice and I had a great group of people on the flight with me. The landing was super smooth and after all of that, we had these great "heavy" snacks, which I loved...The duck pizza was great! We had a champagne toast and sat in the desert to experience the gorgeous sunset! This is a must do. I can't wait to come back to Phoenix and bring family!!! Thanks HAE for the great time and the wonderful memory I will have to tell people about! Super proud of my flight certificate too!

Jessica Curtis

My fiancé and I took a morning balloon ride this week with Hot Air Expeditions and we can’t say more good things about our experience. We were met bright and early with smiling friendly faces who got us signed up and ready to go. The staff was helpful in answering questions and explaining the details of the morning. We were shuttled to the take off location and enjoyed watching the process Of getting the balloon ready for takeoff. Our captain was Glo and she was great! She kept us informed of elevation and speed when we asked and also allowed us to take in the view and enjoy the peace in the air. After our safe landing the staff prepped a catered brunch with delicious food and champagne! Five star service all around! We would recommend this to our family and friends and would absolutely take another ride in the future.

Nathan Rosin

We took a sunset expedition the day before Christmas. The entire experience was top notch from start to finish. We had Gary as our pilot. He is very knowledgeable about all things ballooning and Arizona. We felt safe and secure from the start. Jerry was our ground crew. He worked his tail off to get us up in the air, help us safely land, and stow all the parachute equipment. It was great to have both of them masked up when they were with us. Gary wore his the entire time he was with us including when we were in the balloon. Would highly recommend!

Tim Glockner

Our experience was outstanding from the time they retrieved us at the hotel to the time they dropped us back off. Our pilot, Glo, was a 40 year veteran who has traveled the country with the Energizer Bunny balloon as well as Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Bay Rum balloon. She was quite interesting and we felt very safe as she navigated the Arizona winds. The views were breathtaking and we had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this outfit.

Chuck Bell

My son and Grandson are down from Minnesota on an extended vacation visiting their Mom and me. I found a lot of fun things to do while here. This was by far the most fun. The staff and everyone made sure they had the time of their lives. My son, Scott, told us that this might just turn into an annual event. Thank you all for a memorable time

Cathy Sheaffer

This was on my husband’s bucket list so I reluctantly agreed to go along, even though I was a little nervous about the height thing. But it felt like we were just floating along and it was so exhilarating and beautiful that any fears disappeared! The pilot exuded confidence and was so responsive and the crew was amazing setting up and taking down. The special horsdoeuvres added a perfect ending to an amazing ride. We both highly recommend taking this flight!!

Matthew Kelchner

This was the best experience ever! Definitely a bucket list item, as it's such a unique experience. Our pilot was great! He did everything possible to make us feel safe and also informed us greatly about the surrounding landscapes. The highlight would have to be the brunch served personally personally by our pilot at the landing site, which included a champagne toast! Hot Air Expeditions knows how to do it - I would recommend!

Bryce Hall

Our flight did not go up due to wind conditions. Todd was a wonderful tour bus operator. John the pilot was very caring and would rather us not go up instead of having an issue when we got up. Disappointed for sure, but I'm happy to be cared about. Had a really good time chatting with the camera man and watching the sunrise.

Claudia Dengler

A fantastic experience. Far better than I imagined possible. Ask for Bill to be your pilot. He’s knowledgeable and funny.

Johanna Navarro

Excellent experience! I was with two others who rode, I was just in the chase van because I was afraid of heights. Although, the quality of the whole experience I will definitely be riding the next time. We really had a great time with John the pilot. The breakfast after was amazing.

Keilea Sumrall

Captain Johnathan and Crew Chief Alex and Driver Rosie provided exceptional service and a wonderful experience today! Highly recommend them and the company for a fantastic hot air balloon ride and tasty breakfast after the flight! We were there celebrating my doctoral graduation and they even surprised us with a cake to celebrate! You can't go wrong booking this group!

Dana Spicychocchic

I’ll start by saying AMAZING 😉 ..my first time in Arizona. After booking the Excursion several very friendly staff members called to confirm all details. Hotel pick was on time. The amazing JIM picked us up. He was very friendly & professional. He shared his knowledge of the company and state. We laughed the entire tour. He’s super funny. Once we arrived to the Desert 🌵 we met the crew and the famous Pilot Mr. Bill. He was cool 😎 as a fan. He Explained every little tiny detail and truly wanted us to have a good time. They both made my birthday 🎂 bucket list experience magical and fun. Landing was perfect 👌🏾, breakfast was cool...no complaints. We traveled from Baltimore, Maryland and I’ll say it was worth it. Thank you 😊 From DANA 🤎

LaViza Matthews

First of all the flight was amazing. Captain John was knowledgeable and made us all feel great. Then, my husband noticed that he lost his fathers knife. I gave them a call and they had definitely found it. When I asked to pay postage for them to mail it back to my home, she said no no, no charge at all. I teared up and had to hand the phone to my husband to give her the address. These people are amazing!

Jacqueline Wyant

This was an incredible experience. Everyone -from the flight crew to the chase crew were amazingly professional and friendly. Don, the pilot took great care to ensure safety and an enjoyable ride. We even got a "yeh haw" landing - the champagne afterwards with little tapas was a bonus!

danny hawman

Excellent service and fantastic pilots. This was my second flight with Hot Air Expeditions. This time we took our kids who were nervous about it. The crew a pilot put them at ease and everyone had a wonderful time. Highly recommend

Pamela Blount

This was both myself and my husbands first time in a hot air balloon and we loved it. We did this for our 30th anniversary and so glad that we did. If you have ever thought about doing this, please do. All the workers were awesome and the breakfast that they served was wonderful also. I can't wait to come back and do it again!!

Rachel Miller

Very enjoyable for the whole family. Workers were very professional and made this experience unforgettable!

Carlos Conde

Jonathan, Alex and the team were great. Since pick up at the airport we were greeted amazingly. As they filled the balloon the team was really informative. The flight was amazing and Jonathan is a astonishing pilot. This was our first time and would definitely go back and recommend them to friends and family. Overall a great memory was created. Thanks

Cassie Levy

The sunrise was great, we went out to fly but wind velocity prevented us from going up. Disappointing but I respect that our safety came 1st. Wasted alot of time looking fir a place to leave from in the desert 🏜. …

Patrick Brutto

We had our 1st flight to celebrate several special occasions including bucket list items for my parents, 50th birthday for my wife and our 30th wedding anniversary. The TripleJ crew made it absolutely wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised at how peaceful and beautiful the flight was. I made an error in booking and all of the staff were very accommodating and made adjustments to our reservation on the day of the flight so that we could all participate. Thank you to all of the folks at Hot Air Expeditions for a memory of a lifetime.

Lynessa Charles

Let me start by saying I am terrified of heights. But a hot air balloon ride has been on my bucket list and I could not leave Phoenix without doing one so I scheduled the sunset ride. Chris picked me up right on time and when I told him about my fear of heights his response alone made me feel much better. It was about a 20 minute ride from the hotel and a short wait while the hot air balloon was set up. Before I knew it we were ready for takeoff. What an experience! The ride was so smooth from the moment we took off up until moment we landed. Our pilot Jonathan was funny and did such a great job. Even the champagne ceremony at the end was fun. I'm so happy I didn't let my fear of heights stop me from doing this. It was truly the highlight of my trip. Thank you for making this such a great first experience!

Melinda Menz

We scheduled a hot air balloon ride to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary. It was perfect! We enjoyed a beautiful sunrise on a private hot air balloon, followed by breakfast in the field where we landed and a special balloon ceremony. They even bought us a cake for our anniversary! Thank you so much for making our anniversary so special. ❤️

Margaret Stark

This was much better than expected. The crew was just amazing. Thanks to you all for such a wonderful experience.

Josh Wilson

Excellent trip. Everything went smoothly for a great experience. Views and weather were amazing.

Mike Mooney

We truly enjoyed the experience. Every one of our party felt like the operation was very professionally run and catered to the needs of the clients. Everyone felt safe the entire time and appreciated the dialogue with the pilot. Perhaps the only comment that I would give would be that the basket was a bit crowded with 10 people but certainly was not a major issue. We enjoyed the meal and the champagne afterwards. Overall it was a great experience. Thank you

Jasmine Chaney

Amazing experience! Jonathan, James & Tyler were excellent hosts throughout the extravagant. Bucket list is crossed. Hope to fly with them again. (:

Ixy M.

I never post reviews but His was such a great experience that I had to write one. The entire time leading up to the flight I was jittery and a little scare. The pilot, Bill, and crew are so professional and provide you all of the information you need that I was immediately put at ease and was able to fully take in and enjoy this wonderful experience! I would definitely fly with them again! The champagne breakfast is a nice touch too! Highly recommended!

Jeff Flatt

This is a must do on your bucket list. Todd picked me up at my hotel in downtown Phoenix and gave me kind of a sight seeing tour and area information on the way to the airport to pick up the rest of our riders. The scenery in Peoria AZ is amazing! We watched the entire process of the basket being delivered and the balloon being filled and we launched with probably 10 other balloons! The views were awesome. Weather was perfect! Jonathan was our pilot...he was great, has a funny out going Personality and put a few uneasy riders at ease very quickly! He knew alot about the area we were in and told us of his adventures of flying balloons...I believe for 15 years. The flight went by fast! The landing was smooth and at the very end we had a wonderfully catered mini dinner and dessert with champagne! Even got a flight certificate of our adventure. This was worth every penny! I can't wait to come back and bring family!

Kathy LANKFORD

We were happy with the professionalize of the entire staff. They were friendly and knowledgeable. Our pilot was sarcastically funny. I love sarcasm. The after meals was what was promised. We didn’t realize we would eat at the landing sight. That made it more special having brunch in the middle of the desert!

Tammy Hutchinson

Jonathan did a great job of giving us a wonderful experience. His whole crew did an amazing job of keeping everyone confident and comfortable during the flight with a fun laid back picnic at the end. When a team works well together the customers can tell!

Macy Iotte

Hot Air Expeditions made this experience one I will remember forever!!! John was our captin and he was great! Thanks to the entire crew for a magical morning in the sky and a champagne breakfast in the desert to follow. It could not have been more perfect! I will highly recommend hot air ballooning and this company specifically to everyone I know.

thebussycatdolls

John was our captain, Mike P was our crew chief. Both were very professional, informative, and kind. Mike also ran my friends ID to her when he had found that she dropped it in the van

Sara Taylor

Our experience couldn’t have been better! Mike was our pilot and he was awesome. The experience it self was breathtaking! If you are holding back because of nerves don’t! It’s really a very calm yet amazing ride!

Monica Terrana

Everything was impeccable from beginning to end starting with the booking process all the girls were super helpful and professional in every aspect. Gave me all the information I needed and was happy from the get-go. The actual tour was handled really well. Check in and our captain and every single person. Thank you guys for a fun morning. Bucket list: checked

Justin Cutter

Tommy the pilot was awesome. Felt safe the whole time. Chris and the crew were great as well answering questions. Thought there was going to be breakfast when we landed but there wasn’t. They said because of covid but think they could have had something. Plenty of champagne to go around. Overall great experience and I would go with them again.

Sheila Harris

We had an amazing time. 😍 …

Mageli Talastas

Jonathan (pilot), Nick and Alex provided exceptional tour. They are very knowledgeable and professional. They gave us spectacular and amazing hot air balloon experience. Our landing was PERFECT, unique, safe, and unforgettable. I highly recommend Hot Air Expeditions.

Abhimanyu Pandit

We had a great time with a Sunday morning flight with Hot Air Expeditions. Service was awesome, our captain Don was amazing and passionate about his work. The post flight party was like a hidden gem, will definitely do this again.

Zena Williams

This was a wonderful experience. Definitely one of the highlights of my birthday. My pilot Tommy and crew member Angie were superb.

Paul Piper

Had a great time today with Captain Mike! Sure was a great experience! Rosie was exceptional! Hardworking crew for our enjoyment. Much appreciated! The world needs more Rosie’s out there! Highly recommend this company! Thanks again!

LaVera Davis

I loved the various narrations that Bill provided about the plants, birds and locations. The ride itself was not scary at all. It was entertaining, but not as exciting as I had hoped it would be. The driver, Chris was professional and courteous as was Bill and staff. The breakfast was timely and delicious. I enjoyed the champagne. All of the other ballonists were novice as well. They were funny, inquisitive and personable. I enjoyed all of it. Thank you.

Allyssa Bertschy

We did the sunrise ride. You meet near the airport and they transport you to where take off will be. They stopped at a gas station on the way to let everyone use the restroom if needed. Preparation for take off took about 20 minutes where you can watch and take pictures. The ride itself was about a hour. Our captain Tommy, who stated he had about 17 years experience, explained things like where downtown was, what lake we were looking at was, and etc during the ride. Good information to know: the flames are hot on your head. I would recommend wearing a baseball hat. But they do provide them as well. The breakfast afterward was pretty good. They do a toast and you get a certificate for your ride. The only thing, is I wish they allotted time before take off or after landing for everyone to get pictures in front of the balloon while it was inflated. Take off and landing seemed a little rushed; to get us all on and in the air and to get us all off and out of the way after landing. The only pictures we got were of it deflated and laying down. Overall, highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and made the experience fun and enjoyable.

Karley Keck

I recommend Hot Air Expeditions to everyone! It was overall an amazing experience from the flight to the breakfast. Awesome customer service! The Pilot Done & the Crew Member Juan made the experience unforgettable! Thank you to everyone!

Terry Powell

This was a must do experience. From the ride pick up at our hotel to landing of the balloon. The filling of the balloon was a fun experience, first 2 inches off the ground, then the 5,ooo plus feet view with the sun coming up. The wind picked up a little at the landing which made the landing a little more exciting. Captain Mike was superb, and a shout out to positive Alex. Also thanks for the breakfast celebration in the middle of the 🏜️. This was an all around treat

Cindy Ditter

Pilot and crew was great. Very informative. The champagne breakfast was better than expected. Super fun. Excellent views and overall experience.

Mary Zeiger

From start to finish, everything was great. Very fun experience, Jim was very entertaining-great stories. Don was an experienced captain, I felt very comfortable with his skills. I would strongly recommend Hot Air Expeditions for a balloon ride in Phoenix.

Lisa Joy

This was one of the most wonderful experiences of a lifetime! This far exceeded any of our expectations. From the moment we booked until the moment we left it was fun and exciting! I would strongly suggest everybody do this at least once in their lifetime.

Kelly Korroch

Amazing!!! Bucket list item checked!! We loved it!! The company was very professional & Captain Jonathan did an amazing job. We loved this experience. I am somewhat afraid of heights and this really surprised me because once I got in the basket I was fine. It is not windy at all and you really don’t even feel like you are moving. Can’t say enough. Definitely five stars!

J R

Let's start with this... WOW... what an amazing experience. Jim... Jimbo... Crew Chief Jimmarino... What a guy, I must say. Jim was clearly experienced, knew when to light a fire under the people who were going to make us late to see the sunrise, yet somehow managed to do it in a respectful way. It was amazing to see him politely speed people along while also maintaining rapport with the people in our van, and honestly, thank goodness so I didn't have to Karen it up. Now let's talk about Don. Good ole Captain Don was knowledgeable and energetic, with a sprinkle of old school. Cap'n D has been flying for longer than I have been alive, and it shows in his work. Let me just say this... if I had to Naked and Afraid tag team a survival challenge, I'd take Don with me. Pretty sure he could sniper a rabbit from the hot air balloon using nothing but a bobby pin, then gently glide the balloon to the perfect landing spot to pick up the rabbit, and roast it in the balloon. I requested the gluten free breakfast because my gastrointestinal track tries to wreck me on the daily. Best gluten free muffin I have ever had. And the champagne toast? The perfect ending to a balloon ride. Anyone who does not appreciate a 7am champagne toast should maybe try to plan their trip with other tame people, because that bubbly was HITTIN'. Things to know: I recommend bringing a light jacket regardless of the temperature outside. The take off requires lots of flames being shot into the balloon, and that gets HOT. My massage therapist says I have sensitive skin, and by golly I felt it during take off. Wearing a light jacket would keep the heat from directly hitting your skin. I wouldn't recommend flying if you're afraid of heights. This seems obvious, but having witnessed peoples sit in the bottom of the basket for an hour, I can tell you it's needed advice. The ride is very smooth and peaceful, but there are better ways to spend $200 if you're going to sit down the whole time. You can buy a wicker basket at Hobby Lobby for $4 and put it over your head if you wanna look at basket weave for an hour. 10/10 if you want to have a good time.

Marco D

Bill and Jim were great. Once in a lifetime experience. Fantastic!

Michael Gregory

We had a wonderful time!! Very peaceful and relaxing. We both thought the height fear would affect us BUT no it was not scary at all just relaxing and stress less. We really enjoyed the crew and pilot. Might do it again somei😀 …

Katie Biank

Our ride was flawless and fun from pick-up to take-off and then a "cream puff" landing as our balloon pilot called it. My sister was initially scared of partaking in this adventure because of her fear of heights, but Marcus and Don put her at ease with their great stories and easy explanations. I highly recommend them!

Meralis Marcano

Amazing experience. Please add this to your bucket list. Hop on and enjoy the peaceful ride and beautiful views.

Jeanne LaVana

What a great experience! The crew (Al , driver) provided important Info in a humorous way. The Captain, Walter, was extremely knowledgeable about the area, and different sites or places to visit in Other Arizona cities. He gave us a very smooth, beautiful ride. He also had a great sense of humor. And after we landed, they topped it off with a lovely champagne toast while watching the sunset!!!! We HIGHLY recommend this experience to everyone!!!!! Hot air expeditions Rocks!!!!!

Marcina Baker

Marcus's Crew was Amazing and showed us a great time. We celebrated our 16 th anniversary and the whole crew went well above off to celebrate our special day! We want to thank each and everyone of them.

Kari Wentworth

Amazing experience! Our pilot Jonathan (JW), and crew members Tyler and Kelly were incredible. We loved JW's sense of humor which calmed everyone's nerves! Even those of us afraid of heights LOVED it, and would absolutely fly with them again!

Johanie Parra

Amazing ride, amazing views!! It was breathtaking! Jonathan and his crew couldn’t have done a better job! He made it fun and exciting. I 110% recommended everyone to do this.

Jessica Parker

Absolutely loved our morning ride! My 8 yo daughter and I had the time of our lives! The ride was much smoother than I expected! Amazing team and a delicious meal after! Highly recommend!!

Chelsea Jensen

Wonderful experience! I would recommend to anyone who is looking for an adventure. Great crew and wonderful breakfast. Thank you for a safe flight!

Charles Zawislak

Amazing experience! John is a very professional & knowledgeable balloon pilot. The flight crew are very friendly & great at their jobs! No need to think about it, go for it!

James Holmberg

We bought this as a gift for our son-in-law and two grandsons while staying at the Boulders. They were thrilled and enjoyed

Steven Benfiel

Great experience and Bill was an outstanding Balloon Pilot and host!

Anne Davis

I’m giving a 5 for the staff. Great staff! Very friendly and knowledgeable. The ride was a big surprise in many ways... 1. very low ... wind was too strong at high elevation so we skirted the earth around 10’ to 20’ - Literally touching the tops Of the bushes. 2. Very short... don’t know how long we were up but it was well under an hour and felt like 20 minutes. 3. Incredibly smooth... like sailing on glass. 4. Very cold... a Phoenix cold snap hit that night (40!) and we froze while watching the balloon fill. Once up the gas jets kept us warm. 5. Breakfast was a treat. I would go again with this company but only on a warmer day for a longer ride. This was a great introduction though. And those afraid of heights would have no problems... too smooth to be fearful.

Amy Smith

Birthday celebration group morning flight. Capt Bill was super knowledgeable and fun. Driver was friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Felt special. Views amazing. Bucket list has a new check. Do it.

Huntre West

My boyfriend and I used Hot Air Expeditions for our anniversary and it was quite the experience. I really enjoyed the whole ride plus the food and champagne after. I highly recommend them! I felt safe and our pilot was very knowledgeable.

Liza Williams

1st time ballooning experience for my husband and I! It was perfect from the moment we arrived, every bit of the process was well explained which was exactly what I needed since I'm deathly afraid of heights so my nerves were up there! This was an anniversary date for us, and truly unforgettable for sure! It was a surprise how fast the balloon assended, but it was a peaceful feeling. Like floating! And the sound of nothing was sureal once your up there! Our flight captain was Tommy, and crew chief was Nick. Pretty dynamite duo as they navigated a landing spot. Both were excellent communicators at each step of the process. We got a great geography lesson looking out at Lake Plesant and a mini volcano! Once we landed we had a table set up with mini hors d'oeuvres which included the best white chocolate truffles on earth! We will definitely do this again! Thank you for one incredible experience!

Laura Bivens

The crew was absolutely amazing and fun to interact with. Jonathan was rich with information and jokes! I highly recommend this company for your hot air balloon adventure!

Karyn Corbett

VERY very fun flight! The super-accommodating front desk staff was amazing (ever try to feed 2 vegans, 1 gluten free, and 1 vegetarian, out of 5 passengers??? They did it!) JW was an awesome pilot, and the chase crew was gold! We saw 2 coyotes, innumerable cacti, and JW did a great job answering all our questions ranging from where Phoenix gets it's water from (and showing us the canal system from the air), to naming types of cactus we saw along the flight. Would do this again in a heartbeat!!

Vivian Wang

Love the hot air balloons ride , everything went smoothly. Roger is a good pilot .

KIM FANTOW

Definitely would recommend!!! Very professional from start to finish. Booking was easy and very informative. Juan and Mike made us feel extremely comfortable and made sure we had a wonderful and very memorable flight.

Michael Zimmerman

Our Captain MikeJ was awesome! Gave us a great flight! The ground crew was very friendly and informative! Would definitely do it again with this company! Mike Z

Chuck Walker

It was an amazing and fun experience all the way around, in every aspect. From our pick-up at our hotel to our safe return. Thank you and bless you all!

Destinee Consalvi

Went for my boyfriends birthday and definitely would recommend this company. We had Tommy as our captain and he was awesome. Made the fly very relaxing and fun. I would definitely come back!

Thomas Berry

It was my first air balloon ride and it was great! The total flight was 2+ hours and we went over 3000 feet up. Our instructor Walter was very personable and entertaining. The breakfast was decent and all french to celebrate the hot air balloon origin in France. I'm definitely going to do it again

Kristen Jerome

I had such an amazing experience! Everyone was very experienced and made me feel at ease. The breakfast after was really good too. The employees made me feel like family. If I’m ever in Scottsdale again, I will be signing up for another ride.

Julie Brehmer

We had such a great time with Alex, Mike & crew! The ride was fun with great views. The breakfast party was delicious and very enjoyable. This was so worth getting up early for. 🙂 …

Chad Fullmer

Very friendly staff that took the time to share ballooning knowledge with us first-timers. Captain Mike and Marcus were professional, and also great with our 7 y/o “Co -captain”. We had a great flight!

Wanda Shelley

An amazing experience. The crew was great. Al ,our driver was extremely friendly and full of interesting facts about balloning. Captain yeehaw or Mikey D was fantastic. Never once did we feel nervous even when the winds changed and we were in the air a little longer than planned. Loved it and highly recommend to any who have never experienced it!

Celeste Fiori

Exceeded my expectations! The staff was absolutely incredible! As well as the balloon ride itself. I felt totally safe and enjoyed every moment of it. I absolutely recommend Hot Air Expeditions.

Mike Wag

Well crafted experience from beginning to end! The entire flight and landing is smooth enough to enjoy every aspect of the rider and scenary. The after flight meal a drinks served while the crew packed up was icying on the cake.

Jackie Ayres

The staff were all very personable and friendly and the experience was seemless and awe inspiring. We were especially impressed by the champagne and snacks at the end while watching the sunset. They even nrought a cake for me because I had noted that it was my 30th birthday. Would recommend to anyone!

Stephanie Long

Tommy, our captain, always had safety as a priority and added great humor to the afternoon adventure. Food and champagne were delicious and we appreciated all the hard work and planning by the staff to make it truly memorable. What a great, fun ballooning experience! Thanks so much!!!

shane boswell

The best hot air balloon experience that we have ever been on.

Anna Merillat

I am pretty afraid of heights. But the staff and the captain made me feel very comfortable and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and we had a nice landing. It was very peaceful up there and the views were amazing.

Courtney Brown

Great experience!! Definitely would recommend if you looking for something different and exciting. The crew was very knowledgeable and I actually scared of heights but I never felt unsafe.

Wendy Buchanan

They do a great job and make it a very fun experience! Thanks to Gary and Mike our pilot for a beautiful adventure!

John Holeton

Great overall experience, the pilot was very professional. Glad we were able to make the flight. The food was outstanding and of course the champagne was great.

krissi Putansu

It was beautiful, priced right, and they were easy to work with as well. Gorgeous way to spend and afternoon/evening including the safe flight, food, and drinks watching the sunset on the desert. They hand out cool certificates at the end. Great job to all!

Scott Doyal

This should be your only choice. It is the best gift to get and the best gift to receive. Our flight crew made the flight so much fun and safe from take off the landing. We had a flight scheduled with a different company that canceled our flight last minute but didn’t call me instead they emailed me. I email right back asking them to reschedule it and I also called and left them a voice mail asking them to reschedule it. No one emailed me back or called me back. We were here on vacation and had a limited amount of time to get a flight in. I waited 3 days then called them again. They answered and just said they were booked for the next week and couldn’t do anything for us. Terrible customer service is all I can say about “Aerogelic Ballooning”. But that being said “Hot Air Expeditions” is the very best! They even set up a table and chairs after our flight and feed us some snacks and a champagne toast. We were celebrating two birthdays so they even served us with a birthday cake and sang happy birthday to us. The very best #hotairexpeditions

Rebecca Boyle

We had a great time on our shared sunset hot air balloon ride. Alisa was friendly and helpful getting us to and from the balloon and our captain, Jonathan, entertained and educated us during the trip.

desiree suarez

Peaceful amazing experience. The crew was wonderful. Recommend 💯 …

Ticia Gray

October 12, 2018 is now in our life’s journal with today’s hot air balloon ride! This excursion Exceeded our expectations! The Captain Tommy and crew member, Nick were professional, nice and quite the hosts. Champagne breakfast was outstanding! I surprised my husband with this excursion and he can’t stop talking about it. 😊👍#Steveturns49inAZ!

Marilyn Nicholson

We took our amazing ride on April 16, 2018. It was so peaceful, just a sensation of floating above the earth. Nothing to be frightened of at all. Will do it again if I am given the opportunity. Highly recommend everyone trying this.

Brent Cogswell

I brought my two teenage daughters and we all had an awesome time thanks to the legendary pilot Jonny Wright and crew chief Nick! My girls loved the positive energy of the whole crew. 🙏 …

Alyssa Dobmeier

Such an amazing experience! Would recommend this company to anyone!

Charmaine Johnson

This was my first time on a hot air balloon. I was nervous at first but the staff put me at ease. Very professional and worth every penny. The views are priceless. I would HIGHLY recommend and would book again on my next visit to Arizona!!!!

Joan Erickson

This group went over the top. Our pilot was very entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a fabulous champagne brunch!

Ashok prakash

It's Awesome! Captain Jonathan made it really special and the whole crew was really responsive. Would definitely recommend taking the flight with Hot Air Expeditions.

Ann Boyum

Jonathan was very very capable and made us feel safe and gave us a very good time of it and experience. Jonathan is quite entertaining and very funny. The take off and the landing were well executed.

Sally Sue

This was on my bucket list. It was very nice, only issue i had was there were to many people in the basket. I am claustrophobic and even though it was all open it stressed me out. I do also have a fear of heights but the balloon ride did not bother me at all. Everyone who works there was very nice. If you want to go for a ride, i would recommend this company.

Cody Pavlak

Fantastic Experience! Johnathan and the entire crew made this an experience you should 100% try.

Jaedyn Kimbrough

I felt very comfortable flying with pilot Jon. They were all great company, and made us feel welcomed, and we get the most out of the experience.

Nicholi Keel

It was a great experience. Everyone was nice and knowledgable. When fillikng out the form online i was asked if there was a celebration and i informed themm it was birthday. Which then prompted the screen to ask if i wanted a complimentary banner and something else. I asked for those items, but did not receive them and my birthday wasn't acknowledged until i said soemething. I still gave a 20% tip.

John Layne

I am not a big fan of hot air Expeditions, the management leaves a little bit to be desired, but their safety record is impeccable. I've known their pilots for a long time and each have thousands and thousands of hours of flight time. If you're balloon and had a tear in it, that was because it wasn't reported to the shop after the last flight. The fault belongs to the pilot who flew it last. Unfortunately it happens more then it should. This is because of management in creating fear of repromand or dismissal for tearing the balloon. Previous management understood the learning curve of new guys, and emphasized the importance of reporting any damage. This dessert is not balloon friendly and stuff happens. As far as balloons flying low over homes, it is because they happen to live next to a long time landing zone. Show me the picture of the balloon scraping your rooftop, because that is the only way I would believe it. Balloons have been landing there long before their homes were built. That's like buying a home next to the dump then expecting the dump to move. .Come on girls, get your young inexperienced drivers to slow down. If a pilot cannot land without them, you need a new pilot! I've crewed for the best pilots around at Hot Air Expeditions as well as Rainbow Riders, and not one would ever allow drivers to risk residents safety just so they could be there upon landing. It boils down to poor management, but has nothing to do with passenger safety or the efforts of the pilots and crew to make the flight the most memorable and exciting endevor of your lifetime.

Charles Shumate

This was an awesome experience. Another check off the bucket list. Beautiful scenery from above and even got to watch the sunset with a Champaign toast in the desert. Most definitely recommend to anyone who is adventurous.

alan gordon

Had a great time on the hot air balloon. Bill was our pilot, very informative! We loved our trip to Arizona. Very pretty!

cecilia smith

Al and Todd were awesome. My first experience in an hot air balloon so I was really nervous. They gave enough instructions Mixed with the right amount of jokes, to get me over the nerves. Highly recommend this group!

Stefanie Shirley

Such a great experience for my first time in the air, followed by the best breakfast once we landed. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Denise Montoya

This group is a well informed and friendly group - I'd highly recommend you choose the sunset ride, followed by snacks and a sunset toast. Thank you to the crew - a great bucket list experience!

Phil Montoure

Great ride. The whole experience was fun from seeing the balloons fill up to packing them back in the bag.

James Ring

We took a ride Friday May 14th, and it was fantastic!

Jon B

Bill was an awsome pilot and shows you all land marks along the way(and some cool rocks if you land in the right field). The crew was extremly helpful and made everyone feel comfortable too. A+++

Kimberly Deckel

Such a fun time! Five stars to captain John for being excellent at what he does... and for Michael so he wins his bet.

Ron Shoults

This was in my bucket list and it lived up to its billing. Wonderful ride, wonderful morning. If you're thinking about it, do it! Had a great experience.

becky mcintosh

The flight and crew were exceptional. it was my 3rd time and was as enjoyable as the first time.

Cynthia Kreitzberg

It was a beautiful and fun adventure. Jonathan, Victoria and Derrick were friendly, informative and helpful. The flight was awesome, and fun from start to finish.

Emil Bantz

Great fun, Captain was very informative and entertaining. Brunch was even better than we expected. Highly recommend this experience!

Melissa Dimambro

We had an amazing flight with our pot Jonathan and his team zakk and kathy!! We would 100% book again! Worth every penny!

Kevin Mayberry

Great experience and fantastic tour guide. This company made every part memorable and I would highly recommend!

Hugo Cordeiro

Fantastic experience!!! The guys are very friendly and responsible. Everything was awesome, including the breakfast at the end, in the desert. I really recommend it. Worth every penny!!!

Robert H

My daughter and I had a great time flying in the balloon. The service was excellent from the first call to the breakfast that was provided. I would highly recommend.

Ibeth Santana

Our experience was very pleasant, very informative, our pilot so kind , knowledgeable, a gentleman , our driver so sweet and kind , very helpful, love our experience, will do it again now with our family 👪 thks you 😍 …

Kate Marie

My mom and I had a great time with Hot air expeditions. They were friendly and professional, the balloon ride was great, and the meal afterward was tasty.

Naresh Kumar Reddy

I had a best hot air balloon experience.

Stacii Jae Johnson

I really enjoyed this experience. John our pilot and Nancy in. the office were great. Also.... our driver to John was amazing as well.

Mandy Peacock

Haven't even flown with them yet-- will in February-- but this is to rate their customer service! Great communication and willing to sort out a minor hiccup in billing (on my part) in a friendly manner. Thumbs up!

Ari Shapess

Great experience! Jonathan was an amazing pilot for my first time! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun adventure

Marcos Moreno

I would like to take some time to express my appreciation and gratitude I had never rode on a hot air balloon before it was a amazing experience and the amount of detail and professionalism Of the crew and pilot was Awesome I want to say thank you for the experience of a lifetime and another check off my bucket list

jr Dad

Great Balloon Ride Company, the pilot "Yee-Haw" and his crew were the best. Safety first with this company, no chances taken with their passengers. If your looking for a Balloon Ride Company, look no further.

Adliris Rivera

Amazing experience and the mimosas and breakfast in the middle of the desert was the cherry on the top. The crew was great and Don was awesome!

Yaniv Yaakubovich

It was only a 25 minutes ride in the air while the website speaks about 45-60 minutes. The food was decent. The team is very professional and nice.

EA

Had a great time; the balloon didn’t really move too far, just up and down (which was a little disappointing), but the staff were really nice and the little breakfast at the end was fun.

Linda Carlson

Just an awesome experience. All of the staff were professional and knowledgeable. John our pilot was knowledgeable and fun. I loved everything

F L

Excellent and memorable experience. Highly recommended, definitely the best activity we booked during our Arizona trip!

R Wesley

Amazing experience. Everyone should try it at least once. Wonderful way to experience the desert for the first time. Crew was amazing. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Eli Ginnis

5 star experience. Highly recommend! everyone is super friendly and does everything to make your experience first class.

Kate Anderson

Great experience. Very satisfied with the morning sunrise flight. We will be back again!

Jack Kleven

Awesome trip Jonathon was great pilot. Amazing service and great experience. Couldn’t ask for a better time!!

Pinky Patel

This was an incredible experience with an amazing crew! Thank You for making it fun, funny, memorable, and unique!

Sharon J

Great experience, the staff was very professional and friendly. I highly recommend trying for all occasions!

Lisette B

Pilot Tommy and driver Ken were awesome!!!! We had a great time on our long balloon ride and we really enjoyed breakfast too! Thank you for the birthday sign and birthday cake! What a nice touch!

Kari Vanvalkenburgh

This was a wonderful experience. I'm afraid of heights and this was a peaceful thing to do. Crew and pilot are wonderful. I highly recommend if someone is looking for something different to do

Leo Riesberg

Amazing experience. Felt very safe. Captain was friendly and informative. Took alot of covid precautions. Absolutely would do this again

Diana Schneider

Walter was our pilot and Al was our driver. They were both super safe, knowledgeable and funny. The take off and landing were super smooth and the ride was spectacular!! I would recommend this company for a hot air balloon ride any day!

Kim Hill

Our first experience in a hot air balloon Ride so I have nothing to compare it to but I can't imagine it being any better. Absolutely amazing

justin smith

Good experience a little early but well worth it. Don and Rosie made for a great experience. Plan for around 3 hours altogether.

Chad John

Captain Don is very good at what he does. Kept us informed with fun informative lay of the land quirkinesses. We wouldn’t want it any other way.

silvia aleman

Unique experience! Jonathan our guide and pilot is the best, friendly and amazing but always atendent his work

Taylor Matsuyama

Jonathan (our pilot) was amazing! Can’t recommend this service enough, everyone was so nice and knowledgeable and you definitely get your money’s worth

Lisa Barden

John was awesome as a pilot and so personable. We had such an awesome time, beautiful and serene....

navada imports

They are the best!! Every person here is so nice, and it was a complete pleasure to fly with them. Absolutely recommend them to everyone.

Sharon Brooks

We had a very good time are pilot was very safe and very informed on different thing and I would go again

Wynter Lake

Such a wonderful experience! Super friendly crew and pilot! I will definitely be taking more friends!

tom mosher

Very professional, great family outing......

Sasha Rackman

Amazing experience. Jim and Bill were awesome. Fun times.

Lexi bemann

Best thing I’ve ever done around here. These guys were awesome. They made this bucket list adventure totally worth every penny!

Will Knowles

What a day! Arrived 5:45am, in vans by 6:15, launch site by 6:45. Walking around the balloon site (maybe a dozen this morning), dwarfed by the growing orbs, enveloped by the sound of hot air burners--so exciting. After a quick hop into our double wide basket, instructions, and a water bottle, we were off by 7:15. Ride lasted about an hour, rose to 6200 ft (below the 10k FAA Class C limit), still far away but surprisingly close to overhead 737s flight path, what was surprising was how quiet and peaceful it was. By far the most entertaining was the landing, where we buzzed a gas station and entire neighborhood at an elevation of 20 ft before finding our chase crew. A nice, light breakfast and ride back to the starting point by 9:30 made for an absolutely unforgettable morning! Thanks to pilot Tommy & driver Justin.

Scott Amstutz

Awesome and safe experience. Loved Don the pilot. Great breakfast as well.

Venkataraman Ganesan

hi we traveled on 24/7/2014 in hot air balloon at 7.30am fantastic and new exiting experience for our family we are happy that you are also celebrate my DIL Birthday on site you said our photos will be published on your web site y'day i checked and till today it has not been published kindly publish the same & we would be happy we 6 person travelled on that day Rajesh ganesan Suganya Balasubramanian Arsula rajesh Arya rajesh Venkataraman ganesan Ramaswamy jayam

Nora Thurman

We had a wonderful time! It's so peaceful 5,000 feet in the air...the crew was awesome!! Would absolutely do this again!

Kyle Mills

Craig was great! Brought his wealth of experience to narrate our adventure. Very romantic.

Paul Moseley

Great tour operator! My family and I totally enjoyed this adventure! Highly experienced operator

Admin Predica

Amazing management, exceeded expectations. Great fun, great staffs! Can’t get any better!

Kristina Deveau

Amazing experience! Professional company with a seasoned pilot and smooth ride. Must do!!!

Byron Wood

Awesome experience! Our pilot was exceptional! Informative, and fun!!!

Robin Minder

Incredible experience!! All the flight crew were knowledgeable and super efficient!! They made the whole experience awesome!!

Tyler

Everything from the ride to the balloon launch site to the landing was absolutely spectacular and awesome. The van driver should be a standup comedian, he had us laughing the whole ride to where the balloon would be set up and launched. I didn't quite get his name but he was pivotal in the 5-star rating. The captain, Captain Craig, was very friendly, incredibly knowledgable, and also had a great sense of humor. It seems everyone in this company is happy with their jobs and in effect they keep their customers just as happy.

John Julien

It was an exciting ride on a perfect day. Thank you!

Fernando Cardona

Excellent service. Pilot bill made a very enjoyable ride. Would highly recommend their services.

kattakoksay

The flight was really good! The team and the pilot Bill work very professional!

Joy Kelly

Super fun experience! Our pilot Jonathan was great!

gary morton

Jonathan and his crew were very professional. The view was unbelievable

j. f.

Captain Mike and his staff were wonderful. Fun time....... Will definitely do this again!!!!!!

Kristen T

They took really good care of us, from the shuttle service to the ride and snacks afterward. Thanks!

Donna Stanton

The staff was the best...It was like a magical experience that I could not put into words... Loved everything about this journey ❤️

Kimberly McQuain

Lovely trip of a lifetime! The crew was very professional and kind!

Annette Johnson

Had an excellent smooth ride....Captain Hee Hawwww Mike and his crew did an awesome job...

ken blunk

The best company for hot air balloon adventures

Keith Poney

1st time experience outstanding, will not be the last time, champagne toast, breakfast, crew pleasant. Worth the money and time...

Tonja Carlson

Best experience. Friendly crew and pilot.

Kristin McCabe

Our guide Bill was wonderful. Great experience and well worth the cost!

Leslee Jo Klinsky

My husband surprised me with this balloon adventure for our 25th wedding anniversary, as this was the only must-do item on my bucket list. Kyle was an incredible pilot, not only with superb, smooth navigating, but also through his wonderful knowledge about ballooning in general and the area we were riding above. A feather couldn't have floated more smoothly than this ride. Todd, the Crew Chief, was also very personable and fun to be around. My only wish is that it would have never ended! :-)

Michael Lepeska

We had a terrific time on the Sunrise Balloon Ride. So peaceful with beautiful views.

Jonelyn Inding

Fly high safe amazing

Melissa Anderson

Highly recommend! Do wear a hat...dirt and debris fell from the balloon during the flight.

Megan Drumm

Very friendly staff! We had a great time and would go again! Highly recommend!

John Strange

My wife and I celebrate our 30 year anniversary today with our first flight, couldn't be more happy with the experience.

Cherlyn Rosales

Great experience can’t wait to bring my kids sometime. Highly recommend!!

Andrew Hill

Had a great time recommend it.👍🌵🏜️ …

alex ramany

It was a nice experience, definitely check it off my bucket list

Rob Rodriquez

Best place for a balloon ride!

Brie Hornback

Excellent. Highly recommended. If this is on your bucket list, book them.

Scott Family

Very Professional and Friendly place. My whole family enjoyed it! Thank you!!

Grecia Limo

The best experience I have ever had! I highly recommend them.

Sean Spurling

AMAZING time!!! Tommy the pilot was great. Definitely going again

Isabella Bedaiah

Great experience, exceeded my expectations. Tommy and Nick were polite.

n dave

Had wonderful first time experience .... Very smooth ride recommend at least once .....

Graham Rogers

We had an amazing experience and plan on doing it again

Matt Menenberg

throughly enjoyed ourselves

Mindi Kern

5 star service and highly recommend as a unique experience in Phoenix!

Kayla Helmick

We had the best time! Very attentive and friendly staff!

Khadeem Simpson

Thanks so much to Captain Bill and the crew! Very attentive and a wonderful afternoon!

Michael Morris

Great to place to have fun

Ron Leishman

very exciting adventure

renee martyka

Outstanding experience!

Molly Royce

Great hot air balloon experience! Highly recommend this company!

Cristhian Macias

Amazing place, people are very nice, incredible experience to say the least

John Hague

First Class Experience - Fun, Informational, Beautiful, Professional, Safety-focused,,,,,, gotta do it again

Jose Enrique

Great experience

Jay Bhai

Not responding properly in social media. I was not expecting that. They saw the message and dint reply.

paul p. foster

Looks spectacular

Jay L

Great time!! Well worth the money

Mar V

absolutely amazing experience and 10star service

Ana Hardaway

This is my bucket list 😍 ✨️ …

Joe Renda

Simply Amazing

Sunni Finlinson

Awesome Company!! Awesome Crew!!

Chad Dockter

Our pilot Walter very professional and entrf

Brad Olson

Very helpful people, good times!

Makinzi Wilson

John was a fantastic pilot!

Lauren Gillette

Great time, everyone was super helpful

Kirby Henderson

10/10

Sheila Shapiro

Great service and experience

jon longnecker

Craig was great so worth it

Juan Henriquez

Awesome experience!

xiomara vega

It was woundful

Mariken Van Oosterhout

Amazing!!!

K C

Awesome experience!

Renata Latocha

Just perfect

Shella Sylla

Had an amazingly wonderful experience. Our captain/pilot made the experience super enjoyable & fun...and he had the smoothest landing ever!!! Highly recommended!!!

Denise Cuccia

Magical experience! Might see was our guide in Scottsdale, he was so knowledgeable, and made us feel like we were in the best of hands… I would definitely do it again, simply beautiful!

Lacey Arizona

Thank you so much, we enjoyed every minute of it! Watching the set-up was actually the best part... except for the takeoff, and the flying... and the landing. Our pilot Bill was hilarious, made everyone comfortable and landed within inches of where he told us we would. The ground crew too knew exactly what we'd need, and Joy was as enthusiastic about ballooning as me. It was a very well designed and executed experience my family and I will treasure for years to come. Thank you!

K Russell

This was truly a magical experience. I tried to book a private balloon first, but they were booked and I'm actually extremely glad we did the group option. I'm an introverted person, but you become fast friends when you're in the air together and it made the experience a lot more enjoyable. Our flight assistant, Jarred, was on time, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our Pilot Mike was professional and warmed up with a good sense of humor. I appreciated that we practiced a high wind (rough) landing before taking off, because we all felt perfectly prepared when it happened and had a good laugh as our basket tipped over in the desert 🏜 . If you're someone that suffers from motion sickness, FEAR NOT. You feel like you're standing completely still! It's really a once in a lifetime experience. (Trust me, I can get sick on planes, trains, standard vehicles, watching shaky movies, playing video games, swinging, you name it!!!) 100% worth the price tag and early morning wake-up!

Wendy Wobig

We had a morning flight and it was wonderful. Then afterwards with the champagne toast, breakfast and pilots stories was a great ending to the experience.

David Anderson

Excellent adventure and would recommend this group! Great times and great memories.

Rajesh Thiraviyam

very smooth and amazing ride. Enjoyed it. Must to do thing

Katie Seever

First time hot air balloon experience and this team has set the bar high! I really appreciated their highly organized system, long, scenic, and enjoyable ballon ride, amazing customer service, and all the employees who went above and beyond to make sure our experience was safe and fun! The breakfast and mimosas after the ballon ride were delicious and they even brought a homemade cake for us all to enjoy (at 8am - yes please!) for a person who was there celebrating a birthday. Make sure you request Jonathan as your captain! Can’t wait to come back! Highly recommended Hot Air Expeditions!

Jan S

They are serious. They drove us out to the starting location, but after evaluating the weather they canceled the flight and gave us a refund.

Rito Reyes

An excellent experience, very safe, great attention from the staff to all the details, my family was delighted, greetings to all the staff, especially Don.

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