I’m amazed that nobody has reviewed this business to date; it’s been operating for some time. Eric and crew provide a wonderful experience, including choosing the best take-off point available, setting up the equipment from start to finish, and accommodating a couple or small family, not a basketful of people. Eric is experienced, knowledgeable and meticulous. The equipment(and operator) are FAA-certified, and the views and ride can be stunning. The ride only lasts about an hour in the air, but we were amazed to see the operation, starting with unpacking the balloon and basket from the trailer, to starting to inflate it, to flying, to receiving a champagne(or sparkling cider) toast Google Earth track of your actual flight. You’re also there when they take the balloon down and pack it up again. People on the ground wave and smile and take photos as you pass over the area. For your bucket list experience, you couldn’t pick a better balloon ride. Pricey, but worth every bit of the cost.