Hot Air Expeditions

"If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney ✨

And don't you ever forget that ☀

Happy Monday 🎈

Happy Birthday Steph! 🎉

Today is our Co-Owner Stephanie's birthday, and we're sending her all the love + wishes for an amazing birthday and incredible year ahead today ✨

Steph, thank you for being the kind, loving, smart + wonderful person that you are. We wouldn't be where we are without you! 💕

Drop a 🥳 below to send birthday wishes her way ⤵

Afternoon balloon rides return in 🔟 days!

These seasonal beauties are offered in Phoenix, AZ from November 1 - March 15 when the temps are cool + winds are calm 🎈

Not only do you get to hit snooze + cruise the afternoon skies, but post-flight bubbly + hors d'oeuvres by candlelight are always included to cap off your time up, up and away 🥂

Reserve your ride at https://bit.ly/3VNXGgv 🔗

"A couple of years ago my family took a ride with you guys for a sunrise trip. It left such an impression that I had to put it on me permanently." - Tim Bennett (pictured right) 🎈

What a tribute 🥰

This is why we do what we do - to meet new people, share stories + make incredible memories together - it's all part of the ballooning magic ✨

Thank you to all of our wonderful passengers who make this dream of hot air ballooning for a living a reality, it's all because of you 🙏🏼

"Travel is not a reward for working, it's education for living." - Anthony Bourdain ✨

Drop a 💯 if you agree ⤵

Happy Monday from up, up + away 🎈

Breakfast is served 🥂

Did you know all of our hot air balloon rides come with post-flight bubbly + bites included? 🎈

Our pre-selected Phoenix breakfast menu includes ⤵
🍾 Champagne + sparkling cider
🍊 Orange juice
🍳 Southwestern style vegetable quiche
🥐 Warm Croissant
🍎 Fresh fruit
🧀 Soft Cheese

We've got options for those with dietary restrictions too 👍🏼

Because eating in the desert is just fun 🌵

Learn more about our food offerings at https://bit.ly/3VoaJoT 🔗

I'm blue da ba dee da ba di 🎶

Blue skies never get old, and we've got a lot of them in Arizona! 💙

In the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, we get 300+ days of sunshine per year, which makes for great hot air ballooning weather ☀

Come soak up some Arizona sunshine with us - visit HotAirExpeditions.com to book your ride 🎈

"The sun can rise, and so can I." - Tanya Tagaq ☀

This is a reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you ✨

Happy Monday 🎈

Step inside our office 👣

Yep, that's what the inside of a hot air balloon looks like 🎈

If you ask nicely, your pilot just might let you snap a photo inside 📸

"It doesn't matter where you're going, it's who you have beside you." - Anonymous ✨

Wishing you a week filled with adventures + people that light you up 🔥

Happy Monday ☀

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But really...hot air ballooning is not scary! We promise 👍🏼

There's nothing to fear when flying up, up + away with us. Why? ⤵

👨🏼‍✈️ All of our pilots are FAA Certified + have thousands of hours of hot air balloon flight experience
🎈 Our equipment is all regularly inspected by our in-house FAA Certified Repair Station
☀ Our team is committed to only flying in safe weather conditions + in safe equipment
☁ Most passengers refer to the balloon ride as "peaceful" and like "floating on a cloud"

Have you flown with us? What was your experience like? 🏜

Did you know we've been flying in Arizona for 31 years? 🎈

Arizona has, and always will be, our home 🏜

It all started with 1 hot air balloon in our founder's backyard, which has since blossomed into a fleet of 10 hot air balloons and 40+ staff members ☀

Learn more about how Hot Air Expeditions came to be at hotairexpeditions.com/why-us 🔗

Say hello to our newest balloon 👋🏼

Here are some fun facts about the latest addition to the ballooning family ⤵

🎈 Her name is ML (named after our Co-Founder Margie Long)
👯‍♀️ She can hold up to 20 passengers at a time
🌎 She came all the way from in Spain
☀ Had her 1st flight on Saturday, 9/17/22

Drop a 🎉 below to welcome ML to the fleet ⬇

"Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly." - Van Morrison ✨

Sometimes all you need is a little air time to put things in perspective ☀

Wishing you an amazing week from 5,000 ft 🎈

Happy 1st day of Fall! 🍂

We're getting pumped for all things Fall, ESPECIALLY our afternoon balloon ride season that kicks off on November 1 🎈

What do you prefer sunrise or sunset? 🤔

Drop your answer in the comments ⤵

Say cheese! 📸

Our Flight Crew are always happy to take photos of you during your time with us - just say the word! 🎈

Looking for a professional photographer to accompany you on your balloon ride + capture a special moment? We can do that too! 👍🏼

Get more info at https://bit.ly/3dvhtQK 🔗

🚨 New Merch Drop 🚨

Staying hydrated never goes out of style, plus now you can show off your bucket list check at the same time! ✔

We just dropped 30 oz tumblers in our online shop that are ⤵
☑ Double-walled + condensation free
🥤 Fit in most standard cup holders
🧊 Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours
🔥 Keeps drinks warm for up to 12 hours
🎈 Laser engraved with our logo

Grab one for $29.99 before they're gone at https://bit.ly/3QXklni 🔗

It's a good day to have a good day ☀

Sending good vibes your way for an amazing week ahead ✨

Happy Monday 🎈

Look at that green desert 😍

We've had a very active monsoon season this year, and the desert is clearly loving it 🌵

Monsoons typically grace us with their presence from June - September, and are caused by large-scale wind shifts that transport moist tropical air to dry desert locations, like the Arizona Sonoran Desert ☁

During these months, the everchanging weather can be a little more challenging to predict than normal ☀

For our hot air balloon rides, we've always got your safety in mind + will contact you if we have to cancel/reschedule your balloon ride due to unsafe conditions 🎈

Your safety is always our #1 priority, and we will never do anything to jeopardize that 👍🏼

Nothing makes us happier than hearing feedback like this ⤵

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"𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞"

My partner and I kicked off our honeymoon with a hot air balloon ride here and I am SO glad we did. The staff was all phenomenal. The experience was unparalleled. The breakfast was amazing, the takeaways are adorable, and we will never forget our experience here. Definitely a must!

- BNJones22,

We've got over 1,800 5 star Tripadvisor reviews, and we couldn't be more thankful for each + every one 🙏🏼

Hear what fellow travelers are saying about their time up, up + away with us at https://bit.ly/3cSJbqs 🎈

Hot (air balloon) girl summer is in full effect 🙌🏼

It's not too late to check a hot air balloon ride off of your bucket list this summer ☀

We're flying every morning, 7 days a week, all summer-long so you can get outside + enjoy the coolest time of day up, up and away 🎈

Fly with us by 9/30/22 and use promo code 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗨𝗡 for $20 off of your ride for you + everyone in your party 🤑

Book your ride at HotAirExpeditions.com 🔗

She said YES! 💍

Being a part of moments like these is why we do what we do 🥰

Good people, great times + amazing adventures is our jam 🎈

Special shoutout to our photographer Ken Moinester for capturing it all for these two 📸

Drop a 🎉 below to wish them a lifetime of happiness together ⤵

Kids can fly too 🎈

We love having little ones up, up and away! ☀

All we require is for kiddos to be at least 5 years old + 48 inches tall. Plus, we offer child pricing for kids ages 5-12 🤑

Book a hot air balloon ride for the whole fam at https://bit.ly/3wItlFx 🔗

We know it's only Tuesday, but we're counting down the days until Labor Day weekend is here 🙌🏼

Want to spice up your LDW plans? We'll be flying all weekend-long and have a few spots left for hot air balloon rides in Phoenix, AZ this Friday, 9/2 + Monday, 9/5 🎈

All balloon rides check in at 5:15am and wrap up by 9:15am so you've still got the whole day afterwards for more fun, or a siesta ☀

Book your ride at https://bit.ly/3TrniyL 🔗

"Once you have tasted the taste of the sky, you will forever look up." - Leonardo Da Vinci ✨

The sky is a pretty magical place ☁

Happy Monday 🎈

The accuracy...🥴

Now that we've got your attention, here are some tips to stay safe in the summer heat ⤵

☀ Enjoy outdoor activities (like a hot air balloon ride 😬) early in the morning, which is the coolest time of day

👚 Wear lighter colored clothing in breathable fabrics like cotton to stay cool

💧 Drink water throughout the day to avoid dehydration - don't wait until you're thirsty!

⭐ Sip on a sports drink or add an electrolyte drink mix to your water for a hydration boost

Have fun + stay safe out there! 😎

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." - Helen Keller ✨

Sending some Arizona sunshine your way ☀

Happy Monday 🎈

It's this guy's birthday today 🎂

And there's no one more deserving of an extra special day! 🎉

Nick has worked at Hot Air Expeditions since 2013 and has done it all! From crewing hot air balloons, to working in our FAA certified repair station, to becoming our Flight Crew Manager, he is a key part of making the ballooning magic happen ✨

Thank you for all that you do, and for being you Nick! 🙏🏼

Drop a 🥳 below to wish Nick a happy birthday ⤵

"You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong." - Sue Fitzmaurice ✨

Consider this your sign to add some adventure to your week ☀

Happy Monday from the Sonoran Desert 🌵

Up, up + away in Tucson, AZ ☀

We love cruising the skies down south ☁

Plus, toasting to an adventurous morning with post-flight breakfast + bubbly in the desert is the icing on the cake 🥂

We've got 2 spots left on Friday morning's ride in Tucson. Want to go? Tag who you'd like to take with you ⤵

Book your ride at https://bit.ly/3JLQSKX 🎈

Our favorite color is sunrise 🌅

There's nothing quite like catching that morning glow, especially from up, up and away 🎈

Sending a ray of Arizona sunshine your way to start the week off right ☀