Although you have to get up pretty darn early, don't miss this experience. more

It was our first balloon ride and we had a great time. If you've never ridden in a balloon before, you have to try it. No better place than Sonoma County and no better company than Up & Away. They were professional and went out of their way to make us comfortable. I like how they let us participate in... more

Mike Kijak is a very professional, competent, and entertaining balloon guide: he and his crew and his family run an entertaining, educational and FUN outfit. Even my somewhat timid and definitely skeptical wife had a very relaxing and enjoyable (not to mention worth way more than the price) flight . The subsequent brunch put on by Mike's wife and daughters... more

Got up at 04:00 so we could make it to the airport an hour away .My three friends were still yawning when we arrived. Soon after, we were transported to the launch site unaware that we would be able to take part in the experience of assembly needed for the assension into the morning sky. We traveled for miles above... more

This is going to sound sappy, but I am still in awe of the experience I had with Up & Away Ballooning. I had an idea – to propose on a hot air balloon – and reached out to Mike and his team to make it happen. And, boy, did they do more than just make it happen; they went... more

My husband and I took a ride with Mike and he and his crew were unbelievably nice. Our concern going into the ride was safety, but the whole team took a vested interest in taking off and landing safely. The service record for Up & Away is impeccable and they proved it during our trip. The brunch afterwards had great... more

My husband and I recently took a flight with Mike and crew. I never thought I would have the guts to go up in a balloon, but I am so glad I did. Our pilot, Jim, was terrific, the couples we flew with were fun and the balloon ride was beyond incredible. You really are just floating along with the... more

My girlfriend and I both love adventures, so I planned on proposing to her in a hot air balloon. I am very glad I chose Up & Away Ballooning--I told them my plans, and they were very accommodating, even putting us in our very own balloon. Mike was our pilot, and he is nothing short of professional, courteous, and friendly.... more

We had a fantastic time up Dreamin' in the skies with Mike! We enjoyed his sense of humor, his professionalism, all of the crew, and how we got to be a part of setting up and taking down the Balloon. The brunch was really delicious, and we noticed the extra attention to detail with the hand painted Hot Air Balloon... more