Our flight was exceptional. Our pilot Taylor and his crew we so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun…read more Our take off and landing could not have been more smooth. We were the first balloon up due to the efficiency of Tayor and his crew We took off closer to deer park I think next time I would like to go up by cave creek But being up for the sunrise was well worth it

Took my sweetie on a hot air balloon ride for her birthday, and in celebration of our 1 year…read moreanniversary of being a couple, with Arizona Hot Air Balloons and WAS NOT disappointed! Had a WONDERFUL time, it was perfect and went beyond my expectations. If you live in the Phoenix area and are looking to experience hot air ballooning first hand, and would rather not experience it with a gondola full of out of town visitors, then I highly recommend this outfit. They are smaller than the competition, so they provide a more personal experience IMO, with fewer people along for the ride. Because they are a smaller outfit, be prepared to be an active participant and part of the "crew" as the balloon is being prepared for launch and when it's time to put it away (this is a more "hands-on" outfit and adds to the overall experience IMO), so dress accordingly. My sweetie had no idea and was totally thrilled to say the least when she found out what her surprise was. The "tail-gate" party with Mimosas and varies delectable treats at the end of our balloon journey was the icing on the cake (hearing more of the history of ballooning while enjoying the drinks and treats was a welcome plus for us, very interesting). AZ Hot Air Balloons gets two "thumbs-up" and we can't wait for our next adventure!

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!

What an amazing experience! Shawn the balloon pilot and his team ensured a memorable and enjoyable…read moretime from start to finish. We booked a private ride for our family. His communication was top notch before and during the whole ride so we knew what to expect. He also had a lot of great "tour guide" quips while in the air . :-) would highly recommend his company for your ride, worthwhile for the private ride for sure!!! Thanks for the great memories!

I want to start with the positives. Our crew Captain Andy and Tanner were knowledgeable,…read moreexperienced, funny, and helped to make us as comfortable as possible. Watching the balloon fill, learning about hot air balloons, and the 9 mile per hour landing were real bonuses. The ride itself barely hit 5,000 feet and that was only for a few minutes. Most of the ride was at less than 3,000 feet and a lot of the view was the highway. The private basket was a tight squeeze and contrary to some of the pics, there was no door on our basket so we climbed in, but Andy and Tanner helped us so it wasn't too bad. The 3 hour time period includes a 15-20 minute ride to a suitable launch site, watching the set up, a 50 something minute ride, watching the tear down, a mimosa of champagne and cranberry juice (? huh) and the ride back. You will not get to see the sunset from the balloon. You will not get a picture on the ground of your family in the balloon bc the 2 man crew is working really hard so that is not a real expectation. Look carefully at pics of people. They are in the air or they are in the basket without the balloon inflated. I bring this up bc I specifically told them that a primary reason I was paying double the price to go in a private balloon was to get a great family picture for our holiday card in the balloon. They could not accommodate and did not clarify that this was impossible bc they were seriously working their asses off. 5 stars for Captain Andy and Tanner for their work. My suggestion to anyone who wants to get this off their bucket list is to pay half the price and go on a balloon with a dozen or so people. You will be in tight quarters no matter what, but the large baskets are split in compartments and you save money while still enjoying the experience.

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.

Amazing person and has a lot of knowledge on acupuncture and Chinese medicine! If you have pain and…read morewant to find a solution Kristi is the best! She is extremely professional and kind and will make sure you are satisfied. Her office is clean and the ambiance is wonderful.

Kristy is really knowledgable and thoughtful about the treatments she recommends. She can explain…read moreeverything she does and why she is doing it. I have had back pain all my life and in two or three cupping treatments she has helped the pain immensely and I feel a lot more even. This is my first experience with acupuncture too and I love how calm and happy I feel after a treatment. I definitely recommend Kristy, she is a highly capable, caring practitioner.

It's always a fun time at the Polo Party. I've gone two years now and I always have fun. There's…read moreplenty to see / do and many different vendors and clubs. People watching is great here and there are many photo ops. There are also so many unique cars!

We attended this years polo party and had a wonderful time! It was our first time seeing a polo…read morematch so we were looking things up as the match progressed. We saw the women's team beat the men's team (girl power!) and also watched some of the rugby match too. Luckily we scored some nicely shaded seats with great views of the polo match in the Barrett Jackson area. We even brought our breakfast dishes from the munch box food truck to eat there too. We walked around a bit to see and support the vendors and got some mocktails and even a b12 shot! As much fun as the polo party was, it is unfortunately located at Westworld... I can't tell if it's a Westworld issue, a Pro-em issue or all of the above. There were several events happening at several area of the site so it seemed like the line for parking was unnecessarily problematic. At least parking only cost $10 that day. When we finally parked and got to the area we thought was the entrance, there was long line of people getting drink bands for alcohol so we got in line. When we were finally at the front of the line, we found out we didn't need to stand in that line at all. The line was for those wanting to participate in the wine tasting in the arts festival area that was outside of the polo party. We didn't see signs for the wine tasting fees so we just walked to the polo party entrance. At the entrance we observed the "no alcohol beyond this point" signs. When we were leaving, they wouldn't let us leave with water or our mocktails so we had to consume or throw them away. We understood their explanations that they don't know what is or isn't an alcoholic beverage so they were restricting all beverages. The sign should be changed to reflect that policy correctly. Since we had a less than positive experience when exiting, we decided not to participate in the wine tasting. We just walked through to view the art festival displays before leaving. Otherwise, we had a nice time and are looking forward to attending the polo party again next year! We'll know what to possibly expect next time around so we'll be better prepared!

Outstanding experience from start to finish! PJ's UTV Rentals made everything easy, seamless, and…read morefun. The team was professional, welcoming, and takes pride in what they do. The equipment was well maintained and the entire operation felt safe, organized, and customer‑focused. This was an unforgettable experience and one we would absolutely do again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top‑notch UTV rental experience!

Second time renting. Reasonably priced. Trailer included with rental. Good machines. Would rent a…read morethird time.

If you've ever wondered what happens when Call of Duty gets taken WAY too seriously... this is it!…read more Rick was an absolute LEGEND of a tour guide. From the moment we hopped on the ATVs to the full-on machine gun experience, it felt like we were dropped straight into a real-life video game--except way more fun and way louder. Rick made everything exciting, and safe. He knew his stuff, kept the energy high, and made sure we all felt like total pros out there (even if we definitely were not.) Between the rocky ride and the adrenaline rush of shooting, this was hands-down one of the coolest things we've ever done. If you're even thinking about booking--DO IT. 10/10 would absolutely go back and pretend we're in Call of Duty again.

We had the BEST time with Desert Wolf Tours! This was such a fun and memorable experience for our…read moregroup -- and that's saying a lot because it was me plus six women in their 60s-70s! Our guide, Noah, truly made the entire experience. He was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident on the ATVs. He never rushed us, took time to explain everything clearly, and checked in often to make sure we were all doing okay. On top of that, Noah was super knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting facts along the way, which made the tour even more enjoyable. You could tell he genuinely cared about giving us a great experience. Whether you're adventurous or a little nervous going in, this is 100% worth it. We were laughing the whole time and left with such great memories. Highly recommend -- and if you can, ask for Noah!