With the help of expert input and traveler sentiment, U.S. News found the best hot air balloon excursions available. Before you book a ride, keep in mind that you're in for an early morning.

Private sunrise hot air balloon flights ... top-rated tours to experience New York from above. Winner of Travelers’ Choice on TripAdvisor, the Shared Afternoon Ride from Phoenix, Arizona ...

Nothing quite compares to witnessing a mass ascension at dawn, when hundreds of colorful hot ... New York State Festival of Balloons by the State Legislature in 1997. Activities include tethered ...