Skyspan Adventures

My boyfriend and I booked a balloon flight with Skyspan Adventures during the Balloon Fiesta. At $ 250 per person*, it was significantly less expensive to take off a few miles away from Fiesta Park rather than in amidst the other balloons; this turned out to be an amazing choice!
We arrived at the meet-​up location at 6:30am, and Dean and his crew were already chipper and ready to go. My boyfriend helped them fill up the balloon, and we were up in the air around 7am. Dean, our pilot, took us low over the Rio Grande, past where fires had burned down some of the vegetation, letting us know a bit of history as we flew overhead.
I ended up being happy that we opted to save a little money because it was breath-​taking to look over and see all of the balloons in a mass ascension a few miles from where we were. I was glad that we got to see some sights in addition yo the Balloon Fiesta, which we would have missed out on otherwise. Our landing was so smooth and I felt incredibly safe with Dean as our pilot.
Once we landed, we hopped in a the chase vehicle and followed the second group who flew. Dean’s chase crew (one guy whose name escapes me now) was personable and friendly, and told us about some great local restaurants to explore.
It was my first hot air balloon ride, and it was incredible. I can’t wait until my next!
*Note: Prices are usually $ 150 per person, but during Balloon Fiesta everyone’s rates go up.