Above Reality Inc Hot Air Balloon Rides

5.0 star rating
1 review

Category: Active Life  [Edit]

197 Pleasant Valley Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-4007
Good for Kids:
Yes
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  • Review from Ali K.

    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    11/9/2011

    I couldn't be happier to be the first person to review Above Reality Inc. Thanks to my gf's Dad she booked us a hot air balloon ride that she was going to surprise me the next time i visited her. I was super excited that she even thought of that, I'm pretty sure i had been in a hot air balloon when i was living in Tennessee when i was extremely young but i don't remember. But now i can cherish this ride forever with the girl i love. Anyway enough of the sappy stuff, we drove out to the Essex Resort which was the meeting spot. Immediately was greeted by Jeff Snyder and the rest of the staff then given the heads up on what was going on.

    We took the Above Reality van to a town close by literally was at a baseball field within a matter of minutes and then it was time to inflate the balloon and get ready to rock up in the air. It was pretty awesome to see the balloon inflate right in front of your eyes and watch the whole process go on. Then it was time to jump on in and let me tell you something when  they tell you to wear a hat, YOU HAD BETTER WEAR A HAT! Because when they light up that burner oh man is it hot, my gf had given me a hat so i was well protected.

    As we went over all the different areas Jeff explained to us where we were and also gave us plenty of historical information, recent events, if celebs lived in the area etc. He's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the area he covers. The views are just breath taking and also to have people wave and try to talk to us was pretty awesome, a few people were loud enough where we were able to hear them and respond back.  

    The end of the ride went smoothly, only hiccup was because of the wind pushing us and changing our flight pattern and obviously Jeff and the staff have to find us the safest place to land. So i'd say about three times we had to change landing areas but it wasn't a big deal every1 enjoyed the extra time, plus we all got along. At the end of the trip they had pictures and i think maybe DVD's for sale of our trip and also they had beers, champagne, Vermont cheese, and crackers for us as well.

    GREAT AND FUN EXPERIENCE , i would come back in a heart beat, Thanks Jeff and the staff at Above Reality for everything, continue the success!