🎈 Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Central Oregon

Big Sky Balloon Co. has been flying out of the Redmond / Bend area since 1993 with a perfect safety record. Their launches run from a Redmond field at first light. The full experience is about three hours including the launch crew briefing, the ~1 hour flight itself (winds dictate the actual route — that's part of the magic), and a champagne toast at landing. Cascades to the west, Smith Rock + Crooked River canyons below.

Good to know

• Operator: Big Sky Balloon Co. (since 1993, perfect safety record).
• Total time block: Plan ~3 hours from arrival to landing.
• Sunrise launch only — wind conditions are calmest at dawn.
• Reserve well in advance: July and August book months out; flights weather-dependent.
• Dress in layers: Cool at altitude even in summer; the burner above keeps you warm.
• Alt operator: Cascade Balloon Company also serves Central Oregon out of Bend.