Wonderful experience. I was pretty nervous and anxious about balloon ride. Nate Driver, chase crew…read moreeased my concerns and Pilot Daniel was wonderful to calm my nerves. Slight breeze, smooth ride and perrrfect landing! What a wonderful ending with a champagne breakfast. Thank you so much Hot Air Expeditions.

We recently did a sunrise hot air balloon ride with them and it was phenomenal! The process to make…read morereservations was easy and thorough, the site provided lots of information ahead of time. I appreciated that the default breakfast choice is vegetarian. The entire staff was great. From our driver to the guy who flew the drone to the balloon pilot- everyone was friendly and really informative. I appreciated the option to purchase drone footage and it turned out amazing. Our balloon was brand new and we were the first group to fly in it, which was cool. Picnic breakfast after was really cute and delicious. The burritos were nice and hot! Cannot say enough great things. Definitely check them out!

A complete VIBE!…read more Spencer was our guide and it was just us with him, so it felt like a private tour which I loved! I had never gone ATV riding before, but now I'm obsessed and want to go again. Spencer was very informative about how to turn on our vehicle, helmet and goggle placement, scarf placement (he provided the scarves for us to keep) to prevent as much dust from entering your mouth while driving, and ultimately how to drive the the ATV safely. Periodically he would make stops to describe the history of different cacti or different overlooks for photo opportunities. I had so much fun and left very dusty but very happy lols definitely check them out if you're in the Scottsdale or Phoenix area!

I had the most amazing tour of the desert with a bridal party in March! Our tour guide Megan was…read moreamazing! She was so genuinely kind, attentive, and just overall wonderful! I would 100% recommend this to anybody coming out to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Experiencing this made me want to do it again! Thank you, Meghan, for making it so special!

So much fun. A bucket list for both my good friend and I. Everything was safe, informative and…read moreenjoyable. 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

Had the time of our lives! Truly a bucket list activity. Jon and Lindsay were great. I reserved for…read more3 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

What an amazing experience! Shawn the balloon pilot and his team ensured a memorable and enjoyable…read moretime from start to finish. We booked a private ride for our family. His communication was top notch before and during the whole ride so we knew what to expect. He also had a lot of great "tour guide" quips while in the air . :-) would highly recommend his company for your ride, worthwhile for the private ride for sure!!! Thanks for the great memories!

I want to start with the positives. Our crew Captain Andy and Tanner were knowledgeable,…read moreexperienced, funny, and helped to make us as comfortable as possible. Watching the balloon fill, learning about hot air balloons, and the 9 mile per hour landing were real bonuses. The ride itself barely hit 5,000 feet and that was only for a few minutes. Most of the ride was at less than 3,000 feet and a lot of the view was the highway. The private basket was a tight squeeze and contrary to some of the pics, there was no door on our basket so we climbed in, but Andy and Tanner helped us so it wasn't too bad. The 3 hour time period includes a 15-20 minute ride to a suitable launch site, watching the set up, a 50 something minute ride, watching the tear down, a mimosa of champagne and cranberry juice (? huh) and the ride back. You will not get to see the sunset from the balloon. You will not get a picture on the ground of your family in the balloon bc the 2 man crew is working really hard so that is not a real expectation. Look carefully at pics of people. They are in the air or they are in the basket without the balloon inflated. I bring this up bc I specifically told them that a primary reason I was paying double the price to go in a private balloon was to get a great family picture for our holiday card in the balloon. They could not accommodate and did not clarify that this was impossible bc they were seriously working their asses off. 5 stars for Captain Andy and Tanner for their work. My suggestion to anyone who wants to get this off their bucket list is to pay half the price and go on a balloon with a dozen or so people. You will be in tight quarters no matter what, but the large baskets are split in compartments and you save money while still enjoying the experience.

What a great family experience! Bill and Rich did a great job guiding us on horseback on an hour…read moreride. Good stories and pointing out various things on the trail. Beautiful scenery that's shows the real Arizona! Best thing was my two granddaughters,who are 9 and 6, were nervous about riding a horse. Bill and Rich teamed the girls up with the perfect horses. Both the girls did great! Then into the frontier town. Bill was our guide and he was funny and engaging. I taught firearms but Bill took everyone through a brief course on firearms and did an excellent job making novices very comfortable! Overall one of the best experiences I've had in Arizona!!!!

We had the incredible pleasure of taking a tour with Rusty, and it was truly one of the best…read moreexperiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the entire place felt like a step back in time -- a true throwback to the Wild West, complete with the spirit of cowboys and Native American history all around. You could feel the stories in the land, and Rusty brought them to life in a way only someone with the authentic cowboy spirit could do . Rusty was more than just a guide he was a storyteller, a teacher, and one of the friendliest people you'll meet. He didn't just stick to the clock; he went way over the time we purchased just to make sure we got the full experience, and never once made us feel rushed. That kind of care and dedication is rare, you can tell he didn't just treat this like some regular 9-5 job and we appreciated every second of it. Along the way, Rusty taught us things about the landscape, the animals, and the history of the area that we never would have known otherwise.His knowledge made the tour not only fun but truly meaningful. The ranch itself is stunning -- open skies, rolling terrain, and that Wild West charm that feels untouched by time. It's the perfect setting for a wedding, school field trip, or any group looking to connect with nature, history, and a sense of adventure. We can't recommend this place -- and Rusty -- enough. Thank you for giving us memories we'll cherish forever! - ZAIRE, 06/27/25

"Great experience with Scorpion Bay Sailing School! Learned so much on the Catalina 25. Jason is a…read moretop-tier instructor--patient, professional, and truly caring. He made sure we felt safe while having a lot of fun. Highly recommend both the school and Jason for anyone looking to get certified!"

Amazing experience - wonderful people…read more Recently took the intro sailing course with Arley, and couldn't be more pleased. Excellent teacher - patient, and detailed. Met the other staff - all exceptional. Special thanks to Tom for accommodating a solo lesson, and offering to help with our new-to-us boat. EXTREMELY knowledgeable and professional folks - highly, HIGHLY recommend.

In a nutshell, the Aerogelics team is a little rough around the edges - don't give up just yet…read more They are great at what they do, operate successfully team, and ensure your safety is prioritized and your experience is wonderful :) We found Aerogelic Ballooning when my friend was visiting from out of state and saw a discounted balloon ride on a couple websites. I attempted to contacted Aerogelic via phone to inquire about scheduling with no answer so I tried texting. I did hear back at the end of the day and the answer was quite short. We ended up booking and the confirmation email with instructions indicated meeting at a nearby Starbucks at a specific time but there was fine print on the email saying this might not be the actual time and to contact the office. I again texted the number and received a response regurgitating what was written in the email that I perceived as rude (commence practicing this thing where I don't take things personally which is super easy to say and extremely hard to do - I was just trying to be a thoughtful, organized, reliable rider). The morning of the ride, we met at the Starbucks and ran inside to use the bathroom which is for customers only so the staff wasn't really thrilled about that. We met at the van and shortly after, a crowd of people were yelled at to hurry up and told (scolded it seemed) that they didn't have time to get coffee. Not off to the best start but trying to keep a positive attitude here. On the way to the location we'd take off from, my friend and I sat in the first row of van seats and chatted with Shane and Michelle who opened up and were actually very friendly and knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Maybe the perceived shortness was really just focus and the perception wasn't reflective of their intent. The crew inflated the balloon very quickly to erect it and we were off within maybe ~20 mins of arriving at the site. This was my third balloon ride (first with Aerogelic) and they were by far the speediest; it was quite impressive. Our section of the basket had an extra person than the other sections so Shane offered my friend to stand in the center with him for a more authentic pilot's experience ;-) Shane told us stories and history about the landscape and geography and offered to help us capture some unique and special photos. The toast at the end is a nice ritual to conclude the experience and kill time while the crew packed up, which again, was super speedy! My advice to future flyers is to arrive a few minutes even earlier (I know, it sucks!!) to use the bathroom, if needed, and to give the crew a break. They are truly doing so much with such limited resources. They love what they do and it shows.

I would gladly give a 10 star rating if I could. Our experience was perfect. The weather couldn't…read morehave been any better. Our driver Michelle was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained everything. She answered everyone's questions. Our pilot, Shane, was very professional and knowledgeable. He did an excellent job and a very smooth landing. Shane has many, many years of experience with a perfect safety record. We had the best experience for the first time we rode in a hot air balloon. I highly recommend Aerogelic and our pilot Shane.

We came here and rode ATVs for my bachelorette weekend and I had SO MUCH FUN!!! We ended up…read moreswitching to UTV rides and I'm glad we did, that was much more my speed. Shout out to Austin! He's a great tour guide, very helpful and had LOTS OF WATER FOR US!! 10/10 will be coming back and doing this again. P.S. it was pretty difficult to find we ended up going to just a dirt road and then found out we were actually still 12 minutes away so that was a bit confusing

This was way more adventurous than what people are usually used to! My friends and I booked via…read moreViator and Austin and Landon were amazing tour guides.