This is something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. This company is made up of wonderful, hardworking people, who's main purpose, is to make sure their guests have the best experience possible....and they went far beyond that with my family, who were visiting from New Jersey.
The reservation process was simple, price was comparable with the other competing companies, and the check-in and ride out to the takeoff area was very enjoyable even though it was 530 am.
The employees set the mood for our experience with welcoming smiles and a warm and heartfelt "good morning". After settling on our takeoff spot, we were all treated to watching the whole process of getting the balloon unpacked, filled with air, and ready for takeoff.
The 8 of us boarded, along with our pilot David, and off we went--up, up, and up we went. Not a sound except for the release of the hot air filling our balloon, and as we looked towards the eastern horizon the sun was just finishing coming up just passing the horizon. It was a beautiful sight and just the beginning of a wonderful time floating around as the air currents directed.
Up to several thousand feet, and awhile later, down to a few hundred feet, just cruising over the tops of the local vineyards and tree tops. The landing was perfect and even a bit exciting, as it seems, the landing spot is never the same, and is just part of the adventure in ballooning.
After landing was complete, we all jumped into the van, and off we went to where it all started, where a wonderful, light breakfast, was waiting for us.
It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend California Dreamn' Balloon Adventures to everyone without hesitation.