You Get What You Pay For -- And More!
We are not in the habit of spending this much on experiences, but I was so persuaded by the fantastic website by the obvious commitment to safety and luxury I went for the private balloon ride. It was everything I hoped for and more. Captain Ron was great at communicating before the ride, rescheduling when unfavorable weather postponed our ride. Once there, he immediately put me and my husband -- a first-time balloon rider scared of heights -- at ease with warmth and humor and plenty of explanation about what would happen and how the experience would go. The flight was smooth, the views spectacular. We saw the sun coming up over the mountains, and could see all the way to Mexico. Later we hovered over palo verde trees and cactus, watching deer and bunnies scamper through desert brush. We landed smoothly on a dusty back road and people came out of their houses to greet us, so excited by the sight of the balloon. Afterward Captain Ron popped a champagne bottle with a saber (must be seen to be believed) and served up mimosas and told entertaining stories of past flights. He sent us on our way with gift certificates to a local favorite restaurant for breakfast and days later delivered photos of us in flight as well as a masterful drone video of our ride. Worth. Every. Penny. Thank you! read more