Hot Air Expeditions

Hot Air Expeditions

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SAVE for future travel: Phoenix, Arizona weekend itinerary โฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธCheck into: The Scott Resort & Spa
๐ŸฅพHike: Camelback Mountain (Cholla Trail is now open)
๐ŸŒฎDine: Blanco
๐Ÿฅ—Dine: Tocaya Modern Mexican
๐ŸŽˆPlay: Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon with Hot Air Expeditions
๐ŸธDrinks: back at the hotelโ€™s lobby bar The Canal Club
๐ŸDine: Dinner at the
๐Ÿ’ŽHidden Gem: Craft Cocktails 36 Below

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Hot Air Expeditions with the family over Thanksgiving in Phoenix, Arizona.
The experience we had today was so outstanding. Matt, Mike and Joshua (i hope that our drivers name was that!) made our time very special. We are in our 70's and i was not sure about getting in and out of the bucket - but the others in our group were great and the crew helpful. the time of "floating in air" was wonderful. Matt was knowledgeable and shared so much information with us. Thank you for this special time.
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We need your help! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผโ 
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Phoenix + Scottsdale, AZ is in danger of losing hot air ballooning, and we need your help to save it ๐ŸŽˆโ 
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The AZ State Land Department recently refused to renew permits we have held for 10+ years that allow us to launch/land on AZ State Trust Land, which is the majority of all wide-open desert land ๐Ÿ’”โ 
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The hot air ballooning industry in Arizona employs hundreds of people, generates millions of tourism dollars each year, and is a great family-friendly activity that showcases Arizonaโ€™s natural beauty ๐ŸŒตโ 
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Help us secure use of AZ State Trust Land for launching/landing hot air balloons by โคตโ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ Signing our petition at SaveAZBallooning.com (link in bio)โ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ Share the petition on social media + with others (donโ€™t forget to use )โ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ Call + write letters to government officials asking them to Save AZ Ballooningโ 
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We canโ€™t do this without you, and thank you for your support! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผโ 

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Besides being one of many, many awesome things to see, do and eat in Visit Phoenix, riding in a Hot Air Balloon actually has long lasting, life changing benefits. Seriously.

Read how in my Blog "The Best of Phoenix - A Hot Air Balloon Ride" - link in my bio.

https://travelingblackwidow.com/best-of-phoenix-hot-air-balloon-ride/

Oh!! and one of the greatest things about sunny Phoenix - the fun goes on ๐ŸŒตALL ๐ŸŒžYEAR ๐ŸŒด ROUND๐Ÿ’›

Ever tried a hot air balloon!! On your bucketlist?? Been to Phoenix?? Next time you're here - check out Hot Air Expeditions - "best Balloon flight in Phoenix"!

Plan ahead for the weekend and enjoy some of Mesa's best weekend events like the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet or go on an adventure with Hot Air Expeditions! ๐Ÿ˜„ Learn more here:
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Up, up and away! Find adventure in Arizona at Hot Air Expeditions, rated โ€œBest Balloon Flight in Phoenixโ€ for 25 consecutive years by Fodorโ€™s Travel. ๐ŸŽˆ Find out more here:
Saw a photo opportunity of a couple balloons just after takeoff this morning, with the remnants of Hurricane Kay behind them and thought I would share.
It's Talkin' 'bout Tucson Wednesday!

Take it from us: there's nothing quite like being up in the sky!

When in Tucson, seek the Arizona view that most people don't see... the view from a hot air balloon with Hot Air Expeditions.

Amanda ~ Thought of you when I saw this! Stay SAFE!
Day #1 - Stellar Adventures Experience Scottsdale Hot Air Expeditions IPW
bucket list item #927 complete: sunrise hot air balloon ride in the desert โœ”๏ธ 10/10 recommend Hot Air Expeditions & Bill our pilot was AMAZING in Phoenix, AZ!
Hot Air Expeditions was awesome.
Thanks Hot Air Expeditions on March 14 for making my bucket list amazing! From watching my husband help prepare, floating around beautiful countryside to landing to a wonderful champagne breakfast! โค๏ธ๐ŸŽˆ
Take to the skies and feel like you're floating above it all ๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŽˆ Hot Air Expeditions is the perfect way to see Arizona from a new point of view!
Scottsdale AZ may just be our favorite place weโ€™ve visited in the USA this past year. ๐ŸŒต Nestled in the Sonoran desert, this city has it all: world-class resorts, fun and unique restaurants, urban landscape, and plenty of golf courses. โ›ณ๏ธ Come with us as we discover everything that Scottsdale has to offer in our NEW video! ๐ŸŽฅ

https://youtu.be/q0q8PbRj-E4

Special thanks to Experience Scottsdale for working with us to make this video possible. Also special thanks to the following businesses who made our trip so magical!
Hotel Valley Ho
Wonderspaces Arizona
Brat Haus
Joyridesaz Scottsdale Tours
Hash Kitchen
MacDonald's Ranch
Hula's Modern Tiki
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Hot Air Expeditions
The Herb Box
Desert Botanical Garden

Hot Air Expeditions offers daily hot air ballooning experiences over the stunning Sonoran Desert. Come make memories with your local ballooning experts!

Click the Book Now link to make your reservation. At Hot Air Expeditions, we provide daily hot air ballooning experiences year-round. Operating locally in the Valley of the Sun for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on providing memories our guests will cherish for a lifetime. We have been rated the "Best Ballooning in Phoenix" by Fodor's Travel for 26 years in a row, and "Best Valley Adventure Exp

Operating as usual

Timeline photos 01/04/2023

2023 Resolution: Adventure more โœ”

There's nothing quite like floating among the clouds, taking in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, and adventuring with the people that matter most โœจ

If a hot air balloon ride is high on your list of new year's resolutions, we've got you covered ๐ŸŽˆ

Book your ride at https://bit.ly/3id5IAJ ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 12/29/2022

Afraid of heights? Read this โคต

โญโญโญโญโญ
"๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐ก ๐š ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐ž๐š!"

Disclaimer: I am terrified of heights. Step ladders are challenges. But for reasons I don't understand, there was nothing terrifying about drifting serenely above the Sonoran Desert at ~5,000ft. The folks at Hot Air Expeditions are stellar, from the admin team's thorough & informative pre-flight emails, to the ground crews who ensured we took off & landed without incident. Special thanks to our pilot Kacey for a really wonderful experience!
-KEBlicious,

We seriously hear this ALL THE TIME! ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Because hot air balloons float purely with the wind speed + direction, floating in a hot air balloon is a very smooth, calm + peaceful experience. And because you have no perspective of height while up in the air (similar to looking out the window of an airplane) those with a fear of heights are just fine ๐ŸŽˆ

Don't believe us? Read more passenger reviews at https://bit.ly/3WKVdDk ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 12/26/2022

Presence > Presents โœจ

Because time together + memories made are the best gifts of all ๐Ÿ’›

Drop a ๐Ÿ’ฏ if you agree โคต

12/25/2022

A different Captain is cruising the skies today ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ

Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„

PS weโ€™re closed today, but will be back airborne tomorrow ๐ŸŽˆ

Timeline photos 12/25/2022

No matter what you celebrate, we hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter and the people that matter most โœจ

From all of us at Hot Air Expeditions, we wish you a very merry Christmas + the happiest of holidays! ๐ŸŽ„

We're closed today, and will resume hot air balloon ride operations + regular hours of 5:30am-7:00pm MST on Monday, 12/26 ๐ŸŽˆ

Until then, you can visit us online at HotAirExpeditions.com ๐Ÿ”—

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 12/22/2022

It takes a village to make hot air balloon rides come to life ๐ŸŽˆโ 
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Our amazing, hard-working team consists of โคตโ 
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๐Ÿ’ฅ 9 Hot air balloon pilotsโ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ 40 crew membersโ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ 5 Office personnel โ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ 3 Kitchen staffโ 
๐Ÿ’ฅ 3 FAA repair station team membersโ 
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Our team always goes above + beyond to make every flight an amazing one โœจโ 
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Drop a ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ to show them some much deserved props for all that they do โฌ‡

Timeline photos 12/21/2022

It's officially the first day of winter โ„

Though its felt pretty chilly for a few weeks now...๐Ÿค”

Stay cozy during your time up, up and away with our Branded Bills beanie + unisex embroidered sweatshirt, both up in our online gift shop ๐ŸŽ

Shop balloon ride merch at HotAirExpeditions.com/Shop ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 12/20/2022

Have you hopped on one of our afternoon rides? ๐ŸŽˆ

These seasonal beauties are only around until March in Phoenix, AZ when the temps are cool + winds are calm โ˜

All afternoon balloon rides include โคต
๐ŸŽˆ 45-60 min hot air balloon ride
๐Ÿฅ‚ Post-flight bubbly
๐Ÿ•ฏ Hors d'oeuvres by candlelight
๐Ÿ“ Commemorative flight certificates to take home

Hit snooze + book your afternoon balloon ride at https://bit.ly/3HSdniw ๐Ÿ”—

12/15/2022

Only ๐Ÿ”Ÿ days until Christmas! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Not to worry, the hot air balloon elves are here to help you check off everyone on your nice list ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ

There's still time to grab holiday gift boxes, balloon ride gift certificates, hand painted balloon ornaments + more for under the tree ๐ŸŽ„

Shop our online gift shop at HotAirExpeditions.com/Shop ๐ŸŽ

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 12/14/2022

Reviews like these melt our hearts โคต

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"๐–๐จ๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž"

Can't say enough great things about this experience. We were 2 adults and one 12 year old child on a 4 day trip to Phoenix and this was the coolest attraction we've done during this time. The staff is kind and knowledgeable, I felt safe and in good hands throughout the entire time. The whole experience, from seeing how the staff is blowing up the balloons, the liftoff, the flight, and landing, are all amazing memories we will never forget. Highly recommended.
- Barak S,

Every review is so special to us, and we couldn't be more grateful for each + every one. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Learn what travelers are saying about their time up, up + away with us at https://bit.ly/3PwajKr ๐ŸŽˆ

Timeline photos 12/12/2022

We need your help! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Phoenix + Scottsdale, AZ is in danger of losing hot air ballooning, and we need your help to save it ๐ŸŽˆ

The AZ State Land Department recently refused to renew permits we have held for 10+ years that allow us to launch/land on AZ State Trust Land, which is the majority of all wide-open desert land ๐Ÿ’”

The hot air ballooning industry in Arizona employs hundreds of people, generates millions of tourism dollars each year, and is a great family-friendly activity that showcases Arizonaโ€™s natural beauty ๐ŸŒต

Help us secure use of AZ State Trust Land for launching/landing hot air balloons by โคต
๐Ÿ’ฅ Signing our petition at SaveAZBallooning.com (link in bio)
๐Ÿ’ฅ Share the petition on social media + with others (donโ€™t forget to use )
๐Ÿ’ฅ Call + write letters to government officials asking them to Save AZ Ballooning

We canโ€™t do this without you, and thank you for your support! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

12/06/2022

We've got the adventurer on your list covered โœ”

Our online gift shop is filled with all you need to make this holiday season one to remember ๐ŸŽ„

From hot air balloon ride gift certificates, to hand painted ornaments, beanies + t-shirts, we've got all you need to make the perfect adventure gift package ๐ŸŽ

Shop now at HotAirExpeditions.com/Shop ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 12/05/2022

"But the most beautiful things in life are not things. They're people, and places, and memories, and pictures. They're feelings, and moments, and smiles, and laughter." - Unknown โœจ

Drop a ๐Ÿ’ฏ if you agree โคต

Timeline photos 12/01/2022

This isn't your average date ๐ŸŽˆ

Looking to spice up your date night? Come cruise the skies with us! โ˜€

We've got afternoon hot air balloon rides available through March 15, so you can hit snooze + still enjoy an adventure among the clouds โ˜

Plus, all of our balloon rides are capped off with champagne + hors d'oeuvres by candlelight, the perfect ending to the day ๐Ÿฅ‚

Book your spot at HotAirExpeditions.com ๐Ÿ”—

11/30/2022

The ballooning experience summed up in less than a minute ๐ŸŽˆ

Looking to add some adventure to your week? We've got space available all week + weekend-long on our Phoenix morning + afternoon balloon rides โ˜€

Book your ride at HotAirExpeditions.com ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 11/27/2022

"Life is full of give and take - give thanks and take nothing for granted" - Unknown โœจโ 
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Ending Thanksgiving week with a grateful heart, for all of life's blessings, big + small ๐Ÿ’›โ 
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Wishing you a joy-filled day from up, up + away ๐ŸŽˆโ 

Timeline photos 11/25/2022

Our best deal of the year is here! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Put the unexpected under the tree with the gift of a bucket list check โœ”

Friday, 11/25 โ€“ Monday, 11/28 we are taking ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ% ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐•๐„๐‘๐˜๐“๐‡๐ˆ๐๐† ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ! ๐Ÿค‘

That includes hot air balloon ride gift certificates, hand painted Christmas ornaments, our holiday gift box and so much more ๐ŸŽ

Use promo code ๐‡๐Ž๐‹๐ˆ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ at HotAirExpeditions.com/Shop to redeem this offer, just in time for the holidays! ๐ŸŽ„

Timeline photos 11/23/2022

We only close 2๏ธโƒฃ days each year, and Thanksgiving is one of them ๐Ÿฆƒ

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/24) to allow our staff to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones, and will be back in action on Friday, 11/25! ๐ŸŽˆ

During this time you can still check availability, get hot air balloon ride information + make reservations online at HotAirExpeditions.com ๐Ÿ”—

From all of us at Hot Air Expeditions, we wish you a joy-filled Thanksgiving filled with all of the things that light you up โœจ

๐Ÿ“ธ cred: Bernita's Birthday Bash ๐Ÿฅณ

Timeline photos 11/22/2022

Looking for a fun fall treat for your Thanksgiving week? ๐Ÿฆƒ

Our Co-Owner Stephanie is not only our go-to girl, but is also an amazing baker, and is sharing her delicious Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Recipe on our blog ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ

These mini muffins are the perfect bite sized treat, and a crowd pleaser around our office. We know you'll love them too! ๐ŸŽƒ

Get the recipe at https://bit.ly/3gkDhjB ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 11/21/2022

Happy Montgolfier Day! ๐ŸŽˆ

What is Montgolfier Day? We're happy you asked...

On this day 239 years ago (in 1783), was the first untethered hot air balloon flight! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

French physician Jean-Franรงois Pilatre de Rozier + Franรงois Laurent, the marquis dโ€™ Arlandes, made the first untethered flight, flying 5.5 miles over Paris, France in about 25 minutes. Their cloth balloon was crafted by French paper-making brothers Jacques-ร‰tienne + Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, inventors of the worldโ€™s first successful hot air balloons ๐Ÿค“

In 1782, the Montgolfier brothers discovered that smoke from a combustible material burned under a lightweight paper or cloth bag would make the bag rise into the air. We know now that it is in fact the hot air that makes the bag rise, but their mistake did not interfere with their research and inventions of the balloons ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Now you'll forever remember November 21 as Montgolfier Day โ˜€

Timeline photos 11/18/2022

Black Friday deals drop in 7 days! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Set your alarm because next Friday we're dropping our best deals of the year โฐ

Trust us, we've got the adventurer on your list covered ๐ŸŽ

Stay tuned! ๐ŸŽˆ

Timeline photos 11/17/2022

Would you be excited or scared? ๐Ÿค”

Trust us, there's nothing to fear! We've got you covered up, up + away with โคต

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€โœˆ๏ธ FAA certified pilots with thousands of hours of flight experience
๐ŸŽˆ Top-of-the-line hot air balloons that are regularly inspected by our in-house FAA certified repair station
๐Ÿ˜Ž The best team out there to put you at ease
๐Ÿฅ‚ Post-flight champagne, because you deserve it

What are you waiting for? Book your balloon ride at HotAirExpeditions.com ๐Ÿ”—

11/15/2022

Up, up and away ๐ŸŽˆ

Up, up and away ๐ŸŽˆ

Looking for plans for you + the fam on Thanksgiving weekend? Weโ€™ve got you covered ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Come cruise the skies with us in the morning or afternoon in Phoenix, AZ! โ˜๏ธ

Timeline photos 11/14/2022

"Never regret a day in your life: good days give happiness, bad days give experience, the worst days give lessons, and the best days give memories." - Unknown โœจ

Drop a ๐Ÿ’ฏ if you agree โคต

Timeline photos 11/11/2022

"We don't know them all, but we owe them all" - Unknown โœจ

Today and every day, we are thankful for you veterans. Your strength, sacrifice + dedication to our country is something we will always appreciate, and never take for granted ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

As a token of our appreciation, all active duty + veteran military personnel are entitled to $20 per person off of all hot air balloon rides, for everyone in their party, not just today, but every day ๐ŸŽˆ

Just mention/use promo code MILITARY at the time of booking + show your military ID to your pilot post-flight ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

Drop a ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ to show our veterans some love today โคต

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 11/10/2022

She said yes! ๐Ÿ’

It is always fun getting to bring proposal ideas to life, as every one is unique + special in their own way ๐Ÿ’•

If you're thinking of popping the question, send us your idea on how you'd like to propose and we will help you bring your vision to life ๐ŸŽˆ

We are sending these two wishes for an incredible life together! Drop a ๐ŸŽ‰ if you are too โคต

11/09/2022

3๏ธโƒฃ Places to grab a fun + unique cocktail in Phoenix, AZ ๐Ÿฅ‚

3๏ธโƒฃ Places to grab a fun + unique cocktail in Phoenix, AZ ๐Ÿฅ‚

Today our Co-Owners, Amanda + Stephanie, show you some of the best places around town for unique drinks you wonโ€™t find anywhere else ๐Ÿน

Three of our favorites are:
โญ๏ธ Hula's Modern Tiki
โญ๏ธ Pigtails Cocktail Bar
โญ๏ธ The Mexicano

Have you been to any of these? Which is your favorite? ๐Ÿค”

Timeline photos 11/08/2022

Would you look down or no? ๐Ÿค”

People are usually shocked when we tell them that those with a fear of heights will do just fine in a hot air balloon ๐ŸŽˆ

When you look over the edge of a tall building you can tell how high you are because you can see the building go all the way down to the ground, so you get a perspective of your height. When in a hot air balloon, it is hard to tell how high you are because you lack that perspective โ˜

If we had to compare it to something, the feeling is similar to looking out the window of an airplane, almost like looking out at a surreal picture (but way cooler!). Plus, it's super calm, peaceful + quiet, unlink any other form of aviation โ˜€

Drop a ๐ŸŽˆ below if you're ready to conquer your fears with us โคต

Timeline photos 11/07/2022

"If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." - Dolly Parton โœจ

The world could use a few more smiles ๐Ÿ™‚

Wishing you a beautiful week from up, up + away ๐ŸŽˆ

Timeline photos 11/04/2022

GUESS โžก How many hot air balloons do you think we have in our fleet? ๐Ÿค”

Hints โคต
๐Ÿ’ฅ Not all of them are pictured here
๐Ÿ’ฅ It's an even number
๐Ÿ’ฅ Our balloons vary in size - our smallest holds 2 passengers at a time, our largest holds 18 passengers at a time
๐Ÿ’ฅ When all of our balloons are utilized we can accommodate up to 102 passengers at a time

Drop your guess in the comments ๐ŸŽˆ

11/03/2022

What it's like to crew on a hot air balloon โœจ

Looking for a fun full or part-time gig? Join our Flight Crew team! ๐ŸŽˆ

We are currently seeking friendly customer service oriented personnel to add to our team in Phoenix, AZ โ˜€

Not only do you get paid to enjoy the great outdoors + chase hot air balloons, perks include โคต

๐Ÿ’ฅ Flexible schedule
๐Ÿ’ฅ Great tips
๐Ÿ’ฅ Free balloon rides

Learn more + apply at https://indeedhi.re/3h9fKCb ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 10/30/2022

It's finally here, the bewitching hour is upon us! โœจ

Today we wish all of you ghouls + goblins a fun and safe All Hallows' Eve filled with lots of treats ๐Ÿซ

Happy Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ

PS only one more sleep until afternoon flights return for the season. Tomorrow, we fly! ๐Ÿง™๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 10/28/2022

It's spooky season and we are here for it! ๐Ÿ‘ป

Fall is here and we are loving every moment of it ๐Ÿ‚

We recently took some time post-flight to carve pumpkins + sip on pumpkin spice coffee to get in the Halloween spirit ๐Ÿฆ‡

Which pumpkin is your favorite? ๐ŸŽƒ

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 10/27/2022

Breakfast + mimosas or apps + champagne, which would you choose? ๐Ÿค”

Soon you'll have the option to choose between morning AND afternoon balloon rides! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Our morning rides are available daily, year-round and our seasonal afternoon balloon ride season kicks off on November 1! ๐ŸŽˆ

Both flights include post-flight bubbly + bites, whether you're a morning person, or a late riser ๐ŸŒ…

View availability, timing + pricing for all balloon ride options at https://bit.ly/3DgD6NB ๐Ÿ”—

10/26/2022

Phoenix is in its prime right now ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

With high temperatures in the 80's and low temperatures in the 50's it is the perfect time to be outside in the Sonoran Desert ๐ŸŒต

Come soak up the beautiful Fall weather with us from up, up + away! ๐ŸŽˆ

Space is available as soon as tomorrow! Book your balloon ride at https://bit.ly/3gKgyNC ๐Ÿ”—

Timeline photos 10/24/2022

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

And don't you ever forget that โ˜€

Happy Monday ๐ŸŽˆ

Timeline photos 10/23/2022

Happy Birthday Steph! ๐ŸŽ‰

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 โœจ

Steph, thank you for being the kind, loving, smart + wonderful person that you are. We wouldn't be where we are without you! ๐Ÿ’•

Drop a ๐Ÿฅณ below to send birthday wishes her way โคต

Timeline photos 10/22/2022

Afternoon balloon rides return in ๐Ÿ”Ÿ days!

These seasonal beauties are offered in Phoenix, AZ from November 1 - March 15 when the temps are cool + winds are calm ๐ŸŽˆ

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 ๐Ÿฅ‚

Reserve your ride at https://bit.ly/3VNXGgv ๐Ÿ”—

Photos from Hot Air Expeditions's post 10/19/2022

"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) ๐ŸŽˆ

What a tribute ๐Ÿฅฐ

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 โœจ

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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Timeline photos 10/17/2022

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

Drop a ๐Ÿ’ฏ if you agree โคต

Happy Monday from up, up + away ๐ŸŽˆ

Our Story

At Hot Air Expeditions, we provide daily upscale hot air ballooning experiences year round. Operating locally in the Valley of the Sun for over 27 years, we pride ourselves on providing memories our guests will cherish for a lifetime. We have been rated the "Best Ballooning in Phoenix" by Fodor's Travel for 23 years in a row, come see why! We can't wait to see you up, up and away!

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Hot air balloon rides are highly weather dependent ๐ŸŽˆ. Our pilots are constantly checking wind + weather conditions on th...
Designing a hot air balloon is a fun + exciting process! ๐ŸŽจ Ever wondered how itโ€™s done? ๐Ÿค” Tune in to watch our hot air b...
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a hot air balloon company? ๐Ÿค” Take a behind the scenes look into our worl...
Need a midweek pick me up? Weโ€™ve got you! โ˜€๏ธ Our Co-Owner Amanda is sharing our top 3 spots to grab coffee in the Old To...
How we do birthdays up, up and away ๐Ÿ”ฅCelebrating a birthday with us? Let us know! ๐ŸŽ‰Not only will we sing to you from 3,0...
Today is World Gratitude Day! โœจIn honor of this special day, we are giving thanks to the kind, adventurous + fun loving ...
Ever wondered what it's like to fly in a hot air balloon? ๐ŸŽˆGet the scoop, straight from our passengers! ๐Ÿ—ฃTrust us, there...
Sound on ๐Ÿ”ŠOur internal dialogue on every flight ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸผThis ballooning thing, yeah, it never gets old ๐ŸŽˆEnough talking, let's ...
Why we do what we do โคต๐ŸŒ… Because we love the calm + peacefulness of early mornings๐Ÿš Because we love the thrill of the cha...
Today is National Aviation Day AND our Co-Owner Amanda's Birthday! ๐ŸฅณNow that is a coincidence ๐Ÿ’ฏToday Amanda is sharing h...
You don't have to ask us twice ๐Ÿ˜ŽThere are no bad views from 3,000 feet ๐ŸŽˆCome soak up the views + have some fun in the su...
You don't have to ask us twice ๐Ÿ˜ŽThere are no bad views from 3,000 feet ๐ŸŽˆCome soak up the views + have some fun in the su...

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702 W Deer Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ
85027

General information

Our check in site is The Deer Valley Airport located at 702 W. Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. We also offer roundtrip hotel transportation if you are visiting the valley - just let us know if you need us to pick you up at your hotel!

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 6pm
Tuesday 5am - 6pm
Wednesday 5am - 6pm
Thursday 5am - 6pm
Friday 5am - 6pm
Saturday 5am - 6pm
Sunday 5am - 6pm

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