Wonderful experience. I was pretty nervous and anxious about balloon ride. Nate Driver, chase crew…read moreeased my concerns and Pilot Daniel was wonderful to calm my nerves. Slight breeze, smooth ride and perrrfect landing! What a wonderful ending with a champagne breakfast. Thank you so much Hot Air Expeditions.

We recently did a sunrise hot air balloon ride with them and it was phenomenal! The process to make…read morereservations was easy and thorough, the site provided lots of information ahead of time. I appreciated that the default breakfast choice is vegetarian. The entire staff was great. From our driver to the guy who flew the drone to the balloon pilot- everyone was friendly and really informative. I appreciated the option to purchase drone footage and it turned out amazing. Our balloon was brand new and we were the first group to fly in it, which was cool. Picnic breakfast after was really cute and delicious. The burritos were nice and hot! Cannot say enough great things. Definitely check them out!

In a nutshell, the Aerogelics team is a little rough around the edges - don't give up just yet…read more They are great at what they do, operate successfully team, and ensure your safety is prioritized and your experience is wonderful :) We found Aerogelic Ballooning when my friend was visiting from out of state and saw a discounted balloon ride on a couple websites. I attempted to contacted Aerogelic via phone to inquire about scheduling with no answer so I tried texting. I did hear back at the end of the day and the answer was quite short. We ended up booking and the confirmation email with instructions indicated meeting at a nearby Starbucks at a specific time but there was fine print on the email saying this might not be the actual time and to contact the office. I again texted the number and received a response regurgitating what was written in the email that I perceived as rude (commence practicing this thing where I don't take things personally which is super easy to say and extremely hard to do - I was just trying to be a thoughtful, organized, reliable rider). The morning of the ride, we met at the Starbucks and ran inside to use the bathroom which is for customers only so the staff wasn't really thrilled about that. We met at the van and shortly after, a crowd of people were yelled at to hurry up and told (scolded it seemed) that they didn't have time to get coffee. Not off to the best start but trying to keep a positive attitude here. On the way to the location we'd take off from, my friend and I sat in the first row of van seats and chatted with Shane and Michelle who opened up and were actually very friendly and knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Maybe the perceived shortness was really just focus and the perception wasn't reflective of their intent. The crew inflated the balloon very quickly to erect it and we were off within maybe ~20 mins of arriving at the site. This was my third balloon ride (first with Aerogelic) and they were by far the speediest; it was quite impressive. Our section of the basket had an extra person than the other sections so Shane offered my friend to stand in the center with him for a more authentic pilot's experience ;-) Shane told us stories and history about the landscape and geography and offered to help us capture some unique and special photos. The toast at the end is a nice ritual to conclude the experience and kill time while the crew packed up, which again, was super speedy! My advice to future flyers is to arrive a few minutes even earlier (I know, it sucks!!) to use the bathroom, if needed, and to give the crew a break. They are truly doing so much with such limited resources. They love what they do and it shows.

I would gladly give a 10 star rating if I could. Our experience was perfect. The weather couldn't…read morehave been any better. Our driver Michelle was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained everything. She answered everyone's questions. Our pilot, Shane, was very professional and knowledgeable. He did an excellent job and a very smooth landing. Shane has many, many years of experience with a perfect safety record. We had the best experience for the first time we rode in a hot air balloon. I highly recommend Aerogelic and our pilot Shane.

So much fun. A bucket list for both my good friend and I. Everything was safe, informative and…read moreenjoyable. The flight had breathtaking views. We even flew above my friend's daughter's house. What a coincidence! I want to go again!!!! Thank you Ron and Lindsay. You made another on the bucket list

Had the time of our lives! Truly a bucket list activity. Jon and Lindsay were great. I reserved for…read more3 people and were joined by an amazing couple from Wyoming who had previously done a hot air balloon ride with Jon. If that doesn't say something I don't know what you're waiting for! We drove to office where the baskets are of all sizes! From there we're driven out to where we would take off. We flew over Peoria a lovely neighborhood and saw some wild life in the way. Jon educated the group in how everything worked and the back story of how hot air ballooning came about. Finishing off our trip with mimosas. Will have to bring the family back here for sure, thank you! You also receive a certificate from your flight

We had an incredible experience! Kendace was an amazing guide and instructor. She was friendly,…read moreprofessional, incredibly knowledgeable, and communicated everything clearly, making us feel comfortable from start to finish. The ranch is absolutely beautiful, and the horses are well cared for and wonderful to ride. One of our favorite parts was the tour through the little Western town--it was such a unique experience and really brought the area's history to life. You can tell this land is full of rich history and has been cared for with pride. This experience exceeded our expectations, and we absolutely got our money's worth. If you're looking for an authentic Arizona adventure with great people, beautiful horses, and fascinating history, I highly recommend visiting. We can't wait to come back!

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Our flight was exceptional. Our pilot Taylor and his crew we so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun…read more Our take off and landing could not have been more smooth. We were the first balloon up due to the efficiency of Tayor and his crew We took off closer to deer park I think next time I would like to go up by cave creek But being up for the sunrise was well worth it

Took my sweetie on a hot air balloon ride for her birthday, and in celebration of our 1 year…read moreanniversary of being a couple, with Arizona Hot Air Balloons and WAS NOT disappointed! Had a WONDERFUL time, it was perfect and went beyond my expectations. If you live in the Phoenix area and are looking to experience hot air ballooning first hand, and would rather not experience it with a gondola full of out of town visitors, then I highly recommend this outfit. They are smaller than the competition, so they provide a more personal experience IMO, with fewer people along for the ride. Because they are a smaller outfit, be prepared to be an active participant and part of the "crew" as the balloon is being prepared for launch and when it's time to put it away (this is a more "hands-on" outfit and adds to the overall experience IMO), so dress accordingly. My sweetie had no idea and was totally thrilled to say the least when she found out what her surprise was. The "tail-gate" party with Mimosas and varies delectable treats at the end of our balloon journey was the icing on the cake (hearing more of the history of ballooning while enjoying the drinks and treats was a welcome plus for us, very interesting). AZ Hot Air Balloons gets two "thumbs-up" and we can't wait for our next adventure!

I can't recommend this company enough. Debbie and Kevin made the experience absolutely…read moreunforgettable and helped my fiancé plan a surprise proposal. Kevin kept us entertained in the air with some cool stories and fun facts about hot air ballooning and Debbie was so energetic and pleasant while on the ground. The basket is small and intimate but we preferred it that way. We were worried about the landing but it couldn't have been smoother.

One of my bucket list items was to ride in a hot air balloon, and for my recent birthday, my…read morehusband surprised me with this epic adventure! We met the team early on a Saturday morning, and I couldn't believe that we were going in a small basket. I almost jumped in the van with the 15+ group, but instead it was basically a private ride - just Kevin, his niece, his wife, and the two of us. (The other two were helpful when we landed, not to mention photos. Kevin's wife is an expert at getting the best photos. She took the rising sun shot of me that is no doubt the best photo ever taken involving me!) Kevin is a seasoned pro, and the trip showed. We went up high, where we could see the mountains by Flagstaff, the mountains by Tucson, and everything that lay in between. But then, being a smaller, more maneuverable balloon, we were able to skim along the desert hills. We soared just over the tips of the saguaro cacti, and Kevin told us all about the desert flora and fauna. We saw several jackrabbits and even a coyote. This is not the experience you get in the larger balloons, and it's absolutely magical! We eventually landed in the middle of a housing community, which brought a crowd of interested onlookers, but the chase team showed up quickly to load up the balloon while we heard the tale of the first balloonists and then drank a champagne toast to the rising sun while we listened to the Balloonist's Prayer. It was truly a special event, and it did not disappoint in any way. It is hard to live up to something you've always dreamed of doing, but somehow Kevin and his team made it all that and then some.

Knocked this off the bucket list while in Arizona for business. What an experience!…read more Our Air Balloon Pilot, Scott was very knowledgeable and could provide us with background on the location we were flying over. This is a Sunrise flight so you have to be at the meet spot no later than 4:30am! You then shuttle to the location where you board your balloon for your ride. The views were amazing. The whole experience was so surreal. We wanted to take Earl back with us, he was such a vibe! He made everything full of fun. The booking includes: transportation from Chandler to the Launch Site, your balloon Ride & breakfast once you land. It was worth EVERY penny! I would definitely do this again if in the area. Don't debate. Just do it! Earl & Scott and their crew are amazing!

Knocked off a bucket list item celebrating my birthday by getting on a hot air balloon ride in…read moreArizona!! This was an experience!! Great views! And kinda scary just a tad lol! @arizonaballoonsafaris was a great company to book with. Per person this was $199 which included breakfast and champagne. This is a sunrise flight so you need to be there at 4:30 A.M. No exceptions!!! This was dope though, someone even got proposed too on our ride Would I do it again? Idk! But 10/10 experience

Loved this haunted house, took about 30 mins to walk through and they spaced guests out to where we…read moregot the full experience of jump scares. The actors and props were great. However, we paid extra for the Gellyball zombie shooting experience, and the description of shooting zombies in a shooting range was completely misleading. We spent 16 dollars just to shoot one person dressed as a zombie standing 4 feet away from us for 5 minutes. It wasn't like we could try to shoot them as they walk by or dodge/hide from us, or any type of challenge at all. Just standing there. That part was disappointing, so don't waste your money. I wish they would have had multiple zombies popping out from behind things so you could try to shoot them in time before they disappear, or like another haunted house I've heard they have it in laser-tag format where you try to get through the maze while shooting zombies. P.S. If you have severe asthma or epilepsy be aware there is a lot of smoke and flashing lights/lasers. Also I went in late September- ALMOST NO LINES!!

This place is totally not worth the hype. There were so many missed opportunities for a jump scare,…read moreor live actor to even pretend to scare someone that we stopped counting at 20. To mirror a previous review, the place looked like a lot of decorations from a Home Depot clearance section on display behind a dumpster for pick up. The few lackluster actors were disinterested in engaging let alone scaring anybody. I put even money that the managers picked up some "actors" on their way to work last night. That was $150 and 30 minutes of mine and my girlfriend's lives that we will never get back. I would've rather watched paint dry then go through that waste of space. The most energy we got was when my girlfriend broke her nail on a faulty door that would not open all the way when she pushed it. She was livid to say the least. A couple of patrons thought she was an actor because it was the only time we heard a true blood curling scream all night. Then we paid extra for the tiki bar shot. I don't even think there was tequila in the tequila. It tasted like Kool-Aid it was literally a bartender, not even dressed up as a character pouring the drink. To give this a one star rating is generous. It is absolutely the worst haunted house I've ever been to in my life, hands-down bar none.