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Hot Air Balloon Flights in Glacier Country

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Hot Air Ballooning UP, UP AND AWAY

UP, UP AND AWAY

Soar above some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world on a hot air balloon ride in Glacier Country—a one-of-a-kind way to see Western Montana and make a treasured memory. Be carefree in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the breathtaking scenery—there’s not a bad seat in the basket! The panoramic bird’s-eye views from high up in our big blue sky are unforgettable, whether you’re on a romantic getaway or looking for a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure.

Mountain Butterfly provides year-round hot air balloon rides throughout Glacier Country, with liftoffs from Whitefish to the Bitterroot Valley and points in between.

Float over the Flathead Valley on a first-class hot air balloon experience with 2FlyUs, offering sunrise and sunset flights between June and September.

Trip Tip: Book your reservations early.

Hot air ballooning in Montana is extremely weather dependent. Flights are typically 1 – 2 hours long. Pilots are FAA certified and licensed, and hot air balloons are registered federal aircraft. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted on most flights.

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