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About this Experience

What you'll do:

Float peacefully thousands of feet above the Sonoran Desert, enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views, a celebratory champagne toast and bites upon landing in the heart of the desert, and commemorative flight certificates to take home as a memento of your time among the clouds.

Itinerary

Check in at Marana Regional Airport (45 mins)- Sign a waiver of liability, meet your driver, and shuttle out to the desert launch site.

Safety Briefing & Inflation (30 mins)- Meet your pilot at the desert launch site where you'll get a pre-flight safety briefing and watch the inflation of the hot air balloon.

Hot Air Balloon Ride(1 hour)- You'll float at different elevations, from 3,000 feet in the air, to within feet of the ground. View local wild life, plant life & points of interest.

Post-Flight Bubbly & Bites (45 mins)- Toast to your adventure with bubbly and pre-selected catered fare. You're also inducted into the balloonist's society and awarded a certificate!

Shuttle to Marana Regional Airport (30 mins)- Our driver shuttles you back to the Marana Regional Airport, and back to reality, with a fresh bucket list check.

Why we love it for your party:

  • 45-60 minute Hot Air Balloon Flight

  • Post-flight bubbly + breakfast at your desert landing site

  • Commemorative flight certificate

  • Women owned + operated

About this experience partner:

Hot Air Expeditions has been making memories with guests in sunny Arizona, providing hot air ballooning experiences locally for over 30 years. Family owned + locally operated, we take pride in offering hot air ballooning experiences in both Phoenix/Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona.

Additional information:

  • Must be in good general health and able to jump off the 2nd rung of a ladder.

  • Not suitable for anyone who is pregnant, and/or has had recent surgery, injuries, or broken bones.

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Location

Tucson, AZ

11700 W Avra Valley Rd, Marana, AZ 85653, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear/bring?

Comfortable casual clothing is always recommended on our ballooning excursions, as we are enjoying nature in a desert environment. The temperature in the balloon is about the same as on the ground, so be sure to dress appropriately for the day’s anticipated temperatures. On any given day we recommend: Closed toe shoes Light jacket Sunscreen Hat Sunglasses Camera