Had the time of our lives! Truly a bucket list activity. Jon and Lindsay were great. I reserved for 3 people and were joined by an amazing couple from Wyoming who had previously done a hot air balloon ride with Jon. If that doesn't say something I don't know what you're waiting for! We drove to office where the baskets are of all sizes! From there we're driven out to where we would take off. We flew over Peoria a lovely neighborhood and saw some wild life in the way. Jon educated the group in how everything worked and the back story of how hot air ballooning came about. Finishing off our trip with mimosas. Will have to bring the family back here for sure, thank you! You also receive a certificate from your flight read more

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So much fun. A bucket list for both my good friend and I. Everything was safe, informative and enjoyable. The flight had breathtaking views. We even flew above my friend's daughter's house. What a coincidence! I want to go again!!!! Thank you Ron and Lindsay. You made another on the bucket list read more

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Jon and Lindsey were awesome!!! Definitely worth waking up at 4am. Such a smooth ride and landing. Fabulous views!

Fantastic experience. We booked the day before on a whim. The only negative was getting up for the 5am meeting time, but it was so worth it. I've always wanted to go in a hot air balloon and found the price very reasonable. We liked supporting an owner / operator establishment. Jon and Lindsay's love of ballooning was obvious. They could answer ANY question about the area, mechanics, etc. We felt very safe during the ride. I brought my eight year old who did get a little tired standing but she survived. They had a stool available for her to see better. Only two other riders with us so a very intimate experience. The views are amazing. Enjoyed the toast at the end during clean up. I very much recommend the experience. read more

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We were in town for the NASCAR race so we didn't have much flexibility with our schedule. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful and everything was as expected and honestly, perfect! The service and hospitality were amazing. I would highly recommend Apex Balloons in Phoenix. Jon is very knowledgeable about his craft and has been at it for many years. He is a team player with the other balloonists in the area and they seem to work together to make sure everyone has a great experience. I wouldn't change anything about this experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Apex. We were a couple alone in our balloon with Jon and I think this is preferred if you can get it versus a larger balloon with a lot of people. Thank you, Apex, for a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. read more

Wow!! Just an amazing experience! Our Pilot was VERY knowledgeable and reserved. He embodies the word PASSION... I wish I was rich and not in a student status I would've left a $1000 tip. But all I can do if leave a great yelp review in hopes that you all book with him. This is the trip you want! read more

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I'm so happy I booked this adventure for starting off my 30th birthday! Jon and Lindsay have thee best customer service ever!! I was running a little behind due to Uber being kind far from pick up location. But Jon called me to confirm I was coming! I was 5 mins away and he waited. I totally appreciate his patience and customer service beyond words read more

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Amazing experience! Jon and Lindsay make a great team. They made me feel very comfortable and had such a passion for what they do it just made the experience that much more! The ride was very gentle and we got a ton of information on the area from orientation to vegetation. Would recommend this company to anyone who likes a personal touch. read more

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A wonderful ride! My daughter and I were anxious first-timers, and the ride was beyond pleasant. We are hooked! Thank you Jon and Lindsay for a wonderful trip. The experience and photos captured made this a memorable trip. read more

Apex Balloons - Soaring above Scottsdale - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Jon and Lindsey were amazing. They provided all of us with s great experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend Apex Balloon's to anyone that has this on their bucket list. read more

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Amazing sunrise flight with Taylor and four of us. We flew low across the desert floor, then up the mountain and to 3000 feet where he spun the balloon for a 360° view of the area. Great discussion about the landscape and wildlife. Soft landing was the perfect ending. Wonderful experience we'd recommend in a heartbeat. read more

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John and Lindsey did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this company. Safe professional and knowledgeable. read more

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September 15 was my 30th birthday and the morning my mother and I took a private flight with Jon. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. It was the most peaceful, and breathtaking experience I have ever encountered. Jon was amazing as well, he gave us a brief history on hot air balloons and the first flight and pointed out the many beautiful sites Phoenix has to offer. A private flight in the skies on my 30th was the absolute best decision I could have made. It was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it. A million times thank you Jon! read more

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This experience was incredible! Jon and Lindsay are both so personable and made this such a pleasurable event for our family! He got us really close to the mountain so we could slowly float over it and back down a couple times. It made for an awesome shadow of our balloon and was impressive overall. They are small business owners and provide a much better experience than the bigger companies. I highly recommend them! 10/10 read more

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We had a great time with Jon and Lindsay. We were accurately advised ahead of time about when, where and what to expect for our balloon ride. Prior to launching, the weather conditions were carefully evaluated to ensure a safe event. And, then we soared....into the beautiful Arizona skies enjoying the magnificent birds eye view of the area. We flew high and low and upon landing toasted with mimosas to our safe journey while Jon enlightened us with the history of ballooning. I would 100% recommend this experience with APEX! read more

Bought this as a gift for my parents who were visiting me in PHX. This was their first balloon ride ever and they LOVED it! Said pilot John was very professional, friendly, and fun. Would definitely recommend Apex. Easy to work with and responsive. read more

Jon and Lindsay were amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Priced right, beautiful flight and friendly service. I would recommend Apex to anyone looking to take a flight. read more

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Amazing! A bucket list item! If you are looking for a balloon company, THIS ONE is it! Jon and Lindsey gave us an absolute unforgettable experience and memories for our family that we will forever cherish. Apex Balloons go above and beyond to provide safety and service with knowledge and experience. read more

Jon & Lindsey were my pilot and crew & they did an excellent job. This was my first hot air balloon ride. It was an awesome experience from start to finish! The views were spectacular & Jon pointed out everything we saw. We finished on the ground after a perfect landing with champagne and history of ballooning. Can't wait to do it again. Thank you!!! read more

If I could give Apex one thousand stars I would. 11/10 experience. Jon and Lyndsey were such fun and personable. We laughed and had good conversation on the ground and in the air. Gained knowledge of the landscape and learned so much from Jon. Smooth landing, they focused on our safety, let us trampoline bounce the balloon near the end, and champagne afterwards. Apex is who I would book with from now on! Thank y'all for such a memorable experience :) read more

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So much better than we ever imagined. Pilot and crew were both very experienced and knowledgeable. We got lucky and had beautiful weather, we got to see upwards of 20 other balloons in the air with us which was very cool. We would recommend this experience to anyone! read more

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10/10 Highly Recommend - Amazing Experience with Apex!!! I looked through a lot of reviews before booking, and am so happy I picked APEX - everything was perfect! We had a group of 5, all of our first time on a hot air balloon and it definitely did not disappoint. Jon & Lindsey are absolutely fantastic - super knowledgeable and have a true passion for what they do! The process from booking, confirmation, meeting up with the team to the conclusion of the ride was simple, easy, and super fun! We had a blast - Thank you all again for such a memorable experience!! read more

We did a private flight which was discounted because of COVID. Awesome experience! John and Lee were friendly and explained the process before we got started. There were other balloons going up at the same time and it was fun to see them as we took our flight path. I shopped around before choosing apex and I think they were the best choice. I enjoyed doing a private flight for my first time. read more

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Amazing memories and service!! Jon and Lindsay were incredibly professional and kind. They made this experience unforgettable! Both pilots are incredibly skilled and love what they do and that's what sets this company apart. My family absolutely loved our flight and if ever able would most definitely book with Apex Balloons again. read more

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I have done 6 hot air balloon rides over the years before, but Jon is the best.... Best price, best piloting skills with smooth sailing and a very gentle landing (our last ride in a very big balloon holding 20 people had a very rough landing which hurt my leg). A nice length of time up in the air, very pleasant personality, and he doesn't try to nickel and dime us like others have done. We felt safe, and had a very pleasant experience. He loves his work, and it shows. read more

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We loved our balloon ride with Apex! Jon and Lindsay were so kind and professional and made us feel very comfortable with our hot air balloon ride. The views of the desert were amazing and Jon shared many stories about balloons and flying. We would definitely book a flight with them again next time we are in the Phoenix area! It was an incredible way to ring in the new year. The private flight made us feel very comfortable during the covid pandemic. Thank you Apex! read more

Apex Balloons - Hot air balloons over the desert - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely 100% great experience! Our pilot and crewman were top-notch in customer service and took us on a delightful little adventure. A romantic Valentine's day sunset trip was made perfect by these guys who clearly love what they do. It was an honor and a pleasure to fly with them and the champagne toast at the end was icing on the cake. read more

Apex Balloons - Getting ready to launch! - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We had a wonderful time and so glad we picked this amazing company! They were so accommodating and fun to float around with. Definitely would recommend, and would book again. read more

We were visiting family in AZ and it was our first time on a hot air balloon. We decided upon this "adventure" partly because our hosts recommended it and partly because some home friends had gone hot air ballooning in Turkey and came back with jaw dropping photos. We actually booked Apex last minute (2 days before) because we hadn't planned our trip very well. We heard good things about Hot Air Expeditions (mainly because of the gourmet meal afterwards) who were booked solid, but were very pleased with Apex in the end (thank you, Trip Advisor and Yelp!). If I were writing my own review, I would've given it a 5 hands down. I have no fear of heights and while the early morning wake-up was cringe worthy (you meet at 6am behind a Dunkin Donuts, so depending on where you're traveling from, expect to wake up around 4:45-5am), I enjoyed the outing 100%.I'm bumping it down to a 4 because my husband (who I *forgot* had a fear of heights) was unsatisfied with having only a wicker basket/plywood keep us from falling the 7000ft. (This is obviously not the company's fault.) All kidding aside, he thought the landing was strange because the group basically uses its collective weight to get the balloon to land on one length of the basket bottom (which had a rubber bumper) and skid to a stop. We also had 2 guys in the team chase the balloon in our van and jump on at the end (while we were coming to a stop) like monkeys, which I thought was particularly fun. However, we did land in the middle of a street. Since I have never flown nor researched landings of balloons, I accepted this way of landing. Turns out my friend who went ballooning in Turkey had a soft, on-target, non-skid landing and reported that she was told the skidding would only occur if it were windy, which it was not for us that day. Again, if I were to completely discredit my husband's fear of death from hot air ballooning, I would give Apex a strong 5. Jon, our pilot, was super nice and knowledgeable, and I never felt unsafe. We got to the set-up site later than most other companies and were the 2nd or 3rd balloon in the air. Obviously, they are experts in their field. I found the trip to be very cramped --- they are 3 "compartments" in the wicker basket and you do need to be able to climb into it (there are foot holds). Jon got 1 compartment, understandably, for navigating and being to have space to troubleshoot if needed. Then TEN of us had to squeeze into the other 2 compartments. No one was overweight but it was snug - I think a more comfortable count would be 6-8 guests total. I would not recommend bringing backpacks or large purses because there really isn't room. I would also bring cameras with straps. My husband was having a heart attack with my holding the iPhone over the edge of the basket for photos. Finally, I would STRONGLY suggest bringing a hat to block some of the heat from the burners because it gets HOT. We were the furthest away from the burners on the edge and I'm only 4'11" (as far away from the burners as you can get) and my scalp was really feeling the heat. I can't imagine the taller (or balder) folk in the middle. For those with sensitive ears, you do get some ear-popping sensations. For those who are afraid of the roller-coaster feeling (heart-in-throat drop/vertigo), rest assured there is none. I was so busy taking pictures initially that I didn't even know we were 20ft off the ground. After landing, we had a nice storytime and drank several bottles of champagne/mimosas while the other team members folded up the balloon (think: rolling up the biggest sleeping bag/tent ever under a hot sun - now that's hard work!). From start to end, the outing was about 3.5 hrs. Make sure you go to the BR at Dunkin beforehand. :) read more

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This balloon ride was so fun. Our pilot was John and he was so nice. He got us real close to the mountains and let us see so many cool things. He also had such a smooth landing, with the help of Lindsay, who drove the chase vehicle. My family and I loved it and we hope you fly with Apex Balloons!!! read more

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Great choice for a ballooning adventure! Very friendly pilot and support crew. My kids and I truly enjoyed our experience! The pilot explained the process of flying to us and answered all the questions we had both before and during the flight. Would definitely use Apex again! read more

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This was my first time flying and they made it a very easy and memorable experience. Jon was very friendly and communicated very well with email and phone calls. The crew (Lee and Gary) met us on time and we went on our way. Lee and Gary worked very well as a team and Gary was an amazing pilot. He was very personable and told us some great stories. Thank you for making our first ballooning experience a great and memorable one! read more

We had an absolutely phenomenal experience! I highly recommend Apex Balloons. John was so knowledgeable about every aspect of hot air balloons! He told lots of stories and guided us through the entire process. His team was great as well, very hard workers and very polite and helpful as well! read more

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Nothing short of an incredible experience! John and Lindsay gave us a flight we will never forget.

We took the sunrise flight in late March and the experience was exceptional. We were picked up at 5:45 am sharp and were airborne within roughly 40 minutes just in time to view the sunrise from above. We flew over a stretch of desert, hills and even a residential community close by cave Creek in a flight which lasted over an hour. Jon is a very knowledgeable and experienced pilot who seems to have a passion for hot air ballooning. Overall we had a fantastic time and would recommend Apex Balloons for first timers who have no balloon experience. read more

I went there with my husband yesterday. The very first time and it was awesome!! Jon was very nice and introduced the scene around us. We took it in the afternoon and I think it's better than the morning one because you can see the sunset as the balloon is going down. It'll be gorgeous! I really enjoyed! Thanks for Apex balloon! read more

Apex Balloons - Sunset with balloon. - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My sister and I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise hot air balloon ride with Apex. Jon was extremely knowledgeable about ballooning and it was obvious that he had a real passion for it. The ride was double the expected air time (1.5 hrs) and he had us hopping over hills as well as way up high in the air. We also had a fun little landing in someone's driveway. Overall, this was a great trip and I highly recommend Apex! read more

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No better way to see the desert than floating at 9,000 ft. We rang in the New Year by reaching new heights. Our family of seven opted for a private flight. It was serene and beautiful. I highly recommend the experience. read more

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I rode with my husband, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. It was the first balloon ride for all of us. I was just a little apprehensive, but Jon and his crew put me at ease right away. The ascension was calm and relaxing. The views from 10,000 feet were spectacular. Jon was a font of information and very entertaining. The landing was a little rocky, we tipped over, but Jon did it expertly and we were all laughing hysterically! The closing Champaign toast was icing on the cake. We hung around for quite awhile laughing and swapping stories. Such a fun experience. Would highly recommend. read more

First time doing hot air ballooning. Apex tours killed it!! We woke up at the crack of dawn to meet the tour. We were in the air for an hour and enjoyed every minute of it. We ended w a champagne toast! A must when visiting Phoenix Thank you guys for the 3d flight tracker after read more