Hot air balloon rides are one of the most fascinating experiences you will ever have. The roar of the burners as you rise into the sky, then the silence of floating, drifting with the winds, looking down on trees, beaches, farms and fields.You'll see North Carolina in a way that ground-bound travelers never do.

Hot air balloons are something special in comparison to other forms of flight. You don’t feel the wind, you are a part of it, almost not even realizing you are moving. Hot air balloons drift gracefully above the ground at heights of up to 10,000 feet. Typically, though, most Hot air balloon flights are 500 to 2,000 feet above ground where peace and tranquility reign as you float over the tree tops above the beautiful North Carolina countryside. As the balloon rises, your panoramic view of North Carolina's Beautiful Landscape and all who inhabit it is put into a perspective that you won’t soon forget.

Nobody forgets their first balloon flight. It is truly an experience that cannot compare to anything else. The sensation of flying over trees, lakes and streams, spotting deer and other wildlife is unique and inspiring. If you really want to make a lasting impression, a hot air balloon ride is the ultimate "unforgettable" gift.

Hot air ballooning is one of the most unique and popular attractions in North Carolina. We look forward to giving you one of the most “uplifting” experiences that can be had in a hot air balloon above the North Carolina landscape.

Book your flight soon — North Carolina Balloon Rides' schedule tends to fill up quickly. After all, North Carolina Hot Air Ballooning is the hot spot of the world for breath taking hot air balloon rides.