My husband took me on a hot air balloon ride for our 16th anniversary. He worked directly with…read moreVince, the owner of Sky Riders, to organize the ride. We had a truly lovely time on the balloon ride. It felt very peaceful in the balloon, as if we were floating gently through the sky. We got to see such lovely landscape and even floated for a little while right above a forest canopy. The whole experience was magical. Things to Know: (1) Because the weather needs to be just right, be prepared to have to change dates quite a few times before actually having the ride--the owner is very careful about avoiding any potential dangers that could come with inclement weather (even on a mildly windy day). Because of this, he will call you the night before your scheduled ride to give you an update. We ended up having to reschedule 4 or 5 times and I will say, it was worth the wait, as our ride was perfect. (2) The owner and crew have riders meet them in the parking lot of the Limerick Diner. They do a balloon test there and use it to decide the field from which to take off. Then, the passengers hop into the truck with the owner and crew and ride to the field. There, you get to watch the crew set up and fill the balloon. This takes about 15-20 minutes. Similarly, when you land, you wait in the field while they empty the balloon and pack everything away. This will take another 20 or so minutes. Watching the process is very cool. (3) The ride itself runs between 45-90 minutes, depending on weather, wind, and other factors. You travel about 7-10 miles. (4) The company offers rides for 2 or 4 people. We rode in the basket for 2 (plus the pilot), which was really a cool experience. (5) As we prepared for the ride, many of our friends and neighbors kept telling us hot air balloons were "scary" and "dangerous." We found this not to be true. We felt very safe the whole time and Vince was clearly a very seasoned, safe, and thoughtful pilot. Our ride was very smooth and peaceful and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

Vince Greeted us bright and early with pleasantries and an upbeat demeanor. Successfully keeping us…read moreon schedule, pre sunrise was a bit more strictly business, very professional and well equipped we got underway without delay. The ride was nothing shy of breathtaking and absolutely amazing. Smooth sailing all the way. Ended on a high note, even after being safely returned to our starting point. Concluding with Friendly banter, a celebratory glass of champagne and a proud pilot recanting the flight from a technical perspective. Team effort on their part made our experience something to remember.

This was my 3rd flight with Air Ventures. It was a wonderful experience again! The crew and pilots…read moreare super friendly and knowledgeable. It is sooo peaceful up there, and the views are spectacular from up there. I highly recommend Air Ventures. It's a last a lifetime memory!

What an amazing experience. Pilot Sangram and team are so knowledgeable. We loved the stories about…read morethe history of hot air ballooning. Landing was precise and smooth; gorgeous flight flew by. Debbie and team were really accommodating with the reservation. This was our first flight of many.

My husband Jeff booked a hot air balloon ride as a 20th wedding anniversary gift. I have to admit I…read morewas a little apprehensive at first but the whole experience was fascinating. Mike is the proud owner, with 40 years of experience that show in every aspect of the ride. He takes the time to ask everybody their name, what their do for a living, etc. and then addresses you by name from then on, making it for a very warm welcoming feeling. He explains everything and has more anecdotes than you can possibly fit during the ride. We went in mid Fall and the colors were absolutely breathtaking! No pictures could possibly do it justice. Mike explains the sights and gives you background information on just about anything. His crew is also highly skilled, making it fascinating to watch them in action. What a beautiful day to spend the day!

It was a beautiful experience. They were very professional and made the whole experience relaxed…read moreand fun. It is well worth the adventure! We would definitely do this again!

We drove 20 hours from South Florida to Pennsylvania on a last minute road trip for my…read moremother-in-law's 50th and her only bday wish was to go on a hot air balloon lol. We found Tom's air balloon company online. We called him Friday morning and pleaded with him to schedule us on such short notice. He was extremely nice about the last minute scheduling and accommodated us, he booked us for a balloon ride on Saturday morning based on weather conditions. We had a BLAST!! This was such an amazing experience and Tom's funny personality made it even more enjoyable! Although my family and I were a little nervous at first, Tom showed us that he took all safety measures and precautions which made us feel better. His jokes also helped ease our nerves lol. It was 6 of us plus Tom as the pilot so seven of us in total. The balloon was a little cramped up in air but we all fit with a little wiggle room. Upon request, Tom even allowed us to bring mimosas for a toast while up in the air as long as we brought plastic cups. The experience was amazoning, once in a lifetime! Beautiful views, perfect weather, and SO PEACEFUL! From up above we got to see farmlands, wild deers running, horses, cattle, Delaware river and so much more! Tom did not have many reviews when we looked him up online but he's been doing this for 30+ years. I guess most of his business is through word of mouth. I would highly recommend him if you are considering going in a hot air balloon! Fantastic experience!

Amazing hot air balloon ride, once in a lifetime experience! Tom was super funny, outgoing and…read moreknowledgeable. He made sure we knew about everything , how it inflates and deflates. We went up about 1,500 feet and the views were just beyond us. It was the best 50th birthday for my mom we had. I cannot express how much fun we had... it was breath taking views and such AN AMAZINGGGGGGG TIME. We also had mimosas to spend this awesome experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH TOM. Prices were the best, and most reasonable. Definitely doing this again.

Almost 1000% sure this place is a scam. I paid for a hot air balloon ride with my boyfriend nearly…read moretwo years ago while visiting Lancaster. The ride was canceled due to high winds (fine, safety first), but rescheduling was borderline impossible since we're from out of state. To this day we've never been able to reschedule, never got the ride, and never received a refund or even a response from anyone. It feels completely unprofessional and I would strongly advise against giving this business your money. And on the off chance this place is actually real... call me

We had the best time with Chad, Micah and Nick!! Our pilot…read morewas very skilled and knowledgeable. He explained everything and joked with us all. We were totally relaxed and had a wonderful experience. This crew was top notch, from start to finish! It was a totally enjoyable experience. Thank you !!

8/11/2019 beautiful evening for a ride. Lasted over a hour in the air but seemed like minutes, Mark…read morepointed out local highlights and explained about flying.

From the owner: We are a locally owned and operated hot air balloon company…read more When you contact us you will be dealing directly with the pilot/owner who'll will be taking you on your flight. Let us take you on a ride like no other you've had before. Gently gliding with the breeze over a panoramic vista of the beautiful Hershey countryside.

This was an absolutely magical experience. We knew that because weather is so fickle there was…read morealways a chance of cancellation. When Kevin found out that we were renting a car to get there he told us he'd make a decision by a certain time so we wouldn't have to rent a car if the weather wasn't good. Fortunately the weather was good and we headed out. When we got there we were told that a certain wind pattern had popped up unanticipated and us and a couple of other balloons waited. I really appreciated the attention to safety. You could really see that Kevin, his crew and the other ballooners were all very careful about the weather. The experience of ballooning was absolutely fantastic. It was magical. The feeling of safety and serenity in the basket is not something that can be put into words. I so so appreciated Kevin and his team's friendly and excited attitudes. They were taking pictures of us and put us in perfect positions for the pictures. I had no idea of the amazing service we would get. It really made our flight that much more amazing. I can't recommend this experience and especially Kevin and his team enough. It was truly amazing.

Unless a business provides an exceptional service I rarely give out 5-star ratings. However,…read moreAlexandria Balloon earned my 5-stars without much hesitation. I took my wife and another couple for a sunset flight last weekend. Kevin and Lorelei were courteous and friendly and we concluded our flight with complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres while browsing through the fantastic photos Lorelei took of us. I can't wait to do this again.

We recently had the pleasure of spending a day with AE Balloon Flights, about 3000 feet up and…read moreabove York and Lancaster, PA. Everything about the day was wonderful! The day starts (early!), as AE sets up the balloon. It's really awesome, in the true sense of the word, to watch the balloon become your primary means of not smashing into the ground :) The ride itself was gorgeous-- the leaves were starting to change, and the peace and tranquility you feel up in the air is really impossible to describe. After the ride -- which included an expert landing in a farmer's field (!), we enjoyed a little party with the owner and his crew, courtesy of AE Balloon. I HIGHLY recommend AE Balloon for a safe and unforgettable day! On a customer service note: my husband purchased this ride for me (MANY!) years ago. The owner was gracious enough to extend us the courtesy of using the gift certificate, notwithstanding how old it was. That's customer service at its finest!

We purchased a gift certificate for my dad for his 50th birthday in 2011 and he has yet to take a…read moreride! He has scheduled EIGHT different times, however, all have been canceled by this company. For the last cancellation, the owner stated the night before that the ride was canceled because he was going on vacation. Who decides to go on vacation the night before a flight? This company is a total scam! DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!