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Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides

4635 N Caida Pl, Tucson, AZ 85718
520-403-8547
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Ranked #5 of 34 activities in Tucson
Type: Tours
Owner description: Tucson, Arizona's premier hot air balloon ride company since 1985. First class rides over the beautiful Tucson Mts. Includes delicious champagne... more » Owner description: Tucson, Arizona's premier hot air balloon ride company since 1985. First class rides over the beautiful Tucson Mts. Includes delicious champagne brunch and digital pics of entire flight. Personalized for 2-5 people. FAA certified. 100% accident free!!Featured on Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin AZ Experience,on Fodors AZ Travel Guide and Frommer's Guidebook. « less
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Tucson
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

One of life’s highlights and the best way to see how wonderful the country surrounding Tucson looks. The ride starts at dawn and the balloon drifts over the desert, expertly guided by Mike the pilot, who points out landmarks and wildlife below. Mike inspires total confidence and at least on my ride, the balloon was incredibly steady, quiet and controlled.... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I hate to complain but....Mike's website promised "spectacular panoramas from higher elevations- as high as 2500 feet". All we got was the lower elevations-500 feet at most. When I asked Mike about going higher, he said you can't see the wildlife from higher up. I think Mike was just trying to save propane. If you have no intention of going... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Stephen, thank you for reviewing your flight. We very often fly at higher altitudes, which is why it is advertised on our website. The day you flew the upper winds were blowing to the east, which would have made the balloon fly into the city if Mike had flown at 2500 feet, instead of giving you that beautiful flight over... More

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Had the opportunity to see Tucson from an entirely different perspective with Mike Fleury as my pilot, and his wife Becky in the chase car. WHAT A BLAST! To say that this was an outstanding experience is an understatement. Mike and Becky know their stuff, run a top shelf operation, and make you feel at ease from the moment you... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Nancy, thank you very much for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your ride and the rest of your ballooning experience as much as we enjoyed spending it with you!! Be sure to look us up if you come back to Tucson. Mike & Becky More

Tucson
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Just got back from our ride with Becky, Mike and the crew and we had a blast. Rarely is a trip "as advertised" but, I must say this exceeded our expectations. The sensation of riding in the basket feels like, you are standing still and the earth is simply rotating below you. We sailed over the Tucson Mountain while taking... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Jeff & Pam, Thank you for the sweet comments! We had such a good time with you both and are very glad you enjoyed it too! Our goal is to provide the very best experience possible and it's nice that it "exceeded your expectations".... More

Rockton, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We flew with Fleur de Tucson on 3/7/13. We have enjoyed our previous visits to Tucson but we decided to see the city and the desert in a whole new way. Mike and Becky are genuinely kind and engaging. They make you feel welcome and feel at ease immediately. One person in our group has a fear of heights, but... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Wow! Thank you for the wonderful comments! Your family was SO much fun....it is people like you all that makes us love what we do! :) Hopefully you will look us up the next time you are in Tucson. By the way, we have been watching Aaron do the weather on Channel 9 and he does a fantastic job! You... More

San Antonio, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

As a commercial airplane/seaplane pilot I have found my wife of 25 years to be quite a reluctant passenger in our personal aircraft, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that she had a hot air ballon ride on her personal "bucket list". After speaking with Becky, our family of four booked a flight and scheduled a Tucson vacation. The... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Doc, thank you for your review. We loved meeting you and your family and spending the morning with you! Mike says, regarding flying with you in a 1951 Beechcraft D-18S twin-engine seaplane on the Colorado River, "Tell him to let me know when and where and I'll be there!! :) Please keep in touch..... Mike & Becky More

La Crosse, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

30 years ago I lived in the SF Bay Area and always wanted to take a balloon ride over Napa Valley. Unfortunately life and responsibilities always got in the way. As I was planning our recent vacation to Arizona, I came across the Fleur de Tucson website and reserved a spot for me and my wife. Becky handled the pre-flight... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Don, thank you for your nice review! We so enjoyed meeting you both and sharing the morning with you. We really appreciate your kind words! Hopefully we will see you again in Tucson or when we come your way for a balloon rally! More

Adare, Ireland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

A great Christmas gift for the kids, we wanted something special for them to remember our trip to the desert. We chose Tuscon for clearer skies, less pollution and longer than rides in Phoenix. A great ground crew got the trip started on time. Booking was easy and efficient,as was payment cash is always an option but extra surcharge on... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Wilma, thank you very much for your review. We are glad you and your family enjoyed your balloon ride. We appreciate your feedback on the credit card charge and have decided to change our policy. Instead of charging a credit card fee, we will offer a discount for cash payment. Regarding the photos, we take as many pictures as possible... More

tucson, az
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

My husband booked this trip for two, we wanted it to be special since it was our first hot air balloon ride, and that is how Becky and Mike (the host) had said it would be arranged. When we meet our host at Denny's we find out another couple is coming along for the ride, okay fine! We travel to... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
19 February 2013

We are very sorry you didn't enjoy your balloon ride. When you booked your ride online, you did not indicate that you wanted a private ride for 2 (which, of course, costs more as shown on the website), so you were confirmed accordingly. Amelia, although you may have felt like you were only up for 30 minutes, you were in... More

New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This was our 3rd balloon trip, and all have been wonderful. This one was different, we went over the Tucson mountains, great air speed and so quiet, but saw lots of animals, coyotes, mule deer, and many javalinas. Our "pilot" Mike was wonderful, he so enjoys his work, and his crew is the best. Love people who have a passion... More

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fleurdetucson, Owner at Fleur de Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides, responded to this review
17 February 2013

Thank you, thank you! Since this was your third balloon flight, it means alot to us that you enjoyed it so much! We do love what we do and am pleased that it shows! Glad you enjoyed the muffins....;) More

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