BALLOON CHASER
The flights worth the early alarm.
The 15 hot air balloon rides in the usa that travellers wake before dawn for, gathered in one place. What you drift over, how long you stay aloft, the crew flying the basket, and what a seat in the gondola costs.
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Phoenix with a Champagne toast and desert breakfast, plus optional hotel pickup for an easy start.
Most Popular“Joy and Don were great hosts! Very patient, and Don had some great stories! Both so sweet and the group i was with was also great!”
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert, with champagne toast and small-group vibes at Rainbow Ryders.
“It was spectacular! Weather was perfect and the sunrise trip was magical. Kyle, our pilot was fun and made the experience so enjoyable.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert with a huge basket, champagne toast, and desert breakfast after your flight.
“What an absolutely wonderful family adventure! From start to finish, this experience exceeded all our expectations. The crew was nothing short of fantastic—professional, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made everyone feel welcome and ensured we had an unforgettable time on the water. And just when we thought the day couldn't get…”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Napa or Sonoma with coffee, pastries, pilot narration, aerial photos, and sparkling wine after landing.
“We had an amazing time . The views were stunning and our balloon pilot was great. It was so clear, we caught glimpses of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Everything was well organized and right on time. The highlight of our trip to Napa.”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Temecula Wine Country with an FAA pilot, champagne toast, and a 2-for-1 Vindemia tasting after.
“The ground crew were very pleasant and helpful and the pilot, Dave, and his 46 years experience made it a wonderful experience. Seeing the detail of what they have to do to get the balloon ready to fly and the duplication of effort in landing the balloon and watching the ground crew packing it all…”
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert with desert storytelling, photo stops, and a champagne toast after landing.
“The crew was kind of rude, took away from the experience. Overall the air ballon was a decent experience.”
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Temecula wine country with a champagne toast, scenic views, and a souvenir certificate. Shared 3-hour morning.
“Our balloon flight was only about 40 minutes long. We had a gentleman scream obscenities at us for flying too low over his house and waking him up. Seems like a known problem yet they still fly over his house. They landed and then they couldn’t get the transport to us so they wanted people…”
Shared hot air balloon over Temecula wine country with breakfast, champagne/mimosas, wine tasting coupons, and photo certificate. 2.5 hours.
“This is a thrilling experience yet so peaceful when you are up and floating. This was a Christmas present for my son from 2025 and of course I got to enjoy too. Highly recommend this company for the price and very well organized.”
Phoenix sunset hot air balloon ride from Deer Valley Airport with Champagne, gourmet landing bites, and big Sonoran Desert views.
“The staff was excellent and accommodating to our needs. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up from our hotel and dropped off.”
Sunset ballooning over the Sonoran Desert from Phoenix. Small-group vibes, champagne toast, and real desert views in about 3.5 hours.
“Our pilot, Kyle, was very knowledgeable and made the ride fun and educational! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience that you should put on your bucket list!”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Temecula wine country in a small shared basket, with an expert pilot and post-flight drinks and snacks.
“Smooth, safe, and fun experience. The pilot was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend this company and would do this again if back in Temecula!”
Float above Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Valley with Rainbow Ryders. FAA pilots, a small group of 6, a toast, snacks, and big views.
Temecula hot air balloon over wine country with breakfast and mimosas, a veteran pilot, and smooth takeoff and landing for an easy day.
“The balloon is getting to full, no space to move around, not even close to the advertisement, the ride was ok”
Rise early for a private hot-air balloon over South Dakota from Hot Springs, with wildlife spotting, digital photos, and post-flight treats.
“Watching the balloons and staff from start to finish was an experience. They love what they do. They're beyond friendly and will guide you from start to finish. This a MUST DO. THANK YOU AGAIN PETRA (our pilot) for making my birthday a memorable one.”
Sunrise hot air balloon rides over Santa Fe’s Rio Grande canyons with small groups, champagne toast, and an early 4:30am start.
“Our driver Jean was very informative and we especially appreciated her picking us up. Our pilot Johnie was great and also very knowledgeable. We had a very wonderful ride thank you.”
