Several balloon events and races take place throughout the year, including the Las Vegas Balloon Classic held every October at Silver Bowl Park. The event usually attracts more than 100 balloons and features crafts and food booths, demonstrations and exhibits.
For a more private outing, check these local tour companies:
Balloon Safari
2039 Civic Center Drive, Suite 282
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 259-6705
D & R Balloons
(702) 248-7609
Fax (702) 221-9192
Offers champagne and wedding flights over Las Vegas.
Little White Chapel in the Sky
1301 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 382-5943
Memory Makers Balloon Rides
(702) 868-8288
Nevada High Inc.
6425 Tara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 873-8393
A licensed pilot will take you up for $125 per person, maximum of four people. The season runs from about November to April, depending upon the wind and temperature (gusty winds and hot temperatures ground balloon flights). Gift certificates and ballooning equipment also are available.
Soaring Adventures of America Inc.
(702) 222-2393
The Ultimate Balloon Adventure
2013 Clover Path St.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 869-9999
Commercially licensed pilots will take you on flights that start before sunrise or just before sunset. Flights last from 60 to 90 minutes and end with a champagne celebration. Double occupancy is required. The flight season is November through May.
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
200 Convention Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-4768
Offers the experience of skydiving indoors to test your skills of human flight or as a training resource for sport and competition divers, as well as military personnel.
Las Vegas Skydiving Center
4918 Evergreen Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 874-1555
Skydive Las Vegas
1401 Airport Road
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) SKY-DIVE
(800) U-SKYDIV
For beginner, novice & expert skydivers, licensed free-fall jump masters, state of the art parachutes, expert guidance, tandem or solo jumps with skydive lessons.