We were picked up by the pilot, Murray Conrad in a large van at our hotel at 5:45 AM. I did not notice it but our actual balloon w/ basket was loaded in and outside that van. We drove for about 20 minutes to a field where he and others assembled the balloon. At a point my wife and I... More

Had a great time! Watched sunrise while the crew was getting the balloon ready. We hopped into the basket and away we went! Our pilot had 14 years of experience, and he knew the area well enough to show us the sights as well as explain some of the basic mechanics of balloon flight. Our tour lasted a little over... More

You can't depend on the weather, but you can depend on the crew! Our first day had to be rescheduled due to windy weather. The second day was windy also, but the third day was a charm! You can assist the crew (or not) but it was such fun with Dean Donley and crew, I felt right at home. A... More

Booked through living social which made it a great value. Pilot Dean and crew were very friendly and professional. Dean is very skilled and very safe. It was a great ride and a great adventure. Passed over the Rio Grande hovering about 2 feet from surface of water. We ascended to about 2200 feet above land. We caught the box,... More

We booked World Balloon based on the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. From start to finish, this was a fantastic adventure. I am afraid of heights, but was in no way afraid while flying in the balloon. At first I thought $160 per person was too much to pay, but now that we have gone, it was... More

On April 18th we flew over Albuquerque with World Balloon. I am TERRIFIED of heights and had thought long and hard about even going. I have to say it was the MOST awesome thing I have done in my life and I would definitely do it again!! It was so peaceful, serene, gorgeous, and funny! The take off and landing... More

I took my 7 year old daughter up for a balloon ride with World Balloon. The first day, they cancelled almost immediately as the winds really picked up as the sun came up. The second day, we waited a while and it was calm to me. One of the other services did launch, but the other 5 or so in... More

Had a great flight downtown, headed towards Sandia Peak and over the famous Rio Grande. Was a class time and some champagne when we got back to base. You have to try this. More

For my birthday, my husband took me to Albuquerque for the sole purpose of going hot air ballooning. I was excited, but very nervous! Heights have never been my friend. But, from the moment we arrived at the site, my nerves disappeared. Everyone from World Balloon was very professional, ensuring the utmost in safety, but also extremely warm, welcoming and... More