Balloons Tours: Our Top 6

1.Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne AT GOREME OVER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185Our pick

Rise before dawn for a sunrise flight over Cappadocia from Göreme. Türkiye Balloons provides hotel transfers, a breakfast box, pilot commentary, a commemorative certificate, and a post-flight toast. Flights usually last about 50 to 60 minutes, while the full outing takes roughly three hours. Weather and Civil Aviation approval control takeoff.

“amazing experience! Would definitely recommend. Book on your first day in Cappadocia in case weather doesnt cooperate!”

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2.Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders at its Phoenix-area office for a hands-on balloon launch, then float over the Sonoran Desert with an FAA-licensed pilot. The three-and-a-half-hour outing includes a ground chase, return van, light snacks, and champagne after landing. Pilots such as Jesse Roholt, Patrick Stevens, Jon Thompson, and Kyle are known for clear safety briefings and smooth landings.

“We had a great time, everything went smoothly. Thanks to our pilot, John.”

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3.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400

Rise over Melbourne at dawn with Picture This Ballooning, looking down on the Yarra River, MCG, Shrine of Remembrance, Albert Park, and Flinders Street Station. Pickup is offered in a private car, and the roughly three-hour outing ends with a complimentary champagne breakfast at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Children aged six and up may fly.

“WOW, just WOW. What an incredible experience - the company were very professional, our pilot Dom was a super star, the views (and photos we took!) were absolutely amazing. The breakfast at Sofitel afterwards was also fantastic, a great way to finish up. I highly recommend Picture This Ballooning and the flight over Melbourne City.”

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4.Montserrat Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $272

Rise early for a hot-air balloon flight above the countryside around Montserrat. A professional pilot such as Pepe, Josep, Miguel, or Charles may guide the flight, with the wind choosing the route. Shared transport, snacks, photos, a certificate, and a champagne toast are included.

“Fulfillment of a bucket list item for my wife. Well worth the price. Great views, safe operation. Unique experience.”

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5.Seville Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Cava & Hotel Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $284

Start before sunrise with pickup in central Seville, then ride to the Gloobo meeting point at Hotel Abades Benacazón. Watch the balloon inflate, fly for roughly an hour over Andalusian countryside, and finish with breakfast, a flight certificate, and sparkling wine. The shared basket holds up to 10 people.

“What a wonderful experience. We were picked up at the location and after an hour drive we arrived at the field where we could see the crew preparing the baloon. Our pilot was wonderful and even decended into an old copper mine, now full of blue water. If you ever wanted to go on a baloon flight, we highly recommend this organisation.”

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6.Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Catering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $234

You’ll spend 4 to 5 hours with Hot Air Expeditions, including hotel pickup when selected, a 45 to 60 minute balloon ride, and a desert picnic. FAA-licensed pilots such as Matt, Mike, Don, and Tommy explain the flight and point out Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Lake Pleasant, and State Farm Stadium. Finish with bubbly, catered food, and a flight certificate.

“The activity was extremely amazing. Jonathon and the crew entertained us with jokes and made sure that we landed safely. The breakfast was more appetizing than I expected it to be. Lastly, we had lots of champagne to make it a real celebratory scene. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. 10/10. Highly recommend!”

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