Knocked off a bucket list item celebrating my birthday by getting on a hot air balloon ride in Arizona!! This was an experience!! Great views! And kinda scary just a tad lol! @arizonaballoonsafaris was a great company to book with. Per person this was $199 which included breakfast and champagne. This is a sunrise flight so you need to be there at 4:30 A.M. No exceptions!!! This was dope though, someone even got proposed too on our ride Would I do it again? Idk! But 10/10 experience read more

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Up up and away! I went to Arizona with my family for Christmas and while we were there we went on a hot air balloon ride with Arizona Balloon Safaris! This was the best price for a family of 4! Breakfast is included! We signed up on their website and then they emailed us instructions on where to meat and an estimate of how long the whole ride would be. We parked in a grocery store parking lot. There was two white unmarked vehicles and a white truck pulling a long trailer. When we arrived we signed the waivers and got in the vans. We drove north for a few minutes to find a nice open spot where they unloaded the basket and balloon! It was amazing to watch them put everything together! The basket did not have a door/latch system. Everyone had to climb in. They did have a stepstool for those who needed it. My dad has little mobility in his legs so we had to use the stepstool both times, entering and exiting the balloon. It was a little bit of a challenge but we made it :) Once in the air, the pilot was nice and funny! He answered everyone's questions and pointed out fun facts and etc. When it came time to landing we had a rough time but the crew on the ground was great to jump right in and help! They then helped unload everyone and began to set up breakfast! We all got a mini quiche, croissant, fruit, and mimosas! After breakfast we all got back into the vans and they took us back to the grocery store parking lot. Over all it would a little less than 4hours. Such a great and amazing experience. Highly recommended! Great crew! read more

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A once in a lifetime experience! Professional, hardworking, and friendly crew. Earl is super funny. Joshua offered to help take pictures and took a time lapse video of taken off that he shared with all the guests. Scott is a knowledgeable pilot. Beautiful views. Great experience overall. read more

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The staff were amazing! Earl was a great guide and super eccentric. I definitely recommend this ride. read more

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Scott, Earl, and the rest of the crew were incredible!! They were so organized and informative, not to mention they are all hilarious and super friendly! Captain Scott took us through the mountains and we got to see some wild burros on our ride. At the end, we got a delicious little breakfast with mimosas. I would recommend this company over other hot air balloon companies, Captain Scott and the crew make it personal, scenic, and memorable! read more

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When I say amazing and once in a lifetime I mean it! This was so fascinating and fun! The staff were super friendly and really made this experience so memorable for me. Be prepared to get up early so if you aren't in the best mood early in the morning maybe you shouldn't pick this. However if you want to experience this once in your life book with this company. From the meet up, to the inflation, to the flight, to the landing and breakfast after it was a perfect morning. read more

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I'm not going to lie, I am truly terrified of heights and had anxiety for weeks knowing that it was inevitable going on a hot air balloon ride. I must say that my tensions were eased and rather quickly. Staff were knowledgeable and the pilot was great and had fun stories to share in flight. Overall, 10/10 would definitely recommend! read more

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Finally marked this off my bucket list. Transportation left on time to go to flight location. Smooth flight. Beautiful scenery. Decent breakfast and they even had souvenirs for purchase. Highly recommend! read more

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This was my first time riding in a hot air balloon. Our pilot, Scott, was knowledgeable and friendly. He kept us safe, and we had a very smooth takeoff and landing. Earl was our driver. He communicated well, had a great personality, and I loved his voice (he sounds like a cartoon character) it was beautiful and serene, calm and zen being up in the air. I had an amazing time. read more

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This was an AMAZING experience. Scott and crew were ALL so friendly. It was awesome seeing how they all work together and Mel, let's just say it looked like the guys were trying to keep up with her. Homegirl held her own and did it with ease. This is something you must experience if interested, not scary AT ALL. Some moments you feel as if you're not even moving. Sis and I would both do it again and again. Amazing company, staff was EVERYTHING! read more

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Decided to check off a buckle list item to start off the new year and so glad I went with these guys. All of the crew members were awesome but I have to give a special shootout to Earl. His energy, his passion, his personality was EVERYTHANG. Not only does this business have the world's largest hot air balloon ride in the Western Hemisphere that can hold up to 28 people, they allowed us to take photos in the hot air balloon, were willing to take photos for everyone and were just very welcoming. I refuse to try another hot air balloon ride business after getting such quality and top notch service. They even provide champagne and breakfast upon landing and gave us all a cool certificate. I absolutely can not praise these guys enough. If this is something you have always wanted to do, do it here!! read more

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Omgggg what an experience!!! I can't express how great pilot Scott abs his crew were!! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Once we arrived at the launch site the crew went to work in unloading the balloon and basket. You never really know how much work goes into this until you see it first hand. The balloon itself is massive, scaling at 10 stories high. The largest balloon in the US! The crew gave us a brief overview of the history of hot air balloons which was so interesting. The takeoff was so smooth and once we were in the air you couldn't hear a thing. It was so quiet and peaceful. The views were unbelievable!!! Pilot Scott took his time explaining how he dies what he dies and how long he's been on the industry. Once we landed we were greeted with ceremonial champagne toast and complimentary breakfast. This experience will go down in the books!!! read more

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This was hands-down the most incredible experience. I've done one other hot air balloon ride before and this one I would pick over the other time and time again. Just a note - this is the largest hot air balloon in the western hemisphere, that should tell you something from the start! The entire experience from start to finish was nothing short of incredible. The entire team was so friendly and knowledgeable, and incredible the whole time. I am NOT a fan of heights, but the ride itself is so peaceful and amazing, you cannot even tell you are up in the air (unless you look straight down, which I did end up doing - worth it!) The whole scenario after the ride just kept the experience going - champagne popping in the desert and an entire prayer said devoted to ballooning. I even had a special request to keep the champagne cork to add to my collection back home, and one of the team turned the cork into a hot air balloon! What a special keepsake and moment for me to remember. Hands down, book with this crew, they know what's up and how to make this special. read more

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From start to finish, Earl, Randy and the entire team was amazing. The team was very safe by watching the winds before take off. The flight and landing was incredibly smooth. After landing, the team brought out tables with a full breakfast and champagne. They even sage happy birthday to my girlfriend. Would highly recommend!!! read more

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From beginning to end, this was a fabulous experience! Every crew member was so nice and some had a great, animated sense of humor (Earl). I was in awe watching the balloon fill up. The size was incredible...100 feet high! Pilot Randy did a great job and had some fun facts and stories to share as we floated over the valley. Learning about old time traditions added to the experience. Champagne brunch at the end was quite tasty and a pleasant surprise. If you haven't done this yet, don't let the opportunity pass you by. read more

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They "redeemed " my voucher even though I called in advance to try and cancel because I had a family emergency come up. At that time there website has no explanation for having to cancel / refund or how much time you have to cancel. Groupon, who I purchased the voucher through, was also no help. Thank you for stealing my $250! read more

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We had a great experience, the entire crew is very professional and friendly. The ride was amazing thanks to the pilot Scott. Afterwards the breakfast was very nice, I would highly recommend. read more

Please read this before purchasing!! Do not purchase!!! This was a horrible experience. Showed up at 5:45 to check in. Left Safeway parking lot at 6am on the dot. Then we drove around for an hour and forty five minutes. Yes, 1 hour 45 mins!!!! The sun has already risen so much for a sunrise hot air balloon ride. It's now 8:15 we just took off, only going around in a very very small circle. It's now 8:45 and we landed. I just can't believe this. Waiting for them to set up breakfast now. They set the champagne glasses on the ground before we drink out of them. Breakfast was really bad, stale croissant, cold sausage link, really bad quiche and old wrinkled grapes. I would not recommend this to anyone. 10:00am Loading back up on vans to go back to Safeway parking lot. Again do not buy. I would research other companies. read more

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Amazing Birthday experience. Amazingly peaceful up there. we had a rough landing but we made it! So grateful for the crew and the other riders along the ride. Pilot was sweet and funny. Had an amazing time! Thank you!!! read more

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Amazing experience on our ride on the air balloon. The captain Randall has a lot of knowledge about being in a balloon! His team is amazing at what they do and landing!!! Thank you for the smooth ride and information but most importantly the landed was great!!!! read more

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Amazing! Loved seeing how the balloon gets blown up and was a very calm and relaxing experience once you're up there. The champagne breakfast was a wonderful nice last touch. read more

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What a great experience. The crew is super friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like we were safe and taken care of during out flight on the LARGEST Airballon in Western Hemisphere. Thank you guys for making our anniversary unforgettable! read more

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Absolutely recommend!!! What an experience. Randy and staff, especially Earl, were absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, entertaining and just an all around pleasure. We went on the sunrise flight today and from arrival through end departure, the staff kept us up to speed on the process, from checking wind, checking locations and ensuring the wind was appropriate for a safe flight, to the balloon details and history (the largest basket/balloon in the United States). When we landed, they performed the Hot Air Balloon prayer ceremony and toast and then provided breakfast (quiche, turkey sausage and biscotti). read more

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Had a great time! Randy and crew were so awesome and friendly, great customer service! It is the biggest hot air balloon in the world! Thank you, Randy! Would def recommend this company!! read more

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What a great experience! The staff was amazing! We had such a great time. I would highly recommend them to anybody that wants a great hot air balloon experience. They made our day extra special. read more

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I am pleased to say this experience was phenomenal! Vacationing from New York and my girls and I had an amazing time!! From the Price, the pleasantries , to the staff!! All employees nothing but helpful Earl! Did an amazing job with keeping us up beat on the car ride there and back. Randy!! By far the best person we have met. You were kind funny and an awesome host. I truly recommend you book here!! Nothing but laughs great landing (hahaha) and an adventure you do not want to miss with this team! Thank you read more

Amazing time. Great staff. Wonderful experience. Well worth it. Largest balloon in the US. Amazing time to fly. Went March 2016. Perfect time. read more

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We had the best time with Arizona Balloon Safaris and staff. The pilot was extremely versed and the staff made us feel comfortable and excited. They even had us reschedule one day where the wind was not completely accommodating, which made us feel really safe! The breakfast after was delicious and the entire experience was 10/10. Our Balloon was also the biggest, most beautiful one in the sky! Recommending this company to everyone! read more

What a way to cross something off your bucket list! It was a wonderful experience from the time we got in the van till our Final landing. The hot air balloon is the biggest in the world 10 stories high and the basket holds 30 people. It was amazing watching them set up the ballon Learned a lot about wind conditions too. Randy was amazing wonderful navigator. We had a champagne breakfast that was fun too. It would be fun for any age group. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

This is one of the most greatest experience of my life we showed up in a parking lot and met up with the whole entire group everybody was great and helpful we didn't know we were supposed to have a waiver signed and they had some pre printed out ready for us to sign we all loaded into Vans and went and checked for the wind conditions which was absolutely fun and then I wanted to help set up the Bloon they gave me every opportunity I wanted to help we watch the Bloon be set up and we all loaded took an amazing flight and then landed at a champagne breakfast they opened up a little gift shop for us to buy souvenirs plenty of opportunity to take plenty of photos we drove back to where we had parked and I'll Mets great time I recommend this company for anybody read more

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Awesome flight and awesome crew! Great champagne and breakfast after the flight. Keep up the great work!

From start to finish, this was a great memory for my wife & I. Beautiful weather & scenery. Champagne breakfast was very tasty. Definitely recommend this hard working ballooning crew of your every in the Phoenix area. Cheers! read more

Amazing experience. The crew was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Apparently the weather was great...we drove out to the take off area, got to help set up the balloon, we got to go inside of the balloon while it being blown up to take some pictures. The ride was super smooth and the pilot was great. All the staff are fantastic. We got Champaign and a delicious breakfast as well. Everything was perfect! read more

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I was given a balloon ride as a gift, and had the pleasure of a flight this morning. This is a very impressive balloon. It is huge! The passenger basket can fit up to 28 people. We comfortably had 18 this morning. The men working the flight approach this with complete safety in mind, but also with humor. Once we landed, we were treated to a sit-down breakfast, and a toast with mimosas. It was such a fun experience, and one that I can't wait pay forward! Thank you, thank you! read more

For lack of flexibility, non-adherence to CDC guidelines and plain old bad customer service I give this company less than O. We booked a flight in January for March 20, 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic happened. As things changed day by day, even hour by hour, we decided to try to reschedule our trip. It was less than the 48 hours required by the company to reschedule. Wouldn't you expect in these unprecedented times that the company would be willing to work with customers? Nope! We could reschedule for $200 extra. I didn't think that was reasonable. The CDC guidelines at the time, copied here from the CDC.gov website "3/16/20 UPDATE: During the next 15 days, all U.S. events of 10+ people should be cancelled or held virtually." Also, social distancing of 6 feet of separation between people had been recommended. We were told there were 19 people on our scheduled balloon flight. I request a full refund. read more

Very smooth ride and great views. The time in the air was a bit shorter than I'd wanted but overall this was a great hot air balloon ride. Great staff! read more

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Went on Sept 18th and everything went well until the landing. 1 passenger was thrown off the basket, and nearly crushed. 3 others were badly injured. Crew had no EMT training or any protocol. It took another concerned passenger to speak up before the 3 were sent to the hospital. One worker was rude and picked a fight with the passenger. I know the pilot is at the mercy of the wind and there wasn't much he could do. Traumatic experience, the crew has no concern for you or your safety. I'm just happy that nobody died. read more

This was our first balloon ride experience and it will be our last. One and done! We met the van at 4:30 AM and went to three locations before they decided to launch. It was after 7:00AM before we left the ground. We could already see two other balloons, already in the air. The ride was smooth, but we experienced a crash landing! The basket tipped over on the second bounce and some people came away with bruises, broken glasses and bloody scratches. I know that the pilot is at the mercy of the wind, but I think we came down a little too fast and we left too late in the morning. Our entire group was traumatized by the experience. read more

They go above and beyond to make your flight enjoyable. The pilot was very knowledgeable and the breakfast after is a nice plus. Would highly recommend (: read more