Experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride

Itinerary tips

• 1Book your flight at least two to four weeks in advance as most operators have small pods and fill up quickly during peak seasons.
• 2Dress in layers regardless of the ground temperature, as the air is significantly cooler at higher altitudes before the sun fully rises.
• 3Plan for a four-hour total window, including the pre-flight safety briefing, the one-hour flight, and the celebratory toast afterward.
• 4Check your email and keep your phone on the night before, as pilots often make final go/no-go calls based on wind patterns at 9:00 PM.
• 5Bring a camera with a wrist strap to prevent any accidental drops over the canyons and arches during high-altitude maneuvers.
• 6Ask your pilot to point out the 'Monitor and Merrimac' buttes or the 'Island in the Sky' district for the best aerial photography orientation.