Vegas Balloon Rides

This was our 1^st hot air balloon ride, and it was amazing! The crew was awesome, very friendly didn’t mind helping with pictures. Totally recommend them to everyone that we show our pictures too. This crew knows what they are doing, felt totally safe, ride was very smooth. Must try them out.

Bought a ride for my girlfriend last Christmas — one of her bucket list items. I admit I didn’t expect much; boy was I wrong! We had to reschedule a few times due to weather, but everyone was always more than helpful and had positive attitudes. This carried over to the crew on flight day. Casey was tons of fun and an amazingly skilled pilot — he put the balloon in places I never would have guessed we could go! It was a peaceful and scenic ride. I can’t recommend Vegas Balloon Rides any more highly. I’ve gone from indifference to looking forward to the next time we can take flight with the great crew at Vegas Balloon Rides!

Had a great time. Very nice and friendly flight crew and helper staff/​balloon chase crew! They made it very fun! Their was a little issue with my reservation that I made 3 weeks in advance and checked before we flew into town… but when we arrived in the morning and we’re told our names were not on the list… they make a phone call to their office and straighten it right out for us with no problem at all. Would definitely fly with them again. This was my first balloon ride and the sunrise views were amazing. Ride was very calm and safe would deffi idly book with them again. I also found a deal on groupon too. They were a great staff … and not to be confused with las vegas balloons… they are 2 very different company so make sure you watch out for that when booking also!

It was pretty cool. We got to see vegas from high above. The hot balloon concept is pretty awesome too. My only complaint is 445 am meeting time is really really early. Would have been more enjoyable at 6 am. Sheldon was pretty awesome. I’m not a fan of heights but felt comfortable the whole time.

Casey and Sheldon and the crew gave all of us an exceptional experience. Everyone needs to book with these guys when you’re in Vegas. These guys know their stuff and have many hours under their belts. Highly recommend them!
I would recommend making reservations early in your stay so that if the flight gets cancelled due to weather conditions, you may have another opportunity to book another flight. Keep in mind, the pilots have no control of the weather. If you get to fly with these guys, you will have an amazing time!

My father and I bought tickets for him and my mom to go for her birthday because it was on her bucket list. We feel so fortunate that we happened to select Vegas Balloon Rides! They had an absolutely magnificent time. We have no doubt that we chose the best company and we’re sure that Sheldon is the best balloon pilot ever! Sheldon, Larry and their crew gave them an informative, entertaining and spectacular time. We will recommend every chance we get! Thanks to all!
Lou, Kim and Alana LaRubio

My girlfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time with the crew for our first valentines together! Sheldon, our pilot, was not only informative but very friendly and personable. After the ride it really felt like we became friends with the crew and Larry, James and Deena were an amazing crew helping him! Larry is definitely a rising comedian! They were even so accommodating when we brought our puppy who couldn’t ride on the balloon to let her stay at the office! Thank you to EVERYONE at Vegas Balloon Rides for making such a memorable experience for us! I absolutely recommend anyone do this! It’s worth every penny! Even if you’re Afraid of heights!

First off, there are two Vegas hot air balloon ride companies with very similar names. One is this one, Vegas Balloon Rides and the other is LAS Vegas Balloon Rides. They are not the same company. It is also likely that there are reviews on this listing meant for the other company and vice versa. You can see this in the pictures for the LAS Vegas Balloon Rides listing. They have pictures of balloons that belong to this company’s listing in their photo album. So, for your sake and theirs, be aware of who you are purchasing from and who you are reviewing. :)
We took a hot air balloon ride with Vegas Balloon Rides on Valentine’s Day morning. We met at their offices at 5am. They do also have afternoon flights now, I think, if you don’t like having to get up that early.
The staff that checked us in are all very friendly and informative. Residents of Las Vegas that live near their launch site (Southern Hills Hospital) were given the option to meet up there. The rest of us hopped onto their vans and were there after a short 10 to 15 minute ride.
We were given the option to help set up. Safety guidelines are very clearly delivered. The balloon set up process is very interesting to watch.
For our ride, we were up for about an hour. We experienced lovely views of the mountains and of the valley itself. Sheldon, our pilot, was extremely friendly and very entertaining. And the crew were all super as well.
Overall a very fun and worthwhile experience to have. Educational even!

This was so amazing! The view was something you’ll never forget even if you live here! I would love to go again and recommend anyone to take a ride! The staff and pullout are funny and amazing, cool guys! Always felt safe and had a blast!

You absolutely must try this when you visit Vegas.
I found a deal on Groupon and called to make the reservation. You should be aware that hot air balloons do not fly over certain wind mph/​knots so I called the day before to confirm as well and I was given a number to call to hear the recoding by the pilot to make sure my trip will be on time.
Keep a 4 hour window open because the duration of the trip depends on the the wind and can be anywhere from 45 min to 2 hours.
We were at the office by 5:45 am and our trip promptly started at 6:15. Watching the sunrise aboard a hot-​air balloon is quite amazing. There is a crew of 5 including the pilot that sets up the balloon and although it’s not mandatory, they will ask for volunteers to assist in simple tasks to speed up the take off and pack up (so if you’re whiney and not a team player, don’t volunteer).
Additionally, if the smell of proprane makes you nauseous, this is not something you will enjoy. The sound of the burners are not loud enough to be annoying. You will however, feel the warmth of the burners so best to go on a clear cool day and avoid the blazing heat days.
You will be given a safety lesson prior to boarding.
Also, if you can not fit/​climb in the 4′ tall basket by placing your foot in the openings, then you shouldn’t be in the balloon at all (weight distribution is important and space is limited).
The highest the balloon will go is 4000 feet above sea level based on air regulations-​so yes, at times it will seem low but have no fear, you are with professionals that do this everyday.
Our pilot was Cassey and you can tell when someone is proud of their profession. He is interactive and involved. He pointed out several points, shared stories, gave us a history lesson about how hot air ballooning started and answered all our questions and concerns.
Take pics but please don’t be that annoying fidgety tourist that wants to move around limited space to snap 1001 photos-​just take in the scenic views and enjoy the whole process.
You will be driven back to your hotel so the faster the pack up, the faster you get back. It’s voluntary and many of us pitched in because we got to know each other and enjoyed helping the crew. They are truly sweet folks and very professional.
Bottomline, just do it, you will enjoy it. It’s not as intimidating as you think it is.

So fun! We bought a groupon and took our first ride. The people here are fantastic. They’re super entertaining and informative and we had a nice champagne toast at the end. Got to see the red rocks up close. Thank you for such a great experience. :) it’s nice to be able to do something in Vegas other than eat and make donations to the casinos.

I live in the area where the balloons primarily fly in the mornings. Are there no ordinances for how low they can fly to the houses? I’ve had conversations from my backyard with the balloon pilots before because of how low they fly. They have woken me up at 7AM frequently because of the hot air blowing so much noise. I can’t imagine I am the only Las Vegas resident unhappy with Vegas Balloon Ride’s balloons, specifically. Hell, I could throw a rock at the basket, they’re so low. Next time I’ll take a video to show how uncaring these pilots are to the Las Vegas community

What a great experience! This was our first time on a hot air balloon & it did not disappoint. We had a party of four. There were probably 20 people on our flight day.
It is early to rise for this event. We drive from our hotel & met up at the nearby Starbucks close to the take off field. Sunrise took place as they were lifting both of the very large balloons. It was absolutely gorgeous.
We loaded up into our respective balloons & began our adventure. It was great! They even served snacks as they packed up the balloons at the end. The guides were very knowledgeable of the area and of flying the balloon. We had a great time & would highly recommend.

This was so awesome! My husband surprised me for my 2^nd anniversary and I just loved the entire experience.
Casey was my pilot and he made the Balloon Ride so smooth. Considering I’m terrified of heights, this was the most pleasant experience ever! Casey’s staff was also great and they made us feel welcomed and allowed us to take a lot of pictures. I would recommend this to anyone.
It’s an early wake up call, but so worth it!

My boyfriend found a deal on Groupon and we used it for our anniversary. The flight was smooth and we were able to get a good view of Las Vegas from all directions. After landing, we were served mimosas and some fruit and cheese. The crew was friendly (and funny!) And it was an overall great experience!
We are local so we weren’t too worried about availability, but if you are on a tight schedule, keep in mind that weather may postpone your flight. I called the night before to find out the flight time (this is the earliest you’ll be able to know for sure), and was told to call back in the morning as wind conditions could force the crew to cancel the flight due to safety. I called early in the morning and the flight was good to go (thankfully!) We met the crew around 5am at a Starbucks nearby.

The ride was amazing and the entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. The whole trip was light hearted and fun. Would definitely recommend it.

Their website has THE WORST scheduling experience you can imagine. You CANNOT see the available schedule unless you validate your Groupon first, then enter all your details (home address, phone numbers, DOB etc.) for all passengers.
We were trying to book a flight for Valentine Day, and I had to buy the Groupon first, only to find out their first available flight was the day AFTER we’d leave Vegas.
HAVE THE AVAILABLE SCHEDULE UPFRONT before you force people to purchase!

My husband and I wanted to try hot air ballooning during our vegas vacation so we purchased a groupon. They picked us up at our hotel and took us to the location where the balloons were being blown up. The crew and pilot were all very friendly. The views were amazing and the trip last about a hour in the air. After landing, we were served mimosas and an assortment of cheese fruit crackers and salami which was nice. Finally they took us back to our hotel. Overall it was a wonderful experience (despite my mid air motion sickness kicking in).

Sheldon! You rock! Great aeronaught (word? Spelling?)
Very knowledgeable. Felt 100% comfortable in my teams ability to get us up for a safe fun time and back down to earth safely. Yes we did get asked to help pack up the balloon but in my opinion it just added to the experience. Champagne toast at the end with great stories. So happy my husband planned this. It’s an experience that I will never forget! and they took our cameras and took tons of free pics rare for vegas :)

My boyfriend got a Groupon here, and we went on our very 1^st hot air balloon ride this morning! We had a great time and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure that we had the best experience.
Sheldon was our pilot. He is one of the best guides I’ve ever met. Not only is he friendly and welcoming, he is a wealth of knowledge (comical too, and not your usual boring tour guide). He is also a realtor. Guess for what company? Remax! He is passionate about balloons and it shows. Request for him, you won’t be disappointed.
After the ride we helped the crew fold up and bag the balloon. It’s not easy! The crew work very hard (lifting heavy equipment) to put away the balloon. Don’t forget to tip them for their work. Some are pilot students and do not get paid.
When we were done, we had champagne and light snacks as Sheldon shared more balloon trivia and history to us.
If you don’t like the heat, I would suggest going on the ride in November when it is not too cold, but cold enough to enjoy the fire from the balloon. You’ll appreciate it more because it’ll keep you warm. If you go during the summer, don’t wear a tank top like I did. You’d feel like your shoulders are burning.