Sat & Sun 7–10 AM · Daily 4:30–9 PM
Tethered Balloon Rides
Ride up in a hot air balloon that stays tied to the ground and rises to about 75 feet. A great first balloon experience for families.
How it's different
Tethered rides are separate from the Morning Balloon Launches and Evening Desert Glows. The balloon stays secured to the ground the whole time, so it's a short, gentle ride up and back down.
Good to know
- Rides pause or stop if wind or weather is unsafe.
Tickets
Tethered Balloon Ride tickets are available at the event. They are not included in admission and are not sold online.
Want to fly free?
Hot Air Balloon Rides with Rainbow Ryders leave the ground and fly for 45 minutes to an hour, with morning and sunset flights. Book them online with Rainbow Ryders.
- Evenings
- Daily · 4:30–9 PM
- Mornings
- Saturday & Sunday · 7–10 AM
- Price
- $30 adults · $15 kids 12 & under
- Tickets
- Sold on site only. Not included in admission.
- Weather
- Weather permitting. No refunds.
Plan your ABC16 visit
Tethered Balloon Rides is part of the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic, January 15–17, 2027, at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds in Chandler, Arizona. Rides are sold separately and are not included with festival admission.