Hot air balloon rides in Boston, Massachusetts
3 balloon rides around Boston, 2 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $300). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What hot air balloon rides are actually like
Up before dawn, then drifting with the wind while the sun comes up and the ground goes gold.
- Meet in the dark, usually an hour before sunrise. The crew checks the wind and picks a launch field.
- You help hold the envelope while fans and burners inflate it. It's a show in itself.
- Climb into the basket. Liftoff is so gentle you may not notice you've left the ground.
- Float for about an hour. Balloons go where the wind goes, so every flight is a different route.
- Land in a field, sometimes with a bump. Many operators pour a toast after touchdown.
Bring: Layers, it's cold at dawn, Closed-toe shoes for wet grass, A hat, the burner is warm overhead, Camera with a strap. Good for: Anniversaries, proposals, and anyone who wants calm rather than adrenaline.
Questions
How many balloon rides are there in Boston?
Outset lists 3 balloon rides around Boston, including places in Chester, Salem and Woodstock. 3 of them have photos.
How much do balloon rides cost in Boston?
2 of the 3 operators publish prices on their own site. Their starting price is $300. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do balloon rides in Boston take?
The listed duration is 3 hours, as stated on the operator's own site.
Which balloon rides in Boston have the most reviews?
CT Voyager Balloons (5.0 stars, 314 reviews), A & A Balloon Rides (4.7 stars, 75 reviews) and 603 Balloon Rides (5.0 stars, 5 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.