On vacation I decided it was time to mark something off "the list"--in the Phoenix/Sedona area it was a hot air balloon flight. I chose Hot Air Expeditions upon the recommendation of the concierge at the vacation resort. It was a great experience! If you choose to go in the summer, get ready to go EARLY in the morning because of heat and safety issues. Kyle, the crew chief, picked me up first at 4:40 a.m., and we were on the way. With several stops at other resorts for pick-ups, there was plenty of time to talk with Kyle about ballooning and other great tourist activities. He was so knowledgeable about the area--a great tour guide--very well-spoken and polite too! The balloon ride was just fabulous! The captain, Al, kept us informed and safe. If you have concerns and/or fears, you should be on the ride with Al. He'll take care of things! After the ride you are treated to a champagne toast and a lighter breakfast of quiche, fruit, cheese, and croissants. The tables were set with real linens and the meal was served on dinnerware. No plastic here--thank goodness! There was a birthday celebration, so there was an extra bonus of birthday cake. What a first class experience! And well worth getting up so early!
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Jul 2017
Deanna, We are pleased that you choose Hot Air Expeditions to cross something off "the list". Even more so, that you had such a great experience. Our drivers are part tour guide and part comedian, trying to make sure everyone feels involved and excited about the journey he is helping you take. Captain Al is a wonderful pilot and he also makes sure everyone is comfortable with their flight along with making sure everyone is safe. Those are two of the very things that make our Pilots and our Crew so spectacular. This is not just a job to get by. They all truly love what they do and it shows with every flight from pick up to drop off and everything in between.
Helping some one celebrate, especially with cake, is always a wonderful ending to Breakfast in the desert.
Thank you for your wonderful comments. We truly appreciate all our passengers. We hope we can take you up, up and away again soon.