Thank you to Buzz and his whole family and crew for giving us one of the best experiences of our lives! I can not recommend this more. We arrived around 6:30am to set up the balloon, and the ride took about an hour. I think our balloon was also one of the most beautiful ones up in the air with a rainbow of coWhen we landed we had some bubblies and cookies and hung out with the crew. Truly an eye-opening experience - you can't go wrong with Buzz! read more

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Amazing experience with hot air Balloonatics. Husband and I went up with them on a whim because of covid and travel restrictions and wanted to do something Iocal in Albuquerque. Buzz and his grew were great to work with, 6 riders were on our ride. One of those riders proposed while up in the air and Buzz celebrated this special occasion with an extra bottle of champagne. He truly cares and is in it not for the money, but for the passion of ballooning. Would highly recommend this business! Their heart is in the right place! read more

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Great experience going up (finally) after living here watching people fly right over our house for 5 years!! It's a big splurge for us but my hubby used Groupon deal and got it as my birthday present. You can reserve your spot online and to be honest it was a bit stressful before the flight. I got a text and call to confirm a month before the date however I got another text last week while I was on vacation saying they haven't heard from me so they gave away my spot. It's very difficult to get time off work to do this so I made a reservation long before the date. I was devastated, stressed out and began to freak out... when I explained to them that I have spoken to them and replied to their texts, they assured me that they're going to make it work So yesterday, the day before the flight I only got a VM to confirm (again) and at this point I wasn't even sure if I'm going or not. My hubby came to the rescue and called them, confirmed and got the direction to the meeting place. It was right across from my house! Ha! Readers, rest assured, that was the only of my experience. Once we got there's, every crew member introduced themselves and warmly welcomed us. Explained how it's going to go before, during, and after. We watched our balloon inflate with a powerful fan then with just a few gusts of hot air, it was upright. Before you know it it was time to climb aboard and we were up, up, up in the air!! Normally, we see these balloons going above our house moving towards south but today's wind took us northwest to Rio Rancho. I much prefer going towards open space vs middle of ABQ so I was happy. Buzz told us some geographical and historical info about the volcanic fissures, mountains, and vacant lots in the boonies The ride is so peaceful and smooth. I didn't know what I expected but every time I've flown in my past was by airplane which is bumpy and noisy so it was surreally peaceful. Imagine FLOATING. That's exactly what I did today. I floated into morning air with added satisfaction to my secret pyromaniac traits with intermittent (Burners would understand) After a careful calculation and with the help of chase crew, a landing spot identified and secured. It was VERY smooth landing. I understand that it can be bumpy at times but the meticulously executed their perfect landing for us. I was "busy" filming the time lapse video of them folding up the balloon but you can help with any part of their prep and post process if you're not lazy like me Then we went to a nearby park for a customary "champagne" toast, balloonist's prayer (look this up. Buzz will explain to you at the ceremony. http://www.aerostation.org/BalloonPrayer.php), and you'll receive your certificate. What a memorable experience!! Thank you for making a special memory today! #bucketlist read more

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We had such an amazing experience with Balloonatics. Buzz and his crew were extremely professional and went above and beyond to make sure that we were safe and comfortable during the entire trip. I would highly recommend booking your excursion with Buzz because there is a max capacity of 6 riders - other companies in the area will have up to 16 people riding in their baskets. I don't know about you but that just doesn't seem like a fun or intimate experience to me. read more

Excellent pilot, great ride, beautiful scenery from the air. Would do it again! Pilot had a great personality and could answer most questions. read more

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What an experience! My mom got a ride as a gift for my husband, brother, father and I and we all had an amazing time. I was very nervous about being so high and exposed, but the ride was very calm and quiet. It was great just having the four off us and Buzz compared to the other balloons that have 12-16 people stuffed into them. Buzz is a great pilot with a lot of knowledge and fun and interesting facts about the areas you'll fly over. The chase crew was great too! Everyone was super nice and really let us make the experience our own. My husband enjoyed getting right into it and helping set up and take down the balloon. I recommend Buzz and his crew 100% and would do it again! read more

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My family and I really enjoying flying with Balloonatics and will choose to fly with them again in the future. Buzz & his crew are absolutely wonderful. They are very professional and create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Buzz is a wonderful pilot with over 1,000 hours of experience and his crew worked incredible hard to ensure we had the flight of a lifetime! Buzz and Baloonatics are the best ballon outfit in Albuqueruqe and truly care about their customers. They put on a very personal experience and create a day that you'll cherish forever. Look no further in trying to find the right Balloon company. BUZZ and his crew with take care of you! My family and I really enjoying flying with Balloonatics and will choose to fly with them again in the future. Buzz & his crew are absolutely wonderful. They are very professional and create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience. Buzz is a wonderful pilot with over 1,000 hours of experience and his crew worked incredible hard to ensure we had the flight of a lifetime! Buzz and Baloonatics are the best ballon outfit in Albuqueruqe and truly care about their customers. They put on a very personal experience and create a day that you'll cherish forever. Look no further in trying to find the right Balloon company. BUZZ and his crew with take care of you! read more

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There a couple of points to bring up First one is big to me. We wanted to fly over the bosque and told that. Most of the balloons went to the bosque and the river. I really wish they chose to find the current to take us that way instead of going up so high and fast that it took us north west and flew over mostly over a flat and boring Mesa. That current was there, both of the balloons in the same takeoff spot went that way. Really a bummer to me because there was absolutely nothing to look at downward. Second, While they may think it's nice to tell people that all their crew are volunteers, it puts all of the responsibility to pay these people onto your passengers in the form of a tip. I felt like I needed to tip more because they weren't paying them, breakfast isn't payment and no matter how much somebody loves to do something payment is always appreciated. I know at $150 a person, there's room for crew payment. A tip is a form of appreciation not obligation. Third, you have your arm up on the controls of the balloon the whole time, my wife and mother-in-law tried to enjoy their first time ballooning experience only to get it taken away every so often by the smell of underarm stench, I smelt it also. We are in a small space, personal smells from the crew should be nonexistent. Fourth, this is just nitpicky, but at the end when you're serving champagne, you should always have orange juice there for Mamosas and give people the choice, or maybe they don't drink. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many people, these points are very valid. If you can put somebody over the river try your best to do so, personal hygiene is important, and never expect your passengers to pay your crew. Your crew is important and putting a guilt trip on your passengers to do your job sucks. read more

Really great experience. I had hot air ballooning on my bu jet list and I'm so glad they made they experience worth it and enjoyable. The flight crew was amazing, very sweet and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend booking with them. read more

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Had the best balloon ride with Nick today! Have never been before but will definitely do again! There was just 1 other couple in the basket with us and Nick. Great views and it felt like you were floating on a cloud up there. read more

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Wow!! Just wow! Had an incredible time with Hot Air Balloonatics and Buzz. His crew was incredible fun and professional. Very unique and small operation which allows you to really enjoy the scenery as Buzz tells you all about the geography in New Mexico ... and photo opportunities. Wow. Amazing! These guys know how to do ballooning right and highly recommend this business to everyone. We are from California and could not have had a better experience. Thank you Buzz. You are the best!!! read more

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AB-SO-LUTE-LY A-MAZING !! From beginning to end...and is there really an ending because the memory will last a lifetime and I feel as if I have family in New Mexico now!! I'm from Ohio and shared this experience with my sister (from Georgia) for her birthday. I can't find words to describe the entire experience but some adjectives would be personal, professional, tranquil, family, safe, loving, fun, fun, (so much you have to say it twice) smiling inside and out!! read more

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Had such a great time ballooing! The crew were amazing, very friendly and they know what they are doing. It was a very beautiful and peaceful experience. Highly recommend them! In the end of your fly they will have a celebration for you with some champagne, local snacks and your certificate. Enjoy it! read more

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Buzz, Kari, Phillip and PJ are so wonderful! We were unable to go up because of the winds, but their safety and how welcoming they are still made it an incredible experience. Their basket is small so you get a very intimate experience. I am from Albuquerque and Buzz is the only pilot I will fly with. Class act company!! read more

We flew with Buzz (Pilot) and Hot Air Baloonatics as a family of four. My spouse had already flown with Hot Air Baloonatics on a college friends' trip earlier and this time when we went for a family vacation to New Mexico, we reached out to Buzz and the team for our family adventure. The launch location was easy to get to, about 20 minutes from downtown/old town. We got to see and experience the initial set up and inflation of the envelope (balloon) and then had a great flight just after sunrise. We were in the air for about 50 minutes or so. Buzz was wonderful in explaining things about Ballooning as well as answering questions from the kids and us. We had a good landing and then off to a local park to celebrate the successful flight with champagne / sparkling cider / biscochitos and receiving our flight certificates. Buzz, Kari and the rest of the crew were wonderful and caring, and it felt like going on an adventure with friends. This is a small family run business, and we would heartily recommend them to our friends and family for their adventures in the Albuquerque area. read more

We had a marvelous time floating through the sky with our pilot, Buzz! He, and the entire crew, were professional, friendly, detail oriented, and made sure we had the best experience! We did! Beautiful scenic views, including the Rio Grande! A very smooth touchdown in a golf course where we were treated to very delicious champagne and equally delicious biscochitos! Everything was made official with our certificates and pinning! I would highly recommend this company. Buzz has been a realtor in the area and has flown hot air balloons for over 20 years. He was very knowledgeable about the area and ballooning. We felt very comfortable and safe the entire trip!!! Thank you VERY much! read more

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My boyfriend and I booked with Buzz at Hot Air Balloonatics for our anniversary. I spent time before booking looking into all of the different companies and the reviews made this company stand out which is why I am happy to report that it was PERFECT! First off, Buzz was great with communicating the details for arrival and what to expect. The couple days before our ride, he contacted me to let me know the weather forecast wasn't looking great and that they would monitor it but there was a chance we would need to reschedule our ride. Luckily NM has unpredictable weather and our morning turned out beautiful! Buzz, Dustin, Rudy, and Dan are such an all-star team. Everything from the set up to champagne toast was executed smoothly with efficiency and kindness. By the end of the morning, we felt like we were hanging out with good friends. We appreciate how easy everything was, the beautiful views, all of the information Buzz supplied in the air and on the ground, the champagne toast, and all of the effort that went into making our morning perfect. Thank you so much guys- the flight was astounding but getting to hang out with such great people was the cherry on top! I would never want to fly with another company because nothing could compare to how great this experience was! I hope to keep an eye out for the crew during balloon fiesta to give a little cheer when they go up since the "Morning Magic" now holds a special place in our hearts. read more

These guys are fun! Nothing like an early morning balloon ride. A little champagne afterward, good times. I highly recommend this company for a fun time. read more

My wife & I were gifted a ride with Buzz as a Christmas present. I wish I could fully describe how wonderful the experience was :) Buzz and his crew were personable, professional, helpful and very capable. Making us feel safe and completely at home, 1000 feet above the ground! The equipment we used was top of the line and it was easy to see that it was well cared for. The conversation and storytelling while aloft was enlightening and very enjoyable! The post flight celebration was also special and had a real New Mexico twist! Sparkling wine from the Gruet winery and delicious bischochito cookies. Buzz toured us around a local park while his crew set up the crystal champagne goblets and cookies. He explained the background of the carved figures and shared some very special stories about previous flights. I would rate the entire experience in every way as 5 stars! read more

We had a great experience with Buzz and crew! Very professional, right on time, easy to work with to make and confirm reservation/payment. We loved that only a maximum of 6 riders are in the basket. Buzz is very knowledgable and told great stories about Albuquerque and ballooning. The champagne toast at the end in the park was a wonderful bonus! We highly recommend Hot Air Balloonatics. read more

We had an amazing time with Buzz and the crew. They were extremely professional and made sure to calm any anxieties on our part, which really, no one should have because Buzz is a talented pilot. The small group size for his trips are an added bonus. The trip overall was beautiful. Best part was being able to go out to breakfast afterwards. Thanks for the invite, Buzz! Aggie & Eddie read more

Even though we did not get to go up, due to the winds, we still had a great experience. The crew was fun, funny and kept our safety thie main priority. We will be back! Thank you Buzz! read more

Perfect hot air balloon ride! Buzz and his crew were amazing down to every detail: very quick response time, accommodating scheduling, teaching us about the hot air balloon history, the scenery, and making sure we got the best pictures and videos, and the champagne toast afterwards! Buzz takes his crew to breakfast after and invites the riders, very cool experience. Would 100% recommend Hot Air Balloonatics to anyone. read more