Skywalker Balloon Company
Skywalker Balloon Company
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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5:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Skywalker Balloon Company is Park City's oldest and most experienced balloon company. See our beautiful mountains from a unique perspective as you ascend in one of our hot air balloons, rising several thousand feet above the ground. FAA licensed and fully insured, we are providing Park City sunrise flights since 1996.
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Nathalie B
Seattle, WA6 contributions
Sept 2022
Today we enjoyed this unique experience! I organized this as a birthday present and team building and everyone was blown away! Their professionalism and accommodation to our schedule and needs were greatly appreciated! We felt very safe, amazing and pleasant. The staff are very professional, experienced and prepared to assist and gave their best to make it a memorable experience for all of us. I highly recommend this company for hot air ballooning! Truly Amazing!! Will and Tyler were our guides for this flight.
Written 18 September 2022
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Brandi P
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
There was a huge misunderstanding with the booking then said he would not make us pay then he went back on his word and meet us pay money even though we did not go with him he is definitely not a man of his word. Then he laughed and said it is only fair. A true con man please don’t waste your money! We didn’t even go.
Written 29 August 2021
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John doe
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Solo
If you can sum up this experience its 0 out of 5. Keep your personal opinions to yourself. St. George if very unprofessional and I dont recommend any one using these guys
Written 18 February 2021
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This client flew with Bill Howes of Palledin Balloon Excursions - Not us.
Written 26 July 2021
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radx4
Ellicott City, MD2,243 contributions
Oct 2020
We had a fantastic experience flying with the Skywalker Balloon Company. We were able to fly in their hot air balloon over Park City early on a Friday morning. The experience was fantastic. We had about 45 minutes of airtime in the balloon. Takeoff and landing were smooth. The balloon provided really fantastic views of the surrounding area, and it was a magical experience floating through the air. The ride was extremely smooth, and the balloon is very stable the whole time. It did not feel dangerous at all despite being more than 3,000 feet above the ground. The pilot who runs the operation is very experienced and knew precisely how to handle the balloon. Although the experience isn't particularly physically demanding, you do have to climb in and out of the basket, so a little dexterity is required. Note that when the propane burner operates it generates a fair amount of heat, so it does actually get somewhere hot in the basket.
Due to wind conditions, flights have to be early or late in the day. This does mean getting up early, but it is totally worth it. And Park City is a great place to see from high up in a balloon.
At the end of the flight we were driven back to the original launch location for a champagne and orange juice toast as is the tradition for balloon rides. The only mild complaint of the experience was riding back in the pilot's Cadillac Escalade, which smelled of smoke.
We had a great time flying in the hot air balloon and would happily do it again.
Due to wind conditions, flights have to be early or late in the day. This does mean getting up early, but it is totally worth it. And Park City is a great place to see from high up in a balloon.
At the end of the flight we were driven back to the original launch location for a champagne and orange juice toast as is the tradition for balloon rides. The only mild complaint of the experience was riding back in the pilot's Cadillac Escalade, which smelled of smoke.
We had a great time flying in the hot air balloon and would happily do it again.
Written 11 November 2020
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Dan F
Seattle, WA14 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Had a fantastic first time in a hot air balloon thanks to Will and his crew! Had no trouble finding the meet-up spot, and had an awesome time in the balloon. Weather was perfect, and the ride was surprisingly stable and peaceful. After landing and helping them take down the balloon, we got a wonderful champagne toast, prayer and group photos. Thanks again!
Written 31 August 2019
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HartfordOwl
Hartford301 contributions
Aug 2019
A wonderful experience, including helping to set up and pack up the balloon. Although our pilot might have been a little gruff, he was interesting and most-importantly, skilled. He had to search for an appropriate landing site and then land in a less-than-ideal spot, but that just made for a bit of a longer run for us, and it was great fun! Recommended.
Written 12 August 2019
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126dianal
4 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We decided to take a hot air balloon ride to celebrate my son's 16th birthday and were not disappointed! Our pilot, "Wild Bill" was an extremely experienced pilot with decades of experience and many wins on the hot air balloon competition circuit. We felt completely safe! The equipment was extremely well cared for. My sons got to help out with the inflation (by holding the edges of the balloon while large fans blew air into it), and we all enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Park City area from 12,000 ft. We could see all the way to the Great Salt Lake! It was perfect and spectacular. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a balloon ride experience. And the champagne & OJ toast at the end was a perfect way to cap off a perfect morning!
Written 8 July 2019
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Travel771293
2 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
I had to call to confirm flight regarding weather and was told at 7 pm after traveling quite a distance and booking rooms, that the City would not allow him to launch from his launch site on a Sunday!!!! Why did he confirm reservations for a SUNDAY then???? !!!!
Written 20 October 2018
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DonB2018Ohio
Sidney, OH5 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The views were incredible! The main thing to me and my wife was that Will and his group made you feel extremely safe. After meeting at a common location, we followed them to the initial launch site. After they did some tests using helium balloons, the launch site was confirmed and they started getting the balloon setup. Another company was launching from the same location, which seems to be a common practice, and comparing the 2, I felt very good about my decision to choose Skywalker. The flight itself was incredible and unbelievably peaceful, with a lot of incredible views of the area. The landing was very smooth and orderly. Finally, after returning to the launch site, the experience was complete with a champagne toast to a safe flight and a couple of stories from Will, the owner, about the initial history of hot air ballooning. What a great ride. Thank you Will.
Written 29 August 2018
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Camille L
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Jul 2018 • Couples
I must preface this by saying I have been using Trip Advisor for many years and have never written a review. This ones definitely deserves my time though. Will and Dave did an exceptional job in our hot air balloon experience. They have both been in the industry for over 20 years - and their combined expertise definitely showed itself. When we went out this morning, they sent up some balloons to test the weather conditions. Since it was not quite right, we drove over to Heber where the other hot air balloon company was also launching two balloons. Skywalker Balloons got there last but had their balloon up first. Also, Skywalker Balloon had a basket that was bigger and higher quality than the others. At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about sharing the basket with 10 in all, but it it turned out that it wasn't a big deal at all - there was plenty of room. Safety first is a big deal, and they helped all the passengers know how the safety rules. When landing, we came down softly and safely. I also loved that they took pictures and shared them with us the same day. This has always been a dream of mine to do this, and I am so pleased I picked the company I did since we have saved for a long time to do this. After the end, we had a complimentary champaign or orange juice toast. I easily give my highest recommendation to using this company.
Written 5 July 2018
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