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Hot Air Expeditions

2243 E. Rose Garden Loop, Suite #1, Phoenix, AZ 85024
18008317610
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Ranked #6 of 39 activities in Phoenix
Type: Tours
Owner description: Hot Air Expeditions is proud to provide hot air balloon flights in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. We've been operating locally in the Valley of the Sun... more » Owner description: Hot Air Expeditions is proud to provide hot air balloon flights in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. We've been operating locally in the Valley of the Sun for over 21 years and voted the "best ballooning in Phoenix" by Fodor's Travel for 16 years in a row! We provide morning flights daily, year-round and afternoon flights are offered seasonally, November through March. All flights include gourmet catered fare from Vincents on Camelback, along with a champagne toast and flight certificate! The check in site is at The Deer Valley Airport (704 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027), or we can pick you up at your hotel! « less
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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I had a hot air balloon ride on the above date. I can't say enough good things about your crew. I had never been in a hot air balloon.........however, I cannot imagine having a better experience than we did. Patrick our pilot was amazing. He was funny, conversational, educational and really made things fun. I cannot remember our van drivers'... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Who knew hot air ballooning could be so much fun? The experience with Hot Air Expeditions completely exceeded my expectations. The entire team was great - from the ground crew to our pilot Captain Patrick who kept everyone laughing and having a great time. We went from quietly gliding over the desert and checking out the wildlife to soaring to... More

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Benton, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Wonderful time !!! Captain Walter was great ~ even turned the balloon to allow both sides to take pics easier. Smooth easy glide thru Gods canvas where Mother Earth really shows out. We would do again! Our basket actually had someone afraid of heights and they did fine. .... Do be on time for the van pick-up to be considerate... More

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Paradise Valley, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Like many, I was concerned I would be terrified going up in a hot air balloon, but agreed to do it for my husband as an anniversary present. It was great! The crew was friendly, our captain (Tommy) was great fun, but instilled total confidence, and there was zero fear. The company hung a "Happy Anniversary" banner for us &... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Wow! Hot Air Expeditions really does a great job! The idea of going up a few thousand feet in a basket was a bit scary at first, but the whole experience was super professional, giving us a great sense of security that we were in great hands. It was fascinating to watch the crew prepare the balloon for flight and... More

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Glendale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I am extremely pleased w/ Hot Air Expeditions. Every crew member from scheduling to end of our journey went above & beyond Kristen in scheduling helped me make this Surprise Mother;s Day gift for my mom & godmother possible!!! Tommy our Pilot had a good sense of humor & was very knowledgeable. In short, we all recommend this company, &... More

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Cedar Lake, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

From the start to the finish our crew was awesome. Captain Tommy was very informative and had a great sense of humor. Our group trip was for our friends birthday so the crew had a birthday coffee cake with a candle and they sang happy birthday. They truly made it a special trip. I highly recommend this trip!

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Evansville, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Wow. I am afraid of heights real bad and decided to do this and I am thrilled I did. This was awsome. It is NOT scary in the least bit. It is so great as you get to help set up the balloon and experience the whole set up process. Then the ride is spectacular ! The view is awsome... More

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El Paso, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

These tours are amazing, and the people running it make it so. I can't think of any other con than you have to wake up extra early to be there for the sunrise. Our captain Mike was funny and explained a lot of things as we passed them. The ground crew was also extremely courteous and polite as well. We... More

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Truro, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have wanted to go up in a hot air ballon for ages now and had it at the top of my bucket list. My husband and I planned a trip to Scottsdale and I immediatley said I wanted to try this. I was lucky enough to get a groupon for 4 people ( friends came with us), so half... More

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