From Powers Blvd, take Barnes Rd east and continue to the intersection with Tutt Blvd. The meeting point, at 6165 Barnes Rd #150, is located in the shopping center on the southeast corner of Barnes Rd and Tutt Blvd.

Outdoor parking is available on-site at 6165 Barnes Rd #150, in front of Hurts Donut Company. The activity meeting point is located directly in this parking lot.

The area is served by Mountain Metro Transit, Route 23 “Barnes Rd - Tutt Blvd.” Get off at the Tutt/Barnes stop, located at the intersection of Tutt Blvd and Barnes Rd, then walk to 6165 Barnes Rd #150, in the shopping center on the southeast corner of the intersection. Schedules should be checked for the booked date, as the meeting time is early in the morning.

<h3><strong>Early-morning hot air balloon ride in Colorado Springs</strong></h3><p>This experience begins in Colorado Springs at the meeting point listed as 6165 Barnes Rd. After check-in, participants board the crew vehicles to travel to the launch site selected for that day. Balloon inflation takes place as daylight arrives, with the opportunity to help the crew and take photos before boarding. The hot air balloon ride lasts approximately 1 hour, while the full experience takes about 3.5 hours from arrival through the steps that follow landing.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak from the basket</strong></h3><p>Once airborne, the basket provides panoramic views of Colorado’s terrain and the Rocky Mountains. Pikes Peak is one of the landmarks highlighted from the launch area and during the experience. The balloon may reach an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet or higher, offering a very different perspective on the landscape than the one available from the ground. This hot air balloon ride focuses on the broad scenery of the Colorado Springs area, without a fixed route announced in advance because the launch site is selected by the crew according to the conditions on the day.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Experience with the crew and an FAA-certified pilot</strong></h3><p>Before departure, the pilot provides a weather briefing. The flight is operated by an FAA-certified pilot, and the crew assists throughout the different stages of the experience, from transportation to the launch field to balloon inflation. Participants may help with inflation if they wish. After takeoff, the airborne portion lasts approximately one hour. Once the balloon has landed, a champagne toast and snacks are provided. The pilot and crew may also take photos upon request.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Duration, hot air balloon ride price and preparation</strong></h3><p>The listed fare is $225 per person, with a child fare of $145 for ages 5 to 12. The baskets do not have seats, so participants must be able to stand for the entire flight, approximately one hour. Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes are required, and a camera may also be brought along. The flight depends on weather conditions, and flexible rescheduling is provided when a cancellation is made for this reason. A shuttle from certain accommodations is also advertised for an additional fee.</p><p><br></p><p>This option therefore combines approximately 1 hour in the air with a full experience of about 3.5 hours, including balloon preparation, crew assistance, the flight over the Colorado Springs area, and the post-landing celebration.</p>

Discover an approximately 1-hour hot air balloon ride in Colorado Springs, with an FAA-certified pilot and views of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak.

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Vol en montgolfière d’environ 1 heure pour un enfant âgé de 5 à 12 ans.

Approximately 1-hour hot air balloon flight for one child ages 5 to 12.

Vol en montgolfière d’environ 1 heure pour un participant au tarif standard affiché.

Approximately 1-hour hot air balloon flight for one participant at the listed standard fare.

<h3><strong>Things to do around Colorado Springs</strong></h3><p>Before or after the flight, you can walk the trails at Garden of the Gods and explore its red sandstone formations, drive the Pikes Peak Highway when conditions allow access to the mountain, or visit the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to learn more about the history of the city and the Pikes Peak region. These visits are easy ways to extend a stay in Colorado Springs without adding another aerial activity.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Activity ideas in Colorado</strong></h3><p>For a longer stay in the state, you can hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, go rafting on the Arkansas River depending on the season and chosen difficulty level, or visit Mesa Verde National Park and its ancestral archaeological sites. These stops can be included in a wider Colorado itinerary before or after your time in Colorado Springs.</p>

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Colorado: Where to Fly?

<h2><strong>A hot air balloon ride between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains</strong></h2><p>One distinctive feature of a hot air balloon ride in the state of Colorado is that the balloon does not follow a fixed flight route over the landscapes of the Rocky Mountains or Colorado Springs: its path depends in particular on the wind, so the viewpoint can vary from one flight to another. In Colorado, this way of flying takes on its full meaning with the strong contrasts in elevation along the Front Range, which marks the transition between the Rocky Mountains and the plains farther east. This type of flight lets you discover the area from a basket carried by a hot air balloon carried by the winds.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Hot Air Balloon Ride in Colorado Springs</strong></h2><p>Among the areas of Colorado where balloon flights are offered, Colorado Springs lies at the foot of the Front Range, in a region dominated by Pikes Peak, which rises above 4,300 meters in elevation. This is where the hot air balloon ride in Colorado Springs is located. The area's appeal comes in particular from its position between the first major elevations of the Rocky Mountains and the plains that stretch eastward. The flight offered therefore lets you embark on a first hot air balloon ride in Colorado.</p>

<h1 class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-size-large" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Hot Air Balloon Rides in Colorado</strong></h1><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Taking a </span><strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">hot air balloon ride in Colorado</strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> lets you gain altitude over a state where the landscapes change rapidly between mountains, valleys, and great plains. The activity is not limited to a single part of Colorado, with hot air ballooning available in different areas, from Front Range cities to mountain regions. </span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The </span><strong style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Rocky Mountains</strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> naturally form one of the major landmarks in the landscape, while the eastern part of the state opens onto much flatter expanses.</span></p>

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