Balloon Nevada vs Lake Tahoe Balloons
Two balloon operators in Lake Tahoe. Balloon Nevada starts at $325 and Lake Tahoe Balloons at $399. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Balloon Nevada
- Flies Carson Valley November to April
- Sells Carson Valley festival rides ($375, mid-May) and Great Reno Balloon Race rides (from $425, September)
- Sister company of Lake Tahoe Balloons
Classic Sunrise Flight
- From
- $325 per person
- Length
- 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
- Group
- up to 8 passengers per balloon
- Min age
- 8+ and at least 48 inches tall
Private Sunrise Flight (Morning VIP)
- From
- $1,900 per group
- Group
- 1-12 guests
- Min age
- 8+ and at least 48 inches tall
Lake Tahoe Balloons
- Boat-based launch and landing
- Books through Rezflow
- Sister company of Balloon Nevada
Tahoe Balloon Adventure
- From
- $399 per person
- Length
- About 4 hours total, 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
- Group
- Largest balloon carries up to 12 passengers
- Min age
- 6+ and about 42 inches tall, with a parent or guardian
- Cancellation
- Full refund 72+ hrs out; within 72 hrs a 12-month credit. Unsafe weather (checked 4 am): full refund or free reschedule.
Group Outings / Private Charters
- From
- $5,000 per group
- Group
- up to 24 guests
- Min age
- Younger children considered case by case
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Lake Tahoe.