This was my first hot air balloon trip and boy was I nervous. I actually have a pretty strong fear of heights, as in I laid awake for hours the night before sick to my stomach because I was so anxious about this trip. However, I must say, I enjoyed EVERY second of this trip and I would definitely go back if the opportunity ever arises. Adventure Balloon Sports was very professional throughout this whole experience- from the booking to timely follow up email, to clearly locating the crew in the morning, to driving us back from the landing site, to just basic conversation. I was overall very impressed. And, more importantly, our pilot, Colin, seemed very experienced and skilled at his craft. He was more than willing to answer any questions we had about the dynamics of ballooning and was personable while manning his station and giving us an awesome flight. The experience itself was something I'll never forget. We hit 2300 feet that morning and the sites were incredible. The basket was very peaceful and didn't make me nervous at all. I will say though I would not want to be in here with more than 10 people though- it was cramped!! Also, I feel like Adventure Balloon Sports really went above and beyond just the normal experience. They provided a delicious breakfast and coffee set-up when we arrived in the morning and then also had mimosas and snacks when we returned. When considering the importance of profit margin within a business this is definitely something that earns my respect. The staff was young, but very courteous and friendly. The owner Kevin even stopped by at the end of the trip to introduce himself. In conclusion, if you're nervous about a trip, afraid of heights, or just want an awesome memory- call Adventure Balloon Sports! read more

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This was my first balloon ride and let me say that I had high expectations. They were definitely surpassed starting with the crew and pilot we were greeted with a warm welcome and some delicious fruit and granola breakfast (how perfect for boulder). When we were ready to launch they got everyone involved which made the experience that much better. Fortunately we picked a day that had beautiful weather so Colin the pilot was able to take us up past 4,000 ft above our launch site.... It was high considering there was nothing between me and the ground besides a wicker basket. Touching down in between some houses and power lines I would say the crew was very talented. I would recommend ABS for any balloon trips. read more

This was absolutely amazing! The crew and every part o the trip was on time. The breakfast and mimosas were wonderful. The trip was for an hour and it was beautiful. The pilot pointed out famous scenery for those who weren't familiar with the area. The guys knew exactly what they were doing and I felt safe the whole time. I'm planning on going on another trip with them and I STRONGLY recommend this high class company. read more

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Beware any discount (Living Social) coupons for this outfit. We tried 3 times to use a Living Social voucher. Twice, after driving to the launch site, we were told that wind conditions prevented launch. When we called back to schedule a 3rd time, we were told that all slots were taken for the season. (I think they oversold the limited # of slots, even though they were crowding a lot of people into the balloons.) We were instructed to contact Living Social for a refund. Living Social has initially refused a cash or credit card refund, trying to stick us with $264 of unusable (for us) account credit. So unless you want to put your money at risk, beware the Adventure Sports/Living Social combination. read more

Super nice guys!!! I originally had a sunrise balloon ride scheduled a month ago but it was cancelled for 50mph gusts of wind which who cares I'd rather them cancel than potential crash the balloon!!! Even though it was cancelled due to weather the guys called almost 2hrs prior to alert us so we had ample time before we left which I really appreciated. They were even super helpful when we got lost getting up there when we rescheduled! The guys were so nice they even had granola and coffee waiting for us which was so nice at 6am! The guys were so quick blowing up and disassembling the balloon. The pilot was awesome enough to point out major landmarks while we were up in the air and he definitely made us all feel very safe! Landing was way softer than I anticipated and the entire ride was smooth from take off to landing! The guys even gave us a champagne toast afterwards. Me and my Bf had the best/most romantic experience! WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! If you're thinking about doing this definitely give these guys a try! You won't be disappointed read more

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I had a great 5-star experience with these guys. The entire experience was great from the scheduling to the post flight champagne toast! the flight was a ton of fun and the brothers were very entertaining, knowledgeable and did an all around great job. Both the wife and I had a great time and we would highly recommend them to anybody else! read more

We recently got a Groupon and had a lot of fun! All the crew members were very polite and explained us every single detail before inflating the ballon. The ride was awesome, great weather. Wind was blowing west, so we ended up flying over Boulder. We were about 12 people in a good size basket. We (my wife and myself) felt there was good space for enjoying the views and honestly for the price it was a pretty good deal! landing was very smooth, and finalized the adventure with Champaign! I would strongly recommend ABS and will do it again. Keep it mind that is the weather dependent, even for our case the owner explained us in the morning that they were watching some clouds before the launch. Luckily the weather cooperate. read more

What a fabulous adventure! My husband and I received vouchers as a Christmas present. At first, I was excited, then grew a bit apprehensive when I thought about how high up we would be. But Kevin, our pilot, was professional and very conscious about everyone feeling safe. The weather was perfect, the views were spectacular and the crew was absolutely incredible! We would definitely do this again!!! read more

The crew was very friendly. The ride was disappointing! We had signed up for a 90 minute ride. We had 13 people in the basket and were very crowded. We only traveled a few blocks from where we started. Two other companies started off from the same area we did and they ascended much higher and headed toward Lewisville so they traveled a greater distance. They had fewer people in the basket. I would like to try this again but cannot afford to. The ride and landing were smooth. read more

We bought a Groupon for a flight which we booked for a Sunday morning. I had to fly out that Sunday after we'd booked our flight and they wouldn't work with us at all to refund or reschedule . Show up, give it to someone else or lose your money. The weather turned out to be foul and they wouldn't make a call on whether or not they were going to fly until the morning of. So basically, get you our of bed at 5 in the morning and out if the field in cold drizzle and clouds, feed you breakfast, and cancel as you start to digest. Absolute crap customer service. read more

I really don't see where all of the positive reviews are coming from. I guess I'll be one of the first to tell the truth about this company and how unprofessional they are. I had the absolute worst experience dealing with Trish who was extremely rude and disrespectful. So I was flying into Denver from Chicago to help my best friend celebrate her birthday and planned well in advance for this balloon trip. I was warned of possible cancellation due to weather which wouldn't be known until closer to the date so I was prepared for that. What I wasn't prepared for was Trish calling to cancel the date I had set NOT due to weather but due to the pilot having a last minute "emergency". In the voicemail she left to cancel she goes, "I know you get it, life happens." That was my first warning and I should've just found another company to work with at the last minute. Instead I tried to be understanding and called back to reschedule for the next day which was the only day I had available before heading back to Chicago. Sure enough I get a call to cancel that flight too now because of the weather but based from my own research the weather was clear. I'm definitely not an expert so of course I wanted to hear from the pilot. Trish promised that she reached out to the pilot and wasn't able to reach him but left a voicemail for him to call me and she also suggested I call him too. I was unsuccessful in reaching Kevin the pilot because his phone kept going straight to voicemail (unprofessional). I sent Trish a text letting her know that I tried calling him but wasn't able to reach him either. I set an alarm to wake up around the time I was originally planning to leave the house to make the flight incase I could reach them and hear good news that the flight was back on. Kevin's phone still was going straight to voicemail at that time and Trish did not answer. A few hours later I received the rudest text from Trish asking "why are you calling and texting me when you have the pilots number?" Again, so unprofessional! Obviously like I said in the text I wasn't able to reach him but the point is I'm a customer and that's not the way to talk to and treat customers. I also never heard from the pilot and was able to call another balloon company who verified it was a perefect day to fly. I'm upset that this company has wasted my time and plans when I could've went with another company. Please take heed to this message! Do not support and give your money to a company that doesn't care about inconviencing their customers and treating them like crap. I wish I could leave 0 stars. read more

My fiance and I flew with Adventure Balloon Sports on Sunday. It was a beautiful ride and so much fun! Our pilot, Kevin was outgoing, professional and very knowledgeable. If we are ever back in Boulder we will go again! read more

I can't relate to the other two reviews on here -- Kevin and his team are excellent Boulder pilots! I have flown with several other companies and this one is by far the best and the most customizable outfitter in the area. Anyone who claims that it is "cramped" has simply not spent much time in hot air balloons -- They're all like that! This company simply has a larger basket, with the capacity of up to 12, instead of the common 6. It's not always completely full, but they need a certain amount of weight to take off. The basket is only so big, so don't expect a chaise and leg-room -- a hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology and that itself makes the ride an unforgettable experience. Balloon rides are often hot (hence the name), and you have to stand -- but what a better way to enjoy the view and stay warm on the chilly Colorado morning or evening flight! Also, Adventure Balloon Sports has the experience to fly in conditions that other pilots do not. Launching a balloon requires very specific weather stability, and this company will go out of their way to ensure enjoyment, in addition to safety. A ride focused on scenery takes you across the beautiful boulder hillside, often at dawn or dusk. He often reaches higher altitude than other local outfitters, and generates more air time. I highly recommend Adventure Balloon Sports -- and I'll be calling them again as soon as the snow melts! read more