Orlando Balloon Rides
Orlando Balloon Rides
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Take off on a fun-filled balloon adventure, leaving one hour before sunrise. Enjoy a tranquil hour floating above the sights and attractions of the Davenport/Clermont area. Our passengers check in every morning at Showcase of Citrus. Once airborne, the pilot will point out the spectacular sights of the area, including swampland and forests that have been untouched for thousands of years. After the flight, enjoy a complimentary champagne toast.
Orlando, United States

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sharonkawano
Vancouver, Canada26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
Spectacular experience!! We did this balloon ride back in 2019, and planning to do it again next spring. The staff were friendly & professional and make you feel very comfortable, especially for those scared of heights - like me! Gorgeous 360 views. Truly nothing beats watching the sun rise from 3,000 ft in the air. This is a bucket lister that we can’t wait to do again. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 25 September 2023
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Tracy P
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Couples
Someone is going to die!!! My husband and I had the misfortune of using Orlando Balloon Rides 12/16/2019, that resulted in bad fractures to both of my ankles!!! It appears our pilot was a subcontractor for the day. Our Pilot bragged about having many years of experience to give us a false sense of security. On our ride for takeoff, our pilot was asking the van driver about the surrounding area as though he was unfamiliar with the terrain. Once we arrived, there were already 3 balloons prepping for takeoff. There were 2 balloons with our company. Our balloon was #5 on takeoff. Shortly after takeoff, our pilot was on his 2 way radio with the other balloon. At the end of his conversation he said "I'll follow you." The other 3 balloons were far ahead of the 2 from Orlando Balloons. The other pilot appeared to be showing off for his passengers, by flying very high. Our pilot was flying so low, we actually spoke to homeowners below us, as if he was scared. Soon after we came across a field with horses so our pilot stated he had to go higher so we didn't scare them. Shortly after that we noticed the other balloon descending. The two pilots communicated by radio, then our pilot turned to us stating, "He ran out of propane and had to land early, but don't worry we have enough propane to make it to our destination called "Green acre." At this point none of the other balloon were visible for him to obviously "follow". Shortly after his statement as we were almost upon the other balloon, our pilot stated "I changed my mind, I'm going to try to land to the left of him, I'm coming in too fast, I need to hit these tree tops to slow us down, get down!" We all immediately got in the landing position. We were slammed into the tress with such force, everyone in the basket let out a loud yell from the force, then suddenly experienced another extreme impact from below us upon our crash landing. It was at this moment I heard the snap and felt the intense pain to both of my ankles and fell to the bottom of the basket. As I'm laying helpless in the bottom of the basket, I hear panicked screams "Get out of the basket, get out of the basket!" After the basket was secure, they asked us to climb out. Still in excruciating pain I was unable to stand. At this point I said I think I broke both of my ankles and asked to remain in the bottom of the basket. The pilot appeared genuinely concerned. We landed on private property so there seemed to be a rush to get out of there. It took the van crew about 20-30 minutes to arrive at our location. During that time, I had the pilot and my husband help me to a standing position. I was still unable to place any weight on my feet without extreme pain. As I hung over the edge of the basket, I noticed a large tree branch approximately 10" in diameter below the basket, where I was positioned. Next they assisted me to the floor of the basket to tip it on its side while I sat inside. Soon after, the ground crew arrived in the vans. As the pilot and my husband were carrying me to the van that was when we witnessed the crew member having to forcibly pull the large tree branch out of the bottom of the basket. He was even joking to the pilot he could now go into tree cutting business. I was in so much pain I completely shut down, but was reportedly asked if I needed them to call 911 and declined. As a Nurse Practitioner, I was not experiencing any acute blood loss, chest pain or difficulty breathing, and suspected longer wait for them to get there. As I waited for them to load the two vans they brought out the champagne for the other passengers. One of the passengers luckily had a ziplock bag with them and filled it with ice for me to place it on my left ankle. Our Driver did bring me a first aid kit that was clearly lacking supplies. It had no additional ice packs, but told me he would find an additional bag and fill it with ice for my other ankle. He never returned. Both he and our pilot rode in the other van to transport us back to our vehicles. Upon returning, I was carried to our car. At this point I was given the pilot's business card and asked to call him after I was evaluated at the hospital. The van driver asked my husband for the spelling of our last name for their "insurance company." To make a long medical story short, I was diagnosed with complete Talar neck fracture of my left ankle, and partial Talar neck fracture of my right ankle with a tibia head fracture from the high altitude impact from our fall. I was unable to walk or work for 3 months, had over $50,000 in medical bills, $13,000 out of pocket expenses, $25,000 loss wages! NTSB was involved due to my serious injuries. They violated multiple FAA safety rules and still refused to pay my expense, despite reported insurance coverage for these expenses one year from the accident per their policy. Despite their negligence, they hid behind their waiver. NEVER use this company!!! I'm praying this post saves future lives.
Written 1 July 2021
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We Snorkel Free
Davenport, FL108 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Made reservations I called to confirm and the woman was very rude.
Asked if I received the email and if I read it.
Basically didn’t want to talk.
Then the night before our flight I called the hot line and our flight was canceled.
So I tried to reschedule. I spoke to Roxy. Roxy was a nasty rude woman. She insured that we all bring our identification and the card holder needs to take a picture for their records because it’s their policy.
This isn’t true because no where during my booking did I read this would be a requirement.
They are so rude about the moment I questioned it she began attempting to cancel my reservations for not complying.
I had to talk her out of canceling us and explain to her I was just asking a question.
As the conversation continued she was even more rude.
If you refuse to have your mugshot taken Roxy says they will not refund you.
So they don’t want to get their money stolen, BUT STEALING YOURS IS FINE. 😂
I asked to speak to Roxy’s supervisor or superior. Roxy refused to give me any information on a boss and she said the owner wouldn’t answer the phone of contact me.
I rescheduled and ended the call. I felt I didn’t want to lose the opportunity for my daughter that excepted to fly in a hot air balloon for her birthday. But as I thought about the 3 phone calls and how rudely I was treated I decide they don’t deserve my money.
So I called back and canceled.
Called Bobs balloons and was treated like a human being by the owner himself.
A little more money but worth it!

Call Bobs balloons way better service and private flight.
Written 12 January 2021
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We apologize that you didn't have a great experience with us. We have spoken to our employee about her behavior and it is being dealt with. We have started to require identification with payment to protect against credit card fraud and identity theft. Those numbers started climbing much higher, so we recently decided to amend our policy. We have had no complaints until this incident, and the use of fraudulently acquired credit cards has dropped significantly after the implementation of our policy. Anyone who does not want to follow our policy and provides appropriate notice before their flight is given a full refund. Thank you for your review; we are always doing what we believe is best for our guests and looking for ways to improve.
Written 19 January 2021
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Jaime A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
What an amazing experience. I set this event up for my staff and we all absolutely loved it. We would definitely do it again. The entire staff from the pilot to the chase crew were amazing. We would highly recommend as an adventure to add to your bucket list. We all felt very safe at all times. Thank you for making this an event we will remember for a lifetime.
Written 22 July 2020
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Lisa
Orlando, FL2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
Exhilarating Ride! I am afraid of heights but didn't feel any sensation of being above the ground in the balloon. The ride is peaceful and calming. I would definitely recommend this ride to anyone even someone afraid of heights. It is a check off the bucket list and well worth it.
Written 21 June 2020
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Allison S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
This was an incredible experience! I would highly recommend to anyone. My boyfriend and I went last week and got to see a beautiful sunrise. Pat was a great guide!
Written 15 March 2020
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Robert J
Bristol, UK26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Would certainly recommend to anyone looking to do a hot air balloon ride in Orlando.

Perfectly organised. I received an email the evening before saying the flight was 'on hold' and to call at 4.45 am when a further weather check had been undertaken. On waking I'd received an email at 4.30 am saying the flight was a go.

Meeting point easy to find. Safety clearly a priority. Mike our pilot was knowledgeable (and occasionally funny) and we had a smooth comfortable ride.
Written 14 March 2020
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RnB16
Mauritius141 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Friends
Hot Air Balloon in Orlando

We wanted to have a thrilling experience and booked the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon excursion via Viator in Orlando. Their service was good but the only hiccup was about the location where we had to start our excursion. It wasn’t clearly indicated as there were no transfers and we went directly from our hotel.

We reached the location at 04H00 a.m and it was pitch black with no signs. We waited for some time and finally one of the organizers came they gave us all the instructions and we had to sign the disclaimer form and we were transferred in a van to the location to board the hot air balloon.

We were a group of 3 friends and we were excited for the adventure.
They started to set the balloon and we met some other guests from different countries. There was one lady who was very scared and she was praying and yet she wanted to feel that experience.

Each team had a pilot, the team took time to inflate as they met with some difficulties.

Finally they managed to fix it and we went inside. We were again given useful instructions and tips which were helpful.

We went through the Orlando city where the balloon was gliding over the forests, the posh area, the celebrities houses, the water waters. From far you could see Disney but they are not authorized to fly above the theme park.

The view was gorgeous and we had a spectacular view of the sun rise at a high altitude. It was an incredible experience and we were given useful information and some history on the area.

It was awesome and my friends and I were having lovely moments.
The lady who was scared at the beginning was enjoying too and told us was a beauty and a lifetime experience.

We had nice pictures and we had the opportunity to see the sunrise and the moon set.

The pilot was welcoming and answering each and everyone’s questions.

It was finally time to land and we landed in a field near the lovely gated houses.

We were once more transferred to the area where we boarded the van.

There was a nice party organized where champagne and light snacks were served and we were awarded a flight certificate by our pilot. It was great fun as it was the first time that we experienced the Hot Air Balloon.

Would suggest though that the organizers check and get their materials fixed prior a ride. As it make guests feel uncomfortable, impatient and security wise it leaves a bad impression. We wasted a lot of time and we could see the sunrise inland rather having that magical view from top.

Yet it was a nice experience though.
Written 7 March 2020
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terence s
Bangkok, Thailand15 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
i don't remember a lot about the ride as I had my eyes closed most of the time, and was glad when I was back on the ground
Written 6 March 2020
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Acc3535
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Great experience at every level. Only negative was the temperature at the beginning of the trip and that was Mother Nature.
Written 4 February 2020
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