I took my girlfriend for a romantic sunset hot air balloon ride with Skysurfer. It was or first ballooning experience and it was a great one. We felt very safe because the company has been in business for 30 years and the pilot and crew are obviously very professional. They explained the trip, what was happening, pointed out landmarks below (like Bill Gate's homes in Rancho Sante Fe),etc. The landing was almost perfectly smooth. This is the place to go for a fun, safe and professional hot air balloon ride. Their web site is at sandiegohotairballoons com
Pros: Experienced, professional, FUN!
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