TOURS & EXCURSIONS

Desert Balloon Flight

Balloon adventure begins upon arrival at our Sonoran Desert launch site. You will receive a "pre-flight briefing" where you'll learn more about the hot air balloon plus other facts you should know to make you Arizona flight as enjoyable as possible.

Upon landing, you'll be greeted with flutes of champagne and gourmet food. First-time riders will be treated to the legendary ceremony that balloonists all over the world have been sharing for more than a century. Then, carpeting appears on the desert floor beneath your feet along with a lovely table complete with linens and china, a clue to what you are about to enjoy! And finally, to prove your difference from ordinary mortals, you will be inducted into the ballooning society and awarded the certificate d'ascension en machine aerostatique.

Notes:

  • Individuals waivers to be completed prior to activity
  • Required attire: closed-toe shoes
  • Not recommended for pregnant woman or those that have had recent back surgery

 

Horseback Riding

Feel the West come alive as knowledgeable wranglers guide you on a 90-minute trail ride through the panoramic vistas of Arizona's most famous desert. As you venture along desert trails winding through towering Saguaro cacti, Mesquite groves and other desert dwellers your guide will talk of the abundant plant and animal life.

Desert Hike

We'll begin at the resort and accompanying them to the trailhead; on the way, a guide will deliver a briefing on desert hiking safety, offer tips on staying comfortable, and oversee the completion of the liability release form. When your boots meet the desert, make sure everyone has plenty of water, and snacks. The guide will open up this amazing resource with information, anecdotes and observations of the area through the trail winds. 

 

Heard Museum Tour

The award winning Heard Museum has successfully captured the past and present times of the heritage and culture of the Native American people. The museum, an adobe building, originally the home of Dwight and Marie Heard, is nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Phoenix. Opened in 1029 as a "museum of primitive art," it has become one of the premier showcases of the Southwestern Indian culture. "Native peoples of the Southwest" is the museum's award winning exhibit filled with thousands of the finest pieces in their permanent collection, including baskets, jewelry, pottery, textiles, a Navajo Hogan, Apache Wickiup and a Hopi corn grinding room. 

ATV Adventure

Take off on an adventure to the beautiful Four Peask Recreation Area on a single passenger ATV. These desert trails include unique flora and exotic fauna. 

 

Spring Training Baseball Game

Spring training baseball nder the warm Arizona sun has been a tradition for devoted fans since 1947, when just two teams, the Cleveland Indians and the New York Giants, came here to prepare for the rigors of the long regular season. Today, 15 teams train in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the greatest concentration of professional baseball facilities found anywhere in the United States.

Texas Rangers VS. Milwaukee Brewers | Game Time: 1:05pm

Old Town Scottsdale Shopping Shuttle - Sponsored by Wilsonart

Scottsdale now ranks among the finest cities for shopping! Spend several hours exploring the many shopping districts in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

 

Day Trip to Sedona

Sedona is most known for its breathtaking red rock formations, famed vortex healing energy, outdoor recreation, and luxury accommodations. But how to best experience these things is really up to you. From hiking to jeep tours; lunch at one of the gourmet resturants or shopping for local made Indian jewerly. Enjoy the day at leisure.