TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
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Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight 3 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 47% in Colorado Springs
61 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Colorado Springs
- 3 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Float above the Rocky Mountain Front Range at sunrise, then celebrate your Colorado Springs balloon flight with champagne and breakfast.
About this tour
Watch dawn spill across the Rocky Mountain Front Range as your balloon lifts into the morning sky. This Colorado Springs sunrise hot air balloon flight offers a quiet, wind-guided journey with views that can stretch 100 miles, from the Spanish Peaks toward Longs Peak.
The experience lasts 210 minutes, including transportation by van or 4-wheel-drive vehicle; the flight itself is about an hour. After landing, raise a glass during a champagne toast, enjoy a light breakfast, and take home a flight certificate as a new aeronaut. Your pilot and crew guide the outing, while the changing winds shape the route and the scenery unfolds below.
Meet in the Radisson Hotel lobby on Newport Road, behind the Airplane Restaurant. Dress in layers and wear closed-toe shoes for the cool morning. Flights depend on safe weather, so keep your phone nearby for an early update. Choose this Colorado Springs sunrise hot air balloon flight for a memorable perspective on the mountains and open country.
Highlights
- Rise with the sunrise above the Rocky Mountain Front Range
- Admire views stretching up to 100 miles in every direction
- Toast the flight with champagne
- Enjoy a light breakfast after your flight
- Receive a flight certificate as a new aeronaut
What's included
Included
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Champagne toast
- Light breakfast
- Flight certificate for each new aeronaut
- Pilot and crew
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.88 / 5 · 48 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.51 / 5 · 13 reviews
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Important information
- Meet in the lobby of the Radisson Hotel, 1645 Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, behind the Airplane Restaurant
- Arrive on time; late guests miss the tour without a refund
- Flights depend on weather; if conditions are unsafe, the pilot may cancel and offer rescheduling or a full refund
- Monitor your phone for an early-morning weather update from the pilot or crew chief
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- Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable
- At least 4 guests are required for the activity to operate
- Maximum weight is 225 lb without additional considerations
- Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and dress in layers for cool sunrise temperatures
- Guests must be steady on their feet and have no recent injuries; moderate fitness is recommended
- Not recommended for guests with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
- Consult a physician if you have questions about your ability to participate; all riders must sign waivers
- Transportation by van or 4-wheel-drive vehicle is part of the outdoor experience
- Hand-held cameras, binoculars, and closable water bottles are welcome; there are no bathrooms in the field
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
How long is the experience?
The listed duration is 210 minutes. The flight itself lasts about one hour.
What happens if weather prevents the flight?
If conditions are unsafe, the pilot will cancel the flight and you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet in the lobby of the Radisson Hotel at 1645 Newport Road, Colorado Springs, behind the Airplane Restaurant.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear closed-toe shoes and layers for cool sunrise temperatures. Hand-held cameras, binoculars, and closable water bottles are welcome.
What are the cancellation rules?
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure and no-shows are non-refundable.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.88 on Viator and 4.51 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Colorado Springs
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 47% in Colorado Springs means it ranks in the top 47% of tours in Colorado Springs by this score.
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