Kent Ballooning
Kent Ballooning
5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Kent Ballooning operates premium champagne hot air balloon flights & rides in Kent. As a local, family run business we still believe that quality of service is of the utmost importance, as is value for money. With Flight Voucher to suit everyone from early risers to romantic proposals why not join us to see that the world really does look different from a balloon.
Ashford, Kent, England

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Wendybusyb
London, UK9 contributions
Oct 2023
Had to reschedule due to weather a couple of times but finally got our flight on 9th Oct 23 which really didn’t expect so late in the year.
Must say it was amazing & the whole team were brilliant explaining every detail & putting us at ease.
Would totally recommend this company
Written 18 October 2023
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Hi Wendy, Thanks for taking the time to review your experience. We're glad that you enjoyed your flight - thanks for your recommendation. Kind regards Michael
Written 21 November 2023
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SteveMRochester
Gillingham, UK205 contributions
Oct 2023
My wife bought us this Ballooning experience for my 50th birthday, so I don't know what the cost was, but no matter of the cost it was well worth the money. It was a superb experience We were lucky as the weather on the day we flew (October heatwave 2023) was near to perfect, 25 degrees and a 5mph wind. All the ground crew were polite and helpful & Michael (our pilot) was informative and reassuring as I am not a fan of heights, but there were others who were more afraid than I was. The flight was so peaceful and gentle & I would recommend to anyone to do this, you won't regret it. Word of warning, wear a hat. The burners are hot and you will feel the heat of them no matter where you are in the basket
Written 16 October 2023
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Hi Steve Thanks for your review. Top tip! Yes, bring a hat, especially if you're tall and follicly challenged! I'm pleased that you felt at ease on the flight. You'd be surprised how many people are nervous about the flight (especially the landings!!!), but most people won't admit it! However there are tell-tale signs like silence when we take off, or people holding onto the rope handles inside the basket very tightly. Hopefully we seem professional enough for people to relax and enjoy the flight and more often than not, eventually the most nervous of passengers relax as the flights progress. We're stoked that you enjoyed your experience with Kent Ballooning. Kind Regards Michael
Written 21 November 2023
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caitlinmelvin2000
Eastbourne, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023
Our whole experience was beyond amazing. The views were breathtaking! The pilot Mike made us feel at ease and comfortable and all of the staff were lovely. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do a balloon ride to book with this company.
Our balloon ride was cancelled quite a few times as it is weather dependant meaning it took over a year for us to finally get up there. However it was definitely worth the wait.
Written 16 October 2023
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Hi Cailtin "Beyond Amazing"! Wow! High praise indeed - thank you. We're pleased you had such a good time. Being cancelled because of the weather can be frustrating, but like you say - it's worth the wait. Thanks for coming along and joining in the fun Regards Michael
Written 21 November 2023
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KarlDodd
Elham, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
We have nothing more to say other than the flight was fantastic, the crew were amazing, and it’s something we will definitely do it again!
Written 9 October 2023
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Hi Karl We're pleased that you enjoyed your flight - thanks for mentioning the crew, they love getting a mention on Trip Advisor! If you do decide to come again, make sure that you let Louisa know when you rebook as you'll get 10% off. Thanks for your review Regards Michael
Written 21 November 2023
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Phillip W
2 contributions
Sep 2023
After several inclement weather delays the flight was well worth the wait. All the staff were very helpful & informative. Michael our pilot pointed out many places of interest during our flight & also made us fill safe & secure. Would love to do it again.
Written 24 September 2023
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Hi Phillip Thanks for your review. Unfortunately ballooning is more weather dependant than most people perceive, but we only cancel flights because the weather isn't suitable for a safe flight. Like you suggest though, it's worth the wait. I've been flying in Kent for over 20 years and I've lived her for over 40, so it's easy for me to be able to point out the local history and points of interest. One benefit of flying in Kent is that there's loads of history here, from Roman times, through Napoleonic times and on to the two world wars and even into the modern day. It's a great place to fly and even being surrounded by the water on three sides adds another unique aspect to the flying here. I love it! Thanks for coming along and joining in the fun! Kind regards Michael
Written 21 November 2023
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Stephen J
Orpington, UK148 contributions
Sep 2023
This was an amazing experience took a waited of 2 yrs to fly due to bad weather conditions and my wife having an operation. Very easy team to talk, as a licensed drone pilot. I understood the basics of the thermals and safety procedures but was very much impressed with how this was implemented. before, during and after the flight. Yes, we'll definitely do this again.
Written 21 September 2023
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Hi Stephen Thanks for your review. Obviously we take safety very seriously and I'm glad that you thought that we'd got it dialled. A lot of the procedures for a drone take off are actually more involved than those for ballooning. When I got my commercial drone licence I was astounded by the amount of pre-flight planning and safety procedures! I guess I do all the same stuff for a balloon launch, but it's become second nature now. I'm glad that you enjoyed your flight and a different perspective from your drone footage. As we say - "The World looks different from a balloon"! Kind regards Michael
Written 27 September 2023
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charmaine1981
Dover, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
The staff from booking to the flight were fantastic, so friendly and helpful would use again :) 10/10
Written 19 September 2023
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Hi Charmaine We were glad to be a part of the 80th birthday celebrations! Thanks for taking the time to write a review Kind Regards Michael PS - see you for the 90th!!
Written 27 September 2023
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gillhard62
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
This was an amazing experience took a few attempts to actually fly due to the weather but prompt rebooking all very easy and the team on the day was very professional and the whole trip was amazing the views spectacular quite surreal would definitely do this again
Written 19 September 2023
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Hi Gill Thanks for your review. We're pleased that you enjoyed your flight. Taking off from Etchinghill Golf Club is always good fun and being so close to the coastline gives a different perspective to the flight. Landing at Ashford RFC was fun too! It's not the first time that I've landed there and dodging the goal posts is a challenge for the landing phase! See you next time! Kind Regards Michael
Written 27 September 2023
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John C
1 contribution
Sep 2023
Our trip was on a beautiful clear day, giving us views for miles. Our pilot, Mike, was very knowledgeable on the area, pointing out where we were and what we could see in the distance. A gentle take-off and a smooth landing followed by a glass of champagne. A most enjoyable morning, would thoroughly recommend and we want to go again!
Written 18 September 2023
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Hi John Thanks for your review - I think that you've described the flight very well! A most enjoyable morning! I'm going to leave it there I think - you've said it all! Thanks for coming along and joining in the fun, Kind Regards Michael
Written 18 September 2023
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Malcolm R
Providenciales15 contributions
Sep 2023
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the staff and Mike in particular (pilot), were very informative, attentive & friendly. The views were spectacular & we would highly recommend Kent Ballooning.
Written 16 September 2023
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Hi Malcolm Thanks for your review and your kind comments. I love flying in Kent and as you say the views are spectacular and more importantly, there is so much to see. So much history and the living landscape underneath tells its modern day story too, from the house building, the motorways, the Channel Tunnel and the farm land, you can see stories unfolding everywhere underneath the basket. Thanks for recommending us! Regards Michael
Written 18 September 2023
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