Hot Air Balloon Rides
in Hot Springs, South Dakota

Flight Experience

Experience the breathtaking panoramic views of the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota from a hot air balloon! During your flight, you may see deer, antelope, wild turkeys, waterfowl, and other wildlife while floating above the Cheyenne River Valley, over the mountain tops, through the canyons, or around Lake Angostura. Our typical flight lasts approximately one hour. Your experience from pre-flight setup to post-flight refreshments will take 2 to 3 hours. After landing, enjoy a complimentary champagne (or non-alcoholic) toast and a light breakfast. We will also present you with a flight certificate and digital photos.

Sunrise
Shared or Private
Starting
$375

Check-In
& Pilot Briefing

We’ll greet you in the morning and go over pre-flight details

Get ready for artistry in motion!

Witness set-up and balloon inflation by your pilot and crew.

Relax and simply enjoy the ride!

Flights last 50-75 minutes depending on morning conditions.

Post-Flight Celebration!

Enjoy a champagne toast and light breakfast after your flight!

Sky’s the Limit — Let’s Go.

Come and celebrate your special event with us! We can personalize your experience for a wedding proposal, anniversary, birthday, or any other special event. Just give us a call, and we can discuss the possibilities!

Flight Reviews

Fly with us and create memories that last a lifetime

Margaret Chicoine
Margaret Chicoine
This was my first hot air, balloon ride! Petra made it relaxing , easy to do and fun! She’s a great pilot and shares lots of funny stories! It was an incredible experience!..
Devonna Zeug
Devonna Zeug
Petra and her flight crew were amazing. From the first moment we got there to take off, the professionalism was impressive. During the flight Petra did a fantastic job gliding us in the air...
Amy Nothdurft
Amy Nothdurft
We had another incredible flight with Petra and Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons! While it’s often called a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this was actually our second flight with Petra...

Hot Air Ballooning FAQs

Our typical flight lasts approximately one hour, give or take a few minutes depending on landing site opportunities. The whole experience from meeting your pilot at the launch site to post-flight refreshments can last from 2 to 3 hours.

We typically fly within 500 feet above the surface, however, sometimes we fly higher to catch winds that help get us to our final destination. When possible, we try to do some contour flying, which is flying just above the treetops, which allows for spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes as well as wildlife.

Sunrise times change by a few minutes each day, so check our sunrise calendar below to see when you might be meeting your pilot and crew. We’ll plan to meet you about 15 minutes prior to the sunrise time. We will contact you the day before your reserved flight to confirm your flight plans with meeting time and location.