Balloons Over the Rainbow - St Louis, MO Balloon Rides

Flights and Pricing

The air is crisp and clear, all is quiet except for the occasional sound of the burner disturbing the perfect serenity that surrounds you. You float majestically somewhere between the trees and heaven watching life drift slowly past below. You take it all in, and think just how perfect this day has become and how awesome this experience is, and you wonder, why didn't I do this sooner??

All balloon flight options are listed below

Our balloon adventures begin at sunrise and just prior to sunset when you arrive at the meeting locationWe meet at: 2700 Ridge Point Drive, High Ridge Missouri 63049 . From there we will transport you a short distance to our launch site where you will be able to watch us inflate the balloon. Soon after that we will lift off for a peaceful journey lasting approximately one hour. After your flight, when your feet find their way back to earth, the Balloons Over the Rainbow crew will be there to greet you and help you celebrate your voyage with the traditional champagne (or sparkling cider) toast, commemorative flight certificate suitable for framing, and memories to last a lifetime.

Champagne Flights

Adults: $219
Kids 6 - 14: $150

Duration: Allow 3.5 hoursFrom the time we meet until we return to the meeting location.
Flight Time: 45 min. - 1+ hour You will be in the air 45-60 minutes or longer depending on weather.
Occupancy: 12 max.
Champagne / Sparkling cider
Commemorative flight certificate
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Private Flights

Adults: $800 / couple in privacy

Flight Vouchers

Adults: $219
Kids 6 - 14: $150

If you prefer to book by phone, please call 314-402-8010 between 8 am - 7 pm daily. Customer service representatives are happy to help!

* Kids pricing ONLY available when purchasing from balloonsovertherainbow.com.
* Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.
* Kids discount and Special Offers can not be combined with any other specials, discounts, or 3rd party offers.

Balloon Souvenirs Available

FAQ's - Policies

Please read before booking.

FAQs

Are we insured?: We are insured by an American-owned, A+ rated insurance company.
What time are the balloon flights?: We meet about 30 min. before sunrise. The exact meeting time will be included with your balloon ride confirmation.
Where do we meet?: The address to our meeting location is: 2700 Ridge Point Drive, High Ridge Missouri 63049. ( Map)
Where will the balloon land?: A balloon flight is dependent on wind speed and direction. Every flight is different and our landing sites vary.
What should I wear?: Ballooning is an outdoor sport activity, so you should wear whatever you feel comfortable in and the type of clothing that you would expect to wear for a walk in the countryside on the day you fly. For women, climbing into the gondola will be very awkward in a dress or skirt. It is strongly recommended that all shoes worn should have flat soles. Please do not wear flip-flops or open-toed shoes.
Can I take a camera?: Absolutely, there is always plenty to photograph both prior to the flight, during and afterwards. You may bring a video camera also. We recommend that you have a suitable soft case, including carry strap, with you to stow and protect the camera during the landing. Bring extra memory cards and batteries. Panoramic cameras are nice for scenery.

Policies

Passenger Limitations

All passengers must be able to climb in and out of the basket, stand for the entire flight, and possibly walk out of a field if necessary. We cannot fly any passenger who has had recent surgeries or broken bones, hip or knee replacements in the past two years, is pregnant, or is unable to stand for the duration of the flight. Children must be a minimum of 6 years old and any passenger under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Maximum individual weight is 280 pounds / 127 Kilograms / 20 stone. Your safety is our main concern. If you are concerned about any health issues, please consult with your physician prior to scheduling or call our office to discuss your individual situation.

Flight Certificate Delivery

All flight certificates are emailed within 24 hours of order receipt. If you are unable to receive and/or print the flight certificates via email, please call us and we will mail the certificates via US Postal service. When US Postal Service delivery is requested, we will ship them within 48 hours of order receipt.

Scheduling Flight Certificates given as gifts

Simply present the flight certificates and other paperwork to whomever you intend to give the ride, and have them contact us to schedule, or they may schedule on our website using the codes on the flight vouchers. Since we will not know to whom they have been given, we will not contact you to schedule. It is your responsibility to make sure the recipient contacts us to schedule their ride. Please ask the recipient to have a calendar handy when calling so we can pick a mutually agreeable time. If we are unable to fly the first opportunity for any reason, they can contact us to reschedule at their convenience. Flight Certificates issued by us do not expire unless they are forfeited or were donated by us for a charitable donation. Any charitable donation certificates will expire 1 year after the issue if no expiration date is on the certificate.

Meeting Information

Please plan on meeting at the time on your reservation. For morning flights, we ask that you call us the evening before your flight to check-in by 6:00 PM. For afternoon flights, we ask that you call us by noon the day of your flight. (314) 402-8010. We will be able to give you any last minute changes to your meet time (if any) when you call.

We will meet in the Walmart Parking Lot at the west end of the parking lot away from the main entrance. The address is 2700 Ridge Point Drive, High Ridge Missouri 63049. Click here for a google map to the location.

No-Show Policy

A "No-show" is anyone who fails to show up for a flight after scheduling a flight. No-shows have a substantial impact on our business. As a result of no-shows we either flew an aircraft only partially full, or we didn't fly at all. Either way we incurred the same expense to fly whether we were able to fly you or not, therefore a no-show will result in a forfeiture of your flight fee, certificate, voucher or deposit and we will consider our obligation for that flight to be fulfilled. No refund will be possible since we incurred the cost of the flight in your absence. Please make sure to allow sufficient time for arrival at the meeting location, and call us if you are running late. If you are using a third party certificate of any type to pay for your flight, that voucher will be redeemed and considered used and you will not be entitled to a refund from that third party agency. Should you manage to get a refund from them, we will charge the card you provided us at scheduling for your flight fee. There are no exceptions to this policy under any circumstances.

Weather Cancellation Policy

Weather is always a concern and does force cancellations and rescheduling of flights. If it clearly isn't going to be safe to fly on your date and time, the flight status line will announce this as soon as the decision is made before the flight. Please call us the next business day to reschedule your adventure. If the flight is on, we will provide specific meeting times and locations for the morning's adventure. If the weather forecast isn't clear for the next morning, we will place the flight on a weather hold and ask everyone to call about 1 hour before the morning's expected meeting time to get an updated forecast. At that time we will let you know for sure if the flight is on. If we must cancel your flight due to weather, simply call us to reschedule your flight. If you are unable to reschedule, and you paid us directly for your flight, please call us for your options.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled flight, there is no penalty and you may reschedule. If you cancel with less than the required notice, or fail to show up the morning of your flight, we will charge the full amount to the card on file as a cancellation fee, or your flight certificate, voucher or prepayment will be considered forfeit and you will not be allowed to reschedule that reservation. No credit will be given in any way for cancelling with less than the required notice or for no-shows.

Refund Policy

All flight certificates and prepaid flights purchased directly from Balloons Over the Rainbow are fully refundable within one (1) year from the date of purchase as long as either no flight has been scheduled, or you cancel your first scheduled flight at least 48 hours prior to flight time. All refunds will be issued to the original purchaser in the original purchase method (credit card purchases will be refunded via the same credit card) if possible. If not, a refund will be issued via company check. No refunds will be issued to no-shows, those that show up intoxicated, or anyone whose flight certificate, flight, or voucher has been forfeited for any reason. No refund will be granted after one (1) year from sale. Even if the certificate is not refundable, as long as it hasn't been forfeited or used, it can still be used. There are no exceptions to this policy.

If you are eligible for a refund, we will process the request within 7-10 business days. If your flight was purchased through any third party, you will have to discuss any refund request with them. We are not able to provide refunds for any third parties for any reason.

Payment Options

We are pleased to accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and cash. We do not accept checks as a form of payment.

Flight Restrictions

We require a minimum of four (4) passengers in any one balloon to fly. All flights are group flights, so you will likely be with other guests to ensure we have at least 4 people per balloon.
A minimum of two (2) passengers are required for any Private flight.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids must be 6 - 14 years old to qualify for kids discount.
Children must be at least 8 years old and 50" tall.
Weight limit of 270 lbs. / person applies
Pregnant women may not fly
Anyone having recent surgery or broken bones may not fly.
Anyone having joint replacement within the past two years may not fly.
(We still recommend you clear any issues with your doctor prior to flying.)
All flights are weather dependent.
All passengers are required to read and sign our Passenger Release (PDF)

Download it here

Please Read Before you Buy

You will hear all kinds of crazy things when you start shopping for a balloon ride. Some of the things we hear that are shared with potential guests are just completely wrong, some are bold faced lies, and some of the stuff is just downright comical. Our view has always been that part of our responsibility is to educate anyone who is looking for a balloon ride, and help them make an educated and informed decision on who to fly with, even if they don't in the end choose us.

Here are the facts:

Fact: All balloon ride companies are required to have F.A.A. certified commercial pilots in order to fly passengers for hire, It's the law.

Fact: All balloons are inspected annually or every 100 hours, whichever comes first to the exact same safety and maintenance standards as a brand new aircraft, regardless of the age of the aircraft, It's the law.

Some things to watch out for:

Make sure the company you are speaking with actually owns and operates their own balloons and isn't just a certificate reseller. There are MANY scams out there on the internet that will sell you a flight certificate they never intend to honor just to get your money. We have always owned and operated our own fleet of balloons and do not honor any 3rd party flight certificates.
Assuming they own their own aircraft as mentioned in item 1, and if you are buying a flight certificate, always ask if it is refundable, transferable, and if it has an expiration date! Our flight certificates do not expire, and are refundable within one (1) year from the date of purchase as long as either no flight has been scheduled, or you cancel your first scheduled flight at least 48 hours prior to flight time.
What are their policies for rescheduling and cancellations due to weather? Mother nature never listens, we all know that. We DO NOT charge in advance for reservations. If we are canceled due to weather, you can either reschedule or incur no charges at all. Our check-in and no-show policies do apply though, so read through those.

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Professionalism and Safety

Our FAA certified commercial/instructor pilots are seasoned, professional experts in hot air balloon flight. Each Balloons Over the Rainbow pilot has an excellent FAA safety record. In keeping with FAA regulations, which hot air balloon pilots are required to do, each pilot undergoes a rigorous training program in order to earn his/her pilot license through the FAA. Each pilot must then "renew" their ratings every two years by taking a required Flight Review (exam) administered by an FAA commercial balloon pilot. We value our passengers' safety as well as our own, and thanks to strict federal regulations, hot air ballooning is one of the safest forms of aviation today.

Why Fly with Balloons Over the Rainbow

We are fully licensed and insured. All of our pilots are FAA certified commercial pilots with many, many years of experience. Our pilots are some of the safest in the industry and as a result, we are proud to say we have a perfect safety record. We can emphatically make a statement like this because we are very conservative in our flight decision making, and if the weather conditions aren't right, we will cancel the flight. We have a very strict operations guide that all of our pilots must follow that defines what we will fly in and what we won't. This ensures there is no ambiguity in flight decision making and ensures your safety remains our top priority in everything we do.
We focus on you to ensure you have the highest quality experience possible. We could be bigger, but we don't want to lose the personal attention that it takes to deliver a World Class experience.
We also have an A+ rating with the BBB, are members of the Balloon Federation of America and the Professional Ride Operator Division.
We carry the best insurance available in the industry. If you would like to see a copy of our policy, please call us and we will gladly email you a copy of our insurance.

Balloons Over the Rainbow's commitment to safety is always foremost.

Balloons Over the Rainbow is a zero tolerance workplace. All of our pilots, crew and office staff are subject to random drug screenings.
We will not fly in unsafe conditions.
Our equipment requires a full FAA inspection annually or every 100 hours (which ever comes first) by FAA certified aircraft inspectors.
Before every flight our Pilot and ground crew inspect the balloon, envelope, rigging and gondola.
Watch us prepare for flight and you'll see the many safety checks we make.

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Balloon Flight Vouchers

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Give the gift of flight!

Flight Vouchers make the perfect birthday, Christmas, anniversary, wedding, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, graduation or Valentine gift. They are emailed within 24 hours, and are fully refundable at any time prior to check-in for your first scheduled flight. More...

Champagne Flight Vouchers and Private Flight Vouchers are emailed within 24 hours of order receipt. If you are unable to receive and/or print the flight certificates via email, please call us and we will mail the certificates via US Postal service. When US Postal Service delivery is requested, we will ship them within 48 hours of order receipt.

All of our flight certificates are fully refundable at any time prior to check-in for your first scheduled flight. All refunds will be issued to the original purchaser in the original purchase method (Credit card purchases will be refunded via the same credit card) if possible. If not, a refund will be issued via company check. No refunds will be issued to no-shows, those that show up intoxicated or anyone who has forfeited their flight certificate for any reason covered in these policies. Additionally, no refund will be granted after one (1) year of no contact either from the time of initial sale, or for one (1) year after a cancellation of a flight. This does not mean the flight is forfeited, even if you call us after not hearing from you for more than 1 year, we will still schedule the flight and honor the certificate. It is just no longer eligible for a refund. Please note though that we dispose of all records after ten (10) years. Flight certificates are considered abandoned and are discard after ten (10) years of no contact and are then considered forfeited.

In short, just stay in touch with us so we can get your ride accomplished. We want to fly someone for every certificate sold and will work with you however possible to make it happen, but honestly, after 10 years of not hearing from you, we are going to give up.

Once you have your flight certificates, present the flight certificates and other paperwork to whomever you intend to give the ride to and have them contact us to schedule. Since we have no clue who you give them to, it is your responsibility to make sure the recipient contacts us to schedule their ride with a calendar handy. If we are unable to fly the first opportunity for any reason, they can contact us to reschedule at their convenience.

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