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    Seattle Ballooning

    4.8 (74 reviews)
    Open 7:15 am - 9:00 pm

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    Going to start by saying this is my first 1 star review in my life! I'm pregnant so we called to check if I was ok to ride and was initially told we could book if i got it cleared with my doctor. I did get it cleared with my obgyn, in writing, before booking and after speaking with the employee. The day of the flight was told absolutely no pregnant people are allowed under any circumstances which was contradicting to the website and what we were initially told, and was told by the customer service representative that nobody working there would have ever told me that.. and was told by the owners wife that no obgyn would ever clear someone for a hot air balloon ride.. which both were insulting as I'm not a liar. Was even suggested my boyfriend bring someone else on the flight! This was booked as a gift for my birthday. Granted I've never been on a hot air balloon and was unaware how unsafe this must be all I wanted was a refund after all the confusion and taking what i thought were the correct steps to get on a ride. We were only going to be offered a credit we wouldn't even be able to use until next season.. After 4 hours of stressful conversations, and screenshots of proof of misleading info on the website and approval from my doctor, Griffin reached out respectfully and kindly took care of us and got us a refund. Thank you Griffin! I wouldn't recommend this company unless you're comfortable throwing nearly $2,000 at something you may or may not be able to enjoy. Hopefully they change the wording on the website as their insurance doesn't cover pregnant people! Hope this helps prevent anyone else from a similar situation. Edit; i appreciate the safety precautions you guys are willing to take however don't appreciate that you would not admit there was a miscommunication on your part! An employee absolutely told me it would be ok if i got it cleared by a doctor and your website says here the same thing!!! It was a customer service issue not a safety issue that I'm upset over! If a refund was even close to one of the first things offered and i didn't have to fight so hard to get it i would have never wrote this review in the first place. Thanks!

    James S.

    Local celebrity, McKenna Secrist who was recently featured in the NY Times and also the youngest female commerical pilot, took my wife and I on an unforgettable sunset flight. She is so knowledgeable, passionate, and the best pilot we could have asked for. Even though I am TERRIFIED of heights she made it fun. She was in complete control. We got so close to the trees my wife was able to grab a leaf! We even got to see her plane instructor do some flips in a yellow airplane next to the balloon. Thank you for the memories and keep inspiring the young aeronauts! Griffen who helped to set up the schedule, balloon, and took care of driving us to/from the launch location was a joy. He is working 2 jobs and only getting 3 hours of sleep a night but still so wonderful, positive, and great to talk with. Tanessa took some awesome photos/videos of us. She also helped to make sure we landed safely and was lovely. After 2 companies and 2 years of cancelled flights due to weather (between our honeymoon and 2 birthdays), we had the most MAGICAL flight today. Totally worth the wait! Would highly recommend the private flight but hear sunrise is even better. Will probably try that next with a group balloon.

    Connor Z.

    great trip, thank you to our pilot Amy and ground crew Cooper and Matthew! and make sure to tell them beforehand if you're proposing so they can manage the altitude for you!

    Korean heart :) hot air balloon style
    Mercy L.

    Eliav and Amanda truly delivered a wonderful experience from the booking, welcoming at the pick-up site, traveling to the launch site, the launch itself, amazing views up & above, and the wonderful landing. We celebrated our memories with champagne. A great time indeed!!!! Thank you!!!!

    Reflection in Lake Tapps
    Kristine A.

    Epic. A hot air balloon ride has been on my bucket list for years, and this ride blew all my expectations away. We reserved the entire balloon for a group of friends and the entire experience was magical. Eliav and his team made us feel safe while regaling us with entertaining stories and balloon history. The views were amazing and we even tapped the water on Lake Tapps surrounded by waving boaters. Magical. Amazing. Book this adventure. You will treasure the memory!

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    Adrian L.

    My only complaint is that our flight manifest had 7 people but we ended up with 12 people (including the pilot) that evening. Understandably, Kyle/Zack and his wife joined us which is not a problem but I have no idea about the other 2 who joined. This trip was a surprise birthday present for my girlfriend. She is pretty short at 5'2" and we were kind of squished between the two other couples in our section of the basket. We were staring at the cascades/rainier most of the time. It was a real bummer that our field of view was narrower and knowing that I paid $689 to stand between four other people who weren't on the manifest, it made the whole experience felt subpar. Disappointing to say the least. I vaguely remember the website stated 6 maximum in large green font but I can only find it stating 6-8 max now. I can only recommend a shared flights if you can confirm how many people will be on board that day. 6-8 people should really be the absolute max. With 3-4 people per section of the basket, that would allow you to shuffle around which would allow for better views and pictures! Unfortunately, we didn't get to snap any pictures of ourselves because of the limited space. Nevertheless, we had a good time. Our pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. With good weather and company, we shouldn't have asked for more... We would love to fly again for the full experience.

    Heidi R.

    We just took the most epic sunrise 4th of July tour ever. I would highly recommend Seattle Ballooning. They are responsive through text, their equipment is clean and crew is friendly and knowledgeable. Don't hesitate, just book it.

    Julie M.

    Most magical moment of our honeymoon. I am normally afraid of heights but there is something very dreamlike being in a balloon thousands of feet in the atmosphere. I was at peace and loved every second. McKenna was an amazing pilot and we had the best time :)

    Alexandr S.

    It was fun! The airplane did a smoke show for us. People from the ground were shouting something and wanted to shoot us but Sean reminded them about the legal consequences. Sean you're the best. Dude if you read this - leave your PayPal account in the comment so that I can tip you. Did not have cash on me during the flight.

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    Geoff W.

    I surprised my with for our 29th anniversary with an am flight with Seattle Ballooning. Unfortunately the weather forced us to reschedule. Eliav and the crew were great in getting us set up within a couple of days. The flight itself was absolutely incredible. MT Rainier, St Helens and Baker were beautiful as the sun broke the horizon. The flight itself was very peaceful and safe. We really enjoyed out experience and definitely recommend Seattle Ballooning for your next adventure

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    Bucket list item for sure! Awesome staff and most amazing scenery. Highly recommend for locals or anyone just visiting the area.

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    Ask the Community - Seattle Ballooning

    What is the exact location? Is it on coming weekend? How much is the charge for 2 people

    We meet passengers at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn. Flights start at $325 per person. We have our schedule online with online booking g. HTTPS://seattleballooning.com

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    Review Highlights - Seattle Ballooning

    Eliav and his crew do an excellent job and their passion for their craft is very evident right off the bat.

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    Seaplane Scenics

    4.8(18 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    Soulless and inconsiderate small business. Do not get tricked by the official website's ticket and…read morepackage options. They are all arbitrary depending on the mood and the weather of the people who work there, including James (the man in charge). If you are a couple please note that you may be put into a plane with other people regardless of what plane and option you picked. You will not know about it until you get to the meeting point and one couple will not get to sit together. Thus, it may be better to look into other companies and there are others! If you are planning to go as a group, there are better and more professional establishments which are cheaper and/or same priced. The only saving point of this establishment is Mark (seaplane pilot) who made all the efforts to not only ensure that our experience on the air was great but also to redeem the Company. Overall, in the state where aviation is one of the major industries, there are better, more professional, and cost efficient companies and small businesses. Try them. They will have more respect and consideration for your experience. If you insist on booking from this establishment, exaggerate your weight to make sure that they cannot fly anyone with you.

    This was a bucket list item for my Son and Daughter in law. It's a 20 min tour over Lake…read moreWashington, Puget Sound, around the Space Needle, over the Seahawks Dome, Pike Place, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates house. They thoroughly enjoyed the tour and their pilot was very informative. Highly recommend this excursion. Our kids said next time they would do the 60 min tour. They have been talking about this all day. Not expensive either.

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    Classic Helicopter

    4.4(32 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    WHAT A BLAST!!! Having never been on a helicopter before, I think I expected a lazy circle around…read moreSeattle from a mile away...nope. We were up-close and personal with the Space Needle, flew directly over the stadiums and downtown, and a fast & low pass over Lake Washington. The pilot was not only informative and personable but adjusted the "thrill level" based on our preference. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.

    I recommend before you read this review; to go to You Tube and play the song Nina Simone/ Feeling…read moreGood. Just do it- you won't regret it. So there I am 2 months before my boyfriend's 31th Birthday... sitting sipping my coffee trying to figure out a good present to get him. The man has everything. What do you get a guy who has everything - you get him an experience he has never had! Helicopter! I called them up- got my appointment on his Birthday; no problem. Day's later- I decided to take it a step further. I noticed we lived not that far off the flight path- and thought "how cool would it be if I made a GIANT sign on the roof of our home, then got to fly over it...?" I called and asked Seattle HeliTours- please please can you fly over my home... they called me back with a YES! This part may make you ill; the day before I bought 4' Blue Painters Tape went on the roof and taped a huge I LOVE YOU. The day of the flight the pilot maintained the surprise for my boyfriend; they were professional, kins, bend over backwards kind of folks! We did 2 circles around the house and my Boyfriends Birthday was a success as was his surprise! The views, the helicopter, the pilot everything was an experience of a lifetime.

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    Friday Harbor Seaplanes - Flight to Orcas Island

    Friday Harbor Seaplanes

    4.5(24 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing experience!! Our Delta airline flights were delayed…read moreby 8 hours and the first day of our trip to Friday Harbor was not what we had expected. We got stuck in Seattle and missed our original transportation by car and ferry but Friday Harbor Seaplanes came to our rescue. Michelle was absolutely amazing and got us booked on the first flight out the following morning so we didn't waste another moment of our trip. She arranged a shuttle to pick us up at the hotel we booked which was also quite the task as many hotels were completely booked up but we finally found one and Friday Harbor Seaplanes accommodated us and got us to the airport and flew us in to Orcas Island. I was really impressed by our pilot and how well he flew the plane. I was a bit nervous and I tend to get motion sickness and he made the flight very enjoyable and even checked in with me during the flight to see how I was feeling. I felt he took slight turns a bit more slow and careful with me in mind and it was very appreciated. My friend also had her baggage delayed by Delta Airlines for 2 days and Michelle was so kind to try and help us by arranging for the airport to deliver the luggage to them so they could bring it to the Friday Harbor dock on one of their daily flights. Unfortunately Delta was being lame and they wouldn't do it, but the fact that Friday Harbor Seaplanes was willing to help us went above and beyond our expectations. What amazing customer service! I hope to one day visit the islands again and without a doubt I will use Friday Harbor Seaplanes again. They treated us like family!! Thank you! I wholeheartedly recommend this business. They are all great people and do an excellent job!

    Wow! Just wow! The flights to and from Friday Harbor from their location near Sea Tac were amazing!…read moreWhat a fun way to travel. We were flying low enough to see the scenery of the area including a good look at the Seattle skyline. There were some clouds so the mountain view was not as clear as it would be on a sunny day. Didn't really matter since there was so much else to see. Shane was the pilot both flights and he is very experienced and safety conscious. He also knows a tremendous amount about the area. That was an added bonus. Highly recommend this method of travel!

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    On Safari - In

    On Safari - In

    5.0(5 reviews)
    36.2 mi

    We had dreamed of going on a safari for years but didn't know where to start. Then we had the good…read morefortune of meeting Phil. From the very first day of working with him to plan and organize our trip of a lifetime, we felt we were in great hands. Phil's fantastic first-hand knowledge of the camps allowed him to create a trip that far surpassed the typical group package deals. Phil meticulously plans every detail of the trip, from the best places to stay to recover from jet lag before the safari, to every transfer. You are never left wondering where to go or if someone will be there to meet you. The camps he chooses are small and personal, where you are taken care of and treated like family. The safari experience is second to none, with personal drivers and guides who are excellent, highly skilled, and knowledgeable. If you want a safari experience to remember, I can't recommend Phil and On Safari-In enough!

    This was one of the most amazing trips I've ever been on, and I can't imagine doing it without…read morePhil's help. We didn't know anything about going on safari, and Phil build a custom trip that catered to exactly our personal travel style of going to some of the more off-the-beaten-path places with fewer tourists, but still lots of amazing experiences (we watched a family of elephants chase off a pair of male lions!). Everyone we met was on their 4th or 10th safari and when they found out we'd never been before, they'd always ask, "So how did you even find this place?" Also I had no idea you could have a vacation with this much adventure and yet zero stress. Having Phil take care of everything and getting it all arranged for and paid in advance took a HUGE load off of us, which was so great as we both have jobs where we typically do a lot of planning and project management. By taking care of that, Phil let us go on an exciting vacation where we actually got to RELAX. We took literally THOUSANDS of amazing photos, but here are just a couple fun ones I shot with my phone.

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