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Tucson Balloon Rides

3079 W. Avenida Cresta, Tucson, AZ 85745
520-235-5355
Ranked #3 of 13 tours in Tucson
5.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides offers 'Sonoran Sunrise' flights followed by a delicious champagne brunch. Flights are an hour long and include...... more » Owner description: Tucson Hot Air Balloon Rides offers 'Sonoran Sunrise' flights followed by a delicious champagne brunch. Flights are an hour long and include beautiful mountain & desert panoramas, post flight champagne brunch, pictures of your flight and free pick-ups/drop-offs from all Tucson resorts and hotels. « less
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Tucson, Arizona United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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In celebration of our 25th wedding anniversay I surprised my husband with two tickets for a ballon ride. I was terrified but committed to doing something spectacular and thought this would work out well. The scariest part was getting into the basket, anticipating the ascent to be turbulent, but it was barely noticible as we gently began to float off... More

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Arizona
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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We had a wonderful flight with Kevin and 6 other passengers. The day was beautiful. The float was so peaceful and quiet. The views went forever! Everyone in the basket was excited and happy. We all enjoyed each other, Kevin and the experience. The breakfast was delicious. A perfect outing! Thanks so much to Kevin and the crew. More

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Tucson
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Went on a ride last week & I was very disappointed. Very expensive for an hour long ride where you don't see much but the horizon & cactus below. The kids were all bored and sitting on the floor after the first 10 minutes so we definitely wasted our money on them. Pictures they take are a few very far... More

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Tucson
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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My husband and I enjoyed our almost two hour flight. The pilot and crew were informative, pleasant, and efficient. The day was perfect. I cannot think of anything they could have done to improve this experience. It was terrific. The other couple on our flight were having as much fun as we were. More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was my second ride with Kevin--both with my parents. This year was a "picture perfect" ride. Up for 1 1/2 hours with ups and downs through Saguaro National Park West. We saw deer, javelinas, coyotes and rabbits. It was fantastic. I loved it and will definitely "fly" with them again. More

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Miami, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I thought it was a lot of fun, took my teenager, I was a little disappointed, because we did not see much wild life. More

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Tucson
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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An amazing one hour and forty minute ride that traversed the Tucson Mountains and Saguaro National Park West. Deer, javelinas, coyotes, and rabbits were spotted from the balloon. A nice champagne toast and home made brunch followed the ride. Much better than a previous balloon ride we had taken on the east side of Tucson. More

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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Very professional crew, let us know everything that was going on. Perfect morning, the flight was beautiful and the landing uneventful. Got to help out some with the take down and packing at the end. All topped off with a very nice brunch. More

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Tucson, Arizona
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Kathy and I went on our first even hot air balloon ride this morning with Kevin and we had the thrill of a lifetime. It was great fun and we have lots of stories to tell our children and friends. I would like to comment on the professionalism of Kevin and the whole crew. Everyone just couldn't have been nicer... More

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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
3
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If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to see the Tucson desert, check out Tucson Balloon Rides. My husband and I went up with Kevin and 2 other couples on February 5th and were totally happy with the experience. Kevin is very professionalism and his explanations of what to expect put us at ease, allowing us to relax... More

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