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Z-Balloon Adventures
Iowa's #1 Balloon Ride Company since 1989!

Ride Balloon over Lake Aquabii in Indianola Iowa

Z-Balloon Adventures provides hot air balloon rides and flights in Des Moines and Indianola Iowa on a regular basis.  We also can fly in your own area!  Call for details at (515) 265-2402

Welcome to
Z-Balloon Adventures

We offer year-round hot air balloon rides in the Des Moines and Indianola Iowa area - We live here and fly here.  We know the weather and the area in which we fly. Since 1989 we have been conveniently located in Des Moines Iowa. Just
1-1/2 hours east of Omaha Nebraska and 1-1/2 hours west of Iowa City.  And just 1-1/2 hours SW of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. We operate our hot air balloons seven days a week, with balloon flights scheduled twice daily, weather permitting.

Hot air balloon ride Gift Certificates are always available and make wonderful gifts for friends, family and loved ones. Put someone on cloud nine by giving them the "Gift of Flight"! The breathtaking experience of a hot air ballooning adventure will last a lifetime.

Hot Air Balloon Flights are offered in Central Iowa on a regular basis.  Depending on which way the wind is blowing will determine our launch area.  We fly either over Des Moines or just south of Des Moines or south of Indianola Iowa on beautiful Lake Aquabii with our ride balloon.

Here is a list of some of the cities that we have flown our balloons in:

Des Moines, Iowa City, Indianola, Creston, Council Bluffs, Grinnell, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Waukee, West Des Moines, Ottumwa,Oskaloosa, Ankeny, Ames, Ft Dodge, Washington, Davenport, Carlisle, Hartford, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dayton Ohio, Omaha, Nebraska, Galena Illinois, Moline Illinois, Knoxville, Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Minnesota and San Juan Puerto Rico and our new favorite Saint Jean-Sur-Richelieu in Quebec, Canada!

Special Hot Air Balloon Adventure Flights from other exclusive locations in Iowa are available for a premium. We can even fly from your property. All we need is 200 feet by 200 feet for launch and you and 3 of your friends or family can have your own exclusive flight!  Call us at (515) 265-2402 for details and pricing.

Begin your journey right here...

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Des Moines or Indianola or Your Location Today!

Z-Balloon Adventures Ride Balloon over Des Moines Indianola Iowa Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City Omaha Nebraska

Photo by Rick Harper

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Fall Flying Is on the Way!

Here in the Midwest, hot air balloon flying season has been fast due to the winds and the rain.  It has been a weird year for weather to say the least. Crisp mornings and warm afternoons and hot air balloon rides in Des Moines or Indianola are on the menu this fall, and believe it or not - it's never too cold to fly! We have flown in -10 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 95 degrees! We have two 17.5 Million BTU Burners above our heads, so staying warm will not be an issue! Summer weather presents wonderful visibility and views of far-off landscapes. As always, a hot air balloon ride in Des Moines or Indianola Iowa, or even at the place of your choice, is the perfect way to view nature's magnificent splendor from above. Fall offers a wonderful chance to get away on your own private balloon flight.

Be sure to reserve your hot air balloon ride in advance to ensure your preferred flight date is available. We recommend booking your preferred balloon flight date in advance to guarantee date availability. Fall is almost here!


2008 Balloon Festivals We're Attending
(You can make reservations to fly with us at most of these events)

Balloon
Dates
Event
City and State
REMAX RE/MAX Balloon Iowa Des Moines Midwest
April 16th-22nd
PRIVATE EVENT
Bristol, CT
REMAX RE/MAX Balloon Iowa Des Moines Midwest
June 27th 7 PM
RE/MAX -The Players Club
Omaha, Nebraska
Z-Balloon Adventures Iowa Ride Balloon Small
July 4th PM
PRIVATE EVENT-It's Your Party
Madison, Wisconsin
REMAX RE/MAX Balloon Iowa Des Moines Midwest
July 17th AM
RE/MAX Golf Outing
Ankeny, Iowa
Little Devil Balloon operated by Iowa Company Z-Balloon Adventures Des Moines Indianola
July 18th, 19th and 20th

CANCELLED!-Jackson Jubilee

Jackson, Michigan
Z-Balloon Adventures Iowa Ride Balloon Small
July 22nd PM

PRIVATE EVENT-

Iowa Dept of Corrections Tether

Coralville, Iowa
Little Devil Balloon operated by Iowa Company Z-Balloon Adventures Des Moines Indianola
Sep 26th and 27th
Knoxville, Tennessee
Little Devil Balloon operated by Iowa Company Z-Balloon Adventures Des Moines Indianola
Oct 9th and 10th AM and PM
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Little Devil Balloon operated by Iowa Company Z-Balloon Adventures Des Moines Indianola
Nov 28th, 29th and 30th
Socorro, New Mexico

Z-Balloon Adventures Iowa Ride Balloon Small = Ride Hot Air Balloon  
Little Devil Balloon operated by Iowa Company Z-Balloon Adventures Des Moines Indianola=Burnie the Little Devil Hot Air Balloon

REMAX RE/MAX Balloon Iowa Des Moines Midwest =RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon

US Flag Balloon = US Flag Balloon

Flighthouse Balloon= FlightHouse Balloon


Generic Hot Air Balloon Iowa Z-Balloon Adventures = Generic Hot Air Balloon      ? = Unconfirmed / Tentative

 

Chief Pilot Dan Campbell (in Red Jacket in basket) inflating the US Flag Balloon for a morning flight at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fest in Albuquerque New Mexico.

 
Little Devil Special Shape Balloon by Aeromagic
Burnie the "Little Devil" Special Shape Hot Air Balloon! New for Z-Balloon Adventures!!

Meet "Burnie the Little Devil" Balloon!

The new special shaped "Burnie the Little Devil" hot air balloon by Aeromagic Balloons is our first "special shape" balloon. "Burnie" has been up and flying since May of 2006.

By combining man's earliest form of flight and hot air ballooning - with the most recent advances in technology, we have a flying piece of art and technology rolled into one!

At the giant height of nearly 125 feet, "Burnie the Little Devil" is one of the tallest hot air balloons registered in North America.  A normal generic hot air balloon will stand about 70 to 80 feet tall. "Burnie the Little Devil" is one of the largest special shape balloons in the entire world! The enormous arms extend out to wave at the crowds as "Burnie the Little Devil" flies over your head.  The envelope fabric alone weighs 475 pounds in its carrying bag!

Pilot Dan Campbell will be in command of "Burnie the Little Devil" balloon for the 2008 World Tour. Dan is also very proud to be associated with the US Flag Balloon "America One" and Space Shuttle PATRIOT hot air balloon team as an additional pilot.

Dan will be the pilot of "America One", the World's Largest Flying Flag in Albuquerque New Mexico from October 9th through the 10th at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which is the World's Largest Balloon Event!  Come on out and say Hi!

"Burnie the Little Devil" special shape balloon is available for hot air balloon festivals, airshows and other special events around the U.S. in 2008 and beyond. For more photos, booking information and the latest news and event updates, be sure to visit the home page of the "Burnie the Little Devil" special shape hot air balloon team.

Little Devil Balloon Back View by Z-Balloon Adventures Iowa's Balloon Ride Company


Depart on a hot air balloon ride in Des Moines or Indianola Iowa!
A serene, magical journey on an invisible breeze - almost nothing can compare to the absolute magnificence of an Iowa hot air balloon ride in Des Moines or Indianola or your place of choice!  Ask for details!. Click here

Corporate Hot Air Balloon Advertising: Capture the eyes of your target audience with the effectiveness of hot air balloon advertising.  Balloons are one of the most cost effective way of advertising. 

Ballooning Basics: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How... Anything you ever wanted to know about hot air ballooning in Des Moines or Indianola, Iowa but couldn't find anyone to ask! Frequently Asked Questions and much more about hot air balloons.

Get Involved: Become a hot air balloon ground crew member and possibly earn a free ride!

History Lesson: Find out how hot air ballooning came to existence with a brief history of the sport.

Balloon Links: An assortment of quality links devoted to ballooning US.

Soft Landings!

Hopefully this website proves informative and spurs your interest in the amazing world of ballooning. Join us for a hot air balloon ride!

Soft Landings!


Dan Campbell
Owner and Chief Commercial Pilot

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REMAX RE/MAX Launch over Sec Taylor Stadium Des Moines Iowa

For Hot Air Balloon Rides in Des Moines or Indianola Iowa
Please Call Us At:
(515) 265-2402

 

Most recently updated August 12th 2008

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Call us at 515-265-2402

 

We reserve the right to refuse any balloon rides for the safety of our other passengers as well as the people on the ground as well as the pilot and flight crew.
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