Balloon Ride Guide

Bob's Balloons vs AirHound Adventures

Two balloon operators in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. Bob's Balloons starts at $325 and AirHound Adventures at $425. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

Bob's Balloons

  • Flies from treetop level up to about 1,000 feet
  • Flights can be customized around Kissimmee, Disney World or Davenport
  • Flight areas span Orange, Osceola, Lake and Polk counties
  • All reservations must be made in advance

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Orlando

From
$325 per person
Length
About 3 hours total, about 1 hour in the air
Min age
Ages 5+ recommended
Cancellation
48 hours notice needed to cancel; credit card guarantee. No launch in high wind or unstable weather; those flights are rescheduled as space allows.

Private Flight

From
$1,400 per group
Length
About 3 hours total, about 1 hour in the air
Group
2 people
Cancellation
48 hours notice needed to cancel; credit card guarantee. Weather cancellations rescheduled as space allows.

Check dates with Bob's Balloons

AirHound Adventures

  • Operates five balloons; one flight a day at sunrise
  • Flights average about 7 miles and range from treetop level to 3,000 feet
  • October to March seats go to a waitlist first, then post 24 to 48 hours ahead
  • Larger groups up to 16 can fly across several balloons with advance notice
  • Romantic package (static and tethered balloon, photography, picnic) offered year-round; no price listed

Shared Basket

From
$425 per person
Length
About 3 hours 30 minutes total, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes in the air
Group
Shared basket for up to 5; groups over 6 should call
Min age
No set minimum; suggests 5 or 6 and tall enough to see over the basket
Weight
Passengers over 350 lb must contact the company before booking
Cancellation
Reschedule free or full refund with 48+ hours notice; no refund inside 48 hours. Weather cancellations rescheduled, or refunded if rescheduling fails.

Private Basket

From
$1,700 per group
Length
About 3 hours 30 minutes total, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes in the air
Group
4 guests max
Min age
No set minimum; suggests 5 or 6 and tall enough to see over the basket
Weight
Passengers over 350 lb must contact the company before booking
Cancellation
Reschedule free or full refund with 48+ hours notice; no refund inside 48 hours.

Check dates with AirHound Adventures

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida.