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ArtMom1002024-06-10Ballooning Adventure! This was our second time on Santa Fe Balloons flying over the desert. We went a couple years ago with the former owner, Johnny Lewis, as our pilot. This time we had Cato as our pilot. It was a completely different experience. Both were excellent. Cato's flight was a bit more adventurous. He was using a brand new balloon that has a panel on the side that opens and allows the balloon to turn and spin. We also went up much higher than last time. It was a bit of a wilder ride. His crew of Brian, Amanda, Moses and Abel took care of everything, from inflating the balloon, to packing it back up after landing. There is a little celebration right there in the desert after the flight! For all you early morning coffee drinkers, they now have a portable bathroom at the warehouse where they stop to pick up the balloon. It's not far from where the balloon takes off. It was a lot of fun!Verified
Curious045921975712024-05-14A Great Balloon Ride What a great morning. The pilot and the crew were very efficient and informative. We had two riders who claimed that they were afraid of heights. Those two never felt afraid or unsafe for even a minute. The pilot picked us up and took us on a short ride to a remote area where we were going to fly. During the ride he told us about himself and his experience as a pilot and answered our questions. The flight itself was amazing. The scenery was beautiful and the balloon was calm and peaceful. Without divulging details, there is a special treat at the end of the flight.Verified
Ross G2023-10-25Wonderful experience start to finish! This was just a great experience from start to finish! Cato picked us up at our hotel, drove us to the launch site and was our pilot. He was friendly, informative and confident. The ground crew of Brian and Amanda were great and in communication with Cato the entire trip. We had beautiful views and just a wonderful experience!Verified
Maggie U2023-10-11Up and away Highly recommend Santa Fe Balloons if you want to feel like your floating on air. Johnny and Jeanne make your experience a great one from the time they pick you up until you celebrate with champagne! If you want to see the canyons and desert than you won’t be disappointed. You will come away with a new respect for the knowledge and work involved with hot air balloons.VerifiedJeffrey A2023-10-08Best possible experience Great experience I would highly recommend this company. Thanks to the pilots with over 100 years of experience combined they made a good and safe call to not fly one day as the winds were not safe nor would it be a good flight. Went the next day and had a great flight. Our pilot was Johny Lews who was not only a great pilot he was entertaining and very knowledgeable. He was the Best part of the whole experience. They had a great crew and other pilots seemed very knowledgeable and accommodating.Verified
L D2023-09-29Absolutely Amazing Ride!!! What an amazing ride!! When the Santa Fe Balloon truck picked us up in the morning and we saw Johnny behind the wheel we were thrilled. Johnny and Jeanne are fantastic. Johnny is incredibly skilled at his craft and safety is his priority. Jeanne provided a lot of information about the area and kept everything running smoothly. They made the day a true adventure, don't hesitate to try it. Thank you Johnny & Jeanne and crew for a truly unforgettable experience.Verified
Barbara M2023-09-26Amazing Balloon Ride!! We had a magnificent balloon ride yesterday morning. The entire experience from start to finish was very efficient, exhilarating and fun. We felt totally safe with Johnny and his crew.Verified
kvb10212023-09-24Ride of a Lifetime This was the highlight of our trip. Pilots Johnny and Clotaire were masters of their craft. Safety was #1. No worries there. We did have to postpone our ride because of wind from Wednesday to Friday, so keep flexibility in mind when scheduling your ride. There is a 40" van ride (which they provide) from Santa Fe to the launch site and back. We were fortunate to have a perfect morning. It was magical!Verified
Jennifer2023-07-23Amazing Experience We took a hot air balloon ride with Santa Fe Balloons and it was an awesome experience. Our pilot, Josh Cato, picked us up at our hotel. We were able to watch the crew set up both balloons that were flying that day. The ride was smooth and the views were beautiful. Our pilot was amazing and I felt safe the entire time. He was great about explaining the winds and what was happening. He also had a great personality which made the entire experience even better. This experience was totally worth the money.
EXCELLENTBased on 21 reviews
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Margaret Huff2024-06-24Really nice people, we couldn’t fly because of weather conditions but still learned a lot!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Misty Fletcher2024-06-05Cato was the best pilot. I am scared of heights and was nervous. Cato put me at ease. The flight a chance of a lifetime and my family enjoyed every second of it.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Bruce Jones2024-05-14What a great morning. The pilot and the crew were very efficient and informative. We had two riders who claimed that they were afraid of heights. Those two never felt afraid or unsafe for even a minute. The pilot picked us up and took us on a short ride to a remote area where we were going to fly. During the ride he told us about himself and his experience as a pilot and answered our questions. The flight itself was amazing. The scenery was beautiful and the balloon was calm and peaceful. Without divulging details, there is a special treat at the end of the flight.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Diana Rodriguez2023-10-24Planned this activity for my company. Everyone loved it! Highly recommended!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dawne Buckley2023-10-23Highly recommend! Great team/crew and tons of fun. Pilot Josh is very knowledgeable.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shari Cohen2023-10-16What a fabulous experience, a memory of a life time. We not only had a balloon ride but we were involved in the entire process from being picked up at our door, to picking up and watching the entire process of preparing the balloon to an after flight champagne toast learning the history of ballooning. We felt safe and were in great professional hands with our pilot Dave and the balloon chasers Brian and his wife. We highly recommend Santa Fe Balloons for not only their professionalism but for the scenery of NM.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
RICH PAYNE2023-10-13These guys are THE BEST. David, Josh, Johnny, Jeannie and the entire crew made this an unforgettable experience! The ride was so peaceful and relaxing. The views were spectacular. The landing was so very soft and easy. So so highly recommend going with them. It’s a memory you’ll never forget! Tell them Rich sent yaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Cathy Madden2023-10-11This was an AMAZING experience for us Florida folks! Our pilot Johnny was knowledgeable, informative, and had a wonderful sense of humor!!! I would highly recommend doing this trip with Johnny and his team!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jeffrey Anderson2023-10-09Great experience I would highly recommend this company. Thanks to the pilots with over 100 years of experience combined they made a good and safe call to not fly one day as the winds were not safe nor would it be a good flight. Went the next day and had a great flight. Our pilot was Johny Lews who was not only a great pilot he was entertaining and very knowledgeable. He was the Best part of the whole experience. They had a great crew and other pilots seemed very knowledgeable and accommodating.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Joe K2023-10-04This operation is top notch. Everyone from the support crew to the pilots who have over 50 years of experience went above and beyond to make the experience safe, memorable, and comfortable. I highly recommend flying with Sante Fe Balloons during your trip to Sante Fe area.
