Lake Tahoe Balloons was established in 1992. The company has successfully operated flights over Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley for well over a decade. Our Company is committed to providing Lake Tahoe Visitors and locals alike with a world class adventure by placing a very high emphasis on customer service, safety and quality.
With decades of experience in Aviation, Marine and Hospitality Operations, each and everyone of our staff offers something unique and valuable to our company. Our pilots, all FAA certified instructors, are the most qualified professionals in this region, averaging 25 years experience. All of our ship Captains hold U.S.C.G. 100 ton masters licenses. The "Tahoe Flyer", the world’s only Hot Air Balloon launch and recovery vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified. Our fleet of brand new, state of the art Hot Air Balloons are the newest and safest luxury aircraft available in the world today featuring secure, high sided, separated compartments.
Lake Tahoe Balloons offers flights launching from Lake Tahoe itself on our ship, the "Tahoe Flyer", the world’s only Hot Air Balloon launch and recovery vessel. Our fleet of brand new, state of the art Hot Air Balloons are the newest and safest luxury aircraft available in the world today featuring secure, high sided, separated compartments.
The flight takes our guests high above Lake Tahoe for an approximate one hour flight. Views of all of Tahoe can be seen, including Emerald Bay, the second most photographed spot in the U.S. and other vistas including Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Lake and the desolation wilderness.
