Honestly had such fun with our hot air balloon flight! Making memories of a lifetime with our family visiting from China. We wanted to take them somewhere memorable, and this was such a good experience! This is actually the third or fourth hot air balloon trip I have gone on, so you can say I'm kind of a pro at it by now lol (at least as a rider), but the first for some family we brought with us. With enough past experiences to compare, I can say that they were top notch. They made everyone in our party of five feel so comfortable, even though most of our a little group was over 70, some didn't speak English, and my dad is disabled. We were able to go up with two hot air balloons because of our party's size, and we were grateful for all the nice personal attention. I felt truly like this is a labor of love for them. Our pilot was Keith and I can't remember the name of the other pilot, but maybe Tim? They were all wonderful and had the kind of genuine, heartfelt kind personalities that made you feel right at home immediately, even if you're afraid of heights or have never done this before. You could tell that they take safety very seriously. They took many measurements and looked at many forecasts for the wind before taking off, and myself having experienced several rocky takeoffs and landings from other companies, I have to say that our landings this time were as gentle as a baby placed in a cradle in comparison haha. Both pilots were extremely experienced, something like 6 decades of balloon piloting between them. I felt they always took the utmost care with my dad, who is handicapped and elderly. There were many thoughtful things that were done for us, including a nice picnic with the champagne celebration (I think many of the other companies I went with just popped the cork and poured out a mouthful in a plastic cup, and I think these guys went all out with their spread in comparison lol). Everything was handled beautifully and they also took a bunch of lovely photos that they sent to us. They made sure everything was perfect for the day. I would totally recommend this company to anyone looking to make the memory of a lifetime; you cannot go...
Read moreTaking a hot air balloon ride has always been at the top of the bucket list, and even though my expectations were sky-high, Balloons in Flight balloons managed to not only meet but exceed them. From the moment I booked the flight, the team was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process seamless. From allowing us to help set up the balloon, to the picture-perfect landing followed by a champagne toast (Or water, in our case) it was a perfect day. The actual flight was breathtaking, offering stunning views and a sense of serenity that words can hardly capture. It was everything I had hoped for and more.
One of the standout aspects is the crew. Our pilot, Tim, was especially congenial, friendly, and professional. His expertise and warm demeanor put everyone at ease and made the journey even more enjoyable. Tim’s passion for ballooning was evident, and it truly enhanced the overall experience.
Additionally, the chase team deserves a special mention. Armine and co. have been voted the best chase team in New Jersey for four years running, and it’s easy to see why. Their coordination and efficiency were impeccable, ensuring a smooth landing and a quick return to our starting point. Their enthusiasm and dedication were the perfect end to a perfect day. I can't recommend Balloons over NJ enough for anyone looking to cross a hot air balloon ride off their...
Read moreWonderful experience from start to finish. I booked a sunrise 2 person flight as a surprise for my then girlfriend / now fiancé, and everything went so smoothly. Thank you for making my proposal / our engagement so memorable.
Our pilot Steve and his whole team were incredibly professional. They worked hard together to inflate the balloon and get us up in the air fast to take advantage of the calm winds. We got just under an hour of flight time.
The views were fantastic and we had near perfect visibility - the flight goes over lots of farm land, with the Delaware water gap in the distance and we could even see the skyscrapers of NYC and Philadelphia on...
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