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Black Hills Balloons

Name: Black Hills Balloons
Address: 747 mt rushmore Road, Custer, SD, US
Telephone: +16056732520
Price range: $$
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Sunrise hot air balloon flights in the Black Hills. Celebratory toast & flight certificate included. FLY the Black Hills!
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Reservations required: Price: $375 adult /$300 kids (age 4-12) Sunrise hot air balloon flights in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Flights are at sunrise and are approximately one hour. Includes a traditional champagne toast & first flight certificate. Reservations required:
Price: $375 adult /$300 child (4-12)

11/17/2024

🎄Give Experiences This Holiday Season.

There are so many reasons why - but most of all, gifting experiences instead of things is the best way to make memories with the ones you love. And isn’t that what this season is all about?

It’s undeniable that time spent with others is time well spent. Give the gift of flight with Black Hills Balloons - gift certificates are available on our website.

❤️

11/15/2024

WHY WAIT!? Everyone needs a little break, adventure, and fun - so we decided to kick off our annual HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE SALE early! 🎁

Purchase a gift certificate for someone you love, and automatically receive 10% off. Print the certificate at home, gift, and the recipient chooses their preferred day to fly. It's so simple!

Sale available now through January 1st, 2025 - Redeem anytime before October 18, 2026. And (*hint, hint*), we fully support purchasing one for yourself too! 😉

Click below to get started!
https://blackhillsballoons.com/gift-cards/

11/13/2024

Sharing a little color and cheer on .

Thank you for your support and kindness to our small business. We couldn't do this without all of you, so Thank You.

11/12/2024

If you could share this view with anyone, who would it be? ❤️ tag them below.

…or (SHOPPING TIP) save this post for later. It’s not too early to think about holiday gift certificates! Sharing an experience is a great gift for the whole family.

11/08/2024

Providing breathtaking moments, checking off bucket list items, and making memories to last a lifetime.

To learn more about Black Hills Balloons, flights, or common questions, visit our website - www.blackhillsballoons.com

10/22/2024

THANK YOU for a fantastic 2024 season!

If you flew with us, crewed with us, waved from the ground, shared our posts or simply shared your land when WE needed to land, we thank you! We'll be back in the Custer skies in May of 2025!

In the meantime, we'll happily fly during the ❄ Winter months, if you're interested. Please reach out via 605-673-2520 to schedule.

Here are some highlights from our Summer season:

10/20/2024

A huge WELCOME to our NEW neighbors, the Quilted Buffalo and Deep Creek Art Gallery - now located next door to our passenger meeting area and balloon hangar! We're thrilled to share a roof with these two colorful and creative businesses!

Give them both a follow, and stop in for a visit. They're located at 757 Mt Rushmore Rd in downtown Custer.

10/16/2024

The 2025 season calendar is open!

Book online now for your 2025 visit to the Black Hills. It’s easy at https://blackhillsballoons.com/available-activities/

Plan ahead and reserve your flight!

And know, if your plans change we have a kind cancellation policy, so you can plan ahead without worry.

10/14/2024

With nine unique tribes, our state’s rich Native American culture is a living, vibrant part of South Dakota.

Click below to learn more about South Dakota’s rich Native American culture and the beauty of the land and the Indigenous people that live here.

Learn more about South Dakota’s rich Native American culture and experience the beauty of the land and the Indigenous people that live here.

10/14/2024

Every day is the right time to honor Native culture, strength and fortitude. Especially today, on Native American Day (in South Dakota) and Indigenous Peoples Day (Nationwide), we praise the locals of this land, and express our gratitude.

10/13/2024

"Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar"

- Delia Owens

10/11/2024

What a way to start the day! ☀️

We’re loving these warm October days with crisp, cool mornings! Remember to get outside while you can! Winter is coming!

10/06/2024

Sunrise just hits different when you’re 1,000 feet above the Black Hills!

10/04/2024

Spearfish SD, you outdid yourself this morning! What a sunrise! 🍃🍂

A huge thank you to Shortgrass for having us for this special flight in the Northern Black Hills. The resort and on-site restaurant are so beautiful. We so enjoyed our fall color flight over your stunning resort!

Visit Spearfish - Spearfish, South Dakota - Black Hills - Travel South Dakota

10/03/2024

Our season ends October 20th!

10/02/2024

Yes, please! 😉

Hot air balloon ride soaring over South Dakota's Black Hills, anyone? 🎈

Learn how and find our other fave fall activities in the Black Hills ⬇️

10/01/2024

Fall is in the air! 🍂🍃

09/28/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Damien - our favorite Irishman, business owner, chief pilot, joke-telling, balloon historian.

IYKYK

…no really, he’s the best! Post your Damien photos in the comments below!

Address

747 Mt Rushmore Road
Custer, SD

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+16056732520

Website

http://www.blackhillsballoons.com/

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🎄Give Experiences This Holiday Season. There are so many reasons why - but most of all, gifting experiences instead of things is the best way to make memories with the ones you love. And isn’t that what this season is all about? It’s undeniable that time spent with others is time well spent. Give the gift of flight with Black Hills Balloons - gift certificates are available on our website. #blackhillsgiftguide #southdakotagiftguide #giftexperience #giftexperiences #giveexperiences #giftideas #giftideasforher #giftideasforhim #giftideas2024 #giftideas2024❤️

What a way to start the day! Sound on 🔊 to hear the gentle roar of the burners. DID YOU KNOW: A hot air balloon burner's primary function is to generate heat to inflate the balloon and allow the pilot to control its altitude. As the air inside heats up, it expands and becomes less dense than the cooler air outside, causing the balloon to rise. The pilot uses the burner to control the temperature of the air inside the balloon and how much lift it generates; controlling the altitude of the balloon.

You never know where a #Forever605 sticker will show up! South Dakota is such a great place to live and play! ‘Forever 605’ means we want to keep it that way. Thanks Travel South Dakota for all the goodies! And for communicating the benefits of tourism with the need to protect our state's natural resources and way of life. 🙌🏼

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My family recently took a trip to the Black Hills. We decided to do something on our Bucket Lists and go for a Hot Air Balloon ride. It was amazing! One of the coolest things we have ever done. It was so beautiful and peaceful. The staff was very nice and they talked to us about the history of Hot Air Balloons. They even talked to my son about how they were navigating the balloon. We would definitely do it again!" - Lindsay / Google

Let the games begin! 🇫🇷 Happy opening day to the Paris Summer Olympics. What do you think? Should hot air ballooning be added an official Olympic sport!?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We just flew with Black Hills Balloons over the 4th of July weekend and it was an amazing experience. Damien was our pilot and he was funny, informative, and made the experience all around a great one. The crew seem very knowledgeable and capable to ensure you have a safe and successful flight. They also provide snacks and mimosas post flight which was a fun touch! Would definitely recommend, and the black hills is a beautiful place to see from above." - Kathleen / Google

One of our favorite weekends is here! Gold Discovery Days in Custer, South Dakota! We’re looking forward to sharing the sky with colorful balloons and visiting pilots. Enjoy this little video from the 2023 event. Here’s 🤞🏼 hoping for another great year of flying weather.#sharingthesky #greatevent #greatevents #golddiscovery #golddiscoverydays #gdds #lastyear #lastyeartoday #funmemories #bestmemories #custersd #custer #custerstatepark #southdakota #hifromsd #blackhills #custerblackhills

It’s a great day to let freedom fly! 🇺🇸 HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

The Black Hills are calling 🌲

Discover uncomplicated, authentic experiences in South Dakota. #repost #southdakota #menkesinthemountains #blackhillsballoons

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OUR STORY

If you’ve ever considered quitting your day job and running away with the circus, we can relate.

After years of wishing for a better life; one that allowed for adventure and enjoying the outdoors, FAA certified balloon pilots Keely and Damien Mahony, decided to do just that. They quit their Florida jobs and “ran away with the circus” by registering a new company name “The Flying Circus Inc.” and running for the hills. They purchased a 30+ year old business and took over the reins of the long loved and admired Black Hills Balloons.

It was a difficult decision but one that was considered and weighed. They both agreed the change was critical to their health and enjoying life to its fullest.

Damien, a very punny (forgive the pun) Irish immigrant who spent his days flying the largest hot air balloon in the US, had to say goodbye to his GM position and the amazing team at Orlando Balloon Rides, one of the most well-oiled machines in the commercial balloon ride business. And Keely, although in love with her corporate Marketing Philanthropy position at Hard Rock International, which combined her love of music, marketing and charity, had to make the decision to walk away from the “the coolest and most unique job ever” (she heard this daily). Over the years she travelled the world and collaborated with legends like Rihanna, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The WHO, Yoko Ono Lennon and U2, but her desire to do something different wouldn’t go away.