Napa Valley Aloft has been flying the skies of Napa Valley since 1978. Baskets are smaller than competitors which gives passengers better views and a more personalized experience as they float above the rolling vineyards.
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Black Hills Balloons has been in business for more than 35 years, offering flights over the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. While floating over this unique landscape, passengers might spot whitetail deer amid the ponderosa pine forests and granite spires of Custer State Park.
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Grand Adventure Balloon Tours offers year round flights above the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range of Colorado, within easy day trip distance from Denver, Breckenridge, Grand Lake and Estes Park. Views include the Continental Divide and the edges of Rocky Mountains National Park, with the chance to fly low and spot local wildlife or splash and dash in a nearby pond or river.
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Thousands of guests have taken to the skies above Wisconsin with Lake Geneva Balloon Company since its founding in 2002. Guests can choose between sunrise or sunset flights, which include about an hour in the air and a post-flight champagne toast. Couples can book a romantic private flight for two.
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Lake Tahoe Balloons takes guests on a journey high above the largest alpine lake in North America for unobstructed aerial views of its cobalt blue waters. It’s also the only balloon company in the world that launches and lands from the deck of a boat.
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Letchworth State Park, located in western New York about two hours southeast of Niagara Falls, is one of the most spectacular spots in the country to take a hot air balloon ride. Balloons Over Letchworth is the only company allowed to launch from within the park, offering stellar views of the Grand Canyon of the East.
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The Sky Riders Balloon Team takes passengers on hot air balloon rides over the rolling hills and forests of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Depending on the winds, it’s sometimes possible to see the Philadelphia skyline in the distance.
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Hot air balloon flights with Rocky Mountain Hot Air typically include an hour of air time above the Chatfield State Recreation Area in Colorado.
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As home to the International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque is one of the world’s most popular spots for hot air ballooning. Rainbow Ryders offers daily flights throughout the year high above the high desert landscape of New Mexico, as well as the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. The company is also the official hot air balloon ride operator at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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Passengers with Arizona Balloon Safaris begin their adventure with a chance to see a balloon inflation up close, followed by a launch from the Sonoran desert. Flights offer 360-degree views of the desert below, with panoramic views from high above the valley and close-to-the-ground opportunities to see local flora and fauna.
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