Circle City Balloon Rides

Hot air balloon rides in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2 options listed, booked online through Tripworks.

What stands out

Flies a special-shape elephant balloon called Ellie (up to 300 lbs, price on request)
Can fly from your own site, at $2 per mile beyond 25 miles from Indianapolis
Says about 65% of its flights get rescheduled for weather
No seats in the basket; passengers stand for the whole flight

From: $339 per person
Length: Allow 3 to 4 hours, about 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
Group size: Typically 4 to 5 guests in the basket
Minimum age: 5+, at least 42 inches tall
Meeting point: North side of Indianapolis; meet 30 minutes before sunrise or 2.5 hours before sunset
Included: Safety briefing, Transportation to the launch site, Post-flight toast (champagne or non-alcoholic), Photos, videos and a 3D recap video, Free admission for non-riding family and friends
Cancellation: Cancels for wind over 10 mph, nearby rain, fog or low clouds; reschedule as often as needed with price lock, or deposit refunded.

From: $1,099 per group (For 2 guests; $1,249 for 3; $1,399 for 4 to 5)
Length: Allow 3 to 4 hours, about 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
Group size: 2 to 5 guests, only your group and the pilot
Minimum age: 5+, at least 42 inches tall
Weight limit: 850 lbs total
Meeting point: North side of Indianapolis; meet 30 minutes before sunrise or 2.5 hours before sunset
Included: Safety briefing, Transportation to the launch site, Post-flight toast (champagne or non-alcoholic), Photos, videos and a 3D recap video
Cancellation: Cancels for wind over 10 mph, nearby rain, fog or low clouds; reschedule as often as needed with price lock, or deposit refunded.

Checked on 2026-10-21 against Circle City Balloon Rides's own pages. Spot something out of date? Tell us.