Lake Tahoe Balloons has been ranked No. 5 among the Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in America in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, making it the only California balloon company to earn a spot in the Top 10.

Discover what makes this one of a kind sunrise adventure unlike anything else in the world, from launching aboard the Tahoe Flyer to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Balloons has been named one of Newsweek's Best Tour Operators of 2026. Experience the world's only hot air balloon launch from a boat.