Rainbow Ryders, a leading hot air balloon company throughout the Southwest, returns to the Arizona Balloon Classic to offer hot air balloon rides during the 15th annual festival Jan. 16-18, 2026, at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, 19593 S. 48th St., Chandler.

Festival-goers can soar above the festival in morning or afternoon flights, enjoying views of hot air balloons set against the Arizona desert landscape.

Flight details are:

• Morning flights will be available Jan. 16-18.
• Afternoon flights will be available Jan. 16-17, weather permitting.
• All flights include a celebratory toast to commemorate the adventure, and afternoon flights include admission to "Desert Glows." 
• The price: is $325 per person.

Rainbow Ryders has more than 42 years of experience and more than 800,000 passengers served. The Glendale-based company offers flights led by experienced pilots. Tickets are available now at https://rainbowryders.com/festivals/arizona-balloon-classic/.

In late 2023 Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company opened its facility in Glendale, located at 7934 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.