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    5.0 (93 reviews)
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    Elizabeth H.

    Fantastic experience. We booked the day before on a whim. The only negative was getting up for the 5am meeting time, but it was so worth it. I've always wanted to go in a hot air balloon and found the price very reasonable. We liked supporting an owner / operator establishment. Jon and Lindsay's love of ballooning was obvious. They could answer ANY question about the area, mechanics, etc. We felt very safe during the ride. I brought my eight year old who did get a little tired standing but she survived. They had a stool available for her to see better. Only two other riders with us so a very intimate experience. The views are amazing. Enjoyed the toast at the end during clean up. I very much recommend the experience.

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    Tey K.

    Wow!! Just an amazing experience! Our Pilot was VERY knowledgeable and reserved. He embodies the word PASSION... I wish I was rich and not in a student status I would've left a $1000 tip. But all I can do if leave a great yelp review in hopes that you all book with him. This is the trip you want!

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    Brianna V.

    I'm so happy I booked this adventure for starting off my 30th birthday! Jon and Lindsay have thee best customer service ever!! I was running a little behind due to Uber being kind far from pick up location. But Jon called me to confirm I was coming! I was 5 mins away and he waited. I totally appreciate his patience and customer service beyond words

    Brenda B.

    Amazing experience! Jon and Lindsay make a great team. They made me feel very comfortable and had such a passion for what they do it just made the experience that much more! The ride was very gentle and we got a ton of information on the area from orientation to vegetation. Would recommend this company to anyone who likes a personal touch.

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    Nicole F.

    A wonderful ride! My daughter and I were anxious first-timers, and the ride was beyond pleasant. We are hooked! Thank you Jon and Lindsay for a wonderful trip. The experience and photos captured made this a memorable trip.

    Burner Time
    Jim S.

    Jon and Lindsey were amazing. They provided all of us with s great experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend Apex Balloon's to anyone that has this on their bucket list.

    Brian D.

    Amazing sunrise flight with Taylor and four of us. We flew low across the desert floor, then up the mountain and to 3000 feet where he spun the balloon for a 360° view of the area. Great discussion about the landscape and wildlife. Soft landing was the perfect ending. Wonderful experience we'd recommend in a heartbeat.

    Sunrise

    John and Lindsey did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this company. Safe professional and knowledgeable.

    Soaring through Phoenix
    Yohanap I.

    September 15 was my 30th birthday and the morning my mother and I took a private flight with Jon. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. It was the most peaceful, and breathtaking experience I have ever encountered. Jon was amazing as well, he gave us a brief history on hot air balloons and the first flight and pointed out the many beautiful sites Phoenix has to offer. A private flight in the skies on my 30th was the absolute best decision I could have made. It was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it. A million times thank you Jon!

    Julie S.

    This experience was incredible! Jon and Lindsay are both so personable and made this such a pleasurable event for our family! He got us really close to the mountain so we could slowly float over it and back down a couple times. It made for an awesome shadow of our balloon and was impressive overall. They are small business owners and provide a much better experience than the bigger companies. I highly recommend them! 10/10

    Josh P.

    Jon and Lindsay were amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Priced right, beautiful flight and friendly service. I would recommend Apex to anyone looking to take a flight.

    If I could give Apex one thousand stars I would. 11/10 experience. Jon and Lyndsey were such fun and personable. We laughed and had good conversation on the ground and in the air. Gained knowledge of the landscape and learned so much from Jon. Smooth landing, they focused on our safety, let us trampoline bounce the balloon near the end, and champagne afterwards. Apex is who I would book with from now on! Thank y'all for such a memorable experience :)

    Vanessa H.

    So much better than we ever imagined. Pilot and crew were both very experienced and knowledgeable. We got lucky and had beautiful weather, we got to see upwards of 20 other balloons in the air with us which was very cool. We would recommend this experience to anyone!

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    Jon and Lindsey were awesome!!! Definitely worth waking up at 4am. Such a smooth ride and landing. Fabulous views!

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    Nothing short of an incredible experience! John and Lindsay gave us a flight we will never forget.

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    Ask the Community - Apex Balloons

    How far is this location from the Grand Canyon? I was wondering if it was possible to ride the hot air balloon and get to see the Grand Canyon on the same day.

    Hello Carolina! Our flying area is about four hours' drive from the Grand Canyon. It's possible to take a morning flight with us and then catch late afternoon / sunset at the South Rim, even on the shortest winter days. After our balloon flights, we… Read more

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    Jon and Lindsay were so kind and professional and made us feel very comfortable with our hot air balloon ride.

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