Our visit to Albuquerque was kicked off fantastically by our balloon ride with World Balloon! Murray, our pilot, was personable, funny, informative, skilled and a delight to fly with. The rest of the crew was also wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly as well. We got up in the air at sunset and the view was incredible. It was neat to see the neighborhoods from above and I got a kick out of all the people that waved as we passed by as well, as the waterways and landscapes. Made for excellent photos. The price was reasonable and Murray made sure we got over an hour of airtime. One of my partner’s bucket list item was finally hit and I’m happy to have had it through this company. Would love to do this again if we find ourselves in NM again!

Same post from Yelp—Over 10 years ago I made a decision that I wanted to try a hot air balloon. The opportunity never presented itself. I just so happen to come to NM for a church event and the Hatch Chili Festival. When I went to retrieve my luggage I saw the flyer for World Balloon and knew it my was my moment of opportunity. I called when I arrived at the Hotel and spoke with Leslie, she was super kind, even offered dinning suggestions in Albuquerque.Fast forward to Labor Day (ironically they were open). I had a Balloon ride of my life time! Our pilot Murray was the best, funny and told a great story at the end. If you love dogs you will love Lulu the Great Dane who loves to help at the end of each flight.If your nervous or afraid just don’t think about it, just try it. You will see a sunset worth more then money can buy. My promise to you is from beginning to end it will memorable.Cant wait for another trip at the Balloon Festival.#SeeYouThere

Wow! What a great experience. We had a chance to ride with Murray(the owner) and it was worth every penny. While we were in the air, we got a chance to see all of the balloons launching at the Hot Air Balloon Festival. The entire team was not only professional, but friendly and funny. Id definitely recommend this to anyone going to Albuquerque, especially during the Balloon Fiesta!

SPECTACULAR!!!! From booking to landing! We had Murray, he is super energetic and so knowledgeable. Anything you want to know or didn’t even know you wanted to know about hot air balloons or Albuquerque he can answer. He keeps you entertained with his comical humor from start to finish! With World Ballon you get a 2 for 1….. a hot air balloon ride and a comedy show all in one! When you get back to the meeting spot he has some snacks and beverages set out (a nice add) and then tells some more great stories before parting ways. If you ever thought about it, think no more…..JUST DO IT!!!! And also don’t be fooled about the price. Yes , it is cheaper than the main competitor but it won’t be long until he is the competitor! Read the other reviews and let those speak for themselves! Take the ride and you undoubtedly will see so for yourself!!!Also, his wonderful wife and 4 legged kid is there working too and you can’t leave out the crew members as it can’t be done without all of them and they’re equally great! It’s clear and refreshing to see and know they truly love their jobs! Best of luck to him, his family and his amazing crew family in their future!We were a family of 4 (mom, 6, 14,17).

If your bucket list includes a hot air balloon ride, I HIGHLY recommend that you book with World Balloon, which is supposedly the oldest balloon company in the world. My friend and I were able to go on Sept 30, a few days before the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque started. When I booked the ride over the phone, Leslie was great - friendly and helpful, and happy to answer all of my questions and provide advice for my stay in Albuquerque, too.When the day came, communication from World Balloon was great. We received an email the night before telling us that weather conditions were going to be stable and our ride was a go for the next day. We were part of the Second Hop, meaning that we got to ride around in a van with the Chaser Crew to find where the balloon landed for the first ride, and then it was our turn to go up. It was definitely exciting to ride around with the Chaser Crew, they were so nice and it was fascinating to see what they do to locate the balloon.Once we went up for our ride, our pilot, Hef, was so friendly and we had a great time and great ride. Hes been doing this for decades and we felt safe the whole time. The only consideration is that you have to be able to hoist yourself up into the basket. The crew is great with assisting.Upon arrival back to the check-in site, World Balloon offered us a champagne toast and snacks. We all had smiles on our faces when we left. I definitely would recommend World Balloon for your bucket list hot air balloon ride!

Murray and his team made this an unforgettable experience with a light and comical atmosphere. As someone that doesnt love heights, the crew made us all feel comfortable. Would highly recommend this experience, especially with World Balloon

Oct 3, 2021, first group to go up w/ the Pilot. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Professional team, upbeat and knowledgeable.

I dont have words. This was the most fantastic, wonderful experience Ive had in a long time. No fear whatsoever. Murray was thoroughly professional and knowledgeable and the whole thing was just beyond words

Outstanding!!! The pilot, the chase crew, the phone folks all professionnel, helpful, fun.The flight itself a memory lasting a lifetime. Thank Janet and HefSo informative. A must do!!!!👍😎

Great flight over Albuquerque. Everything about it was a pleasure. Bruce W. Corona, Az.

World Balloon is a fun, professional and highly organized balloon service. I was struck by the camaraderie among team member that was evident from the setting up of the balloons, through the flight, landing, putting away the balloon, the return and finally the champagne toast. The staff all seemed to like each other. The pre-flight communication was excellent via email. Normally I wouldn’t spend this much on a ride ticket but after seeing all that is needed to safely launch and fly, I thought it was money well spent. This is a top notch organization that I would highly recommend.

I normally wouldnt write a review for an experience I never got to have, but the way World Balloon handled the weather related cancellation was a lesson for all businesses. I came to Albuquerque mainly to knock a bucket list open off my list with my siblings - a hot air balloon ride. Due to high winds, our ride on Saturday was cancelled at another company. We scrambled and called every company in ABQ to see if they had any availability on Sunday. We were met with busy times, voice messages that were never answered, etc. World Balloon actually called me back within the hour. They actually had availability for us and immediately helped us book sand full out waivers, etc. They next morning, we arrived to the launch site, but ABQ actually got rain (if you can can it that). The World Balloon yeah didnt just say hey, there are rain clouds, we are cancelling all rides, see ya like the other companies. They explained the true reason was more than the rain, but the thermal pressure which would impact safety. The World Balloon team quickly realized that we were having difficulty finding an Uber driver to pick us up. Murray, one of their pilots, offered to drop us off at our hotel which was on the other side of towm. This was much more than we expected. Murray was a great conversationalist and have us a great education on hot air balloons. He has piloted over 2,000 rides in his career. He wouldnt not even accept any gratuity for his efforts. We are blown away by World Balloons service, esp in the wake of employee shortages and lack of kindness in the world. World Balloon even called us later in rthe day to see if they can help us book another time, unfortunately we were only in town for the weekend. When we return, you better believe we will be using World Balloon and have Murray be our pilot. Thank you! Highly recommended!!

We had a wonderful flight with Murray who was really energetic and funny. He kept us informed and safe. It was a serene trip for us. The flight lasted a little over an hour and we learned more about the city and hit air balooning! I highly recommend this group!

Wonderful even when we tipped over when we landed

We had an amazing ride ! Experience of a life time !