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Balloons Over Letchworth

48 reviews
#1 of 2 things to do in Portageville
Outdoor Activities, Tours, Balloon Rides
Portageville, NY, USA
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About Balloons Over Letchworth
Balloons Over Letchworth is the exclusive provider of hot air balloon rides that launches from within the Park. Our launch site is adjacent to the magnificent Middle Falls and in close proximity to the Upper Falls and the majestic railroad trestle. Flights are scheduled (wind and weather permitting) morning and evening Monday through Saturday.
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Beautiful morning
We were lucky to have to reschedule only once. Had a great morning ride with Lee as our pilot. The brothers were very careful to wait until the fog had cleared enough for us to lift off safely and we enjoyed a spectacular morning over the Park. I’ve ridden in a balloon in…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Simply wow!
It was 10 years ago when we first attended a balloon festival in upstate New York. That summer day — Riding the balloon went into my bucket list. But for someone with an intense fear of heights, that’s quite a challenge. That’s why it took 10 years! But hey... I did it! And...…
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Date of experience: July 2019
Response from Lance T, Pilot at Balloons Over Letchworth
Responded Jul 5, 2019
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! Congrats to you for giving it a try and overcoming your fear. We are so pleased you enjoyed your flight! Thanks for flying with us.
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Too windy
A lot of balloons were there but it ended up to be too windy to launch. One company did lift their balloon and took some people up but it stayed tethered.
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Date of experience: May 2018
Response from NewYorkHiflier, Owner at Balloons Over Letchworth
Responded Nov 28, 2018
I know you were disappointed but, safety must come first and foremost. Sean
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Beautiful State Park
Due to weather conditions the Balloons could only complete 1 of 6 planned launches over the weekend, this is one colorful event staged at the edge of the beautiful gorge.The park offers so much to do if you love the outdoors missing the balloons is not a huge disappointment. We…
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Date of experience: May 2018
Response from NewYorkHiflier, Owner at Balloons Over Letchworth
Responded Jul 10, 2018
Glad you enjoyed it! That's why we are rated the #1 park in the U.S. There is so much to do and see.
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WOW - Just wonderful
Sean and his crew was great! We were married in the balloon, by Sean, and once he pronounced us man and wife, we took off to the clouds. I am afraid of heights and do not like to fly and I was never scared nor felt unsafe. I didn't even realize I was that high in the sky! …
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Date of experience: November 2017
Response from NewYorkHiflier, Owner at Balloons Over Letchworth
Responded Dec 1, 2017
I was so glad to be a part of your magical evening!
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