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Up & Away Ballooning

Sonoma County Airport, 2200 Airport Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA
707-836-0171
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Ranked #1 of 38 activities in Santa Rosa
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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Windsor, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

From start to finish, our experience with Up & Away Ballooning was 5-Star….from taking our reservation, to allowing us to change dates…to the phone call the prior evening telling us everything we would need to know for our balloon flight. Upon arrival, Mike and the crew were very friendly and welcoming. We had the luck to fly on a perfect... More

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balloonguy01, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you Diane for your great review, and for the comment about heights. So many people are worried about this, so hope this helped them feel more comfortable. Mike More

Broken Hill, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I have always wanted to fly in a balloon. In Australia a person confined to a wheelchair is not allowed to fly in a balloon (you have to be able bodied). Up & Away Ballooning made this possible for me with their wheelchair accessible balloon basket. Because Mike and his team were so professional and attentive to my needs, my... More

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May 17, 2013

Ga-day Kathryn, thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you both out. Put a shrimp on the barbee for me. Mike More

San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

My husband, my daughter, our 14yr old grandson and myself went on a balloon ride, our first, with Up & Away Ballooning in Santa Rosa, CA. Beautiful sunny morning, clear skies, and marvelous scenery as far as you could see. It was peaceful, and total bliss on this gentle ride piloted by David, an informative and well trained staff member.... More

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May 18, 2013

Hi Elise It was great having your family out, thank you! Mike More

Okoboji, Iowa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Mike and his crew are the best! Everything was done right. My first time to Sonoma county and my first time to experience hot air ballooning. Beautiful morning to enjoy a beautiful view of Sonoma county. Dan was great. Professional, knowledgeable, safe and fun. The after flight brunch that Mike's wife makes is delicious. Put this on your Sonoma County... More

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May 15, 2013

Thanks Sue for the review! Rhymes, sorry couldn't resist. Kind regards Mike More

Huntington, West Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Absolutely amazing experience. We did this to celebrate my cousin's 1 year anniversary of being cancer-free, and it couldn't have been more breathtaking or serene. The brunch was delicious, and the whole experience was even more than I could have asked for. Our hot-air balloon pilot was funny but professional, and I felt more than safe. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

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May 15, 2013

Hi Holly Thank you for the review, really appreciate that. Mike and Patty More

Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Just wanted to say thank you for the entire staff at Up and Away Hot Air Ballooning! They were very professional and a great way to experience the beauty of wine country. During our ride, I surprised my girlfriend and proposed to her. Thankfully she said yes and the ride was the ultimate experience of a lifetime. Afterwards, we enjoyed... More

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balloonguy01, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Lee Thank you so much for choosing us for your special day. Congratulations again, and all the best for the future! Mike More

Brooklyn, NY
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

The ride was a surprise for my birthday and it was such a great way to start the day with the sun rise and the hot air balloon ride. This is something I had wanted to do for a long time. Not only the ride was safe & gorgeous but in addition, the customer service was impeccable. Really felt taken... More

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balloonguy01, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Hi Fab Thank you so much for your kind words. So happy you were happy! Mike and Patty More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A wonderful morning experience. Soaring over the vineyards and lovely homes in Sonoma County was a treat. Very quiet and peaceful (except when the burners are engaged). The crew was very professional and explained everything clearly. Our pilot, David, was eager to answer any questions about the balloon, requirements for flying, the area, etc. After a very smooth landing, we... More

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May 9, 2013

Thanks SD for sending over a lovely review. We appreciate the effort and thank you for your business. Kind regards Mike and Patty More

Saratoga, CA
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

On Monday my husband and I flew over vineyards with Up & Away. Paul had wanted to go in a hot air balloon for his birthday, so I researched balloon trips in our larger geographical area. I looked on the internet to find trips in Napa and Sonoma wine country.. Up & Away got all positive reviews, so we went... More

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balloonguy01, Owner at Up & Away Ballooning, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Hi Kay Thank you for your kind words, so happy you had a great time. Mike and Patty More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Took my boyfriend for his 30th birthday and it was fantastic! The pilot was very knowledgeable and the views were spectacular! The brunch was amazing as well! Great crew and ride! We loved it!! Definitely recommend Up and away!

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April 30, 2013

Appreciate the review Ad., thank you for your business. Kind regards Mike More

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