Over The Rainbow Hot Air Balloon Rides — Local services in Woodinville

I went on the sunrise balloon ride last week and it was so much fun! The pilot was great and I felt very safe. We met in Woodinville and were taken to the nearby launch site. We saw the balloon already laid out on the ground, and two volunteers got to hold the opening of the balloon open as it was inflated. The balloon was even bigger than I had expected.

Once the balloon and basket were upright, we all quickly climbed in. Some people found it a little tricky to get into the basket, but everyone managed :-) There are two square openings in the basket, just big enough for your foot, so you step up like you’re climbing a ladder. Then I just sat on the edge, swung my legs inside, and hopped down. YMMV. You have to stand for the entire ride, and I was a little worried about that as I get pain in my feet if I stand too long. I had mentioned this to the good folks at Over The Rainbow ahead of time, and they said I would be able to sit on a small step stool if needed, although I would not be able to see over the edge of the basket while sitting. It turned out that our basket was very full with 8 passengers, so there wasn’t really room for me to sit down, but luckily my feet lasted for the duration of the trip so it didn’t matter.

We had beautiful weather and enjoyed great views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and Seattle in the distance. The time went by quickly, but I think we were in the air for about an hour. I expected it to be pretty chilly so early in the morning, but it turns out that you get some warmth when the pilot is running the burners so it was very comfortable. As we approached the landing site, the pilot was in close communication with the ground crew. He considered and rejected a couple potential landing sites before deciding to land in the parking lot of a brewery in Woodinville. As we descended, people on the ground watched and waved. When we were pretty close to the ground, the ground crew grabbed a rope and were able to guide the balloon down the last few feet for a soft landing.

We ended with some stories from the pilot and a mimosa toast, a lovely way to end a very memorable experience. This has been on my bucket list for quite a while and I’m so glad I...

An Unforgettable Sunrise Balloon Ride!

My husband and I just took the sunrise balloon ride this morning, and it was truly a magnificent experience from start to finish. Everything, from the booking process to the flight itself and the final celebration, went incredibly smoothly. We were picked up right on time and driven a short distance to the departure field. Our pilot was fantastic, with over 30 years of experience that was evident in every part of the trip. The liftoff was fun and easy, and the ride itself was so peaceful and relaxing as we floated at over 3,000 feet. The landing was just as gentle and smooth. To top it all off, we were treated to a lovely celebration with champagne mimosas and sparkling apple cider after we touched down. This was a truly memorable and highly recommended experience! We're already talking about booking our next...

My group and I had the most amazing experience with Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights. The initial flight we booked was cancelled due to weather but Bill went above and beyond to make things right and ensure we got on another flight ASAP! The sunset flight started off by meeting at Matthew's Winery in Woodinville and sipping on some wine. Soon we were transported to the launch site and we were up in the air in no time! Our pilot was hilarious which added a fun element to the the gorgeous views. At the end of the flight we returned to the winery where we were enjoyed some snacks while our pilot shared stories about the history of air ballooning. I can't say enough good things about the experience or the amazing staff at Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights. I HIGHLY...