Sunset Balloon Rides

Glowing skies, sweeping views, and the most vibrant way to experience flight.

Sunset Balloon Rides

Glowing skies, sweeping views, and the most vibrant way to experience flight.

Sunset balloon rides offer an energetic and visually stunning way to take to the skies. Evening winds are typically more active than mornings, often allowing us to travel farther across the Indianapolis landscape. The warm glow of golden hour creates dramatic colors, long shadows, and unforgettable photo opportunities.

As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, the sky transforms into layers of amber, pink, and deep blue. Floating above neighborhoods, rivers, and open countryside while the day winds down is a magical experience unlike any other. Many guests choose sunset flights for celebrations, date nights, anniversaries, and milestone moments.

And unlike many operators, Midwest Balloon Rides does not charge booking fees: what you see is what you pay. It’s one more way we keep your experience transparent, straightforward, and focused entirely on creating unforgettable memories.

Sunset Shared Balloon Ride

  • Starting at $335 per guest
  • Minimum 2 guest
  • Call for 1 guest booking

Sunset Private Balloon Ride

  • $1195 for 2
  • $1395 for 3 or 4
  • $1695 for 5 or 6

Sunset Shared Balloon Ride

  • Starting at $335 per guest
  • Minimum 2 guest
  • Call for 1 guest booking

Sunset Private Balloon Ride

  • $1195 for 2
  • $1395 for 3 or 4
  • $1695 for 5 or 6
Shared Sunset Balloon Ride

Celebrate golden hour alongside a small group of fellow adventurers. Enjoy glowing evening skies, sweeping views across greater Indianapolis, and a professionally piloted flight filled with energy and excitement.

Private Sunset Ride for 2

An exclusive sunset experience designed just for you and your guest. Enjoy intimate basket access, vibrant evening colors, and a romantic atmosphere perfect for special celebrations.

Private Sunset Ride for 3 or 4

Share the beauty of sunset with your closest friends or family. This private flight offers exclusive access, expansive views, and a lively evening sky setting.

Private Sunset Ride for 5 or 6

Gather your group for an unforgettable sunset adventure. Enjoy exclusive basket space, sweeping Indiana views, and the excitement of golden hour from high above.

Wheelchair-Friendly Balloon Rides ♿

Wheelchair-Friendly Balloon Rides ♿

Wheelchair-Friendly Balloon Rides ♿

Midwest Balloon Rides proudly offers a specially designed wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon basket, making the experience of flight available to more guests. Our easy-entry door and secure harness system safely anchor the chair during flight, while clear viewing panels provide beautiful, unobstructed views.

Wheelchair flights are typically scheduled during calmer morning conditions for the smoothest ride possible. Our team works closely with each guest to understand specific needs in advance, ensuring safety, comfort, and a truly memorable experience from launch to landing.

Midwest Balloon Rides proudly offers a specially designed wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon basket, making the experience of flight available to more guests. Our easy-entry door and secure harness system safely anchor the chair during flight, while clear viewing panels provide beautiful, unobstructed views.

Wheelchair flights are typically scheduled during calmer morning conditions for the smoothest ride possible. Our team works closely with each guest to understand specific needs in advance, ensuring safety, comfort, and a truly memorable experience from launch to landing.

FAQs

Sunrise flights:

  • Calmer winds

  • Smoother air

  • Most reliable conditions

  • Best for families, older guests, first-time flyers

Sunset flights:

  • More ground coverage

  • Vibrant golden-hour views

  • Energetic atmosphere

  • Great for celebrations

No. We launch shortly before sunrise or before sunset. Pre-dawn specialty flights may be available upon request.

You’ll fly with up to 6 passengers plus the pilot. Shared rides are our most popular and most affordable option.

The entire basket is reserved exclusively for your group.

If booking 2 or fewer seats on a shared flight, there is a rare chance your date may shift due to operational logistics. We will notify you at least 3 days in advance and work with your schedule.

  • 45–60 minutes airborne
  • 2.5–3 hours total experience

You’ll fly with up to 6 passengers plus the pilot. Shared rides are our most popular and most affordable option.

Yes. Weight accuracy is critical for safe flight planning. For 7-person private rides, total weight may not exceed 1200 lbs.