Air Adventures/Auto and ATV

RAINBOW RYDERS

THINGS TO KNOW The largest hot-air balloon business in the Southwest offers sunrise, sunset and private balloon rides. Sunrise balloon rides are available year-round, and sunset balloon rides take to the air November through March, all concluding with a post-flight prickly pear cactus mimosa, local treats and a flight certificate. The company’s professionalism and renowned pilots will make your trip an unforgettable experience. Before embarking on your journey, you’ll meet the Rainbow Ryders team the day of the ride at their North Phoenix office and will be driven to the launch site.

DON’T MISS Before your flight, you’ll get the chance to observe and help out with the inflation process and even take photographs. After the flight, sunrise riders are treated to a Sonoran Sunrise Gourmet Breakfast, with fresh fruit, organic Greek yogurt parfaits and delicious muffins. If you decide on a sunset ride, you’ll feast on a Saguaro Sunset Charcuterie platter with homemade hummus, meats, cheeses and grilled artisan bread.

INFORMATION: rainbowryders.com

IFLY Ever wonder what it is like to fly? The indoor skydiving operation lets guests enter a 14-foot-wide wind tunnel and be propelled into the air. iflyworld.com

SEDONA AIR TOURS Helicopter flights offer guests a new way to view Sedona and the Grand Canyon in a way they’d never be able to do by hiking or taking a Jeep tour. sedonaairtours.com

SKYDIVE ARIZONA Home to the world’s largest drop zone, Skydive Arizona is the best way to fall. Tandem and solo jumps are available. skydiveaz.com

PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS The largest and most experienced Grand Canyon helicopter tour company has been flying guests since 1965, with three exclusive landing sites on the canyon floor. papillon.com

STELLAR ADVENTURES

THINGS TO KNOW: Hit the trails on a guided ATV or UTV excursion that takes you deep into the desert, through seasonal creeks, sandy washes, rocky slopes and flat desert terrain. Knowledgeable guides will show you the capabilities of these amazing vehicles and teach you about the secrets of the Sonoran Desert. Or, sit back and enjoy the scenery on a guided H1 Hummer or Chevy M1009 military-style Blazer tour. Hiking and mountain biking tours are also available.

DON’T MISS: Kick your Sonoran adventure up a notch with a themed H1 Hummer tour. Gravel ’N Grapes includes wine and food from Valley favorite Postinos, while the HumBeer tour quenches your thirst with offerings from O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery. Or, explore the desert at night with a Stargazing Tour or Night Vision Adventure.

INFORMATION: stellaradventures.com

AZ ATV ADVENTURES This one-of-a-kind group schedules ATV tours in Sedona and on the Phoenix-Tucson border that are sure to be fun for the whole family. arizonaatvadventures.com

RACING ADVENTURES Live the luxury lifestyle dream as you power an exotic supercar, such as a Shelby Cobra, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren or Porsche, around a real racetrack. racingadventures.com

RED ROCK ADVENTURE RENTAL Plan your own self-guided Jeep or side-by-side utility terrain vehicle adventure. Rent for eight hours or one week. redrockadventurerentals.com

RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE Drive a NASCAR race car on the Phoenix Raceway 1-mile low-banked tri-oval track. It’s the most authentic driving experience or racing school you’ll ever attend. drivepetty.com