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    3.9 (230 reviews)
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    I booked my flight with Sky Drifters to celebrate my girlfriends birthday and it was a great decision. Hot air ballooning is very dependent on the weather so it is important to go when conditions are ideal and be understanding if things change. My initial booking had to be canceled but rescheduling was no issue and I was able to go within the same week. It is honestly relieving to know that your pilot won't take you up unless they believe it's completely safe. Sacramento is lucky to have a ballon company that can show off the farmland and vineyards. We were able to go high in the sky and low around the beautiful watering holes and greenery. Tim and Erin are a great duo. Tim is experienced, confident and a talented pilot. Erin is so sweet and a great photographer. My girlfriend and I recommend booking with sky drifters.

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    This was an absolutely amazing experience. It was my wife's birthday present and Tim and Erin made it an awesome one. Tim is a very competent and proficient pilot and was able to stretch the journey as far as conditions dictions would allow for that day. Erin made is a fun experience by taking some preflight pics with our phone and even shared the ones she took with her phone at the end of the trip. Most places would probably nickel and dime us for stuff like that. I really appreciate that they didn't do that. We will definitely be doing that again and suggesting that to our friends too.

    This hot air balloon ride was so peaceful
    Chakra L.

    What a great experience. I took my niece here for her 17th birthday with her friend. We all loved it. My niece was so excited. The owners are exceptionally nice people. Personable they make you laugh and feel comfortable, I recommend them.

    There were some issues. I tried to call the operator after to discuss. Each time I would start the conversation with "hello Sir", and he would call me a crazy bitch and hang up. Each time I called that was his response. "Crazy bitch". He refused to apologize in writing, but he did on the phone (with the caveat that I wasn't allowed to speak during the call). One star because the balloon itself was kinda fun.

    What an amazing experience!! I booked a flight for me and my beautiful wife who always loves doing things more on the "extreme" side and has never had a fear of heights. Since my wife has had this on her list of things she's always wanted to do, I figured I would step out of my comfort zone and surprise her with a flight she probably thought she'd never be taking with me. I've got to say, for someone who has had an extreme fear of heights, I would do it all over - again and again! The Sky Drifters crew went above and beyond to make our time with them was one of the most safe, memorable, exciting, and comfortable experiences. The minute we arrived, we were cheerfully greeted by Erin (Tim - the Pilot's wife), she took the time to explain the entire process with us and volunteered to act as our personal photographer the entire trip! Tim is an awesome pilot, who's very knowledgeable, professional yet funny, and will treat you like family from the minute you arrive. From beginning-to-end he made every effort to ensure that we would get the most out of our time with them. I couldn't have been happier with the entire experience! We will definitely be going back and flying with them in the future. Hats off to the ground crew, who were fast, professional, and efficient. Overall, you can't go wrong with choosing Sky Drifters! Don't let your fear of heights get in the way of you missing out on such an amazingly unique experience!

    Amazing experience, good communication, compassionate and responsible hosts. Pilot and team were enthusiastic and prepared, our whole flight from booking to rebooking (my schedule error) and flight went so smoothly. Great experience. I even proposed.

    Shivani N.

    Let me start by saying we had the best experience of our lives. Not just the balloon ride but interacting with the crew members and the pilot Tim made our journey an interesting one. Tim is a very knowledgeable guy with interesting stories. We very much enjoyed his company. Thank you Sky Drifters. My son said Hi bro

    Jacqueline G.

    Amazing. Just simply amazing. The whole trip took my breath away. I was so captivated by the scenery. Tim was so gracious to keep our flight on a day he considered to have unfavorable winds. Instead kept our flight at a safe height and made the most of it as he could with his expertise. Book a flight now! You won't regret it!

    This was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. My boyfriend wanted to propose to me, and Tim and Erin made sure that I was completely surprised the whole time. They made sure we were comfortable and they went above and beyond what was expected. They're funny, kind, humble and very accommodating. It was an amazing day, and I 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to go on a ride, to go with Tim and Skydrifters. Erin also took a ton of fun and romantic photos before the ride and my fiancé and I will cherish those memories forever.

    Vien N.

    My friend An, now my boyfriend, decided to surprise me by asking me to be his girlfriend on this surprising hot air ballon adventure. Unfortunately, the weather was bad so we had to reschedule it to today. Erin( the pilot's wife) did a fantastic job on assisting us on rescheduling. Overall, Tim is very knowledgeable and is a funny dude. Same goes to Erin. She is super nice and very good at taking picture. ( I've attach some of the picture she took) For all my boys and girls: if u planing to have a romantic proposal--look no further, this is it!!!! Once again, Thank u Tim and Erin for your amazing work!!!

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    Lake Tahoe Balloons

    Lake Tahoe Balloons

    4.8(67 reviews)
    66.5 mi

    What an amazing experience! I can't speak highly enough of the all the gentleman on the boat that…read moretook care of us. These guys are a well-oiled machine! Everyone was so friendly and informative, making sure we felt comfortable (coffee, tea, and pastries were served, as well as blankets provided!) and safe. I learned a lot and felt like I was an active participant in the experience! I had no idea this was the only place in the world where you can take off and land from the water! It was a beautiful, gentle flight, and I'm so grateful to the Lake Tahoe Balloons for the safe, fun, and exciting trip! Big thanks to our pilot Sheldon and the rest of the team!

    As a born and raised local I've been wanting to do this my whole life, because it seems the balloon…read morehas always been stunningly displayed above me in my early morning bus rides to middle school! Today I was finally able to do it and my inner hype lived its full glory on the chilly October water! Everything about the boat and ballon experience was seamless. Follow the rules and you will have a grand time! Get there early and stay warm in your car. Wear many layers and bring a bag to take layers off over the hours you're on the water. They have water, coffee and snacks upon arrival and everyone is extremely friendly even so early in the morning! When you get on the water the crew is working constantly to get the ballon ready while also making the experience fun and full of information about the lake! When you go up (either the first or second balloon) you will have a view that nothing else could provide. Each ride is different but I highly suggest the second balloon ride. Your guide will have a ton of information about the lake (yes even more fun facts!) and make it fun with themed music. It will surprise you how quiet it is at the top (like parasailing if you've ever been) and it's actually warmer than you think! If you're afraid of heights not to worry this isn't the same feeling. Someone would have more of an issue with the smaller basket dividers than how high up you are. That was me, the basket person. I have to say going in October was probably the best time because you can see the stunning changing trees all over the lake! It makes more more of a view than the blue and green of summer. Not that summer isn't beautiful but the pops of color are incredible!!! Also don't be upset if winds cancel your boat, it's for your own safety and as someone who works on boats believe me be thankful they don't risk your life! Now on the way back down take in mind you land ON the barge you took off from. So it's a very exciting journey back to the water. And when you are out of the basket and the second ride is complete you'll get a full history lesson on the balloon (through history) and then cheers to some pretty decent sparkling wine!! I couldn't recommend this any more than I already do having not really known how great it was except by word of mouth from my friends. Make sure to tip. I'd suggest around $20/person as the captain and crew work very hard for your personal enjoyment and your safety! And then go have a nice hot breakfast somewhere nearby with your little brut buzz!!!

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    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides - Amazing sunrise in Napa!

    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides

    4.8(363 reviews)
    68.6 mi

    What an amazing experience! Absolutely breathtaking views of Napa Valley!…read more The pilot and crew were fantastic! They operate like a well oiled machine and focus on your safety and your happiness

    Overall we had a good experience. I wish they would've…read morecalled us sooner to tell us what time they were picking us up. I ended up calling them the day prior to make sure what our pickup time was. She told me they don't usually call until the afternoon of the day prior. They picked us up from our hotel and brought us to the meeting location at 6am. Coffee, water, tea, muffins, and granola bars were available. The muffins were very tasty. There was very minimum communication. They never said what time we would be leaving. They gave us a bathroom reminder and then a long wait and then suddenly it was time to go. They fit a lot of people in a small waiting area. Which is outside btw. The staff was nice however, the person calling names for groups said our last name so wrong we didn't even know it was us and she was so quiet you could barely hear her. If you're in a later group, you will have a long day. We were in group one and got back to our hotel by 9am and other balloons hadn't even landed yet. Our driver, Bailey, was so sweet and nice. Our pilot was Chad, and you better hope you get him. He was informative, funny, nice, communicated well and considerate. Once we went to the launch site, it was a 20-30 mins wait for the balloon to be ready. We were in the air for about a half hour. We landed and then the vans came to get us, brought us back to the meeting location, and the our hotel. We had a good experience. Plan your day accordingly as you might not get back to your hotel until 930-1030.

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    Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides - Reflection of another hot air balloon from Napa Valley Air Loft.

    Reflection of another hot air balloon from Napa Valley Air Loft.

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    Sonoma Ballooning Adventures - Sunrise

    Sonoma Ballooning Adventures

    4.9(151 reviews)
    74.2 mi

    An Absolute Masterclass in the Clouds! If you are even thinking about booking a flight with Sonoma…read moreBallooning Adventures, stop thinking and just do it. This wasn't just a tour; it was one of those rare, "core memory" life experiences that you never forget. From the moment we arrived, the team was professional and seamless, but the real star of the show was our pilot, Jeff. Let me tell you, Jeff is a legend. You can tell immediately that he's a seasoned pro--he has this calm, confident energy that makes you feel 100% safe, even as you're drifting thousands of feet in the air. He didn't just fly the balloon; he was a fantastic storyteller and guide, pointing out landmarks and giving us the "inside scoop" on the Sonoma landscape below. The Views: "Breathtaking" doesn't even do it justice. As the sun began to hit the vineyards, the entire valley turned into a patchwork of gold and deep greens. Watching the morning mist roll off the hills while we drifted in total, peaceful silence was surreal. It's a perspective of wine country you simply cannot get from the ground. The Flight: The liftoff and landing were so smooth I barely realized we had moved. Jeff's precision is incredible--he navigated us perfectly to catch the best views while keeping the ride steady as a rock. If you want the gold standard of hot air ballooning, ask for Jeff at Sonoma Ballooning Adventures. It was worth every single penny and then some. I'll be talking about this morning for years to come!

    Surreal experience around sunrise time to go up in a hot air balloon for the first time! I…read moresurprised my girlfriend for her birthday, and we were in a group of other couples and pairs who have come to experience this as well. The experience was about an hourish on the balloon itself, with waiting prior for about 30 min and coming back to the starting point with wine for another 30 min. The check in process was super smooth, and Nacho was a great pilot! Had a great sense of humor, though he kept claiming that it was his first time which honestly I didn't believe. He was very knowledgable and was a pro at operating the balloon! Many times we felt like we were so close to hitting a tree or a house, but just smoothly went past without issues. We even stopping on top of a tree for a short period of time before being able to get air again and safely land, so don't get too stressed about those situations! It was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who hasn't been before. I am glad I read the reviews and came across this place, couldn't have asked for a better first experience!

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    Balloons Above the Valley

    Balloons Above the Valley

    4.4(516 reviews)
    66.5 mi

    This was a VERY FUN DAY !!! This balloon trip was an Anniversary Gift from our kids. Originally I…read morewas not too sure and something that I would not have planned to do !! However it turned out to be VERY FUN DAY !!!

    I give it a 4.5. We had to arrive super early and wait for them to set up everything. It was cold…read moreoutside and they did provide coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. We the weather being so unpredictable we had to wait. I was fine with wait because i do value my life. I had the chance to cross off a major item from my bucket list. A hot air balloon ride and wow, what an experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Floating high above the landscape, seeing everything from a completely new perspective, was truly magical. The sunrise was especially beautiful as we drifted along, and the silence up there, broken only by the loud occasional burst of the burner, was unlike anything I've ever experienced. That said, there were a few things to consider. The heat from the burner can be overwhelming, especially if you're not prepared for it. I didn't wear a hat, and I really wish I had and i am short 5'2 those blasts of hot air can get pretty intense when they hit you directly! So, if you're planning this trip, definitely bring something to cover your head. The landing was a bit of a wild ride, too. The ground was much harder and more uneven than I expected, and we didn't quite know where we'd land until we were almost on top of it. Also getting in and out can be extremely challenging. It's hard climbing into and out of the basket and it's very tightly packed. Not a lot of space to move. I knew the risks going in but the whole experience was so worth it. Even with those little surprises, it was absolutely incredible. Would I do it again? Definitely not! Despite the heat and the bumpy landing, the beauty of the experience makes it all worthwhile and a one timer for me. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something unique and unforgettable to add to your list of adventures. Just don't forget your hat!

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    Balloons Above the Valley - After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    Balloons Above the Valley - Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

    Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

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    Napa Valley Drifters Hot Air Balloon - His proposal   2.16.14

    Napa Valley Drifters Hot Air Balloon

    4.0(128 reviews)
    65.7 mi

    My boyfriend planned this hot air balloon event for us as a surprise on Valentine's Day! We were in…read moreSF and we had to wake up at 5am to drive to Napa Valley because the hot air balloon company said to be there at about 630am ish. The meet up spot was at the Napa Valley Marriot Hotel. As everyone was gathering up and meeting and signing the waiver forms, a casual pastry breakfast was provided (starbucks coffee and tea, hot chocolate, and assorted pastries and muffins). On that particular morning, the Napa Valley was too foggy and they cannot issue up hot air balloons unless there is 0mph wind and the skies are clear. So they gave us the option of rescheduling our date or to travel with them to Winters. They drove us in big white vans! There were 3 hot air balloons and 8 couples were in each hot air balloon. It was really fun!!!!! The hot air balloon fliers were stationed in the middle and they educated us a lot on hot air balloons and steering with the wind and all the cool sorts! (However, I must admit that after a while it got kind of boring for me.. like.. okie.. now what? let's jump off!!! hehe i'm an adrenaline junkie.. sky diving is next for me :)) The way we landed was fun though! Our pilot taught us that the ladies had to sit on the guys' laps and we all had to duck down.. Landing was kind of rough in the sense that we kept going in one direction and our hot air balloon was tilted and kept bouncing off the ground and the hot air balloon finally tipped over! After the hot air balloon trips, we were driven back to the Marriot hotel for all you can eat breakfast, which consisted of sausages, bacon, bagels, scrambled eggs with cheese, waffles, coffee, tea, mimosas!!!! They took pictures of us as a couple and were selling semi-nice constructive paper frames with our picture and our balloon for $20?! So expensive, considering that the cost of the whole thing was already almost $700!! You would think that the picture would be included with the price hot air balloon package... OVERALL, wonderful experience :) very romantic and exciting and fun!!! I would highly recommend this to couples :) Maybe not on Valentine's Day because I know prices are more expensive on that special, over-hyped holiday haha

    Props for Bob and Terry and Whorehay or is it Horehay? It was very early, we had to be driven…read morearound to find the right spot due to poor weather conditions. During the car ride Terry was happy to tell us about wineries since we were curious. He seems to be very well knowledgeable in that area. Good tips and all where to visit. We were very pleased. Above all I'm glad they choose to be more on the safety side although weather conditions were not looking good in Napa that day, we got to go near Rainbow City. They set up quickly, while we were in the car reading over the contract, yes there is a life death contract, well not that severe, but it's basically saying if they land somewhere in someone's property by accident or what not or get arrested for something then don't sue the dudes. Doubt that ever happens but hey, it's just a paper for safety requirements for their license. So before we started off, we had our chances to take pictures. Bob and them guys were nice, Bob was our pilot for the day. He was great. Talking was minimal, so we got to enjoy our time staring out from the high altitude. He told us about the speed we were going, altitude, distance and all that. Loved his company. He told us safety landing procedures too. All in all we were super satisfied with the service. :) We had a safe landing. Bob cared enough to ask me how I was doing when I was freaking out on the side holding on to the pole for dear life :) He also told us stories, about other couples, hear it for yourself haha~ Any doubts on this? Ask me, I'd be happy to share my experience. All I have to say is if I had enough money, I'd definitely go back and do it again at this place. :) Oh, we even got a free Champagne @ the end & a picture w/ bob. (See pix) :D

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    Napa Valley Drifters Hot Air Balloon - My boyfriend took us on a sunrise hot air balloon ride over napa during fall!!! Happy 5 years

    My boyfriend took us on a sunrise hot air balloon ride over napa during fall!!! Happy 5 years

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    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - Great ziplining guides Logan and Dulton

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures

    4.9(1.3k reviews)
    101.4 mi

    Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

    We stayed in the treehouses and had two Zipline adventures. The staff was amazing. From start to…read morefinish every one of our were met. The zipline guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. I brought my 10-year-old granddaughter for her birthday and they treated her careful consideration of her age and her inexperience. They made her feel comfortable and fun for her. I can't say enough about the Treehouse~I was like a 4 star hotel . Absolutely everything you needed to be comfortable and safe. They were beautiful and safe in a pristine situated in a redwood grove . The meals were over the top, deliciously prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. We celebrated my granddaughter's 10th birthday and had the best time from start to finish. I highly recommend a trip to Sonoma Canopy ~ a beautiful adventure I won't forget!

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    My husband and I high in the trees zip lining

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - My family having a blast! It definitely a must try!

    My family having a blast! It definitely a must try!

    Sonoma Zipline Adventures - The rope bridges have just enough swing and stability to balance fun with feeling safe.

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    The rope bridges have just enough swing and stability to balance fun with feeling safe.

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