2011 Rates

Private Balloon Flights: $250/person.
Reservations are required! CALL 775-790-7572
or Click here to reserve a flight. . . »

Flight Information

Why choose us for your balloon ride?
Our Experience
Where Carson Valley balloon flights take place
When our balloon rides take place
Reservation Policy
Cancellation Policy (read before booking)
Passenger Restrictions (read before booking)
Frequently Asked Questions . . .

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Carson Valley Ballooning Home Page

Why ride the bus when you can ride in a limo? When you fly with us, you won't share the flight experience with other passengers. Just the two (or three) of you and your personal pilot enjoying a peaceful balloon flight as it's meant to be experienced... without distractions. Visit the "Why Us" page to see the advantages in choosing Balloon Nevada.

We fly year round by reservation only. After each flight, we celebrate your courage and bravery with a traditional champagne (or sparkling cider) toast.

Nevada Hot Air Balloon Weddings

Get married in Nevada in our hot air balloon!

Intimate wedding ceremonies performed year round in the "Chapel of Peace & Heavenly Views" over northern Nevada's beautiful Carson Valley.

Our intimate hot air balloon weddings are tailored towards couples wishing to have a simple, unique and memorable wedding ceremony. More...»

Carson Valley Ballooning Photos

Aerial Self Portraits (Ed Darrack)
Assorted Balloon Flight photos
Fall Ballooning in the Carson Valley
Early Summer Flight

Reserve a Balloon Flight Here!

We offer one balloon flight per day. All reservations are confirmed on a first come, first served basis. Before a balloon flight can be confirmed, we must first be sure your requested date is available. By submitting this form, you are basically checking availability. Once we receive this request, we will contact you with availability status and to make payment arrangements. No payment information is requested at this time. GO TO RESERVATION PAGE »

Photographers Welcome

Ballooning is one of the most photographed activities on earth, and a hot air balloon is one of the best platforms for photographers! If you really want to have some fun and happen to have one of the GoPro® HD Cameras, by all means bring it! We also suggest you bring a GoPro® Handlebar Seatpost Mount which will secure your GoPro camera to one of our burner supports or to our custom suspended camera mount which puts your camera out 25' from the basket for very spectacular shots.

Escape Reality, Privately

Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to truly "escape reality" in the privacy of our hot air balloon and them to experience the sensations of ballooning without the interruptions of other people.

Why Balloon Nevada?

Hot air ballooning is a recreational activity you've probably always wanted to do. For most of you, it will be a first time and possibly a one time experience.

Who ever you fly with is responsible for that all important first impression into the world of ballooning. We want your first impression to be a good one!

Here are a few reasons we think you should choose to fly with us:

You and your guest have the balloon to yourselves = privacy!
You and your guest have the balloon to yourselves = comfort!
You and your guest have the balloon to yourselves = unobstructed 360° views!
You and your guest have the balloon to yourselves = no obnoxious kids!
Private flights at group rate prices! Shop around. You won't find a better price for a private balloon ride anywhere else in the USA.
No second "hops" like the bulk ride operators sell.***
We're full time Carson Valley residents... we fly here, we buy here, we hire here.
Over 30 years balloon piloting experience with 100% safety record.
Our equipment is extremely well-maintained and the cleanest you'll find!
Owner operator = no pressure from the boss to fly in marginal conditions.
We go out of our way to ensure a more scenic flight over the Carson Valley by utilizing various launch sites.
Experienced and knowledgeable crew that truly enjoys ballooning and sharing the experience with others.
One of the most beautiful places on earth to go ballooning!

This is not marketing mumbo jumbo. These are facts.

*** Most bulk ride operators book two one hour flights (hops) per day. While the first group (hop) is in the air, the second group stays on the ground waiting their turn to get in the balloon. Many times this second hop doesn't take place because of winds, a lack of landing sites, or shortage of fuel. In this case, the second hop group wastes 3+ hours of their day without getting to fly.