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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

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Custer, USA

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Celebrating 40+ years in business!
Fly in a hot air balloon and soar over the beautiful Black Hills. Make memories that will last forever.

Your Adventure Awaits! Black Hills Balloons flies in the southern Black Hills, making the Custer area, including the world-renowned Custer State Park the heart of our flying area. Your flight will vary over mountains, valleys, lakes and prairies - it's one of the best ways to view the Black Hills; home to elk, antelope, whitetail deer, buffalo and mule deer. If you're lucky, you might even see a mountain lion from our secure gondola! The Black Hills are the only place in the world where you can witness such historic, wild landscape and abundant wildlife from a hot air balloon.

Phone hours are 8am - 8pm daily.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mount Rushmore Road
Custer, SD 57730, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Black Hills Balloons

Make your own way to the centrally located meeting point in Custer, SD. From here, you will be taken to the launch site where the crew will begin the task of unloading and preparing your balloon. Take part in a short safety briefing and enjoy photo opportunities as the balloon is being inflated.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Black Hills National Forest

Once the balloon is ready, you’ll gently take to the skies for an approximate 1-hour flight over the Black Hills National Forest. If you are new to ballooning, you’ll be surprised at the silence and serenity you’ll find high above the treetops. It’s truly magical.Upon landing, the ground crew will pack the balloon while you and your pilot celebrate the flight with complimentary champagne, light snacks and a story about the origin of hot air ballooning.Flights depart at sunrise and are weather dependent and always at the discretion of your experienced pilot.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Black Hills Balloons will text and email the day before the flight before 6.30 pm for a flight status update and weather check.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10146P1

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  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight
  • Glass of Champagne
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Black Hills Balloons will text and email the day before the flight before 6.30 pm for a flight status update and weather check.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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