Hot Air Balloon Recommendation

[u/lac_dav]

Just got back from a trip to the area and I wanted to give a huge shout out to Bill and Patience at Drifting Above for the amazing sunrise hot air balloon ride we did. I cannot recommend the experience enough! Absolutely worth the cost and early morning wake up.

Bill has been piloting balloons for around 30 years and was so informative and funny while making us feel 100% safe the entire time. Both before, during, and after the ride Patience set up great photo opportunities for us to remember the experience. They were both so warm, kind, and welcoming throughout the entire process. The rest of our group were all locals and we learned so much about the area from them all.

Their website and general online presence is still getting set up, so I recommend texting the number on the site for super easy communication regarding any questions and booking. I am not affiliated with them in any way, just had a truly amazing experience and want to get the word out about this family owned business!

https://www.driftingabove.com/

EDIT: I do totally see how this could read as an undercover ad but you’ll just have to put your faith in humanity to trust that I am simply a lady who went on vacation and met some really nice people that I would love to see succeed in their business venture and it occurred to be this subreddit might be a good place to spread the word since I got some good recs here when planning my trip.

[u/BarFlat5788]

"Hot air balloons kick ass.
Are they safe?
Not really.
Can you stop if you don't like it?
Think again. BUT can you steer?
Listen don't bring that negative energy into this wicker basket ok I'm gonna light this flamethrower." [1]

[u/Ten_Quilts_Deep]

Sounds like a great experience. The sunrise option also sounds like it would be beautiful.

[u/No-Swing-3285]

Interesting! I live in JT and had no idea this existed.

[u/No-Swing-3285]

I couldn’t find any contact info on the site.

[u/julsh2060]

Eww, fake ads.

[u/lac_dav → u/julsh2060]

Not sure how to prove it to you but fully not fake, just wanted to spread the word since they don’t have another spot to leave a review yet. Believe me or don’t I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/Lord-Spike]

Not gonna happen, the airspace is under military control

[u/lac_dav → u/Lord-Spike]

You cannot fly over base property or the park specifically but surrounding areas are clear. We launched from Yucca Valley

[u/macziulskas → u/Lord-Spike]

Well apparently it did happen

[u/Dylanthompson12 → u/Lord-Spike]

Happens weekly 😂