Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 33 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by One of the best experiences of my lifetime! A totally amazing, brilliant experience. From start to finish the whole adventure was handled very professionally - from redeeming my Red Balloon voucher through to actually being in contact with the company it was smooth sailing. My husband and I found the airport very easily. We had lovely accommodation overnight and really enjoyed the local cuisine for dinner the night before too! The team worked together liked a well-oiled crew. They clearly knew their roles inside out. The scenery was amazing! We were so lucky to fly just after some early winter rains so there was a mix of colours in the landscape. We had perfect flying weather! Sites were pointed out by the crew member on board. We were amazed at how low we could go and saw the water eddying in the Avon River! We enjoyed being involved in setting up and putting the balloon away, simple roles that added to the experience. Afterwards the champagne breakfast was brilliant too! We loved being awarded a personalized certificate saying we had done the flight! And we were sent a record of our flight path, too! It was well worth getting up before the sun to go and enjoy a beautiful, serene, gentle experience sailing across the Avon valley. No wonder the company has won tourism awards!! Thanks guys! 5 April 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Quite a surprising exprience Quite different than I was expecting, when the flame wasn't being fired it was completely silent . Modern entertainment comes with lots of whiz-bang sounds and flashing lights and so the silence made the experience a little less exciting. However erecting the balloon was spectacular and created a lot of anticipatory excitement. Being just before daybreak and completely calm, made the take-off really something. We drifted across a wheat field just brushing the wheat stalks heading for a tree line, I anticipated that we were going to crash into them but we then rose up just brushing the tops. At breakfast someone asked the pilot about this and he said most mornings they just rose straight up but this morning the conditions were just right for him to add that exciting experience - that he was in complete control. When we were coming in to land, the basket being very heavy I wondered just how we were going to get it back on the trailer - well I was completely staggered when the pilot dropped it gently back onto a 20x8 trailer - showing he had exquisite control of the balloon! Just one criticism. Although the flight only lasted an hour, the drive to the launch site and back took 45mins each way and at least another hour erecting and repacking the balloon - over three hours between pit-stops - that's a very long time especially if you''re elderly. So a very basic toilet in the mini bus would be a very convenient convenience! 20 November 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 The flight was most enjoyable, we would do it again. 28 July 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by It really was an amazing experience. We had the most perfect day weather-wise. It enabled us to have a longer than normal flight. The Windward Ballooning Co. is incredibly well run. So professional, safety-conscious. We had such fun. The breakfast afterwards was excellent too. PS. I have already recommended this to a friend and she has made a booking. 10 July 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by It was a present - so something we wouldn't ordinarily do- we both loved it. 7 June 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Had a wonderful time really enjoyed it! 17 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by It was a great experience. By having to help with the set up and packing away it also gave a greater appreciation of all that is involved. 14 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Our hot air ballooning experience was wonderful, interactive and the team were very professional, we loved it! 11 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and breakfast was great too! 11 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by This balloon ride was a 75th birthday present for my father, something he had wanted to do for a very long time. I was very pleased with the wonderful experience he had. He thoroughly enjoyed it and I was priviledged to share it with him. The crew were very accommodating to my Mother and husband who were not taking the flight but were made to feel welcome to follow and join us for breakfast. 10 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by We loved every minute of the whole experience would recomend the ballooning to anyone fantastic great morning out .And the team was great well done. 1 May 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Really great experience and the skilled pilot was very impressive!! We couldn't believe it when we landed right in the trailer. Highly recommended thing to do. 27 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by The best fun ever 25 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by The crew was just so professional and the experience is just breathless. Breakfast was good. 18 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Just a fabulous experience 18 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by This was truly an amazing experience. The team were wonderful. Professional and just so good. Safety first which is a good thing. Breakfast beatuiful. home mad scones cake anything you could wish for. The pilot Damien was fantastic...I will never forget the voyage. Fantastic. I would recommend to everyone. Infact I am doing that just now. 18 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by The crew was just so professional and the experience is just breathless. Breakfast was good. 18 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Just a fabulous experience 18 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Super fun! 17 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Had the best time, I am very scared of heights but this was no way scary at all, very calming in fact. Well worth the experience. Was so impressed with the landing straight on the trailor. Would and will recommend it. Thanks Debbie 12 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Absolutely loved the experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. Feel that warnings about needing to climb into the balloon and no toilet facilities for three or so hours should be given for older people, ie not sure if many seventy year olds could do it. 9 April 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by I had idea what to expect I enjoyed the flight and the landing was amazing It was a great experiance I have allready recommended to others Thanks for the day 13 November 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by The day started with great weather and the ballooning experienced past all expectations 13 November 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by The whole experience was awesome, very professional and any queries were handled 7 November 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by This was truly a delightful experience from beginning to end. The journey up through the clouds and across the landscape has left us with long lasting images. Damien was expert and precise in take off and landing,appropriately adding his words of witty wisdom on the journey. Thanks to the rest of team , especially Nev the anchor that held us to the ground at the right moment. 5 November 2011
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