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Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride
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From USD 399.00
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
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- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Fly over the Pahrump valley in a colorful hot air balloon on this exciting tour. Get a bird's-eye view of the stunning desert and mountain scenery, located about an hour away from the Las Vegas Strip. Soar as high as 10,000 feet—one of the highest flights available in the area—for unparalleled views. Upon landing, enjoy a Champagne toast to commemorate your scenic flight.
- Hot air balloon flight over the Pahrump region
- Flight certificate and Champagne toast upon landing
- Unobstructed bird's-eye views of the desert and mountains
- Balloon flies over the Pahrump Valley, not the Las Vegas Strip
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
You should book your balloon ride on day one or two of your Vegas trip as this tour is dependent on weather. Booking early in your trip gives you maximum flexibility if your tour needs to be rescheduled, then you won't miss out on this amazing trip!
What's Included
- FAA Certified Pilot
- Post-flight Champagne, orange juice, or mimosa
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (bookable at additional charge locally, if required)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Vegas Balloon Rides4390 Polaris Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA
Start time
03:30 am
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Enjoy pickup at select hotels on the Las Vegas Strip (additional cost) or make your own way to the departure point for the approximate 45-minute drive to the launch location.
Upon arrival in Pahrump, listen to a short safety briefing from your pilot and guide, then climb into the basket and set off. Soar over Pahrump’s residential areas and the Pahrump Valley; and enjoy unobstructed views of the desert landscapes and mountains.
After the flight, your pilot guides the balloon toward earth. On touchdown, enjoy a Champagne toast and receive a flight certificate.
Following this, return to Las Vegas for drop-off.
Bonus: During the winter months, you are able to choose between a sunrise departure.
Upon arrival in Pahrump, listen to a short safety briefing from your pilot and guide, then climb into the basket and set off. Soar over Pahrump’s residential areas and the Pahrump Valley; and enjoy unobstructed views of the desert landscapes and mountains.
After the flight, your pilot guides the balloon toward earth. On touchdown, enjoy a Champagne toast and receive a flight certificate.
Following this, return to Las Vegas for drop-off.
Bonus: During the winter months, you are able to choose between a sunrise departure.
Las Vegas (Pass By)
Pahrump
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- All passengers must be 6 years of age or older. Age 6-17 requires parent or guardian to fly.
- Maximum weight per passenger cannot exceed 280lbs / 127 Kilograms / 20 stone, passengers may be asked to be weighed for accuracy at check-in
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Where do we meet for the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:Our departure address is 4390 Polaris Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Apr. 2021
Q:When should I arrive for the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:Please be ready at the departure location at least one hour before sunrise. Be sure to call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to your tour date for the exact meeting time.
Apr. 2021
Q:Why is the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert so early in the morning?
A:Because of the wind and thermal variances, the best time for a hot air balloon ride is sunrise. The views are also pretty awesome!
Apr. 2021
Q:How high do we fly during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:When you are aloft in the balloon, heights reached can range anywhere from treetops up to 2,500 feet above the earth, and that’s what makes those views so fantastic!
Apr. 2021
Q:How far will we travel during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:The balloon travels at the same speed as the wind. An average flight is approximately 7 miles in distance.
Apr. 2021
Q:How long are we in the air during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:You will be in the air 45-60 minutes or longer depending on the weather. Please allow approximately 6 hours in total to return to the meeting location.
Apr. 2021
Q:How many people fit into one balloon during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:The hot air balloons carry a maximum of 12 passengers plus the pilot. Our gondolas (baskets) have partitioned compartments for passenger comfort and safety.
Apr. 2021
Q:Can I bring my child with me on the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:Children must be at least six years old to fly.
Apr. 2021
Q:How is the balloon steered during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:Hot Air Balloons can not be steered like a plane or helicopter. Balloons travel only in the direction of the wind. There may be different wind directions at different altitudes that the pilot may use to maneuver the balloon.
Apr. 2021
Q:What will we see during the Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Mojave Desert?
A:Shortly after the sun rises, we will lift off for a peaceful journey over the gorgeous desert and mountainous surroundings lasting approximately one hour.
Apr. 2021
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Rita_B
Great people who operate the whole thing. From the driver pick up at hotel to all the staff who made it possible to instal the baloon to the pilot. Highly recommend. The best activity i have ever done in my life!
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Didn't happen
Chad_S, Mar 2023
Canceled. Welcome to Vegas. It's a gamble if your going or not. There's not much more to say about it.
Rip off
Delores_W, Jan 2023
You got to have something better in the air if it's only music and a snack a toast of champagne up there in the air! It's the boringest ride I ever been on! And everywhere else that I checked for a hot air balloon ride was only no higher than $85 it is too expensive.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Delores, we are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your ride with us. We do not offer music in the air as most of our customer are joining the ride to enjoy the absolute calm of the sky.
Regarding the champagne in the basket while flying, it is absolutely prohibited by federal law and therefore impossible here.
Then, you are mentioning balloon rides at $85, and even though we've never heard about a company offering such a low price, we wouldn't advise you to book such a ride. Our prices are set to include the highest and newest quality of equipment, as well as world ranked pilots. We do not believe safety is an element our passengers want a discount on.
Thank you 🙏
RUSLAN_B, Dec 2022
The best adventure ever! We felt safe and comfortable all the time and guys were so friendly and professional! And we really liked pilots stories🔥Thank you! Will definitely come back next time 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome experience. The...
Wandelyn_M, Dec 2022
Awesome experience. The flight crew were the best. We had a good time. The view was spectacular. We recommend it.
The Best of the Best
Jose_L, Oct 2022
For my family and I was just an amazing adventure. Thank to all the Hot Air Balloons teams members. Everything was sharp on time.
Amazing experience
GEORGE_H, Oct 2022
Absolutely worth getting up early, the team are amazing and the flight is so peaceful and not scary at all - definitely a bucket list experience 👍👍👍
Bucket list- Hot air balloon …check!! Awesome experience❤️
Lisa_B, Oct 2022
This experience was so awesome. The owner Jeffs stories skills and his passion for hot air balloons made this journey worth every minute!!!!
Stay in the Basket - LoL
Sandy_C, Oct 2022
The whole experience was memorable. From the 3am van ride to seeing the sunrise over the mountains to landing in the middle of the road. It was absolutely the best ride/experience. The flight crew was great, but the pilot was hilarious and very personable. Book this trip you wont regret it! Cheers
Do this! You won't be disappointed
Stephen_W, Oct 2022
If like is you're looking for something different from helicopter trips to rhe canyons, then this is it! Pick up from our hotel was on time and the drive to the launch site is around an hour or so. Jean François is the pilot and has a great sense of humour, along with telling the history of ballooning and pointing out sites as we flew. Our flight was just over an hour and our experience matched the description perfectly. Recommended!
A Must Try Experience!!!
Zishen_F, Oct 2022
Great trip and very friendly staff. Our pilot Jeff was super funny and very professional. The balloon ride was very smooth and time had gone by so quick, we even had someone propose on our balloon ride which made the whole experience even more memorable! Although the start is super early in the morning but rest assured it is well worth it.
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