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Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company

1725 W Williams Dr Suite 39, Phoenix, AZ
480-299-0154
Ranked #9 of 21 tours in Phoenix
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Owner description: The Experience of a Lifetime, Happening Right Now! Offering launch times of sunrise and sunset, our year-round flights are approximately one hour over...... more » Owner description: The Experience of a Lifetime, Happening Right Now! Offering launch times of sunrise and sunset, our year-round flights are approximately one hour over the beautiful North Scottsdale and Sonoran desert area. We provide our guests a traditional champagne ceremony to commemorate your flight, a first flight certificate and balloon pin. We have proudly flown over 130,000 passengers and are the official ride operator of the World's Largest Balloon Event. Call to reserve your flight today. « less
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

It was sixth time lucky for my family and I (the previous 5 failed attempts that were previously not possible due to too high winds) and the wait was worth it. It didn't feel like we were in the air at all and the time flew by in no time. I would definately recommend anybody to do this - you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Yes we did it !! My husband shared this always wanted to do moment with me. Randy our well experience pilot and Ian Were informative and concerned about our safety. Once the balloon lifted off the ground such a smooth ride gliding thru the air and taking pictures as we went . After landing we did a toast and received... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Jonathan had excellent sense of humor in the sights were pretty good the Landing was amazing as due to the excellent piloting skills Jonathan has his English accent was nice too. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This morning my husband and I had our first hot air balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders in Phoenix, AZ. and I expect that this will not be the last. Jonathan, our pilot, and his crew were exceptional! All were friendly, very helpful and had great humor. The flight was amazing with great information shared and we had a gentle landing.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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We rode in a hot air balloon ride with Rainbow Riders and it was the experience of a lifetime! The "flight captain" was very good and made us feel very safe at all times. Very professional set up. Soft landing, no bump at all. Our only complaint/suggestion was that the scenery never changed and all they did was go over... More

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Phoenix
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This entire experience was fantastic, professional and fun. We had a great time and I enthusiastically recommend Rainbow Ryder to anyone who wants to hot air balloon in AZ or NM. Insider tip: Request Al as your flight captain. More

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Beautiful scenery. Rollie was a great pilot. Very enjoyable. Not too scary. Our ride almost wasn't, however, because of the tall gray haired man who books you when you get there in the morning. My daughter set off our car alarm by mistake, and it was a rental car, so it took maybe 10 seconds for us to figure out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We had a wonderful experience on our balloon ride! It was well organized and so peaceful when we were up in the air. We followed a number of air currents. We got to help with the setup and had juice and snacks at the end. There was champaign for those who wanted it. Make sure you have good directions to... More

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Gold Canyon, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This was our first hot air balloon ride and we totally enjoyed the experience Rainbow Ryders provided. From the details given by our guide, clear instructions, information, a sense of humor, and a good landing.... our trip was fantastic. The views of the valley, desert and mountains were incredible. Thank you! More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

After years of wanting to do a hot air balloon ride, I decided to gather a group of friend before a conference and just do it. And I am so glad we went with Rainbow Ryders. We rode with Brett, who was just great. He explained everything that was happening, pointed out landmarks, and created a really relaxed ride for... More

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