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9 years ago
AMAZING! I purchased tickets on Groupon for my man friend and myself. The tickets were good for 1yr -- which provides a nice cushion time. The balloons leave at sunrise & from the photos you can tell it's a spectacular view and experience. Dave was great! I highly recommend this company .... just finished our ride and we are already planning our next one!! read more
7 years ago
absolutely amazing ! wind , sunrise , fresh air . best beginning of the day ! Dave is a professional . not even for a second we felt uncomfortable or scared ( and let me tell you those landings can be scary ). the whole crew is on top of everything ...picking us up in the landing spot , getting us a glass of champagne after ....even offering us a ride ( since our "driver" was cold asleep back in hotel , and we were going to walk back). loved it so much ! if I could give 10 stars I would ! thank you guys ! you made our getaway absolutely unforgettable ! read more
7 years ago
Dave was patient explaining what was expected, answered questions, even recorded another passenger who was playing a ukele. The ride was smooth, we went above the clouds, saw bucks running through the wild and the Fall foliage was beautiful. People waved at us from their backyard when we were low. read more
Back in December, my bf surprised me with two tickets to Enchanted Balloon Tours. I was a little skeptical since there were BARELY reviews, and the two that show here on yelp were from back in 2016. Everything is done over text, which is even more sketchy, however, Dave remained nice even as I sent him a million questions. Dave only takes out the balloon on Saturday and Sundays, and so we had to wait until September due to weather issues, which was frustrating, and again sketchy, because I started thinking we'd never end up going on the balloon ride and the company would just keep our money. BUT finally, the day came, and it couldn't have been more perfect. Dave recommended sneakers in case we landed in dewey grass, which is exactly what had happened, but now our feet are completely soaked. So judging by the weather, I'd honestly recommend wearing rain boots or waterproof/resistant shoes. The balloon ride was a lot of fun, however, there isn't much to see besides trees, big houses, swamps, and farm land. So if that would interest you, I'd definitely recommend checking it out! It is a cool experience, i guess I wanted to see more of a city skyline than anything. The basket that held us was unexpected. Each corner holds 3 people. The standing room is very small, and it may be an issue for older folk to climb in, so be warned! We fly up high for a short period of time, but mostly we float up and down near, above, and around trees. It is a cool interesting/experience, and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. My only note would is to management/owners regarding sharing more info with customers. Dave came over, said hi, we got in the balloon, and he was quiet most of the time unless someone asked a question. And when people did ask about altitude, and other things, he gave very brief answers or gave off the vibe that he was just going with the flow, and I feel like that is why a lot of us were confused, freaked out, and why I was initially skeptical about the company. I feel like a little bit more personableness, energy, and reassurance that everything was going exactly how it was supposed to be, would've made the trip even better! My opinion only, and all in all, we had a cool time. read more
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Dave W.
Business Owner
Wow Bree, that is really good feedback. Thank you for that.…
8 years ago
My boyfriend purchased 2 tickets from here for our anniversary and I was really excited but everything that followed after has pissed me off a great deal. Not only was our original appointment rescheduled by the company, NOT US, due to "bad weather", even though the weather forecast showed clear skies for the entire week, but when he tried contacting them to figure out a date that worked with both his and my schedule, they completely ignored him. For weeks, we heard nothing from them, despite sending emails and making multiple phone calls. Our anniversary was on July 23 and we STILL have not been able to use our tickets. I wouldn't recommend that anyone spend their money here because this serious lack of professionalism is really worrying coming from a business. read more
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Dave W.
Business Owner
Thank you for your feedback. Hot air ballooning is a bit different…
10 years ago
We went on a hot air balloon ride with Dave and his crew on Memorial Day Weekend and it was simply amazing. Dave is clearly an experienced pilot, the views are gorgeous and the overall experience was fantastic. read more
7 years ago
Wow! Wow! This EXPERIENCE is DEFINITELY worthy of 10 STARS!!!!!!! What can I say to describe the Wonderful & Amazing time we had with Dave on his truly Enchanted Hot Air Balloon Ride. I was visiting my awesome sister from Texas who SURPRISED me with this memorable experience. Let me start by sharing how PERFECT the weather was on Sunday, October 13th "Simply Gorgeous"! We were the last ride of the day there were 8 of us everyone was giddy and excited "All First Timers"! The loading process was too funny don't be like me and hop in the balloon without using the foot holes LOL it was hysterical (I'm still laughing)! Once in the air sweet Dave was bombarded with a million questions mostly from me, but he answered easily with a smile. Thanks Dave!!!! Now let me tell you about the ride- touching the "Tree Tops" is no longer a figurative statement for me it was so COOL!!!! I actually pulled leaves from the top of the trees. Dave pointed out the New York Skyline; it was so clear and phenomenal to see it at an aerial view. Took tons of pictures calendar worthy for REAL!!! Hey! Dave when I come back to visit my sister I'll visit you too for sure! Sometimes words do little to express or describe the amazing Fun, Fun, Beautiful and Spectacular Experience!!! I think the best word to use for this experience is "Indescribable"! The Enchanted Hot Air Balloon Ride in Middletown, NY TOTALLY ROCKS a girl from Texas says so!!!! read more
10 years ago
Awesome! Awesome!! Awesome!!! But did I say awesome?!?! Most amazing experience ever!!! Dave and his partner were amazing!! Such an unforgettable experience!!! You owe it to yourself and family to take this ride!!! You won't regret it! read more
More info about Enchanted Balloon Tours
366 Country Rte 12
New Hampton, NY 10958
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(845) 649-9654
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http://www.enchantedballoons.com
Hours
What time does Enchanted Balloon Tours open?
Enchanted Balloon Tours opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Enchanted Balloon Tours opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Enchanted Balloon Tours close?
Enchanted Balloon Tours closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Enchanted Balloon Tours closes at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Payment methods
Does Enchanted Balloon Tours take credit cards?
Yes, Enchanted Balloon Tours takes credit cards.
Indoor Amenities
Does Enchanted Balloon Tours allow dogs?
No, Enchanted Balloon Tours does not allow dogs.
Outdoor Amenities
Does Enchanted Balloon Tours have bike parking?
Yes, Enchanted Balloon Tours has bike parking.
Does Enchanted Balloon Tours have parking?
Yes, Enchanted Balloon Tours has parking options. Private Lot Parking
Other Amenities
Is Enchanted Balloon Tours wheelchair accessible?
No, Enchanted Balloon Tours is not wheelchair accessible.
From the Business
Specialties
Enchanted Balloon Tours specializes in one hour hot air balloon rides over New York's lower Hudson Valley. The tranquil beauty of the landscape is truly breathtaking. Enjoy the vistas of the rolling hills, Ridgebury Lake, and the famous Pine Island Black Dirt farming region from heights topping out at 2,000 feet. Our family has been ballooning in Orange County since 1972, and that singles us out as your best choice.
History
Established in 2003.
The owner of Enchanted Balloon Tours is Dave Williams. Dave's father Fred is a ballooning pioneer and received his license in 1972 (the year after Dave was born.) Fred built his own hot air balloon systems from scratch and flew for fun until 1986, when he bought his equipment and opened a ride business called Lift & Drift Balloon Tours. He semi-retired in 1996. Dave continued his pilot training and received his masters degree in teaching in the interim. In 2003, Dave opened Enchanted Balloons and has been delighting passengers ever since.
Meet the Business Owner: Dave Williams M.
My name is Dave Williams. Ballooning is in my veins, having taken my first mini-balloon ride when I was 1. I'm a full time school teacher and coach football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. My wife Fran and children are always helping and are in the shadows of the balloon. I have hundreds of hours flying 2,4, & 8 passenger balloons. It is what we do and who we are.
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3 years ago
Amazing view was beautiful. Me and my friedns went and it was amazing. Dave is so kind and he is an amazing pilot. hope o go on another ballon ride soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AMAZING BEST BALLOON RIDE EVER!!!!!!!!! read more
4 years ago
i went here on a date with my boyfriend tyrone and we had a great time, dave is very lgbtq supporting because his balloon is rainbow colored (same color as lgbtq flag) he was very friendly, the flight went well and he responded very quickly, i would definitely recommend this to anyone, he was also dripped out in supreme when he took me on the balloon ride with diamond grills and chains. read more
4 years ago
Dave and Gary were absolute BADDIES!!!!!!!!! My grandchild aged 95 years, 2 months, 8 days, 5 minutes, and 46 seconds absolutely adored Dave and his service. The view was breathtaking and the balloon ride was completely worth it. I would definitely recommend to anyone named the following names Jerald, Bob, Pepuinia, Lemonmouth, Twix, and Herald. read more
4 years ago
I took my family. So much fun! Cant wait til next time. The views are amazing! Dave was a great pilot. Highly recommend. My kids, 10 and 15, had the best time ever. In the car on the way back they raved about how absolutely amazing the service was. read more
4 years ago
This looks so fun! I'm considering trying this one day! Maybe during the summer.
4 years ago
Wonderful experience, breathtaking views and Dave is also VERY cool and drippy.
4 years ago
Very fun experience would recommend for special occasions.
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