The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
A World Class, Full Service Hot Air Ballooning Company
For nearly three decades, Stan Hess and The United States Hot Air Balloon Team have been committed to offering passengers the most memorable, safe and entertaining hot air ballooning experiences in America.
Our goal is to provide a world-class leisure activity, safely and consistently. The success of this 30-year dream has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of friends, family members and travelers from every corner of the world.
Our pilots, all FAA Commercially approved, drug tested, and with more than 10,000 hours of combined experience, are dedicated to their profession, setting the standard in safety and passenger service. Meet our team!
Locally, in Pennsylvania, The United States Hot Air Balloon Team is the area’s genuine hot air ballooning service, fully staffed with our own experienced pilots who take you up in our own balloons. We manage, guide, and direct your entire experience from booking through the champagne toast at the end of your flight.
Beware of resellers who will sell you a ticket, only to broker your business out to other outfits, some of which could be disreputable. Our staff includes courteous support people, professional crew members and highly skilled pilots, so your happiness and satisfaction is not left to chance.
Our team’s federally registered, state of the art balloons and equipment back up our commitment to your comfort and safety.
As a world-class flight company, The United States Hot Air Balloon Team has been featured in many high-profile travel and adventure magazines and we are proud members of several reputable ballooning and tourism organizations, including:
- Balloon Federation of America
- Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau
- Discover Lancaster
- LancasterPA.com
- Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Our Pilots
Stan Hess, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot
Stan Hess Veteran Balloonist and Tour Director of The United States Hot Air Balloon Team have provided a first class balloon experience for countless thousands of ballooning enthusiasts. For more than 30 years Stan’s dedication to the sport has earned him a place of distinction among his peers.
Our Team, Pilots
Jake Frame, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot
Jake has the distinction of being born into ballooning. From his earliest memories, he has always wanted to be around balloons and be a part of anything ballooning. Jake took his first balloon ride at 3 years of age. He progressed from instruction, experience, and classroom from student pilot at 14 years of age, to Private Pilot at 16 years of age, and Commercial Pilot at 19 years of age.
Lucas Hess, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot
Pilot, Lucas Hess developed a love of the outdoors early in life. Growing up in the heart of Amish farm country, Lucas felt an appreciation for the open land, and the generosity and pleasant characteristics of its people. Lucas considers himself truly fortunate to be able to follow his passion, and continue to build a very rewarding career.
Kyle Laxton, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot
Kyle includes Ballooning, along with all aspects of the experience as some of his favorite things in Life. Born in Camden, New Jersey, moving to Southeastern Pennsylvania early in life gave him an appreciation for the beautiful countryside found here.
Wondering How We Rate?
We are proud to have received the 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, thanks to all the 'Excellent' reviews by our customers! We strive to provide the most memorable, safe and entertaining hot air ballooning experiences in America.
The United States Hot Air Balloon Team is the area’s genuine hot air ballooning service, fully staffed with our own experienced pilots who take you up in our own balloons. We manage, guide, and direct your entire experience from booking through the champagne toast at the end of your flight.
Come fly with us for an experience of a lifetime!
Social Rating
3.8
Based on 336 reviews
The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
3.8
Ms. C. Pritchett
21:29 20 Nov 21
On my bucket list!!
Fer1883
14:23 13 Nov 21
Best experience ever! I will do it again
Stacey “Eloquently Speaking” Lunsford
16:45 04 Nov 21
Orquidia McCormick
17:41 31 Oct 21
I love 💕 this place nice aventura
Al Smith
12:10 26 Oct 21
Hot air ballons
David Werner
23:13 23 Oct 21
On Oct 21, 2021, my wife and I took a balloon ride with our friends starting in Bird in Hand, Lancaster County. It was an experience we’ll never forget. The weather was perfect. Once airborne, we could see the beautiful patchwork farmland representing the best of Lancaster County. Since the sky was clear, we could even make out the Philadelphia skyline. The landing was especially easier than I was expecting. I would definitely recommend a ballon ride and Lancaster County Hot Air Balloons. The pilot and ground crew were extremely efficient and friendly.
Rajesh Dave
19:33 18 Oct 21
Great experience. Highly recommend to others.
Chrysanthe Spais
16:37 19 Sep 21
Lancaster Balloon Festival. 1st year with a new organizer. Always great seeing 30+ balloons take off at once. Stage/music great. Fireworks awesome. Traffic horrible. Food situation inadequate, needed more trucks for the crowd and needed to be more spread out. Waited >30min for a sausage, which was delicious though!
A.
14:24 19 Sep 21
Absolutely spectacular! 1st time seeing this and I was stunned. Amazing sight to witness how they set up each balloon and the process to get them to ascension cant wait to create this as a yearly event that is a calendar must
Michael Cylcewski
12:59 19 Sep 21
Erik Zapata
01:27 19 Sep 21
Gail Craig
16:24 18 Sep 21
The best hot air balloon experience ever. My girlfriend and I brought tickets for a balloon ride and it was Epic! I recommend anyone who has never experienced a balloon ride to take advantage of one if presented. The airel view was amazing and we lucked out with a pilot that was sweet as pie. Bob and his wife Marie were the best!
Cynthia DiRenzo
03:26 13 Sep 21
Everything was purfect..fettuccine to die for..
Ellen Soklove
00:22 09 Sep 21
This was a Christmas present I had bought for my partner. We got a room at a local motel so we would be close the very early next morning. It was exciting from the moment we got there. The ride was amazing and the landing a bit exciting.
Michelle Pressler
22:44 04 Sep 21
High quality (get it)
Robert Petrowski
17:50 26 Aug 21
Ky Poling
09:24 20 Aug 21
Very very good time. it is a experience that you will cherish for a lifetimewould highly recommend the united states hot air ballon team
Dukes Patel
22:47 19 Aug 21
Alice Juwin
17:42 19 Aug 21
Ronnie Amburn
23:05 14 Aug 21
Robert Buckley
19:32 09 Aug 21
cool place to watch balloons launch
bblue bbutterfly
13:52 07 Aug 21
Keith Miller
16:29 03 Aug 21
Awesome experience. More than met our expectations. Beautiful views of the many farms throughout the countryside. As an unexpected added bonus upon landing, several Amish families were there, to watch and help with the balloon. Thanks to our pilot Ken and crew.
screwknobber52
22:15 01 Aug 21
Had a wonderful trip. Would go again.
Marion Mowrey
23:31 28 Jul 21
I have been up twice and I am going up again. It's been a great experience for me.
Lane Fisher
00:28 24 Jul 21
Marcia Shaffer
15:04 21 Jul 21
Alpha Female 336 Wolfgirl
12:13 20 Jul 21
We had a great time. We might've had to wait due to weather and mother nature's cooperation it was well worth it. Family had a wonderful time. Pilot and staff were informative. Journey still says you need snacks( inside joke).Watching the preparations and assisting the landing was something we won't take for granted. This is a lot of work to get these up in the air. The crew was remarkable!Thanks for a lifetime experience we all enjoyed.
Bonnie Moatz
12:58 16 Jul 21
This was amazing experience. The Pilot and staff were so professional and I was most amazed at how they landed this balloon. My favorite part was ending the evening with champagne while the pilot toasted our glasses and recited The Balloonist's Prayer. It was a beautiful end to a wondrous experience in the air.
patricia fragoso
00:28 13 Jul 21
Maria Del Carmen Miguez
16:21 23 Jun 21
Es muy acojedor
Mark Trevisan
23:01 20 Jun 21
Polite professional nice long enjoyable ride.
Las Rosas Enterprise
03:04 20 Jun 21
Nancy George
20:51 19 Jun 21
Hot air ballooning is floating in the air. No sensation of movement, more like being at an Imax theatre without the sound. Beautiful landscapes going by while trying to figure out where you are if on the ground. Watching deer in fields or possibly seeing the ocean from Lancaster County. Each trip is unique and there is always something new to experience. Love Ballooning.
Lauren Santagata
18:23 17 Jun 21
Great experience and would do it again soon with this business! Thank you for a good time
Zach Arnt
01:30 17 Jun 21
Christina polosky
22:57 16 Jun 21
My daughter and I took a ballon ride as a birthday present for myself last year. I never did it before—just wanted to try it. This was right after everything eased up after Covid restrictions. I had originally wanted to do the ride over the Battlefield, but that was canceled because of Covid. But that was handled fine and just rescheduled to the alternate location. We had a great time! It wasn’t scary at all and it was completely professional and I never felt unsafe for me or my teenage daughter at all. I’d totally do it again and I highly recommend!! The only thing I’d say is that it does get hot a bit up under where they fire up the ballon, so if you think it’s going to be cold up in the atmosphere (I did!) you will overheat, so wear layers so you can take off your jacket or whatever if you get hot, so you don’t over heat. If it’s hot on the ground, it will still be hot up there too:)
Stephanie Sepulveda
18:17 14 Jun 21
Gaurang Pandya
00:22 13 Jun 21
Michelle Devos
11:27 09 Jun 21
My husband and I booked a flight for our 20th wedding anniversary. Conditions were too windy on the Friday evening we were supposed to go and the flight was cancelled but the team was able to accommodate us on Saturday morning which was great as we had travelled 4 1/2 hours to get there. Our pilot was wonderful, giving fun facts as we flew. The experience of being in the hot air balloon was exhilarating! It felt like we were just gliding with the clouds. This is by far one of the most fun things I've ever done!
Manpreet Purewal
19:45 04 Jun 21
Neddie Palmer-Briscoe
18:44 04 Jun 21
Jessica Herring
15:33 14 May 21
Doug Cheesman
23:33 11 May 21
Spectacular trip ,very smooth with beautiful sights .The pilot explained everything as we went along and answered all of our questions .would do it again in a heart beat.
Nancy B.
19:10 11 May 21
This past October was my second flight with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team. I have been passionate about air balloons for the past 30 or more years...
Sabrina Peterson
16:39 11 May 21
This was my first experience in a hot air balloon. It was amazing, we were gliding in the air. I felt safe, Jake and his crew took off and landed us safely.
Journey Hays
00:59 07 May 21
Jake if u see this this is journey and I just want to let u know food bro
Leroy G Blimegger Jr
12:02 19 Apr 21
We had an awesome experience with Neal (pilot), his wife (chase van driver), and their volunteer crew! US Hot Air Balloon Team took our initial reservation and connected us with Neal. Our trip was delayed a few times due to weather, but Neal and his wife kept us informed and worked with us to reschedule each time. I spoke with Neal on the phone the evening before the flight and very early the morning of our flight (for the final go/no go decision). We arrived at the designated launch site at Peddler's Village at the same time that Neal and his team arrived. As they setup the balloon, Neal explained what they were doing, so the trip was also educational. We had a great flight. At the end of our flight, Neal sent me screenshots of our flight path and altitude from his tracking software. We rode back to Peddler's Village and had some light snacks and champagne, received our certificates, balloon pins, and the commemorative champagne glasses. I can't say that every team affiliated with US Hot Air Balloon Team will be as professional as Neal and his team, but if you're flying out of Bucks County, you'll be flying with Neal!
Suzann Anderson
23:37 18 Apr 21
A fabulous experience
Julianne Bowers
23:17 15 Apr 21
Mark Skelton
23:03 15 Apr 21
Had a great time pilot made us feel at ease with his knowledge soft takeoff and landing the ground crew were great also recommend United States hot air balloon to anyone wanting to experience the flight of a lifetime
diane campbell
16:41 13 Apr 21
I felt this was a great experience and I always felt safe. I would recommend anyone who hasn't tried this to give it a try.
Raymond Finkelstein
20:32 08 Apr 21
Wife got VOVID vaccine here well done 👏 organized clean pleasant workers. Than you
Rob Reese
11:08 17 Nov 20
So happy with our experience here. We booked a flight 2 weeks in advance and they were able to get us in on our anniversary. Our pilot was very knowledgeable about the area, wind currents, and landing zones. It was the perfect anniversary experience. We were able to help set up and tear down the balloon, guided by our pilot, Kirby. He was a very good teacher and that added to the excellent experience. We will certainly be back!
Christopher Martin
22:32 09 Nov 20
Awesome!
Andrew Albright
20:47 06 Nov 20
We gifted a balloon ride for our daughter and father for a special birthday present and they enjoyed it. A downside: it was rescheduled twice due to weather conditions - but they can’t control that. Their morning flight was perfect with 12 persons in the Gondola, plus pilot... Slightly tight quarters. A great experience for them!
Terry Chandler
11:48 15 Oct 20
We had a beautiful morning the crew was great and very pleasant we got to meet some great people on our journey well worth the money 😄
Robert W
16:00 03 Oct 20
Sara Jordan
14:44 27 Sep 20
EPIC Experience! A must do for your bucket list! The entire team was AmAzInG! I felt completely safe with our pilot Freedom Ship of 40 years! Felt as though we were motionless thousands of feet above land! Our Freedom Chasers were on the ball once we landed and tracked us. The team allowed us to even help with the loading of the balloon process! We did a shared ride. We left as strangers and landed as friends who shared in a experience to last a lifetime! Thanks team! GAH! Get booked! You won't regret it!!!
Sharis Mu'Min
12:04 20 Sep 20
Loved it
xeia world
13:51 08 Sep 20
I went for Hot air balloon ride on July 18, 2020. I took my boyfriend Juan Carlos for his birthday as a surprise. I can tell you this was an extraordinary experience. The whole process as to inflate the balloon, getting on to the basket, getting high up in the sky, looking at the views, getting close to the ground and coming back up, then landing. All of this was super exciting. I highly recommend this place and his crew, very professional , friendly and courteous. We ended the adventure with a champagne toast. Stan the captain was super cool, thanks for the memorable time we all had.
Darla Weaver
12:26 05 Sep 20
Kendall Frey
11:59 05 Sep 20
Marc Weinberger
16:05 18 Jul 20
My wife always wanted to do this but I don't like heights. I went and our guide was great. We had such an amazing time! We recommend it and would do it again.
O MA
16:23 07 Jul 20
× They will not call you or text you if your flight is cancelled due to weather conditions. We drove all the way there only to find out our journey wasn't happening on that day. Make sure you call!♡We rescheduled and it was absolutely beautiful and worth it! The views are amazing and the staff is super friendly. We highly recommend!
Troy Ellis
23:31 25 Jun 20
Peter Eshelman
22:11 26 May 20
Full of hot air
Kim Sabold
03:28 20 Mar 20
They are an awesome group of balloonist...their knowledge and skill is top flight!! They are professional and friendly!! There is nothing more amazing than a hot air balloon ride!! Something Everyone needs to experience - you’ll be glad you did!! Go on a flight with the US Hot Air Balloon Team!!
Donald Pride
18:02 25 Feb 20
Deborah Grant
13:00 14 Jan 20
They were just amazing. very courteous and helpful. I look forward to future rides with them!!
Lorie Phillipps
10:10 16 Dec 19
Adam Trostle
18:24 12 Nov 19
Adam Trostle
18:24 12 Nov 19
Lois Williams-Gray
12:30 11 Nov 19
It was the most amazing experience I've ever did.... I was the winner of two tickets from my favorite local radio station, 107.5Alive FM , it was so amazing and the field crew and the pilot were so helpful and caring. The flight was breath taking and take off and landing was gentle and smooth. Thank you and I can only hope to have another great flight in my future!
Lindsey Suchodolski
13:12 10 Nov 19
Wow. What an amazing experience!! The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled. I’m someone who is afraid of heights and I have to say that I highly recommend this to all because it’s something you’ve never experienced before!
tom McGovern
15:50 22 Oct 19
Enjoyed show. It was nice addition to the dinner and lunch of the half marathon. Its a great weekend for serious runners. Fri 🌙 they have a 5k also
Rob Lloyd jr
16:32 19 Oct 19
The hot air balloon ride was great, my wife and myself had a wonderful time and enjoyed the pilot and crew for our trip.
jennifer ochner
00:29 14 Oct 19
Keith Fessler Jr
13:35 13 Oct 19
Aisha K.
18:45 12 Oct 19
Excellent experience! The staff is very professional and kept communication with us before take off and after landing. They were very pleasant, took...
Maryna Su
11:12 05 Oct 19
shiva sharma
15:00 29 Sep 19
Mr. Motivational
14:04 25 Sep 19
Pete Burke
18:39 24 Sep 19
If you can make it to the balloon festival, I'd highly recommend it. If you can't make it to the balloon festival, I still highly recommend it. Great for kids, there was a place to make s'mores, lots of local Amish farm vendors, and not to mention the balloon glow at night (weather permitting.)
Jon Christensen
22:26 22 Sep 19
Timothy Mashburn
22:00 22 Sep 19
Was a nice event! Very exciting!
Dana Swanger
03:00 19 Sep 19
For our first balloon ride, we really wanted to go up with a bunch of balloons during the festival, but our flight was canceled last year and this year, due to weather, which a lot of people seemed pretty angry about, but I would definitely rather err on the side of caution with this one! If we couldn’t go up during the festival, our second choice was Hershey, but they couldn’t really find any availability for that last year, so we were going to reluctantly do Lancaster, but that was canceled because of weather as well. We were able to book a Hershey ride this year, after the festival launch was canceled, but they canceled that the day of because there weren’t enough people on the ride, so they pushed us to do Lancaster again, so we took it just to finally actually get to do the flight. The ride itself was quite an experience and the pilot was awesome both in flying ability and entertainment, so I absolutely recommend putting this on your bucket list, but it does require a lot of flexibility because the weather has to be pretty perfect. It can also be pretty crammed in the basket if the flight is full, but it wasn’t too horrible. Everyone was still able to see and get pictures and such.
A K
23:37 15 Sep 19
We saw them in passing during the bird in hand half marathon. The staff was very friendly, ready for the balloons. What a great sight to see them, they were beautiful.
ShriRam Dalal
23:52 14 Sep 19
Jenn Kautz
18:50 14 Sep 19
Great experience. Flew over Lancaster, PA. Stan, the pilot, was awesome & made you feel involved in the entire process.
Maggie Zorn
17:57 12 Sep 19
The balloons weren't able to lift off but it was still cool watching them blow up.
Kurt Thompson
06:16 12 Sep 19
As a warning up front: my wife and I purchased tickets for a ride, and due to weather, got postponed 4 times over the course of a year. When we did get our chance, it was a wonderfully amazing experience. Our pilot was exceptional and very charismatic (grandson of the owner/founder of this branch of the company), and the experience was one that we will never forget. I drive through this beautiful farmland everyday, but from the sky (with basically only a wicker basket between you and 1000 feet to the ground), a whole new appreciation was gained.
Cindy M.
10:04 11 Sep 19
[984]WOW. What an amazing experience.I'm afraid of heights and I agreed to go and I'm so glad that I did as you don't even notice the heights. Almost...
Sharon Chambers
15:40 10 Sep 19
My husband surprised me with a hot air balloon ride.
It was amazing. We can’t say enough about the team and our pilot.
These guys are professional, helpful and know what there doing.
We went up in Lancaster PA, last week.
Thank you all for a wonderful time.
It was amazing. We can’t say enough about the team and our pilot.
These guys are professional, helpful and know what there doing.
We went up in Lancaster PA, last week.
Thank you all for a wonderful time.
Jose salas
07:12 10 Sep 19
I love
JUAN CARLOS ZABALA
02:55 10 Sep 19
Awsome show...
Denise Pick
01:45 09 Sep 19
What a nice beautiful day
Christopher Haefner
00:08 09 Sep 19
Chris Raymond
22:43 08 Sep 19
Suzan K
16:36 08 Sep 19
The selection and variety of balloon designs are amazing, and I've seen them both during the day and at night when they lit up and it is extremely spectacular!
Diane Estus
15:01 08 Sep 19
Kelly Fedin
12:48 08 Sep 19
Great energy! The balloon team members were happy to answer questions.
John Costa
11:17 08 Sep 19
jeremy sandor
02:31 08 Sep 19
Stacey Way Maines
02:19 08 Sep 19
denise trumpfheller
01:44 08 Sep 19
We got there when it started, but unfortunately it was too windy to ride. We decided to go eat and cone back for the Glow. The wind had died down enough for rides, but we missed them. The Glow was cool, even though we thought they were going up in the air. They did not. Probably because of the slight wind. It was cool to see them up close though. The food truck festival part was a little weak. Not a lot of trucks for the amount of people. The lines were atleast 50 deep. We will plan on going again next year and making sure we get a ride.
guy diehl
01:30 08 Sep 19
Pretty neat place lots of shops
R. Rose
00:32 08 Sep 19
Jamie Watson
00:02 08 Sep 19
Wish they were able to launch tonight, but the balloon glow was wonderful💗!
Ganesh Babu
23:40 07 Sep 19
Awesome Ballon festival
John Rowe
23:35 07 Sep 19
Sarah Chandler
18:28 07 Sep 19
Eileen Osborn
18:22 07 Sep 19
Fun, but too windy to fly.
Lisa Marie
14:11 07 Sep 19
We do not live that far but decided to stay overnight in Lancaster to see the Saturday morning launch and so glad my family and I did. What a wonderful display!! We were thankful for the free parking this morning and my grandson kept saying how awesome it was!! I do not know if we will be able to make it back for the rest of the event but what a wonderful start for the day and we look forward to coming back next year!!!
Marian Gutierrez tascon
02:00 07 Sep 19
Cora Wright
01:19 07 Sep 19
Brittany Nash
23:00 01 Sep 19
What an amazing experience! Worth every penny! The crew was very professional and kind. Even let the Amish kids who were watching us land help put the balloon away. Will definitely do this again!
B Walters
21:29 25 Aug 19
Awesome balloon ride. Had a great time will definitely do it again!! The crew was exceptional!!!!! Loved it!! Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this bucket list adventure!!!
Jeannette Kirkpatrick
18:00 24 Aug 19
We had a great time! The scenery was awesome and the flight team really knew what they were doing. Thx for the adventure!
Blaine Laird
00:36 24 Aug 19
Nephtali Roman
14:11 16 Aug 19
robert moyer
00:27 12 Aug 19
Was a great experience. Not as scary as it would seem. Easy take off and easy landing great photos and staff was amazing. Our pilot was Stan and he was awesome. Thanks for the flight. A little pricey but worth it if u have the money to spend.
Brian R. Tolbert
23:40 02 Aug 19
Great pilots, fantastic trip.
Colleen Mulvey Holmes
18:35 02 Aug 19
Very professional organization.
Extremely special adventure.
Beautiful, exciting and relaxing at the same time.
Extremely special adventure.
Beautiful, exciting and relaxing at the same time.
Basilio Torres
14:22 28 Jul 19
Just took a ride with this company and looking forward to doing future rides with this team. Thank Jake and his awesome crew @ Quickchek Ballooning Festival in Readington NJ.
Dale Hatcher
02:50 28 Jul 19
Paul Kielty
13:21 27 Jul 19
Great ride, crew. Highly recommended!!
Eric Hanstein (NiteCharger)
19:08 21 Jul 19
jamaal h
13:03 21 Jul 19
Lisa Layman
00:39 17 Jul 19
Professionalism, informative and knowledgeable.
Mary Richardson
21:56 16 Jul 19
I would love to win the ride on the hot air balloon ... I could then give the pilots a high score for the ride of a life time ! The United States Hot Air balloonists must be a highly qualified team... The date noted to win the ride is actually one day before our 30 th anniversary... What a terrific & awesome way to help us celebrate!!! Please pick us !!
Sara Webb
17:02 11 Jul 19
Milton Lopez
13:38 10 Jul 19
justin durrant
20:00 04 Jul 19
Eric Splittorff
11:17 04 Jul 19
Exceptional service with informative staff and breath taking views.
Kirsten Huber
16:13 28 Jun 19
Kara Marie
02:32 25 Jun 19
Absolutely loved our flight in Gettysburg! Awesome crew and pilot & great views! 😍
Beth Royer Gainer
09:49 24 Jun 19
The Crew were so friendly and helpful, we had a delightful time. The weather finally cooperated after a few postponements! The kids in the neighborhood, where we landed will have lots to talk about for quite a while.
Kristina Powell
12:46 22 Jun 19
Jenn Graybill
18:10 12 Jun 19
Great flight crew, very instructional and insightful. The weather, views & ride could not have been better! Professional & experienced!
Melissa Martin Samen
19:41 08 Jun 19
Great experience and friendly crew.!
Nate Monyer
15:26 06 Jun 19
Was a blast of an experience!
John n Rebecca Mullins
15:27 05 Jun 19
Magical experience. If you ever thought of doing this it was worth every penny and minute.
Cecelia H
10:26 02 Jun 19
Our hot air balloon ride was incredible. We were delayed roughly an hour while the winds died down, which was for everyone's safety. Jesse was a great pilot and explained everything to us. The ground crew was great also.
Todd DePrefontaine
23:40 01 Jun 19
The pilot and crew were excellent!! Very friendly, professional, and kept our safety and satisfaction a priority.
Michael Sheely
15:02 25 May 19
Just a 1st Class experience all the way around. Great service, great team, great company, and a great way to start this Memorial Day weekend. As Arnold says, "I'll be back!"
Ervin Stoltzfus
01:08 19 May 19
Mike Paules
00:50 13 May 19
Stacey Murphy
18:55 10 Apr 19
Karla Lopez
21:17 08 Apr 19
Had a great time. They were very friendly. We had to reschedule from last week due to weather but we were able to change it to this week with no problem. It was a smooth take off and landing. A couple on the ride got engaged next to us! Congrats to them!
Tricia Territo
13:23 07 Apr 19
The balloon ride and crew were great! Highly recommend everyone go and do this!
Kayla Brennan
22:49 14 Mar 19
My boyfriend & I did a ride over Lancaster in 2003. Amazing experience!!! One of my favorite cherished memories 🤗 I am even afraid of heights but the hot air balloon felt like there was a photo reel of beauty scrolling under our basket. Spend the money. DO THIS!!!
Dora S Castillo
13:26 03 Mar 19
Both my husband & had a peaceful sunrise flight with Jesse Newcomer. We departed from Pottstown.
Jesse and his crew were very professional and informative. We had an amazing time! They were all outgoing & we had fun hanging out afterwards for a little celebration🍾🥂
Definitely recommend this experience.
Thanks guys
Jesse and his crew were very professional and informative. We had an amazing time! They were all outgoing & we had fun hanging out afterwards for a little celebration🍾🥂
Definitely recommend this experience.
Thanks guys
Angelina Frances
23:46 02 Feb 19
Had a phenomenal time this morning flying with Stan and Jesse! Both were professional and awesome! Not a single complaint! We’ll be back!! Thank you guys!!
Diana Marks
20:45 12 Jan 19
A wonderful flight and experience from start to finish. Very personable and interactive pilot and crew. A check ✅ off the bucket list and an amazing Birthday!
Donna Siegel
19:29 09 Dec 18
Ray Chiang
14:08 06 Dec 18
Great ride and great people!!
Tricia Beaver
14:37 18 Nov 18
We had a great time! The guys were terrific!
John Williams
01:48 20 Oct 18
Wonderful flight, amazing views and awesome crew!!! If you're thinking about it, just do it!
Chris G Mohen
18:20 16 Oct 18
Really a special experience
Kathleen DePoister
16:39 14 Oct 18
This was a Christmas gift from my wonderful son-in-late! Finally got to do it this morning and it was a wonderful fulfillment of a lifetime dream! Lucas was our pilot and he did an amazing job. The ride was wonderful and the crew members were great!
Brittany Tayvinsky
01:30 12 Oct 18
Wonderful pilots, professional & I always have a great time when I fly with them!
Jack Palmer
20:13 07 Oct 18
My wifeand I just took a flight on Wednesday 10/3. We wanted to do something a little different and exciting. Well, we chose the right thing to do. It was phenomenal from start to finish, office help to pilot (Lucas) , to chase team. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience . Though a little anxious before we took off, it went away as soon as we were airborne. Such a calming, relaxing, as well as exciting trip all in one. We have been the talk of our friends as soon as they heard and especially after seeing the pictures. I would highly recommend doing this to anyone. Beyond a doubt, one of the best things we have experienced. We will be back
Manuel Diaz
02:02 05 Oct 18
Great time for children or adults. You will want to dho ot again.
Scott Patterson
02:31 01 Oct 18
The whole company went out of their way to make the flight awesome. The people in the office, to the chase Crew. to Jake the pilot, who's talent goes way beyond his young years. As a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne many years ago I've had a lot of experience with good and bad landing. Pilot Jake did his job of commanding the chase Crew, and us in the basket to make a great landing. I would fly with Jake anytime.
D Haase
13:00 30 Sep 18
Keith Honeycutt
23:00 29 Sep 18
Awesome Flight!! Amazing Pilot!!
R Kincaid
17:30 24 Sep 18
JOSEPH SHERIDAN
03:15 24 Sep 18
candice dolla
23:06 22 Sep 18
Pilot was great awesome experience.
Erin Foley
13:46 20 Sep 18
This was the most amazing thing I have ever done! Between the staff and the views we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!!
Randi Marshall
13:56 02 Sep 18
What an incredible ride! Jake was a wonderful pilot, and we had a wonderful journey over Lancaster. My husband, 14 year old daughter and I were joined by four others - and we were so impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail and hard work that went into every piece of the process, from set up to liftoff, from the glorious ride to the landing, from clean up to the toast at the end. A magical experience all around. We thoroughly recommend US Hot Air Balloon Team!
Samantha Meyers
00:09 02 Sep 18
Yousif Almahdi
22:06 25 Aug 18
We loved the team of this company! very friendly and made our first time hot balloon experience so comfortable.
Linda Molesworth
17:06 21 Aug 18
Great adventure. Friendly helpful group that took care of us. Highly recommend this trip.
Susan Boyer
12:44 20 Aug 18
I loved my experience. This was a reward from my son for losing 100 pounds, He knew it was on my bucket list. So when I hit the 100 pound lost mark, he said, "ok, I will pay for the ride". Finally got the opportunity yesterday. It was fabulous and the Pilot Craig Kennedy was helpful, fun and we had a great time. Would do it again.
Rebecca Bloom Herring
13:43 30 Jul 18
This was on my bucket list. My kids gave it to me for my birthday present. It was the best birthday ever!!! The ride was wonderful. Views were amazing. We landed in front of an amish farm and the kids all came out to help. Talking to them and seeing their excitement topped the cake. Our pilot Jesse was the best. He has an awesome team with Jay and Mason. I could not have asked for a better day. Thank you Jesse Jay and Mason for such a great experience.
Peter Anderson
22:59 13 Jul 18
Jolan Martin
18:55 07 Jun 18
Austin Helsel
19:48 02 Jun 18
If you want to do something truly unique and like nothing else, go on a balloon ride with a friend or group!!! I met Jesse Watters of Fox News and got my picture taken with him!!
Diane Allen Smith
16:41 27 May 18
It was fantastic and always thought it would be. Lucas was a great guy and it was a beautiful day!
Wei Jun Kong
14:30 26 May 18
Jimmy Huynh
19:21 12 May 18
US Hot-air balloon came through in the clutch! We were rained out the previous week, but Brenda was sure to get us in at the Lancaster location the day before the flight. I planned on proposing to my gf but did not know how it was going to work out. The front desk sign in person at the Lancaster location was extremely helpful with planning and coordinating with the pilot. The pilot Lucas took care of the rest and was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, funny and made the entire hot air balloon ride very comfortable and enjoyable! He took a great video and awesome pictures and couldn’t have asked for a better pilot! I highly recommend taking a hot air ballon with this group! I enjoyed every minute from the beginning to the champagne toast at the end! 5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for everything!
- Jimmy
Thanks for everything!
- Jimmy
Jim H.
12:17 12 May 18
US Hot-air balloon came through in the clutch! We were rained out the previous week, but Brenda was sure to get us in at the Lancaster location the day...
edgar fajardo
13:19 29 Apr 18
Amazing experience definitely going back for a other great time tanks guys
Shailik Sheth
05:36 22 Apr 18
exceptional service! every crew member is fantastic! very nice and comfortable flight! prefer these guys anytime!
Kate Thomas
17:40 07 Jan 18
Abdul Rafiq
19:20 10 Dec 17
Harry X Berning
17:32 02 Dec 17
Awesome experience with the US hot air balloon team! Ive used them multiple times. The staff and crew are experienced and know what they are doing. Always in good hands when they take you ip altitude.
Rosario Angely
02:13 19 Nov 17
I had an excellent experience with my husband. They gave my husband the opportunity to choose the date and it was exactly for my birthday.I enjoyed a beautiful view and an unforgettable moment.
Steven Fay
12:48 14 Nov 17
H F
13:13 30 Oct 17
Sandra Berman
12:24 23 Oct 17
Great. Trip was wonderful from beginning to end. The Captain Kyle was terrific. I already recommended the ride to my friends. I will do it again
Phyllis C.
13:15 18 Oct 17
This is my first time on a hot air balloon. It is definitely a 5 stars flying experience. I would love to shout out to Pilot Kyle Laxton and his crew...
Irene Vansant
20:20 01 Oct 17
Fantastic pilot, crew and flight! Highly recommend!!
Nicole H.
06:37 01 Oct 17
Oh, my, goodness! So much fun!! I will admit, I was scared to step in that itty bitty basket and take off, but ultimately, it was an amazing experience. It...
milton tiru
16:01 25 Sep 17
Best Time! Very great experience my daughter and I loved it!!!
Ronald Jenkins
22:21 19 Sep 17
The pilot was very informative,polite and humorous. The ground crew was equally as great.
Cathy Riehl
20:59 11 Sep 17
Leah Katyl
01:48 11 Sep 17
Absolutely worth it! Jesse and crew did a wonderful job, and made our 1st anniversary celebration extra special. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Well organized, well executed, can't say enough. Thanks again!!
Rachel M Barrage
18:57 10 Sep 17
Julissa P
18:35 28 Aug 17
Went to celebrate my birthday with them and the experience was AMAZING ! received a lot of help from Brenda who was always willing to answer all my questions. The day of my flight, the crew was great. Stan, our pilot was the man! After it was over, we received souvenirs and some complimentary champagne to finish off the day! Only reason I didn't give them a 5 star was because of the distance. It took me almost 2 hours and a half to get there. Besides that, Great job!
Melissa A DeLong
02:27 28 Aug 17
My family and I flew this past Friday out of Lancaster with pilot Lucas Hess. We had a fabulous time. The trip was beautiful, so much fun!! The entire crew was wonderful and accommodating! Highly recommended!!
tbrozina
10:30 24 Aug 17
My son and I flew 6AM on 8-22-17 (my contact info was bat1962). Our pilot Lucas was extremely skilled in handling the balloon, no small feat with such a combersome thing. The ground crew was also very good and worked quickly. They took pictures for us and made the whole event very enjoyable. It's a shame I can't give them more than 5 stars. I would definitely fly with you again and look forward to it.
Julissa G.
05:03 21 Aug 17
Experience overall the experience was amazing. The staff were very helpful , friendly and very reasuring on our safety. Not once was I worried about the...
Donna L Brooks
23:36 20 Aug 17
My husband and I rode in a Hot Air Balloon this morning, (our first flight), and we had an awesome time! Our pilot, Kyle Laxton, and his "chase crew" were very friendly, and knowledgeable-which made our flight very memorable. We hope to return in December, for another wonderful flight!
SWAT Rivera
09:09 14 Aug 17
Anita Hostetter
14:18 30 Jul 17
Lois Witmer Sensenig
11:17 28 Jul 17
Mike Snyder
10:37 19 Jul 17
Sean Rowe
02:22 16 Jul 17
Just landed 3 hours ago. Everything was great. We went to 6400 ft !!
The captain answered all the questions asked. The chase crew worked
very hard, and brought us down to earth safely.
If you have a bucket list, this better be on it. I'm afraid of heights, but
had zero issues. Make sure you tip these guys, they work hard.
Sean R.
Wilmington, De.
The captain answered all the questions asked. The chase crew worked
very hard, and brought us down to earth safely.
If you have a bucket list, this better be on it. I'm afraid of heights, but
had zero issues. Make sure you tip these guys, they work hard.
Sean R.
Wilmington, De.
Chuck Finely
17:26 14 Jul 17
This is one top notch company. We flew with them a little less than a year ago. I was surfing around online and realized I never left a review. I could not have asked for a better experience. Everything from the phone service to the pilots and their crew was flawless. We wer canceled 2 times in the afternoon due to weather. The third time we scheduled for the morning and it was well worth the wait. My Mother in-law is disabled and she flew with no issues. The crew helped her in and out of the basket and the in-flight experience was an absolute delight. The best part about the entire experience was the smile on my mother in-law's face when we landed. Anyway, we are thinking of booking another flight this year. There is no doubt in my mind this is the company that you will want to fly with. They really went above and beyond the call of duty to assist me and my family. Thank You!
Emily Senski-Taylor
15:42 13 Jul 17
Are you in search of a safe, fun, and exciting hot air balloon company?! Search no further. I would highly recommend this company to everyone. My experience with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team was more than ordinary, it was extra-ordinary. A big shout-out to Jake Frame and his team for making my proposal a story to remember. Although I was a chicken at first, I will never forget the thrill of floating so high above PA. That view was incredible and definitely one for the books. Thanks again, EmilyPs: Also known as Dana.
Kenneth Dodson
22:56 09 Jul 17
Very courteous and helpful in changing date due to weather. Flight crew A+ and great flight path. Crew was glad to take photos for us and we ended flight with champagne toast and gift of souvenir US balloon team glasses. Smooth flight, no issues. Highly recommend.
J D
16:46 22 Jun 17
My "fiance" surprised me with a hot air balloon proposal. It was such a beautiful moment. This view was absolutely breathtaking! I was scared at first but felt so comfortable after being 5200 ft in the air with an amazing view! Jake is very well experienced and took amazing pictures for us! He's an awesome pilot and your safe in his basket 🙂 5 stars!!! Thank you guys!
Nancy M.
09:45 20 Jun 17
Amazing experience. Definitely a check off our bucket lists. The pilot and crew were awesome. Our pilot answered many many questions as we sailed over...
Jasmeet Kaur
18:38 01 Jun 17
Zorica Fitzpatrick
19:18 31 May 17
Amazing experience! The Pilot and crew couldn't have been nicer. It was enjoyable from beginning to end! We loved it!
Mike Marra
07:28 29 Apr 17
Great views from the heavens! Take a ride and change your perspective of all things!
Shauna Reiter
02:57 24 Apr 17
I had an amazing hot air balloon ride. It was my first time and the staff was wonderful. The sky's were clear and I had smooth ride. I'd love to do it again!
Kyle Weitzel
19:14 31 Mar 17
Kelly DiMaria
12:40 26 Mar 17
My family and I had an amazing experience! I would do this again anyday. I am afraid of heights but did not feel one but scared in the air. Ask for Jake as your tour guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. The guys who help set up, follow us in the van, and pack up were equally great. We went for a sunrise ride and it was gorgeous!
Debby Walshe
01:07 08 Mar 17
Christine Hassinger
05:30 26 Feb 17
Connor S.
06:44 20 Feb 17
This was a first time experience and it was just GREAT! A truly unique experience. Staff was very professional and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone.
Pam Boyd
16:25 13 Nov 16
We had a great experience! The team was wonderful. I highly recommend the United States hot air ballon team if you are looking to have a hot air ballon adventure!
Tyrone Celix
00:01 07 Oct 16
A MUST DO kind of experience. It is very funny, beautiful for pictures and very unique activity. I will definitely do it again when I visit the area.
Beth Pierce
14:05 28 Sep 16
Cy Korte
13:57 28 Sep 16
Lancaster PA sunrise flight was a bit foggy to start and actually it made it more awesome to watch the land below peek out. Pilot Lucas Hess had a sense of humor while being informative. It was a smooth ride and a good landing.
Ozzie Mest
13:52 23 Sep 16
My wife and I were up for our second time out of Pottstown. Our pilot was Kyle, he was great. We had such an awesome flight. At one point we were at approximately 8000 feet. We loved it and look forward to doing it again. Thanks!
Brian Roland
04:03 12 Sep 16
awesome, totally worth it. breathtaking views.....
Emil Pimentel
16:12 28 Aug 16
Elle Cook
20:42 18 Jul 16
The crew were super friendly and helpful. Jake, our pilot was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. He made me laugh and feel at ease (I was a little nervous). The scenery was magnificent and the flight itself was unbelievably serene. The trip was smooth and the descent was seamless. Thank you for making our first flight something we would recommend to everyone.
Carly H.
15:39 18 Jul 16
I can't speak more highly of my experience with the United States Hot Air Balloon team. I scheduled a private hot air balloon flight for a special family...
Stan Hess
23:39 01 Jul 16
Karen Marquette
13:13 30 Jun 16
I went on my first Hot Air balloon ride on June 27th. I enjoyed it tremendously. Lucas was a great pilot . He was informative and told very amusing stories from previous flights. I would go again in a heartbeat. The splendor of the Lancaster County was truly amazing to see from high above. Thanks to the whole team..
Joe Pulizzi
00:19 18 Jun 16
Scott Moyer
00:23 21 Apr 16
We got married in a balloon with this company, and can not say enough about how amazing the experience was!! Our pilot was Lucas, and he was not only an expert with his balloon, he was an extremely cordial and pleasant guide. He helped to put us all at ease while maneuvering our flight, and was impressively knowledgeable about the area and of safety concerns. My new wife and I will always remember our amazing sunrise ceremony; it was more beautiful than we imagined. Both my wife and I were/are in AWE of our experience! The ground crew was cheerful even though they had a tough time keeping up with us sometimes, and took some outstanding pictures of us to boot. The champagne toast afterward was a really nice touch as well. Worth every penny and will definitely go again!
Awilda Chile DePatto
15:21 20 Mar 16
Fantastic experience. The crew was great and our Pilot, Lucas, was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Dave Hurst
04:00 27 Jan 16
If you want an experience of a lifetime, or if you want to give someone an amazing gift, you need to schedule a ride with these amazing folks. Kyle was very talented, safe, and friendly, and I can't wait to schedule my next ride with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team!
Cora Vlug-Bot
18:32 13 Oct 15
Wonderful experience. Professional crew. I had a blast.
Melinda Blessing
01:30 02 Oct 15
This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Early morning flight June 2011. Loved every minute of it. Lancaster County landscape truly does resemble a patch work quilt from above.
Holly Elizabeth
13:47 13 Sep 15
Michelle Zobka Snow
00:19 13 Sep 15
When my mom and I were planning our trip to PA, we decided to cross off Hot Air Balloon Ride from the "bucket list". We couldn't have picked a better place /company to go with. Kyle was a fantastic pilot and guide, and his personality made you feel right at home with him. His ground crew (Corey and Sharon) were fantastic as well. All three went the extra mile at the end of our ride, when my mom noticed her diamond had fallen out of her ring. They all stopped their post flight duties, and we're literally on their hands and knees searching in the grass and in the basket. They never gave up looking, and they ended up finding it stuck in the weave of the basket, and then worked together to get it out. Amazing group of people...we can't thank them enough for the experience and the extra effort they put in to making it a happy memory!
Yuqing T.
17:46 12 Sep 15
Oh my goodness! Where do I even start about this magical experience?! I recommend everyone to ride a hot air balloon at least once in their lifetime and...
Shelly hart
22:10 17 Aug 15
Melissa Tishko
17:01 10 Aug 15
Last night in Palmyra, Pa, we had the pleasure to see a beautiful sight. Of one of your hot air balloons came floating above our neighborhood.
Realizing it was slowly starting to descend, we decided to follow it. We were able to watch the beautiful sight of the balloon "touch down"! It was amazing!
As a croud gathered around, we watched in awe how the team on the ground went into action to bring the balloon down and wrap it up!
The best part of this experience was how appreciative the team was to the crowd.
The pilot, which I did not get his name, allowed the children to get inside the basket with him so the mom's could get pictures!
Thank you to the team for being so kind and friendly to us. It's an experience the kids snd grown-up's will always remember!
Regards,
Melissa Tishko
Please note, I have posted some of the pictures on my fb page. Please feel free to take a look!
Realizing it was slowly starting to descend, we decided to follow it. We were able to watch the beautiful sight of the balloon "touch down"! It was amazing!
As a croud gathered around, we watched in awe how the team on the ground went into action to bring the balloon down and wrap it up!
The best part of this experience was how appreciative the team was to the crowd.
The pilot, which I did not get his name, allowed the children to get inside the basket with him so the mom's could get pictures!
Thank you to the team for being so kind and friendly to us. It's an experience the kids snd grown-up's will always remember!
Regards,
Melissa Tishko
Please note, I have posted some of the pictures on my fb page. Please feel free to take a look!
Denise Gould
17:14 02 Aug 15
My non husband and I went on a hot air balloon ride this morning, 8/2/15. We got there at 5:30AM and helped set up. Our flight was AWESOME. We went as high as 6000 feet and as low as just above the trees. I really want to do this again. Kyle suggested the same area but in the fall as the trees change. I am trying to get a group of people together to do that. That's just how much I would recommend doing this. Kyle and his crew were so nice and Kyle pointed things out as we flew near them.
Keith Trievel
13:11 24 Jul 15
Kinda' tentative because of cloudiness and chance of rain, but it turned out to be a great experience. Kyle is a great pilot and an extremely personable guy. My fellow fliers were interesting and a pleasure to meet. The thunderstorm that hit a few minutes after we landed added a touch more excitement to an already thrilling trip. As a big guy, I could have liked a bigger gondola or fewer people. We were really packed in there. I would do it again in a heart beat.
tayush mukherji
13:08 27 Jul 14
Best first time experience , will definitely do it again . Awesome knowledgeable crew .
Rahul Dantu
00:14 06 May 13
We being first timers, it was an awesome experience. The pilot was good and instructions were clear with no hint of being scared about anything. We landed in a field and the experience of take off and landing was seamless. I think we went up to about 1200 ft. The team is very good. I would highly recommend this ride.
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Based on 237 reviews
The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
3.5
Ms. C. Pritchett
21:29 20 Nov 21
On my bucket list!!
Fer1883
14:23 13 Nov 21
Best experience ever! I will do it again
Stacey “Eloquently Speaking” Lunsford
16:45 04 Nov 21
Orquidia McCormick
17:41 31 Oct 21
I love 💕 this place nice aventura
Al Smith
12:10 26 Oct 21
Hot air ballons
David Werner
23:13 23 Oct 21
On Oct 21, 2021, my wife and I took a balloon ride with our friends starting in Bird in Hand, Lancaster County. It was an experience we’ll never forget. The weather was perfect. Once airborne, we could see the beautiful patchwork farmland representing the best of Lancaster County. Since the sky was clear, we could even make out the Philadelphia skyline. The landing was especially easier than I was expecting. I would definitely recommend a ballon ride and Lancaster County Hot Air Balloons. The pilot and ground crew were extremely efficient and friendly.
Rajesh Dave
19:33 18 Oct 21
Great experience. Highly recommend to others.
Chrysanthe Spais
16:37 19 Sep 21
Lancaster Balloon Festival. 1st year with a new organizer. Always great seeing 30+ balloons take off at once. Stage/music great. Fireworks awesome. Traffic horrible. Food situation inadequate, needed more trucks for the crowd and needed to be more spread out. Waited >30min for a sausage, which was delicious though!
A.
14:24 19 Sep 21
Absolutely spectacular! 1st time seeing this and I was stunned. Amazing sight to witness how they set up each balloon and the process to get them to ascension cant wait to create this as a yearly event that is a calendar must
Michael Cylcewski
12:59 19 Sep 21
Erik Zapata
01:27 19 Sep 21
Gail Craig
16:24 18 Sep 21
The best hot air balloon experience ever. My girlfriend and I brought tickets for a balloon ride and it was Epic! I recommend anyone who has never experienced a balloon ride to take advantage of one if presented. The airel view was amazing and we lucked out with a pilot that was sweet as pie. Bob and his wife Marie were the best!
Cynthia DiRenzo
03:26 13 Sep 21
Everything was purfect..fettuccine to die for..
Ellen Soklove
00:22 09 Sep 21
This was a Christmas present I had bought for my partner. We got a room at a local motel so we would be close the very early next morning. It was exciting from the moment we got there. The ride was amazing and the landing a bit exciting.
Michelle Pressler
22:44 04 Sep 21
High quality (get it)
Robert Petrowski
17:50 26 Aug 21
Ky Poling
09:24 20 Aug 21
Very very good time. it is a experience that you will cherish for a lifetimewould highly recommend the united states hot air ballon team
Dukes Patel
22:47 19 Aug 21
Alice Juwin
17:42 19 Aug 21
Ronnie Amburn
23:05 14 Aug 21
Robert Buckley
19:32 09 Aug 21
cool place to watch balloons launch
bblue bbutterfly
13:52 07 Aug 21
Keith Miller
16:29 03 Aug 21
Awesome experience. More than met our expectations. Beautiful views of the many farms throughout the countryside. As an unexpected added bonus upon landing, several Amish families were there, to watch and help with the balloon. Thanks to our pilot Ken and crew.
screwknobber52
22:15 01 Aug 21
Had a wonderful trip. Would go again.
Marion Mowrey
23:31 28 Jul 21
I have been up twice and I am going up again. It's been a great experience for me.
Lane Fisher
00:28 24 Jul 21
Marcia Shaffer
15:04 21 Jul 21
Alpha Female 336 Wolfgirl
12:13 20 Jul 21
We had a great time. We might've had to wait due to weather and mother nature's cooperation it was well worth it. Family had a wonderful time. Pilot and staff were informative. Journey still says you need snacks( inside joke).Watching the preparations and assisting the landing was something we won't take for granted. This is a lot of work to get these up in the air. The crew was remarkable!Thanks for a lifetime experience we all enjoyed.
Bonnie Moatz
12:58 16 Jul 21
This was amazing experience. The Pilot and staff were so professional and I was most amazed at how they landed this balloon. My favorite part was ending the evening with champagne while the pilot toasted our glasses and recited The Balloonist's Prayer. It was a beautiful end to a wondrous experience in the air.
patricia fragoso
00:28 13 Jul 21
Maria Del Carmen Miguez
16:21 23 Jun 21
Es muy acojedor
Mark Trevisan
23:01 20 Jun 21
Polite professional nice long enjoyable ride.
Las Rosas Enterprise
03:04 20 Jun 21
Nancy George
20:51 19 Jun 21
Hot air ballooning is floating in the air. No sensation of movement, more like being at an Imax theatre without the sound. Beautiful landscapes going by while trying to figure out where you are if on the ground. Watching deer in fields or possibly seeing the ocean from Lancaster County. Each trip is unique and there is always something new to experience. Love Ballooning.
Lauren Santagata
18:23 17 Jun 21
Great experience and would do it again soon with this business! Thank you for a good time
Zach Arnt
01:30 17 Jun 21
Christina polosky
22:57 16 Jun 21
My daughter and I took a ballon ride as a birthday present for myself last year. I never did it before—just wanted to try it. This was right after everything eased up after Covid restrictions. I had originally wanted to do the ride over the Battlefield, but that was canceled because of Covid. But that was handled fine and just rescheduled to the alternate location. We had a great time! It wasn’t scary at all and it was completely professional and I never felt unsafe for me or my teenage daughter at all. I’d totally do it again and I highly recommend!! The only thing I’d say is that it does get hot a bit up under where they fire up the ballon, so if you think it’s going to be cold up in the atmosphere (I did!) you will overheat, so wear layers so you can take off your jacket or whatever if you get hot, so you don’t over heat. If it’s hot on the ground, it will still be hot up there too:)
Stephanie Sepulveda
18:17 14 Jun 21
Gaurang Pandya
00:22 13 Jun 21
Michelle Devos
11:27 09 Jun 21
My husband and I booked a flight for our 20th wedding anniversary. Conditions were too windy on the Friday evening we were supposed to go and the flight was cancelled but the team was able to accommodate us on Saturday morning which was great as we had travelled 4 1/2 hours to get there. Our pilot was wonderful, giving fun facts as we flew. The experience of being in the hot air balloon was exhilarating! It felt like we were just gliding with the clouds. This is by far one of the most fun things I've ever done!
Manpreet Purewal
19:45 04 Jun 21
Neddie Palmer-Briscoe
18:44 04 Jun 21
Jessica Herring
15:33 14 May 21
Doug Cheesman
23:33 11 May 21
Spectacular trip ,very smooth with beautiful sights .The pilot explained everything as we went along and answered all of our questions .would do it again in a heart beat.
Sabrina Peterson
16:39 11 May 21
This was my first experience in a hot air balloon. It was amazing, we were gliding in the air. I felt safe, Jake and his crew took off and landed us safely.
Journey Hays
00:59 07 May 21
Jake if u see this this is journey and I just want to let u know food bro
Leroy G Blimegger Jr
12:02 19 Apr 21
We had an awesome experience with Neal (pilot), his wife (chase van driver), and their volunteer crew! US Hot Air Balloon Team took our initial reservation and connected us with Neal. Our trip was delayed a few times due to weather, but Neal and his wife kept us informed and worked with us to reschedule each time. I spoke with Neal on the phone the evening before the flight and very early the morning of our flight (for the final go/no go decision). We arrived at the designated launch site at Peddler's Village at the same time that Neal and his team arrived. As they setup the balloon, Neal explained what they were doing, so the trip was also educational. We had a great flight. At the end of our flight, Neal sent me screenshots of our flight path and altitude from his tracking software. We rode back to Peddler's Village and had some light snacks and champagne, received our certificates, balloon pins, and the commemorative champagne glasses. I can't say that every team affiliated with US Hot Air Balloon Team will be as professional as Neal and his team, but if you're flying out of Bucks County, you'll be flying with Neal!
Suzann Anderson
23:37 18 Apr 21
A fabulous experience
Julianne Bowers
23:17 15 Apr 21
Mark Skelton
23:03 15 Apr 21
Had a great time pilot made us feel at ease with his knowledge soft takeoff and landing the ground crew were great also recommend United States hot air balloon to anyone wanting to experience the flight of a lifetime
diane campbell
16:41 13 Apr 21
I felt this was a great experience and I always felt safe. I would recommend anyone who hasn't tried this to give it a try.
Raymond Finkelstein
20:32 08 Apr 21
Wife got VOVID vaccine here well done 👏 organized clean pleasant workers. Than you
Rob Reese
11:08 17 Nov 20
So happy with our experience here. We booked a flight 2 weeks in advance and they were able to get us in on our anniversary. Our pilot was very knowledgeable about the area, wind currents, and landing zones. It was the perfect anniversary experience. We were able to help set up and tear down the balloon, guided by our pilot, Kirby. He was a very good teacher and that added to the excellent experience. We will certainly be back!
Christopher Martin
22:32 09 Nov 20
Awesome!
Andrew Albright
20:47 06 Nov 20
We gifted a balloon ride for our daughter and father for a special birthday present and they enjoyed it. A downside: it was rescheduled twice due to weather conditions - but they can’t control that. Their morning flight was perfect with 12 persons in the Gondola, plus pilot... Slightly tight quarters. A great experience for them!
Terry Chandler
11:48 15 Oct 20
We had a beautiful morning the crew was great and very pleasant we got to meet some great people on our journey well worth the money 😄
Robert W
16:00 03 Oct 20
Sara Jordan
14:44 27 Sep 20
EPIC Experience! A must do for your bucket list! The entire team was AmAzInG! I felt completely safe with our pilot Freedom Ship of 40 years! Felt as though we were motionless thousands of feet above land! Our Freedom Chasers were on the ball once we landed and tracked us. The team allowed us to even help with the loading of the balloon process! We did a shared ride. We left as strangers and landed as friends who shared in a experience to last a lifetime! Thanks team! GAH! Get booked! You won't regret it!!!
Sharis Mu'Min
12:04 20 Sep 20
Loved it
xeia world
13:51 08 Sep 20
I went for Hot air balloon ride on July 18, 2020. I took my boyfriend Juan Carlos for his birthday as a surprise. I can tell you this was an extraordinary experience. The whole process as to inflate the balloon, getting on to the basket, getting high up in the sky, looking at the views, getting close to the ground and coming back up, then landing. All of this was super exciting. I highly recommend this place and his crew, very professional , friendly and courteous. We ended the adventure with a champagne toast. Stan the captain was super cool, thanks for the memorable time we all had.
Darla Weaver
12:26 05 Sep 20
Kendall Frey
11:59 05 Sep 20
Marc Weinberger
16:05 18 Jul 20
My wife always wanted to do this but I don't like heights. I went and our guide was great. We had such an amazing time! We recommend it and would do it again.
O MA
16:23 07 Jul 20
× They will not call you or text you if your flight is cancelled due to weather conditions. We drove all the way there only to find out our journey wasn't happening on that day. Make sure you call!♡We rescheduled and it was absolutely beautiful and worth it! The views are amazing and the staff is super friendly. We highly recommend!
Troy Ellis
23:31 25 Jun 20
Peter Eshelman
22:11 26 May 20
Full of hot air
Donald Pride
18:02 25 Feb 20
Lorie Phillipps
10:10 16 Dec 19
Adam Trostle
18:24 12 Nov 19
Adam Trostle
18:24 12 Nov 19
tom McGovern
15:50 22 Oct 19
Enjoyed show. It was nice addition to the dinner and lunch of the half marathon. Its a great weekend for serious runners. Fri 🌙 they have a 5k also
Rob Lloyd jr
16:32 19 Oct 19
The hot air balloon ride was great, my wife and myself had a wonderful time and enjoyed the pilot and crew for our trip.
jennifer ochner
00:29 14 Oct 19
Keith Fessler Jr
13:35 13 Oct 19
Maryna Su
11:12 05 Oct 19
shiva sharma
15:00 29 Sep 19
Mr. Motivational
14:04 25 Sep 19
Pete Burke
18:39 24 Sep 19
If you can make it to the balloon festival, I'd highly recommend it. If you can't make it to the balloon festival, I still highly recommend it. Great for kids, there was a place to make s'mores, lots of local Amish farm vendors, and not to mention the balloon glow at night (weather permitting.)
Jon Christensen
22:26 22 Sep 19
Timothy Mashburn
22:00 22 Sep 19
Was a nice event! Very exciting!
Dana Swanger
03:00 19 Sep 19
For our first balloon ride, we really wanted to go up with a bunch of balloons during the festival, but our flight was canceled last year and this year, due to weather, which a lot of people seemed pretty angry about, but I would definitely rather err on the side of caution with this one! If we couldn’t go up during the festival, our second choice was Hershey, but they couldn’t really find any availability for that last year, so we were going to reluctantly do Lancaster, but that was canceled because of weather as well. We were able to book a Hershey ride this year, after the festival launch was canceled, but they canceled that the day of because there weren’t enough people on the ride, so they pushed us to do Lancaster again, so we took it just to finally actually get to do the flight. The ride itself was quite an experience and the pilot was awesome both in flying ability and entertainment, so I absolutely recommend putting this on your bucket list, but it does require a lot of flexibility because the weather has to be pretty perfect. It can also be pretty crammed in the basket if the flight is full, but it wasn’t too horrible. Everyone was still able to see and get pictures and such.
A K
23:37 15 Sep 19
We saw them in passing during the bird in hand half marathon. The staff was very friendly, ready for the balloons. What a great sight to see them, they were beautiful.
ShriRam Dalal
23:52 14 Sep 19
Jenn Kautz
18:50 14 Sep 19
Great experience. Flew over Lancaster, PA. Stan, the pilot, was awesome & made you feel involved in the entire process.
Maggie Zorn
17:57 12 Sep 19
The balloons weren't able to lift off but it was still cool watching them blow up.
Kurt Thompson
06:16 12 Sep 19
As a warning up front: my wife and I purchased tickets for a ride, and due to weather, got postponed 4 times over the course of a year. When we did get our chance, it was a wonderfully amazing experience. Our pilot was exceptional and very charismatic (grandson of the owner/founder of this branch of the company), and the experience was one that we will never forget. I drive through this beautiful farmland everyday, but from the sky (with basically only a wicker basket between you and 1000 feet to the ground), a whole new appreciation was gained.
Jose salas
07:12 10 Sep 19
I love
JUAN CARLOS ZABALA
02:55 10 Sep 19
Awsome show...
Denise Pick
01:45 09 Sep 19
What a nice beautiful day
Christopher Haefner
00:08 09 Sep 19
Chris Raymond
22:43 08 Sep 19
Suzan K
16:36 08 Sep 19
The selection and variety of balloon designs are amazing, and I've seen them both during the day and at night when they lit up and it is extremely spectacular!
Diane Estus
15:01 08 Sep 19
Kelly Fedin
12:48 08 Sep 19
Great energy! The balloon team members were happy to answer questions.
John Costa
11:17 08 Sep 19
jeremy sandor
02:31 08 Sep 19
Stacey Way Maines
02:19 08 Sep 19
denise trumpfheller
01:44 08 Sep 19
We got there when it started, but unfortunately it was too windy to ride. We decided to go eat and cone back for the Glow. The wind had died down enough for rides, but we missed them. The Glow was cool, even though we thought they were going up in the air. They did not. Probably because of the slight wind. It was cool to see them up close though. The food truck festival part was a little weak. Not a lot of trucks for the amount of people. The lines were atleast 50 deep. We will plan on going again next year and making sure we get a ride.
guy diehl
01:30 08 Sep 19
Pretty neat place lots of shops
R. Rose
00:32 08 Sep 19
Jamie Watson
00:02 08 Sep 19
Wish they were able to launch tonight, but the balloon glow was wonderful💗!
Ganesh Babu
23:40 07 Sep 19
Awesome Ballon festival
John Rowe
23:35 07 Sep 19
Sarah Chandler
18:28 07 Sep 19
Eileen Osborn
18:22 07 Sep 19
Fun, but too windy to fly.
Lisa Marie
14:11 07 Sep 19
We do not live that far but decided to stay overnight in Lancaster to see the Saturday morning launch and so glad my family and I did. What a wonderful display!! We were thankful for the free parking this morning and my grandson kept saying how awesome it was!! I do not know if we will be able to make it back for the rest of the event but what a wonderful start for the day and we look forward to coming back next year!!!
Marian Gutierrez tascon
02:00 07 Sep 19
Cora Wright
01:19 07 Sep 19
B Walters
21:29 25 Aug 19
Awesome balloon ride. Had a great time will definitely do it again!! The crew was exceptional!!!!! Loved it!! Thank you for allowing me to enjoy this bucket list adventure!!!
Blaine Laird
00:36 24 Aug 19
Nephtali Roman
14:11 16 Aug 19
robert moyer
00:27 12 Aug 19
Was a great experience. Not as scary as it would seem. Easy take off and easy landing great photos and staff was amazing. Our pilot was Stan and he was awesome. Thanks for the flight. A little pricey but worth it if u have the money to spend.
Basilio Torres
14:22 28 Jul 19
Just took a ride with this company and looking forward to doing future rides with this team. Thank Jake and his awesome crew @ Quickchek Ballooning Festival in Readington NJ.
Dale Hatcher
02:50 28 Jul 19
Paul Kielty
13:21 27 Jul 19
Great ride, crew. Highly recommended!!
Eric Hanstein (NiteCharger)
19:08 21 Jul 19
jamaal h
13:03 21 Jul 19
Sara Webb
17:02 11 Jul 19
Milton Lopez
13:38 10 Jul 19
justin durrant
20:00 04 Jul 19
Eric Splittorff
11:17 04 Jul 19
Exceptional service with informative staff and breath taking views.
Kirsten Huber
16:13 28 Jun 19
Kristina Powell
12:46 22 Jun 19
Nate Monyer
15:26 06 Jun 19
Was a blast of an experience!
John n Rebecca Mullins
15:27 05 Jun 19
Magical experience. If you ever thought of doing this it was worth every penny and minute.
Cecelia H
10:26 02 Jun 19
Our hot air balloon ride was incredible. We were delayed roughly an hour while the winds died down, which was for everyone's safety. Jesse was a great pilot and explained everything to us. The ground crew was great also.
Todd DePrefontaine
23:40 01 Jun 19
The pilot and crew were excellent!! Very friendly, professional, and kept our safety and satisfaction a priority.
Ervin Stoltzfus
01:08 19 May 19
Mike Paules
00:50 13 May 19
Stacey Murphy
18:55 10 Apr 19
Karla Lopez
21:17 08 Apr 19
Had a great time. They were very friendly. We had to reschedule from last week due to weather but we were able to change it to this week with no problem. It was a smooth take off and landing. A couple on the ride got engaged next to us! Congrats to them!
Donna Siegel
19:29 09 Dec 18
Chris G Mohen
18:20 16 Oct 18
Really a special experience
Manuel Diaz
02:02 05 Oct 18
Great time for children or adults. You will want to dho ot again.
D Haase
13:00 30 Sep 18
R Kincaid
17:30 24 Sep 18
JOSEPH SHERIDAN
03:15 24 Sep 18
candice dolla
23:06 22 Sep 18
Pilot was great awesome experience.
Erin Foley
13:46 20 Sep 18
This was the most amazing thing I have ever done! Between the staff and the views we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!!
Samantha Meyers
00:09 02 Sep 18
Yousif Almahdi
22:06 25 Aug 18
We loved the team of this company! very friendly and made our first time hot balloon experience so comfortable.
Peter Anderson
22:59 13 Jul 18
Jolan Martin
18:55 07 Jun 18
Austin Helsel
19:48 02 Jun 18
If you want to do something truly unique and like nothing else, go on a balloon ride with a friend or group!!! I met Jesse Watters of Fox News and got my picture taken with him!!
Wei Jun Kong
14:30 26 May 18
edgar fajardo
13:19 29 Apr 18
Amazing experience definitely going back for a other great time tanks guys
Kate Thomas
17:40 07 Jan 18
Harry X Berning
17:32 02 Dec 17
Awesome experience with the US hot air balloon team! Ive used them multiple times. The staff and crew are experienced and know what they are doing. Always in good hands when they take you ip altitude.
Rosario Angely
02:13 19 Nov 17
I had an excellent experience with my husband. They gave my husband the opportunity to choose the date and it was exactly for my birthday.I enjoyed a beautiful view and an unforgettable moment.
H F
13:13 30 Oct 17
milton tiru
16:01 25 Sep 17
Best Time! Very great experience my daughter and I loved it!!!
Ronald Jenkins
22:21 19 Sep 17
The pilot was very informative,polite and humorous. The ground crew was equally as great.
Julissa P
18:35 28 Aug 17
Went to celebrate my birthday with them and the experience was AMAZING ! received a lot of help from Brenda who was always willing to answer all my questions. The day of my flight, the crew was great. Stan, our pilot was the man! After it was over, we received souvenirs and some complimentary champagne to finish off the day! Only reason I didn't give them a 5 star was because of the distance. It took me almost 2 hours and a half to get there. Besides that, Great job!
tbrozina
10:30 24 Aug 17
My son and I flew 6AM on 8-22-17 (my contact info was bat1962). Our pilot Lucas was extremely skilled in handling the balloon, no small feat with such a combersome thing. The ground crew was also very good and worked quickly. They took pictures for us and made the whole event very enjoyable. It's a shame I can't give them more than 5 stars. I would definitely fly with you again and look forward to it.
SWAT Rivera
09:09 14 Aug 17
Chuck Finely
17:26 14 Jul 17
This is one top notch company. We flew with them a little less than a year ago. I was surfing around online and realized I never left a review. I could not have asked for a better experience. Everything from the phone service to the pilots and their crew was flawless. We wer canceled 2 times in the afternoon due to weather. The third time we scheduled for the morning and it was well worth the wait. My Mother in-law is disabled and she flew with no issues. The crew helped her in and out of the basket and the in-flight experience was an absolute delight. The best part about the entire experience was the smile on my mother in-law's face when we landed. Anyway, we are thinking of booking another flight this year. There is no doubt in my mind this is the company that you will want to fly with. They really went above and beyond the call of duty to assist me and my family. Thank You!
Emily Senski-Taylor
15:42 13 Jul 17
Are you in search of a safe, fun, and exciting hot air balloon company?! Search no further. I would highly recommend this company to everyone. My experience with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team was more than ordinary, it was extra-ordinary. A big shout-out to Jake Frame and his team for making my proposal a story to remember. Although I was a chicken at first, I will never forget the thrill of floating so high above PA. That view was incredible and definitely one for the books. Thanks again, EmilyPs: Also known as Dana.
J D
16:46 22 Jun 17
My "fiance" surprised me with a hot air balloon proposal. It was such a beautiful moment. This view was absolutely breathtaking! I was scared at first but felt so comfortable after being 5200 ft in the air with an amazing view! Jake is very well experienced and took amazing pictures for us! He's an awesome pilot and your safe in his basket 🙂 5 stars!!! Thank you guys!
Mike Marra
07:28 29 Apr 17
Great views from the heavens! Take a ride and change your perspective of all things!
Kyle Weitzel
19:14 31 Mar 17
Kelly DiMaria
12:40 26 Mar 17
My family and I had an amazing experience! I would do this again anyday. I am afraid of heights but did not feel one but scared in the air. Ask for Jake as your tour guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. The guys who help set up, follow us in the van, and pack up were equally great. We went for a sunrise ride and it was gorgeous!
Tyrone Celix
00:01 07 Oct 16
A MUST DO kind of experience. It is very funny, beautiful for pictures and very unique activity. I will definitely do it again when I visit the area.
Emil Pimentel
16:12 28 Aug 16
Scott Moyer
00:23 21 Apr 16
We got married in a balloon with this company, and can not say enough about how amazing the experience was!! Our pilot was Lucas, and he was not only an expert with his balloon, he was an extremely cordial and pleasant guide. He helped to put us all at ease while maneuvering our flight, and was impressively knowledgeable about the area and of safety concerns. My new wife and I will always remember our amazing sunrise ceremony; it was more beautiful than we imagined. Both my wife and I were/are in AWE of our experience! The ground crew was cheerful even though they had a tough time keeping up with us sometimes, and took some outstanding pictures of us to boot. The champagne toast afterward was a really nice touch as well. Worth every penny and will definitely go again!
Shelly hart
22:10 17 Aug 15
tayush mukherji
13:08 27 Jul 14
Best first time experience , will definitely do it again . Awesome knowledgeable crew .
Rahul Dantu
00:14 06 May 13
We being first timers, it was an awesome experience. The pilot was good and instructions were clear with no hint of being scared about anything. We landed in a field and the experience of take off and landing was seamless. I think we went up to about 1200 ft. The team is very good. I would highly recommend this ride.
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4.6
Based on 75 reviews
The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
4.6
Kim Sabold
03:28 20 Mar 20
They are an awesome group of balloonist...their knowledge and skill is top flight!! They are professional and friendly!! There is nothing more amazing than a hot air balloon ride!! Something Everyone needs to experience - you’ll be glad you did!! Go on a flight with the US Hot Air Balloon Team!!
Deborah Grant
13:00 14 Jan 20
They were just amazing. very courteous and helpful. I look forward to future rides with them!!
Lois Williams-Gray
12:30 11 Nov 19
It was the most amazing experience I've ever did.... I was the winner of two tickets from my favorite local radio station, 107.5Alive FM , it was so amazing and the field crew and the pilot were so helpful and caring. The flight was breath taking and take off and landing was gentle and smooth. Thank you and I can only hope to have another great flight in my future!
Lindsey Suchodolski
13:12 10 Nov 19
Wow. What an amazing experience!! The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled. I’m someone who is afraid of heights and I have to say that I highly recommend this to all because it’s something you’ve never experienced before!
Sharon Chambers
15:40 10 Sep 19
My husband surprised me with a hot air balloon ride.
It was amazing. We can’t say enough about the team and our pilot.
These guys are professional, helpful and know what there doing.
We went up in Lancaster PA, last week.
Thank you all for a wonderful time.
It was amazing. We can’t say enough about the team and our pilot.
These guys are professional, helpful and know what there doing.
We went up in Lancaster PA, last week.
Thank you all for a wonderful time.
Brittany Nash
23:00 01 Sep 19
What an amazing experience! Worth every penny! The crew was very professional and kind. Even let the Amish kids who were watching us land help put the balloon away. Will definitely do this again!
Jeannette Kirkpatrick
18:00 24 Aug 19
We had a great time! The scenery was awesome and the flight team really knew what they were doing. Thx for the adventure!
Brian R. Tolbert
23:40 02 Aug 19
Great pilots, fantastic trip.
Colleen Mulvey Holmes
18:35 02 Aug 19
Very professional organization.
Extremely special adventure.
Beautiful, exciting and relaxing at the same time.
Extremely special adventure.
Beautiful, exciting and relaxing at the same time.
Lisa Layman
00:39 17 Jul 19
Professionalism, informative and knowledgeable.
Mary Richardson
21:56 16 Jul 19
I would love to win the ride on the hot air balloon ... I could then give the pilots a high score for the ride of a life time ! The United States Hot Air balloonists must be a highly qualified team... The date noted to win the ride is actually one day before our 30 th anniversary... What a terrific & awesome way to help us celebrate!!! Please pick us !!
Kara Marie
02:32 25 Jun 19
Absolutely loved our flight in Gettysburg! Awesome crew and pilot & great views! 😍
Beth Royer Gainer
09:49 24 Jun 19
The Crew were so friendly and helpful, we had a delightful time. The weather finally cooperated after a few postponements! The kids in the neighborhood, where we landed will have lots to talk about for quite a while.
Jenn Graybill
18:10 12 Jun 19
Great flight crew, very instructional and insightful. The weather, views & ride could not have been better! Professional & experienced!
Melissa Martin Samen
19:41 08 Jun 19
Great experience and friendly crew.!
Michael Sheely
15:02 25 May 19
Just a 1st Class experience all the way around. Great service, great team, great company, and a great way to start this Memorial Day weekend. As Arnold says, "I'll be back!"
Tricia Territo
13:23 07 Apr 19
The balloon ride and crew were great! Highly recommend everyone go and do this!
Kayla Brennan
22:49 14 Mar 19
My boyfriend & I did a ride over Lancaster in 2003. Amazing experience!!! One of my favorite cherished memories 🤗 I am even afraid of heights but the hot air balloon felt like there was a photo reel of beauty scrolling under our basket. Spend the money. DO THIS!!!
Dora S Castillo
13:26 03 Mar 19
Both my husband & had a peaceful sunrise flight with Jesse Newcomer. We departed from Pottstown.
Jesse and his crew were very professional and informative. We had an amazing time! They were all outgoing & we had fun hanging out afterwards for a little celebration🍾🥂
Definitely recommend this experience.
Thanks guys
Jesse and his crew were very professional and informative. We had an amazing time! They were all outgoing & we had fun hanging out afterwards for a little celebration🍾🥂
Definitely recommend this experience.
Thanks guys
Angelina Frances
23:46 02 Feb 19
Had a phenomenal time this morning flying with Stan and Jesse! Both were professional and awesome! Not a single complaint! We’ll be back!! Thank you guys!!
Diana Marks
20:45 12 Jan 19
A wonderful flight and experience from start to finish. Very personable and interactive pilot and crew. A check ✅ off the bucket list and an amazing Birthday!
Ray Chiang
14:08 06 Dec 18
Great ride and great people!!
Tricia Beaver
14:37 18 Nov 18
We had a great time! The guys were terrific!
John Williams
01:48 20 Oct 18
Wonderful flight, amazing views and awesome crew!!! If you're thinking about it, just do it!
Kathleen DePoister
16:39 14 Oct 18
This was a Christmas gift from my wonderful son-in-late! Finally got to do it this morning and it was a wonderful fulfillment of a lifetime dream! Lucas was our pilot and he did an amazing job. The ride was wonderful and the crew members were great!
Brittany Tayvinsky
01:30 12 Oct 18
Wonderful pilots, professional & I always have a great time when I fly with them!
Jack Palmer
20:13 07 Oct 18
My wifeand I just took a flight on Wednesday 10/3. We wanted to do something a little different and exciting. Well, we chose the right thing to do. It was phenomenal from start to finish, office help to pilot (Lucas) , to chase team. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience . Though a little anxious before we took off, it went away as soon as we were airborne. Such a calming, relaxing, as well as exciting trip all in one. We have been the talk of our friends as soon as they heard and especially after seeing the pictures. I would highly recommend doing this to anyone. Beyond a doubt, one of the best things we have experienced. We will be back
Scott Patterson
02:31 01 Oct 18
The whole company went out of their way to make the flight awesome. The people in the office, to the chase Crew. to Jake the pilot, who's talent goes way beyond his young years. As a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne many years ago I've had a lot of experience with good and bad landing. Pilot Jake did his job of commanding the chase Crew, and us in the basket to make a great landing. I would fly with Jake anytime.
Keith Honeycutt
23:00 29 Sep 18
Awesome Flight!! Amazing Pilot!!
Randi Marshall
13:56 02 Sep 18
What an incredible ride! Jake was a wonderful pilot, and we had a wonderful journey over Lancaster. My husband, 14 year old daughter and I were joined by four others - and we were so impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail and hard work that went into every piece of the process, from set up to liftoff, from the glorious ride to the landing, from clean up to the toast at the end. A magical experience all around. We thoroughly recommend US Hot Air Balloon Team!
Linda Molesworth
17:06 21 Aug 18
Great adventure. Friendly helpful group that took care of us. Highly recommend this trip.
Susan Boyer
12:44 20 Aug 18
I loved my experience. This was a reward from my son for losing 100 pounds, He knew it was on my bucket list. So when I hit the 100 pound lost mark, he said, "ok, I will pay for the ride". Finally got the opportunity yesterday. It was fabulous and the Pilot Craig Kennedy was helpful, fun and we had a great time. Would do it again.
Rebecca Bloom Herring
13:43 30 Jul 18
This was on my bucket list. My kids gave it to me for my birthday present. It was the best birthday ever!!! The ride was wonderful. Views were amazing. We landed in front of an amish farm and the kids all came out to help. Talking to them and seeing their excitement topped the cake. Our pilot Jesse was the best. He has an awesome team with Jay and Mason. I could not have asked for a better day. Thank you Jesse Jay and Mason for such a great experience.
Diane Allen Smith
16:41 27 May 18
It was fantastic and always thought it would be. Lucas was a great guy and it was a beautiful day!
Jimmy Huynh
19:21 12 May 18
US Hot-air balloon came through in the clutch! We were rained out the previous week, but Brenda was sure to get us in at the Lancaster location the day before the flight. I planned on proposing to my gf but did not know how it was going to work out. The front desk sign in person at the Lancaster location was extremely helpful with planning and coordinating with the pilot. The pilot Lucas took care of the rest and was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, funny and made the entire hot air balloon ride very comfortable and enjoyable! He took a great video and awesome pictures and couldn’t have asked for a better pilot! I highly recommend taking a hot air ballon with this group! I enjoyed every minute from the beginning to the champagne toast at the end! 5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for everything!
- Jimmy
Thanks for everything!
- Jimmy
Shailik Sheth
05:36 22 Apr 18
exceptional service! every crew member is fantastic! very nice and comfortable flight! prefer these guys anytime!
Abdul Rafiq
19:20 10 Dec 17
Steven Fay
12:48 14 Nov 17
Sandra Berman
12:24 23 Oct 17
Great. Trip was wonderful from beginning to end. The Captain Kyle was terrific. I already recommended the ride to my friends. I will do it again
Irene Vansant
20:20 01 Oct 17
Fantastic pilot, crew and flight! Highly recommend!!
Cathy Riehl
20:59 11 Sep 17
Leah Katyl
01:48 11 Sep 17
Absolutely worth it! Jesse and crew did a wonderful job, and made our 1st anniversary celebration extra special. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Well organized, well executed, can't say enough. Thanks again!!
Rachel M Barrage
18:57 10 Sep 17
Melissa A DeLong
02:27 28 Aug 17
My family and I flew this past Friday out of Lancaster with pilot Lucas Hess. We had a fabulous time. The trip was beautiful, so much fun!! The entire crew was wonderful and accommodating! Highly recommended!!
Donna L Brooks
23:36 20 Aug 17
My husband and I rode in a Hot Air Balloon this morning, (our first flight), and we had an awesome time! Our pilot, Kyle Laxton, and his "chase crew" were very friendly, and knowledgeable-which made our flight very memorable. We hope to return in December, for another wonderful flight!
Anita Hostetter
14:18 30 Jul 17
Lois Witmer Sensenig
11:17 28 Jul 17
Mike Snyder
10:37 19 Jul 17
Sean Rowe
02:22 16 Jul 17
Just landed 3 hours ago. Everything was great. We went to 6400 ft !!
The captain answered all the questions asked. The chase crew worked
very hard, and brought us down to earth safely.
If you have a bucket list, this better be on it. I'm afraid of heights, but
had zero issues. Make sure you tip these guys, they work hard.
Sean R.
Wilmington, De.
The captain answered all the questions asked. The chase crew worked
very hard, and brought us down to earth safely.
If you have a bucket list, this better be on it. I'm afraid of heights, but
had zero issues. Make sure you tip these guys, they work hard.
Sean R.
Wilmington, De.
Kenneth Dodson
22:56 09 Jul 17
Very courteous and helpful in changing date due to weather. Flight crew A+ and great flight path. Crew was glad to take photos for us and we ended flight with champagne toast and gift of souvenir US balloon team glasses. Smooth flight, no issues. Highly recommend.
Jasmeet Kaur
18:38 01 Jun 17
Zorica Fitzpatrick
19:18 31 May 17
Amazing experience! The Pilot and crew couldn't have been nicer. It was enjoyable from beginning to end! We loved it!
Shauna Reiter
02:57 24 Apr 17
I had an amazing hot air balloon ride. It was my first time and the staff was wonderful. The sky's were clear and I had smooth ride. I'd love to do it again!
Debby Walshe
01:07 08 Mar 17
Christine Hassinger
05:30 26 Feb 17
Pam Boyd
16:25 13 Nov 16
We had a great experience! The team was wonderful. I highly recommend the United States hot air ballon team if you are looking to have a hot air ballon adventure!
Beth Pierce
14:05 28 Sep 16
Cy Korte
13:57 28 Sep 16
Lancaster PA sunrise flight was a bit foggy to start and actually it made it more awesome to watch the land below peek out. Pilot Lucas Hess had a sense of humor while being informative. It was a smooth ride and a good landing.
Ozzie Mest
13:52 23 Sep 16
My wife and I were up for our second time out of Pottstown. Our pilot was Kyle, he was great. We had such an awesome flight. At one point we were at approximately 8000 feet. We loved it and look forward to doing it again. Thanks!
Brian Roland
04:03 12 Sep 16
awesome, totally worth it. breathtaking views.....
Elle Cook
20:42 18 Jul 16
The crew were super friendly and helpful. Jake, our pilot was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. He made me laugh and feel at ease (I was a little nervous). The scenery was magnificent and the flight itself was unbelievably serene. The trip was smooth and the descent was seamless. Thank you for making our first flight something we would recommend to everyone.
Stan Hess
23:39 01 Jul 16
Karen Marquette
13:13 30 Jun 16
I went on my first Hot Air balloon ride on June 27th. I enjoyed it tremendously. Lucas was a great pilot . He was informative and told very amusing stories from previous flights. I would go again in a heartbeat. The splendor of the Lancaster County was truly amazing to see from high above. Thanks to the whole team..
Joe Pulizzi
00:19 18 Jun 16
Awilda Chile DePatto
15:21 20 Mar 16
Fantastic experience. The crew was great and our Pilot, Lucas, was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Dave Hurst
04:00 27 Jan 16
If you want an experience of a lifetime, or if you want to give someone an amazing gift, you need to schedule a ride with these amazing folks. Kyle was very talented, safe, and friendly, and I can't wait to schedule my next ride with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team!
Cora Vlug-Bot
18:32 13 Oct 15
Wonderful experience. Professional crew. I had a blast.
Melinda Blessing
01:30 02 Oct 15
This was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Early morning flight June 2011. Loved every minute of it. Lancaster County landscape truly does resemble a patch work quilt from above.
Holly Elizabeth
13:47 13 Sep 15
Michelle Zobka Snow
00:19 13 Sep 15
When my mom and I were planning our trip to PA, we decided to cross off Hot Air Balloon Ride from the "bucket list". We couldn't have picked a better place /company to go with. Kyle was a fantastic pilot and guide, and his personality made you feel right at home with him. His ground crew (Corey and Sharon) were fantastic as well. All three went the extra mile at the end of our ride, when my mom noticed her diamond had fallen out of her ring. They all stopped their post flight duties, and we're literally on their hands and knees searching in the grass and in the basket. They never gave up looking, and they ended up finding it stuck in the weave of the basket, and then worked together to get it out. Amazing group of people...we can't thank them enough for the experience and the extra effort they put in to making it a happy memory!
Melissa Tishko
17:01 10 Aug 15
Last night in Palmyra, Pa, we had the pleasure to see a beautiful sight. Of one of your hot air balloons came floating above our neighborhood.
Realizing it was slowly starting to descend, we decided to follow it. We were able to watch the beautiful sight of the balloon "touch down"! It was amazing!
As a croud gathered around, we watched in awe how the team on the ground went into action to bring the balloon down and wrap it up!
The best part of this experience was how appreciative the team was to the crowd.
The pilot, which I did not get his name, allowed the children to get inside the basket with him so the mom's could get pictures!
Thank you to the team for being so kind and friendly to us. It's an experience the kids snd grown-up's will always remember!
Regards,
Melissa Tishko
Please note, I have posted some of the pictures on my fb page. Please feel free to take a look!
Realizing it was slowly starting to descend, we decided to follow it. We were able to watch the beautiful sight of the balloon "touch down"! It was amazing!
As a croud gathered around, we watched in awe how the team on the ground went into action to bring the balloon down and wrap it up!
The best part of this experience was how appreciative the team was to the crowd.
The pilot, which I did not get his name, allowed the children to get inside the basket with him so the mom's could get pictures!
Thank you to the team for being so kind and friendly to us. It's an experience the kids snd grown-up's will always remember!
Regards,
Melissa Tishko
Please note, I have posted some of the pictures on my fb page. Please feel free to take a look!
Denise Gould
17:14 02 Aug 15
My non husband and I went on a hot air balloon ride this morning, 8/2/15. We got there at 5:30AM and helped set up. Our flight was AWESOME. We went as high as 6000 feet and as low as just above the trees. I really want to do this again. Kyle suggested the same area but in the fall as the trees change. I am trying to get a group of people together to do that. That's just how much I would recommend doing this. Kyle and his crew were so nice and Kyle pointed things out as we flew near them.
Keith Trievel
13:11 24 Jul 15
Kinda' tentative because of cloudiness and chance of rain, but it turned out to be a great experience. Kyle is a great pilot and an extremely personable guy. My fellow fliers were interesting and a pleasure to meet. The thunderstorm that hit a few minutes after we landed added a touch more excitement to an already thrilling trip. As a big guy, I could have liked a bigger gondola or fewer people. We were really packed in there. I would do it again in a heart beat.
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The United States Hot Air Balloon Team
3.3
Nancy B.
19:10 11 May 21
This past October was my second flight with The United States Hot Air Balloon Team. I have been passionate about air balloons for the past 30 or more years...
Aisha K.
18:45 12 Oct 19
Excellent experience! The staff is very professional and kept communication with us before take off and after landing. They were very pleasant, took...
Cindy M.
10:04 11 Sep 19
[984]WOW. What an amazing experience.I'm afraid of heights and I agreed to go and I'm so glad that I did as you don't even notice the heights. Almost...
Jim H.
12:17 12 May 18
US Hot-air balloon came through in the clutch! We were rained out the previous week, but Brenda was sure to get us in at the Lancaster location the day...
Phyllis C.
13:15 18 Oct 17
This is my first time on a hot air balloon. It is definitely a 5 stars flying experience. I would love to shout out to Pilot Kyle Laxton and his crew...
Nicole H.
06:37 01 Oct 17
Oh, my, goodness! So much fun!! I will admit, I was scared to step in that itty bitty basket and take off, but ultimately, it was an amazing experience. It...
Julissa G.
05:03 21 Aug 17
Experience overall the experience was amazing. The staff were very helpful , friendly and very reasuring on our safety. Not once was I worried about the...
Nancy M.
09:45 20 Jun 17
Amazing experience. Definitely a check off our bucket lists. The pilot and crew were awesome. Our pilot answered many many questions as we sailed over...
Connor S.
06:44 20 Feb 17
This was a first time experience and it was just GREAT! A truly unique experience. Staff was very professional and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone.
Carly H.
15:39 18 Jul 16
I can't speak more highly of my experience with the United States Hot Air Balloon team. I scheduled a private hot air balloon flight for a special family...
Yuqing T.
17:46 12 Sep 15
Oh my goodness! Where do I even start about this magical experience?! I recommend everyone to ride a hot air balloon at least once in their lifetime and...
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