Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Rides

The best way to experience the heart of Amish Country

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Shared starting at: $250/person | Private starting at: $895/balloon

We're open! Our Lancaster, Chester, and Bucks County, PA locations are open in 2021.

Tour Lancaster County's Amish Country - From Above!

If you are looking for fun outdoor things to do in Lancaster, PA... a hot air balloon ride is the perfect thing.

During your flight, you’ll be treated to majestic views of Lancaster County farmland, flying over Intercourse, Bird-in-Hand, and Strasburg. On a clear day, you might even see the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay or Delaware Bay! So, if you're looking for something fun to do outside or a romantic date idea in Lancaster, PA, take flight in an exciting, yet peaceful, hot air balloon ride!

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Shared Lancaster County Hot Air Balloon Ride

Tour Lancaster County's Amish Country as you float through the countryside!

You'll spending 2.5 to 3 hours for your hot air balloon ride from start to finish (flight time is approximately one hour). Your balloon ride begins on the ground, where you can choose to help the crew assemble the balloon and take some time for pictures. Then, climb aboard your balloon to set sail on your skyward adventure!

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Private Lancaster County Hot Air Balloon Flight

Perfect for romantic dates, anniversaries, engagements, and even weddings!

Become part of the scenery and take an amazing journey in a hot air balloon over beautiful Lancaster County. The experience begins before the flight! Arrive at the launch site and interact with the crew and help to assemble the balloon. Be sure to bring your camera - there will be many opportunities for photos!

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Shared starting at: $250/person | Private starting at: $895/balloon

A Unique Lancaster County Experience

As your balloon ride comes to an end, you’ll often meet Amish farmers and see children chasing you barefoot in the fields, waving at the marvelous site.

What You'll See

During the flight, you’ll be treated to interesting views of the surrounding PA Dutch Country area, such as:

Amish farms
Small Lancaster towns of Intercourse, New Holland, Strasburg, Ephrata, and the Reading skyline
Farmland untouched by technology
Rolling hills and woodlands
Amish horse & buggies
On a clear day, you might even see the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay and/or Delaware Bay (near Philadelphia)

After your flight, you’ll return to your launch point in a comfortable air-conditioned van and be treated to a light snack and champagne toast. You’ll also receive an official flight certificate suitable for framing.

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Fun & Romantic Things to Do in Lancaster & York, PA

So, if you're looking for something fun to do outside or a romantic date idea in Lancaster, PA, take flight in an exciting, yet peaceful, hot air balloon ride!

Private flights are perfect for:

Date activity (they’ll be on cloud nine)
Anniversary celebrations (reminisce while floating gently through the air)
Engagements (propose in the air!)
Weddings (get married in the air – seriously!)
Client Appreciation (they won’t remember that gift basket anyway…)
Employee Appreciation (lunch just isn’t nearly as memorable!)
Potential Clients (stand out from competitors…)

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Reviews

Fer1883

14:23 13 Nov 21

Best experience ever! I will do it again

Kim S.

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!!read more

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...

Rajesh D.

19:33 18 Oct 21

Great experience. Highly recommend to others.

Deborah G.

13:00 14 Jan 20

They were just amazing. very courteous and helpful. I look forward to future rides with them!!

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...

Gail C.

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!read more

Lois W.

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!read more

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...

Ky P.

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

Lindsey S.

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!

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...

screwknobber52

22:15 01 Aug 21

Had a wonderful trip. Would go again.

Sharon C.

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.read more

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...

Maria Del Carmen M.

16:21 23 Jun 21

Es muy acojedor

Brittany N.

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!

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...

Lauren S.

18:23 17 Jun 21

Great experience and would do it again soon with this business! Thank you for a good time

Jeannette K.

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!

Michelle D.

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!read more

Brian R. T.

23:40 02 Aug 19

Great pilots, fantastic trip.

Sabrina P.

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.

Colleen Mulvey H.

18:35 02 Aug 19

Very professional organization.
Extremely special adventure.
Beautiful, exciting and relaxing at the same time.

Suzann A.

23:37 18 Apr 21

A fabulous experience

Lisa L.

00:39 17 Jul 19

Professionalism, informative and knowledgeable.

Raymond F.

20:32 08 Apr 21

Wife got VOVID vaccine here well done 👏 organized clean pleasant workers. Than you

Mary R.

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 !!read more

Christopher M.

22:32 09 Nov 20

Awesome!

Kara M.

02:32 25 Jun 19

Absolutely loved our flight in Gettysburg! Awesome crew and pilot & great views! 😍

Terry C.

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 😄

Beth Royer G.

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.

xeia W.

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.read more

Jenn G.

18:10 12 Jun 19

Great flight crew, very instructional and insightful. The weather, views & ride could not have been better! Professional & experienced!

O M.

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!read more

Melissa Martin S.

19:41 08 Jun 19

Great experience and friendly crew.!

tom M.

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

Michael S.

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!"

Pete B.

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.)read more

Tricia T.

13:23 07 Apr 19

The balloon ride and crew were great! Highly recommend everyone go and do this!

Dana S.

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.read more

Kayla B.

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!!!read more

Jenn K.

18:50 14 Sep 19

Great experience. Flew over Lancaster, PA. Stan, the pilot, was awesome & made you feel involved in the entire process.

Dora S C.

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 guysread more

Kurt T.

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.read more

Angelina F.

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!!

JUAN CARLOS Z.

02:55 10 Sep 19

Awsome show...

Diana M.

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!

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!

Ray C.

14:08 06 Dec 18

Great ride and great people!!

denise T.

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.read more

Tricia B.

14:37 18 Nov 18

We had a great time! The guys were terrific!

Jamie W.

00:02 08 Sep 19

Wish they were able to launch tonight, but the balloon glow was wonderful💗!

John W.

01:48 20 Oct 18

Wonderful flight, amazing views and awesome crew!!! If you're thinking about it, just do it!

Eileen O.

18:22 07 Sep 19

Fun, but too windy to fly.

Kathleen D.

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!read more

B W.

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!!!

Brittany T.

01:30 12 Oct 18

Wonderful pilots, professional & I always have a great time when I fly with them!

Eric S.

11:17 04 Jul 19

Exceptional service with informative staff and breath taking views.

Jack P.

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 backread more

John n Rebecca M.

15:27 05 Jun 19

Magical experience. If you ever thought of doing this it was worth every penny and minute.

Scott P.

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.read more

Karla L.

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!read more

Keith H.

23:00 29 Sep 18

Awesome Flight!! Amazing Pilot!!

Austin H.

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!!

Randi M.

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!read more

milton T.

16:01 25 Sep 17

Best Time! Very great experience my daughter and I loved it!!!

Linda M.

17:06 21 Aug 18

Great adventure. Friendly helpful group that took care of us. Highly recommend this trip.

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.read more

Susan B.

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.read more

Kelly D.

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!read more

Rebecca Bloom H.

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.read more

Scott M.

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!read more

Diane Allen S.

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!

Rahul D.

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.read more

Jimmy H.

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!

- Jimmyread more

Chrysanthe S.

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!read more

Shailik S.

05:36 22 Apr 18

exceptional service! every crew member is fantastic! very nice and comfortable flight! prefer these guys anytime!

Robert B.

19:32 09 Aug 21

cool place to watch balloons launch

Sandra B.

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

Mark T.

23:01 20 Jun 21

Polite professional nice long enjoyable ride.

Irene V.

20:20 01 Oct 17

Fantastic pilot, crew and flight! Highly recommend!!

Doug C.

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.

Leah K.

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!!

Mark S.

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

Melissa A D.

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!!

Andrew A.

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!read more

Donna L B.

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!read more

Marc W.

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.

Sean R.

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.read more

Rob Lloyd J.

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.

Kenneth D.

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.read more

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.

Zorica F.

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!

Jose S.

07:12 10 Sep 19

I love

Shauna R.

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!

Kelly F.

12:48 08 Sep 19

Great energy! The balloon team members were happy to answer questions.

Pam B.

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!

Ganesh B.

23:40 07 Sep 19

Awesome Ballon festival

Cy K.

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.

Paul K.

13:21 27 Jul 19

Great ride, crew. Highly recommended!!

Ozzie M.

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!

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.

Brian R.

04:03 12 Sep 16

awesome, totally worth it. breathtaking views.....

Rosario A.

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.

Elle C.

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.read more

Mike M.

07:28 29 Apr 17

Great views from the heavens! Take a ride and change your perspective of all things!

Karen M.

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..read more

tayush M.

13:08 27 Jul 14

Best first time experience , will definitely do it again . Awesome knowledgeable crew .

Awilda Chile D.

15:21 20 Mar 16

Fantastic experience. The crew was great and our Pilot, Lucas, was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Cynthia D.

03:26 13 Sep 21

Everything was purfect..fettuccine to die for..

Dave H.

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!read more

Christina P.

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:)read more

Cora V.

18:32 13 Oct 15

Wonderful experience. Professional crew. I had a blast.

Rob R.

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!read more

Melinda B.

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.

Peter E.

22:11 26 May 20

Full of hot air

Michelle Zobka S.

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!read more

Maggie Z.

17:57 12 Sep 19

The balloons weren't able to lift off but it was still cool watching them blow up.

Melissa T.

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!read more

guy D.

01:30 08 Sep 19

Pretty neat place lots of shops

Denise G.

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.read more

Nate M.

15:26 06 Jun 19

Was a blast of an experience!

Keith T.

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.read more

Ronald J.

22:21 19 Sep 17

The pilot was very informative,polite and humorous. The ground crew was equally as great.

Tyrone C.

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.

Al S.

12:10 26 Oct 21

Hot air ballons

Marion M.

23:31 28 Jul 21

I have been up twice and I am going up again. It's been a great experience for me.

Journey H.

00:59 07 May 21

Jake if u see this this is journey and I just want to let u know food bro

Sara J.

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!!!read more

Timothy M.

22:00 22 Sep 19

Was a nice event! Very exciting!

Denise P.

01:45 09 Sep 19

What a nice beautiful day

Lisa M.

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!!!read more

Yousif A.

22:06 25 Aug 18

We loved the team of this company! very friendly and made our first time hot balloon experience so comfortable.

David W.

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.read more

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

Ellen S.

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.

Keith M.

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.read more

Alpha Female 336 W.

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.read more

Nancy G.

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.read more

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2727 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

Latitude: 40.038746 Latitude: -76.176968

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When are flights available?

We offer hot air balloon rides year-round… check out our schedule here.

April through November are our most popular times, but we do flights in winter too (rolling farmlands covered in snow is incredibly beautiful and the ride is warmer than you might think).

Sunrise and sunset flights occur daily from our location in Lancaster County, PA (weather-dependent). Check our availability and book online here.

Are reservations required?

We recommend that you book online ahead of time (or book by phone: 610-469-0782) as soon as you know you want a ride. While it’s best to book at least 10 days in advance, there may be availability the same day – call 610-469-0782 for day-of availability!

Keep in mind as you make plans that the most popular time of year is April through mid-November, and the most popular flight time is Saturday’s Sunset Flights.