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Up & Away Ballooning

Sonoma County Airport, 2200 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA
707-836-0171
Ranked #1 of 10 tours in Santa Rosa
5.0 of 5 stars 220 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The most personalized, professional ballooning experience in the Sonoma County Wine Country. Gourmet brunch served in the gardens of Kendall-Jackson...... more » Owner description: The most personalized, professional ballooning experience in the Sonoma County Wine Country. Gourmet brunch served in the gardens of Kendall-Jackson Winery after the flight. Best safety record.***Now wheelchair accessible*** « less
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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

we decided to make this a part of our honeymoon & are so very glad we splurged on this activity. the ride was over an hour long & the landing was a fun little adventure. it was gorgeous up in the balloon & Mike ruled as "driver". we went in april, and i wore a jacket and long pants &... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Thank you for the kind words Sarah. Mike More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We went ballooning for the first time. Had so much fun. Up&away have an amazing team that make the experience as much fun as safe. They really made us feel at ease and provided a unique flight That you! More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Guessing that is thank you, and thank you as well for your comment. Mike More

Sacramento, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

My wife and I went for the first time on 5/29/12. Wonderful experience. The staff was fabulous. Their attitude was first rate. I would recommend them to anyone, whether a first timer or experienced ballooner. The bruch prepared by Mike's wife at the end was excellent, and what a nice touch to finish a perfect morning. More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Thank Don for the nice comment and wonderful photos. More

Red Bluff, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The whole group at Up and Away Ballooning was great. This is the second time we have gone on a hot air ballon ride with them. On the first one, Mike was our pilot, and Daniel was the pilot on this trip. This time we went up over the vineyards in the wine country, and it was beautiful. We really... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 20, 2012

Thanks for choosing us for your flight, TWICE!! Mike More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I would highly recommend up and away ballooning. A very professional group made us feel so excited to be part of this experience!!! Thank you. More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 18, 2012

Thanks so much for the kind words. Mike More

Seattle, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

After finding the parking lot (bit of confusion there) we traveled to a field with ground fog blanketing a flock of sheep. It was my wife's and my second balloon ride so we kind of knew what to expect. It was interesting to watch the organization that "Up Up and Away" puts into the setting up the balloons for flight.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The whole experience was wonderful. We were happy to be on the maiden voyage of their new balloon. The trip length was perfect and the crew members couldn't be nicer. We felt very safe and comfortable. There was plenty of room to move around. It was cold in the morning while the balloons got set up, I recommend bringing some... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 8, 2012

Thanks for the comment and being on the first flight of the new baby!! More

Sutter Creek, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

For my 65th birthday I treated myself to a hot air balloon experience and I loved it! My daughter went up with me and it was a first for both of us. It was worth getting up at the crack of dawn. The whole experience beginning with watching the preparation, the flight and then the landing and packing up all... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 8, 2012

Thank you for your comment, much appreciated. More

Green Bay
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We had a great trip to Healdsburg and the balloon excursion was the frosting on the cake. We never did a balloon ride before and I'm glad we choose Up and Away. Not only was the pilot experienced and friendly, but we were comfortable and feeling very safe. We had a wonderful brunch to finish the experience and had the... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Hi Bob Thank you for the review, much appreciated! Mike More

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Mike and his team are first class in every way. I was so impressed with the level of professionalism and personal attention to every detail. It's rare to find a company who knows your name and makes every person feel uniquely special. You'll experience 5 star customer service, an amazing flying experience and a home made brunch prepared by Mike... More

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Mike Kijak, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
April 21, 2012

Hi Lew Thank you for the kind words, it was a pleasure having you and Rosie out. Mike More

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