We were picked up & taken to a couple of possible locations where we saw how they tested the air, then the best spot was chosen. We watched as the largest hot air balloon in the USA was quickly inflated amongst other much smaller balloons. When all was ready all 20 in our group boarded the basket & we gently left the ground for our trip. The owner, guide & "driver" was Randy. He was very nice, pointed out sites along the way and answered all questions; he was also a bit. After around an hour ride we landed, had an orange juice (or champagne) toast to a safe arrival, breakfast while the crew packed up the large balloon & then were awarded our ballooning certificates. From pick up at 5:30am to drop off at 9:30am, it was an exciting, fun & amazing 4 hours! (not risky!) Arizona Balloon Safaris is a top-notch operation, highly recommended!