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| - Full disclosure: this was our first balloon ride, so I didn't know what to expect. I can't really compare this company's experience to any other. Suffice it to say, despite some of the issues I am going to write about, we had a great time on our balloon ride once we dropped our pre-conceived notions about what it would be like. First off, if you are looking for something romantic like you see in the movies, this isn't it. (at least not the ride we purchased.) 6-8 people in the gondola, squeezed into little boxes, plus the pilot. It's super peaceful up at 2,000 feet. The noise of the hot air is very loud, so like I said, not romantic and certainly not private. This is not a complaint, just a description. One thing that could have been a problem, but obviously wasn't, because we were able to take our ride, was that they did not have our reservation listed when we arrived at 6 a.m. [Then I recalled that the female who took my reservation over the phone 3 weeks earlier was kind of distracted and rude at the time, so who knows?] That is NOT a great feeling to get up before dawn, looking forward to a unique experience, and then no reservation. grrrrr. So I would just say FOR SURE call to confirm at some point before your flight, just to be safe. Also, PLEASE do not be late for your ride. There will be about 50 people (four balloons full of passengers, pilots, and ground crew) waiting to start the experience. Get there on time so that everyone can start the adventure! Also, be aware that you will have to hop/climb in and out of the gondola, so it's definitely not a sedentary experience, and you're standing the whole time on the ride. Just letting you know what to expect. All in all, we loved it and this company seems to know what's it doing. I would do it again!
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