Hot air balloon rides in Portland, Oregon
3 balloon rides around Portland. Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What hot air balloon rides are actually like
Up before dawn, then drifting with the wind while the sun comes up and the ground goes gold.
- Meet in the dark, usually an hour before sunrise. The crew checks the wind and picks a launch field.
- You help hold the envelope while fans and burners inflate it. It's a show in itself.
- Climb into the basket. Liftoff is so gentle you may not notice you've left the ground.
- Float for about an hour. Balloons go where the wind goes, so every flight is a different route.
- Land in a field, sometimes with a bump. Many operators pour a toast after touchdown.
Bring: Layers, it's cold at dawn, Closed-toe shoes for wet grass, A hat, the burner is warm overhead, Camera with a strap. Good for: Anniversaries, proposals, and anyone who wants calm rather than adrenaline.
Questions
How many balloon rides are there in Portland?
Outset lists 3 balloon rides around Portland, including places in Aurora and Newberg. 3 of them have photos.
How long do balloon rides in Portland take?
Listed durations include 45 min and 1 hour, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which balloon rides in Portland have the most reviews?
Portland Rose Hot Air Balloons (5.0 stars, 629 reviews), Vista Balloon Adventures (4.9 stars, 422 reviews) and Willamette Valley Balloons (4.9 stars, 15 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.