You need to book this ride with Todd! He is so accommodating and willing to make adjustments to timing and locations to give the best odds of giving you a great flight. His dedication to safety while being equally committed to making sure you have an awesome time is unmatched! This was a bucket list item for me that I had been terribly disappointed prior to meeting Todd with other companies not setting a fair expectation and cancelling last minute. He and his crew are knowledgeable and entertaining and the flight.......well it was everything I hoped! Beautiful, serene, peaceful and just thrilling. Do it! read more

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Cannot recommend Delmarva Balloon enough! Captain Todd and his crew provide a seamless ballooning experience in a safe, exciting, and often hilarious environment! My boyfriend and I booked this adventure for my birthday, but unfortunately kept getting struck with bad weather and needed to reschedule. Be patient and you will get one of the most incredible experiences of your life! The launch site is near Stevensville/Kent Island. You must be there SHARP at whatever time he tells you, for us, 5am. This is to ensure it is not too windy! You will help inflate the balloon during sunrise, then hop in, and go - wherever the wind takes you! Todd is happy to answer any questions. The ride itself is about 1-1.5 hrs. After you land, Todd's crew will come meet you with their van to help pack the balloon and take you back to your car at the launch site. The whole experience is closer to 3-4 hrs. We even got a champagne toast, a very nice touch at the end. We were very impressed with our entire experience and would recommend Delmarva to anyone looking for a hot air balloon ride on the Eastern Shore! read more

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If you're in the metro-DC area and you're looking for something unusual to do, something out of the ordinary, I strongly recommend taking a hot air balloon ride with DELMARVA Balloon Rides. Captain Todd Davis and his ground crew gave us an unforgettable experience. The team is professional, obviously experienced, and puts safety first. Our ride was smooth and enjoyable from lift-off to recovery. This was a lifetime experience that was well worth it. Thank you to Captain Davis and your team. read more

My significant other bought us a flight for my birthday. All she told me was "We have to be on the road at 4:00 A.M., to be at where we need to be on time." We get to a parking lot in the middle of nowhere, and I have no clue what's going on, until the crew rolls in with the trailer showing the company info. Right there, I was sold. Todd and Tom put us at ease with their professionalism, and talked us through the setup as they were putting the balloon together. Once in the air, Todd's experience as a pilot (Balloon pilots are FAA licensed and the equipment is inspected regularly) really shows through. He made sure that we knew what I do when, and where the best scenery was to look. The flight was the smoothest I've ever been on (including airline flights). We went up to about 800 feet, but also buzzed some corn rows and touched treetops. The landing couldn't have been easier on us, with no complications. We watched and talked as Todd and Tom gave each other grief, which spoke to their time together as a team. I hope to fly with them again soon! Thanks for a great surprise birthday flight, from someone who is almost impossible to surprise! read more

To summarize this review and save some time, just know that this was a remarkable experience that was worth every penny (and the effort it took to overcome a little fear of heights)! It was one of those events, filled with many wonderful moments, that you just could not experience any other way. My wife and I booked a private flight with Todd, who is both the pilot and owner of the company. He is a consummate professional, dedicated to maximizing the joy of the experience, and most importantly, a superlative communicator. The last part of this was evident when, because of adverse weather conditions, three of our previous flight attempts were cancelled. Each time, Todd communicated with us directly, frequently, and in great detail. He was so dedicated to ensuring that we had our flight after four months of delays, that he was willing to schedule it on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. To me, this clearly indicated that he was focused on our needs and desire to make the flight before it got too cold. He really rose above and beyond our expectations (pun intended). He even made a 4:30 am wake-up call to us on the morning of our flight just to check in and provide us with a weather update. The flight itself was a delight, and the landing wonderful. If you are good passengers, he may even add some sound effects to your landing. In summary, there are few of life's experiences that come close to this one. Thank you, Delmarva Balloon Rides!!! read more

Todd is a terrific example of a business owner who truly cares about his customers. After doing some research on which company would be a) the safest b) have the most scenic views and last but not least c) affordable, I finally decided to put down a deposit for Delmarva Balloon Rides. Unlike any of the other hot air balloon companies in the area, Delmarva had all 3 qualities. Within less than a few hours, Todd was already in touch with me and happy to answer the millions of questions I had about the ride. You can tell that he is very passionate about his work and is extremely experienced. After that conversation, we planned to go on a weekend that happened to be pretty windy at the last minute (bad luck for us), so we rescheduled. Then life happened and after a series of events I found myself unable to find a future date. I sent an email to Todd explaining my situation and without hesitating Todd sent back my full deposit. He was incredibly understanding of my situation which is not surprising, given his kind nature over the phone and via email. I've already recommended Delmarva to work colleagues and friends in the area--hope they have the opportunity to enjoy a ride or two for me! read more

My husband and I went on a hot balloon ride with Delmarva Balloon Rides. We had to schedule the ride twice because the first time had rainy weather. The second time had good weather. We met the business operators at their home in the dark morning. They seemed like nice, good people. We drove out in their car to a field to set up the balloon. We had to hold the balloon open while fans blew air into the balloon. Then we connected the balloon and basket. We hopped inside the basket and pulled on the cord to produce fire so the balloon lifted off the ground. The operators would go as high up in the air as we felt comfortable with, and they incorporated things such as skimming tree tops so you can pick off leaves. Be aware that if you are tall, condensation might drip on your back. Also, the balloon is dependent on the direction and speed of the wind, but we still got to go high in the sky and see a lot of scenery below us, and the farmer whose field we landed in was nice about the ordeal. I, who am afraid of heights, enjoyed the ride, while my husband, who is not afraid of heights, felt uncomfortable. I have recommended Delmarva Balloon Rides to my friends, family, and colleagues. read more

Great experience. Would 100% Recommend. Todd was great to work with, fun, and very professional. This is very weather dependent, so be prepared for the possibility of re-scheduling as you get closer to your date. We'd also recommend stopping at a restroom before meeting at HQ or the take off point. Thanks Todd/Delmarva! read more

We had a fantastic time today! Our original reservation had to be rescheduled due to weather, but rescheduling was completely painless. Todd kept us well-informed (both times) on the weather, and the meeting spot was super easy. Todd (the pilot) and Rick (our chaser/crew chief) were both fun and gave clear instructions for everything. An unexpected bonus was that Rick took pictures from the ground and sent all of them to us immediately afterwards. Thank you so much for a fun morning!! We highly recommend Delmarva for anyone who is considering a hot air balloon ride! read more

It was very good experience!!! I recommend Delmarva Balloon Rides,Todd is very nice person.

my name is liam outten and never in my life have my nuts been so far sucked up into my stomach. man what a thrill. 5/5 stars would recommend