Look, I'm already the kind of person who's up before the sun -- but I've never been rewarded for it…read morequite like this. Turns out sunrise hits different when you're floating a few thousand feet above the Sonoran Desert in a giant colorful balloon. Jonathan was our pilot and honestly the man is half comedian, half science teacher -- and somehow nailing both roles simultaneously. He kept the whole basket smiling the entire ride, cracking jokes while dropping knowledge about the desert landscape, wind patterns, and balloon mechanics like it's a TED Talk you actually want to attend. The guy just has a gift for keeping people entertained and informed at the same time. The views? Absolutely unreal. One moment you're staring at rugged Sonoran mountain ranges looking like God's personal screensaver, and then you drift a bit and you're peering down at a run-down commercial district that looks like it lost a fight with the 1990s. Honestly, the contrast is part of the charm -- nature's majesty on the left, a sketchy strip mall on the right. The desert keeps it real. Now here's my one PSA: bring a hat. Nobody warned me that every time Jonathan fires that burner, the top of your head gets a little preview of what a rotisserie chicken feels like. I now understand my scalp on a spiritual level. If you're tall, may God have mercy on your hair follicles. But seriously -- Hot Air Expeditions nailed it, and Jonathan made the whole experience unforgettable. Part tour guide, part entertainer, full send. 10/10, would risk mild scalp roasting again.

We recently did a sunrise hot air balloon ride with them and it was phenomenal! The process to make…read morereservations was easy and thorough, the site provided lots of information ahead of time. I appreciated that the default breakfast choice is vegetarian. The entire staff was great. From our driver to the guy who flew the drone to the balloon pilot- everyone was friendly and really informative. I appreciated the option to purchase drone footage and it turned out amazing. Our balloon was brand new and we were the first group to fly in it, which was cool. Picnic breakfast after was really cute and delicious. The burritos were nice and hot! Cannot say enough great things. Definitely check them out!

A complete VIBE!…read more Spencer was our guide and it was just us with him, so it felt like a private tour which I loved! I had never gone ATV riding before, but now I'm obsessed and want to go again. Spencer was very informative about how to turn on our vehicle, helmet and goggle placement, scarf placement (he provided the scarves for us to keep) to prevent as much dust from entering your mouth while driving, and ultimately how to drive the the ATV safely. Periodically he would make stops to describe the history of different cacti or different overlooks for photo opportunities. I had so much fun and left very dusty but very happy lols definitely check them out if you're in the Scottsdale or Phoenix area!

I had the most amazing tour of the desert with a bridal party in March! Our tour guide Megan was…read moreamazing! She was so genuinely kind, attentive, and just overall wonderful! I would 100% recommend this to anybody coming out to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Experiencing this made me want to do it again! Thank you, Meghan, for making it so special!

What a great family experience! Bill and Rich did a great job guiding us on horseback on an hour…read moreride. Good stories and pointing out various things on the trail. Beautiful scenery that's shows the real Arizona! Best thing was my two granddaughters,who are 9 and 6, were nervous about riding a horse. Bill and Rich teamed the girls up with the perfect horses. Both the girls did great! Then into the frontier town. Bill was our guide and he was funny and engaging. I taught firearms but Bill took everyone through a brief course on firearms and did an excellent job making novices very comfortable! Overall one of the best experiences I've had in Arizona!!!!

We had the incredible pleasure of taking a tour with Rusty, and it was truly one of the best…read moreexperiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the entire place felt like a step back in time -- a true throwback to the Wild West, complete with the spirit of cowboys and Native American history all around. You could feel the stories in the land, and Rusty brought them to life in a way only someone with the authentic cowboy spirit could do . Rusty was more than just a guide he was a storyteller, a teacher, and one of the friendliest people you'll meet. He didn't just stick to the clock; he went way over the time we purchased just to make sure we got the full experience, and never once made us feel rushed. That kind of care and dedication is rare, you can tell he didn't just treat this like some regular 9-5 job and we appreciated every second of it. Along the way, Rusty taught us things about the landscape, the animals, and the history of the area that we never would have known otherwise.His knowledge made the tour not only fun but truly meaningful. The ranch itself is stunning -- open skies, rolling terrain, and that Wild West charm that feels untouched by time. It's the perfect setting for a wedding, school field trip, or any group looking to connect with nature, history, and a sense of adventure. We can't recommend this place -- and Rusty -- enough. Thank you for giving us memories we'll cherish forever! - ZAIRE, 06/27/25

I had seen online and recommended the activity to multiple admins within my company and they all…read moreraved. I finally got to plan a team builder for my team and it was so much fun and our hosts were phenomenal! 10/10 recommend!

This place is so fun! We went for a friends birthday. I highly recommend for a birthday, team…read morebuilding, work event or just for fun! It was 1 hour of feeling like your on a game show! It's a really neat idea. You can purchase beverages at check in before going in. If you buy more than one you can store them in the fridge inside the game room. The game show host was a pro! Very interactive, funny, and made this whole experience 10/10. This was a lot of fun!

100/10 I've been to…read morefew cow cuddling places in Arizona because imma cow fantastic and love the babes. This has been to the only place I've visited that's an actual ranch and has staff that actual care. The animals love people and you can tell they're well kept and excited to meet humans! We had so much fun feeding the babies, brushing diamond the highland, kissing waffles, toast and hash brown and just being animal lovers. The owner was exceptional and didn't rush us, answered questions and helped us with anything we needed. Will go again 90 times.

In a nutshell, the Aerogelics team is a little rough around the edges - don't give up just yet…read more They are great at what they do, operate successfully team, and ensure your safety is prioritized and your experience is wonderful :) We found Aerogelic Ballooning when my friend was visiting from out of state and saw a discounted balloon ride on a couple websites. I attempted to contacted Aerogelic via phone to inquire about scheduling with no answer so I tried texting. I did hear back at the end of the day and the answer was quite short. We ended up booking and the confirmation email with instructions indicated meeting at a nearby Starbucks at a specific time but there was fine print on the email saying this might not be the actual time and to contact the office. I again texted the number and received a response regurgitating what was written in the email that I perceived as rude (commence practicing this thing where I don't take things personally which is super easy to say and extremely hard to do - I was just trying to be a thoughtful, organized, reliable rider). The morning of the ride, we met at the Starbucks and ran inside to use the bathroom which is for customers only so the staff wasn't really thrilled about that. We met at the van and shortly after, a crowd of people were yelled at to hurry up and told (scolded it seemed) that they didn't have time to get coffee. Not off to the best start but trying to keep a positive attitude here. On the way to the location we'd take off from, my friend and I sat in the first row of van seats and chatted with Shane and Michelle who opened up and were actually very friendly and knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Maybe the perceived shortness was really just focus and the perception wasn't reflective of their intent. The crew inflated the balloon very quickly to erect it and we were off within maybe ~20 mins of arriving at the site. This was my third balloon ride (first with Aerogelic) and they were by far the speediest; it was quite impressive. Our section of the basket had an extra person than the other sections so Shane offered my friend to stand in the center with him for a more authentic pilot's experience ;-) Shane told us stories and history about the landscape and geography and offered to help us capture some unique and special photos. The toast at the end is a nice ritual to conclude the experience and kill time while the crew packed up, which again, was super speedy! My advice to future flyers is to arrive a few minutes even earlier (I know, it sucks!!) to use the bathroom, if needed, and to give the crew a break. They are truly doing so much with such limited resources. They love what they do and it shows.

I would gladly give a 10 star rating if I could. Our experience was perfect. The weather couldn't…read morehave been any better. Our driver Michelle was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained everything. She answered everyone's questions. Our pilot, Shane, was very professional and knowledgeable. He did an excellent job and a very smooth landing. Shane has many, many years of experience with a perfect safety record. We had the best experience for the first time we rode in a hot air balloon. I highly recommend Aerogelic and our pilot Shane.

We loved the Mogollon Monster room. It was amazing! With lots of escape room experience in about 30…read morelocations, this one blew me away. The puzzles were challenging while staying true to the story, the attention to detail was unmatched, and the gamemaster, Charisma, made it all come together so well. We came back and did Henchmen's Heist and Evil Robots and were equally impressed! Can't wait for the new addition!!

The best escape room company in Phoenix…read more All 3 games are solid in set, puzzle, sound, video and tech. You can feel they're really clean and right on point. My rankings: 1. Mogollon monster 2. Evil robot 3. henchman's heist

Aside from having to wait an hour for the train to be repaired the experience was great…read more Unfortunately my grandson age 7 started to have heat stroke before the ride was fixed. We had to get him in the car and gave him water and we had left when half way back to Phoenix we got the text the train was fixed. We drove back and the ride is great. 10 min. But repair work should be done on the days the train does not run especially when you are taking about hot weather about 110 degrees daily even in the morning.

The train ride was a decent amount of time and the lady driving was super friendly! It was also…read morenice that she didn't keep us waiting forever! We will definitely go back!