Hot air ballooning within the Phoenix, Arizona environs is a marvel.  From our ascent site (in north Phoenix), your hot air balloon flight path will typically carry you over the Sonoran Desert.  The Arizona Upland Region is one portion of this 120,000 square mile desert.  Your hot air balloon flight will include flora and fauna such as the saguaro (suh-WAH-row) cactus whose blossoms are the Arizona state flower.  The saguaro grows only in the Sonoran Desert and can live for 150 to 200 years.  The creosote is a common plant/shrub whose varnish-like coating on leaves slows evaporation and conserves water.

Your hot air balloon adventure with A Great American Balloon Company – Phoenix will be about three hours.  Enjoy a "live" overview of your flight experience by referencing our appearance on CBS TV's The Early Show’s segment “Best of the Best”.  Watch us Fly.....

• During the first hour, you will arrive at our pre-determined meeting site.  You will be met by your Federal Aviation Administration licensed pilot, your ground crew and fellow passengers.  At the ascent site, our pilot and crew will prepare the hot air balloon system for flight.  You will enjoy observing, taking pictures and even helping in this event of pageantry and color.

• During your second hour, you will be in flight.  Only punctuated by the occasional heating of the air within the balloon envelope, you will revel in the peace, calm and scenery that panoramically unfolds before you.  Your initial emotions are soon overcome by a sense of awe, majesty and grace; the magical experience of hot air balloon flight envelopes you!
• During the third hour, your safe landing will be met by your ground crew. As congratulations and smiles are exchanged, the glow of adventure will continue as your pilot and crew prepare for your ceremonial champagne toast and classic regional d'oeuvres. Your journey will conclude as we drive along the desert floor to your initial meeting site.