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 were a little scared as we had a 2 year old with us. Austin was excellent in answering all the questions and also provided headphones for her. Whole staff is friendly and nice. ...
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Sumit Nema
7/17/2025
Absolutely loved this experience and Austin (our pilot) was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, awesome at what he does, and clearly loves flying. We did the sunrise ride. Easy to get to, coffee and restrooms available at the meet up site. ...
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Sunaina
7/17/2025
Great experience! Austin and his crew are incredible - they’re all kind, funny and competent. Had such a blast with my husband and highly recommend this company. What an epic morning.
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Amanda DeLaura
7/10/2025
My sister and I went for this fun adventure! I am terrified of heights and was very nervous going in. The crew was amazing! They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable and safe! It was so relaxing, nothing to be scared ...
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JAMIE HARBER
7/10/2025
The highlight of our vacation!! So happy that we were able to experience a hot air balloon ride over Pagosa Springs. The captain and crew were amazing!!
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Dori Simson
6/25/2025
Our first balloon ride ever. Austin and his crew were amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Dan Best
6/25/2025
This is an adventure that is worth while, the flight was short due to the wind not being in our favor but the pilot and support crew did as much as they could to make it a memorable day. I would highly recommend if your in the area and want to experience a Hot Air Ballon ride I would say go for it these guys are great!!!
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George Fey
6/24/2025
Our family had a great experience with Austin and crew. It was really interesting to be part of the experience of setting up and taking down the balloon And the ride itself is exhilarating and great fun. A wonderful experience while on holiday in Colorado.
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Alison Mermel Finkel
6/24/2025
Very friendly and fun staff with an obvious amount of experience. From the meeting to the champagne toast our excursion was phenomenal! Austin was a brilliant pilot, who was kind and had a great sense of humor. Would recommend 10/10.
“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.“
