What Our Passengers Say

“Absolutely phenomenal! Mandy at Monticello Country Ballooning went above and beyond to make our hot air balloon ride an unforgettable experience. Even after several weather-related cancellations (which we totally understood - safety first!), she made it all worth the wait.”

“Mandy was phenomenal to work with and our pilot, Scott was fantastic! I chose to do our engagement with them (just before the flight) and it could not have been a more surreal experience. They are incredible to work with and Mandy made everything so easy.”

“Mandy and Holly Boo were great. Mandy kept me informed with emails the entire week before. She was super fast with responding. Very informative. Both ladies explained everything that was happening to the T. I definitely recommend this group!”

“What an amazing way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Mandy (owner) and JR ('chase crew') make you feel comfortable from the first 'hello'. It was amazing, peaceful, beautiful and exciting all rolled into one fantastic experience.”

“WOW, every detail of this trip was amazing. Mandy carefully took the time to make our flight safe and SO fun, her crew has so much character. We enjoyed the fun toast at the end. Lots of laughter and excitement throughout the whole process.”

“We reserved this flight six months in advance to check off our 74 & 76 year old Mom's Bucket List. This company delivered! The entire experience from start to finish was top notch.”

“Hispanics present, incredible experience and very friendly staff, Mandy makes things very easy, without any problems due to the language, a very beautiful trip, we will return very soon.”

“We wish we were able to give 10 stars! Mandy and her team were the epitome of guest experience and safety. Everyone on the team was amazing, which added to the amazing experience!! If you've ever thought about taking a ride, do so... Well worth it.”

“Wonderful experience for our group of four. It is the second time in ten years that we have flown with Mandy and her experienced and safety conscious crew. Fun, joyful, peaceful! They end the flight after landing with a Champagne toast for passengers. Greatly recommend them!”

“I have been fortunate over the past 11 years to fly with Mandy. She is a consummate professional and at the same time relaxed and fun! I always feel comfortable and thrilled. I have treated special people in my life to the gift of flight. The sense of wonder, perspective, joy and peace being in the balloon is priceless!”

“My husband and I both turned 40 this year, so we decided to book a balloon ride with Mandy, and we are so glad we did! What an amazing way to celebrate starting a new chapter in life. The views of the Shenandoah Valley were stunning!”

“Mandy is the best! I was super nervous to fly, but she totally put me at ease. The whole experience was so carefully planned and the views are spectacular. Highly recommend!!”

“Mandy and Holly were amazing! Mandy not only is an expert in ballooning but she is friendly and funny. Holly was very sweet and took great photos!! Hands down the best out there!”

“Mandy was incredibly enthusiastic and entertaining. She explained the science behind everything she did and made the passengers feel safe. She MADE the experience. Her playful banter with her sidekick Holly was also very entertaining.”

“This was on my wife's bucket list and I'm so happy to have found Mandy to help me get it checked off. The experience was superb! We helped set up the balloon for launch and were involved in taking it down. I was amazed at how Mandy was able to navigate the balloon.”

“I took my 12 year old daughter on a balloon ride while we were on a road trip. Fabulous experience! Mandy is wonderful and super professional. Don't hesitate to book with her.”