Hidden Canyons and Valleys Fly Inches Over Area Lakes
Experience Colorado From Above on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take in the beauty of Pagosa Springs, Colorado from the sky with Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures—a local, family-owned company offering unforgettable flights for nearly 40 years.
Our hot air balloon rides in Pagosa Springs give you a unique view of mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and hidden canyons. As you float on calm morning breezes, keep an eye out for elk, deer, wild turkeys, and birds of prey like ospreys and bald eagles.
Whether you’re searching for the best things to do in Pagosa Springs, an unforgettable Colorado adventure, or a peaceful balloon tour, this is one of the area’s top-rated experiences—and the #1 rated outdoor activity in Pagosa Springs on TripAdvisor.
Safe & Relaxing Hot Air Balloon Rides in Pagosa Springs, CO
Hot air balloons are one of the safest ways to experience the skies! Safe, friendly to flight sickness, and extremely relaxing for guests of all ages. You’re in great hands with our expert guides and with Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures you’re sure to have an exciting adventure that you’ll never forget! Our experience in the industry speaks for itself, and our team is so happy to have you join us.
Further ensuring your safety, Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures is a member of the following organizations and associations. The goal of each is to set, ensure and exceed high safety standards, proper pilot certification and accountability, balloon equipment reliability, and ongoing education in the hot air ballooning field.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Professional Ride Operators
Balloon Federation of America
What to Expect on Your Hot Air Balloon Ride
1. Arrival
Our guests are welcomed at sunrise while the mountain air is still calm and stable.
Get “hands-on” by assisting with inflation of the balloon and prepare your camera for your dramatic rise into the air!
2. Ascend
Climb aboard our basket for the flight of a lifetime!
We fly inches over the area lakes, snag some souvenir pine cones from the tops of trees, and enjoy a 200 mile panoramic view of 4 states.
3. Landing
Listen to a history of Pagosa while riding the peaceful breezes with the hawks, ospreys and the bald eagles.
You’ll assist with deflation as a team, and pack up for our closing ceremony!
4. Ceremony
You’ll then experience the 200-year-old tradition of a champagne celebration carried over from the earliest days of ballooning in France.
Guests enjoy a light snack and juice while receiving your personalized flight certificate.
✔ #1 Outdoor Activity in Pagosa Springs — TripAdvisor ✔ 5-Star Rated by Hundreds of Happy Travelers ✔ Unforgettable Views, Experienced Pilots, and Safe Flights
We had our first balloon ride this morning in Pagosa Springs. It was a very smooth, intimate experience. They thought of everything and we were well taken care of. The ride was smooth, our pilot was very experienced and the view was awesome. We had a great time and highly recommended.
read moreread less
Jin Buchanan
8/20/2025
A very professional, hard working crew and a fun crew!.. made for a wonderful flight!!!
read moreread less
john dalesandro
8/20/2025
We had a great time on the hot air balloon! the staff was friendly and knowledge about the area and answered all of our questions about the balloon! We even got to help set up and break down the balloon too!
read moreread less
Jeremy Ryan
8/20/2025
Austin & his crew were Amazing!!! I have always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon and there is no one I would have rather lost my hot air balloon virginity too than him!!! Deanna the photographer catches the best moments! Well worth the once in a lifetime photo pack at the end! The champion toast at the end is not only knowledgeable but very entertaining!!! Great job by all! Highly recommend!
read moreread less
j o
8/20/2025
We went up this morning- it was absolutely stunning. The majority of the crew was phenomenal, they were funny and knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. The photographer, Deanna I believe, could use some lessons on how to interact with people. She gave very unclear instructions and would get upset when people didn’t sprint to get into position, even rushing a woman to the point of her falling. She was quite rude to most of the customers, we were not the only people there who felt this way. Her photos turned out well, but interacting with her wasn’t worth the shots. Maybe she should give a briefing during the other instructions versus her current “method.” Despite her, we 10/10 recommend this company
read moreread less
Ally Franc
8/20/2025
awseome experience..great guys...friendly..laughter..fun..love this ...
read moreread less
Cindy Derkowski
8/19/2025
Incredible experience. Our family has done it twice now. Professional, friendly and fun crew and pilots!
read moreread less
Brett Anderson
8/18/2025
Absolutely one of the best experiences we have done. Incredible crew and pilot!!! If you’re in Pagosa Springs this is a must!
read moreread less
Michael Autenreith
8/17/2025
Amazing experience! Austin was a skilled and perfect pilot.
“This place was AWESOME! Austin was our pilot and he was fantastic. We booked this last minute and I’m so glad we did. The views are unlike anything else and you can barely tell the balloon is moving through the air. All in all a 10/10.”
– CJ
Perfection
“From start to finish this could not have been better.”
– Kay R
Best Secret in Pagosa
“Best experience in Pagosa Springs and we went to two hot springs, two outdoor concerts, went shopping downtown and made glass art.
We have been tandem paragliding in the Alps and the hot air balloon ride was right up there with that. We felt completely safe and excited from my 75 year old mother to my 18 year old daughter- we all enjoyed ourselves and would recommend it to anyone.“
– Ruth C
Soaring Over Pagosa Springs
“Oh my goodness… bucket list travels! What an experience! The take off was so gentle and easy… soon we were floating over Pagosa… SO quiet… the only sound was the whoosh of the burner and fan filling the balloon with hot air.
The views are spectacular! I just can’t explain the beauty, the wonder, the awe. Never once did we feel insecure or fearful… we felt so safe in the pilot’s care. What a WONDERFUL experience – what a precious ride!“
– Cindy and Michael
Absolutely Incredible
“Great experience! This excursion was by far one of the best! An experience that will not soon be forgotten. Breathtaking views from on high! Take off and landing were seamless. Would recommend this to everyone!”
– Judy M
Spectacular
“Spectacular! The view and stories were amazing! I would 100% do this again and again. It was worth the price and the time.“
