Why Choose Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures?
Safety First
40+ Years of Experience
Over 10,000 Safe Flights
Fun For All Ages
Ages 5+ Recommended
All Ages Welcomed
Bucket List Views
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.
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.
Book your unforgettable experience today
What Our Guests Say
✔ #1 Outdoor Activity in Pagosa Springs — TripAdvisor
✔ 5-Star Rated by Hundreds of Happy Travelers
✔ Unforgettable Views, Experienced Pilots, and Safe Flights