Hidden Canyons and Valleys Fly Inches Over Area Lakes
Experience the beauty of Colorado from the skies aboard a hot air balloon!
If you’ve dreamed of flying, hot air balloons are the best way to experience the weightlessness of soaring over Pagosa Springs!
As you gently ascend, the earth seems to fall away below you, revealing hidden canyons and valleys. You may feel yourself becoming a part of Mother Nature while riding the peaceful breezes with the red-tailed hawks, the ospreys and the majestic bald eagles. Wildlife is abundant, and we watch for deer, elk, turkeys and other forest creatures as we fly over Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
If you’re searching for adventure, activities or the ultimate sightseeing in Pagosa Springs, you’ve found one of the most popular and highest rated attractions!
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
Super fun experience! Staff is very friendly! Had a calm but great flight. Views were pretty awesome! Highly recommend!
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David Bergner
3/22/2025
Fantastic balloon ride! Austin and crew did a fantastic job. Beautiful views and even a history lesson on ballooning that was interesting and funny.
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Linda M
3/22/2025
It was an AWESOME experience! Staff was super friendly and a bunch of fun!! Lots of laughter and not only do you get to see a beautiful view, but you learn a lot from Austin and his crew!! You get pictures taken too!!! 1000 Recommend!!
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Xayah Prado
3/21/2025
Great experience! Pilot, crew and photographer were all great!!
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Sarah N
2/27/2025
Sean and the ground crew were amazing! Great experience. Checkin’ off the bucket list.
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Christy Langstaff
2/21/2025
Something checked off the bucket list! And Sean our pilot was the absolute best!!! An amazing experience!
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Brenda Dennison
2/07/2025
Thank you for the absolute best first hot air balloon ride!!! The scenery was beautiful!! Sean and ground crew were so much fun!! Highly recommend doing this adventure while in Pagosa Springs!
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Melissa
2/07/2025
The entire crew was amazing! Photographer has amazing energy! I got engaged during the flight🥳 Perfect proposal idea!
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Alexus Sparks
2/07/2025
Amazing ride! Great views. They went way above and beyond to make an amazing experience!
“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.“
