Hot Air Balloon Flights, Company Party Tethered Flights, Banner Flying, Advertising and Promotions. Serving the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and DC Area. Your Pilot will be me, Todd Davis. I have been involved in ballooning for over 18 years and hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certification, so you can relax and enjoy your peaceful, uplifting experience in our balloon.
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- Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
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We also serve the Virginia, DC, & Delaware Area! Get a Bird's Eye View of Maryland's Eastern Shore from the air low and high for a great adventure in our beautiful Hot Air Balloon. Sail through the skies, float over corn fields, nearby rivers, and treetops (pick some leaves if you like). See wild animals like deer and birds.
I've never written a comment for a company but felt compelled to for Delmarva Balloon Rides. If I could give ten stars, I would. The ride was so fun and peaceful that my face literally hurt from smiling. Todd and Ricki were extremely personable, professional and helped to make what was a sentimental day that much more special and memorable.
For those who would like to go all out and launch at night (a half an hour before sunrise), we have a night flight package. This includes everything with the added display of watching the very beginning of sunrise from the balloon. An additional fee appiles due to additional flight planning and added equipment.
Your group will learn the basics of what causes a balloon to fly, how to steer a balloon, and why we only fly certain times of the day. I will show all parts of the balloon and basket, explain what the function of each part is, and each person will have the opportunity to examine all of the parts. There will question and answer session.
Passenger Flights- We fly in the morning and the late afternoon, year round. If passengers would like to help out with the balloon inflation, they are always welcome. We put you where all the action is It really enhances the experience. The flight lasts for an hour, and upon landing and pack up, I will present a story of the history ballooning followed by a champagne toast (or sparkling cider), and a first flight certificate to make it official.
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Outdoors Delmarva: Delmarva Balloon Ride
This segment of the WBOC-TV series features the ride of a lifetime high above Caroline County, Maryland. Mike Parker and company take flight with Delmarva Balloon Rides, as Captain Willie Dykes captures the action from Chopper 16. (Original air date: 5/21/2011. See more videos at www.outdoorsdelmarva.com and www.facebook.com/outdoorsdelmarva)
Reviews (19)
Constance Straughn
Jun 12, 2022
I had the most wonderful experience ever. The owner and his crew were fantastic, informative and professional. They gave my son an awesome birthday experience. They also stayed to help me out with a huge dilemma and put so much time, thought and care into making sure I was ok. First class gentlemen! I also appreciate the other crew and participants that cared to help me as well. I will never forget what a great experience I had. Thanks Delmarva Balloon Rides.
Kenneth Hornfeldt
May 26, 2022
Purchased a balloon ride from Delmerva Balloons for my wife's birthday, and I couldn't be happier! Todd was extremely communicative and kept us abreast of the uncontrollable weather conditions. The experience was incredible and though we both suffer from a fear of heights not once did I worry at all. I enjoyed getting to help with the set up and loved how quietly we rose into the air and sailed over neighborhoods, farmland, and streams. I recommend Todd and his Team to anyone and everyone. I can't wait to do it again. 5/5!
Pavan Kumar
May 04, 2022
Audra Jarman
Jan 08, 2022
Todd took us out for a balloon ride on Christmas eve. The whole experience was very special and absolutely memorable. Todd communicated wonderfully when trying to schedule around the weather. He is very much "on his game." He and his team are very professional and fun at the same time. Thank you Todd and Ryan! The experience was amazing. Perfect day!
Adam Stone
Nov 09, 2021
I took my wife and daughters on a balloon ride yesterday and we created a memory they will have for the rest of their lives. Todd and his team were incredibly professional and talented. My youngest daughter was a little scared but once we were in was so happy. There is just nothing like riding in a balloon. You are gently flying through the air out in nature. Thank you Todd for the greatest day of our lives!
Lisa Andrew
Oct 09, 2021
Jacob Alzamora
Sep 27, 2021
We received a private balloon ride as a gift for our anniversary. From the beginning, communication with Todd was excellent! Scheduling was straightforward, and he explained from the get go that due to the nature of ballooning, it is always weather dependent. We were a little nervous as this was our first balloon ride, but Todd's emphasis on safety was obvious from the start and put our minds at ease.
As promised he called the night before to confirm that the weather was good, and followed up again the morning of. Once we arrived things couldn't have been better. It was a calm beautiful ride, with friendly and skilled service from Todd and Ryan. Would recommend to anyone looking for a unique fun experience!
As promised he called the night before to confirm that the weather was good, and followed up again the morning of. Once we arrived things couldn't have been better. It was a calm beautiful ride, with friendly and skilled service from Todd and Ryan. Would recommend to anyone looking for a unique fun experience!
Mary Ann Scott
Sep 06, 2021
Shaurya Kumar
Oct 30, 2020
I proposed to my now fiancee on Todd's balloon ride. He was very communicative ahead of the ride and took care of all the arrangements well in advance to keep it a surprise for my fiancee. He even helped us hire an amazing photographer to capture the precious moments. Todd explained the flight and safety rules really well and put in his best efforts to give us a memorable experience!
We really enjoyed the celebrations post-flight and the lovely stories he shared about the history of hot air balloons. Todd is an experienced pilot and we would highly recommend Delmarva Balloon Rides to anyone wanting to do something special for their big day!
We really enjoyed the celebrations post-flight and the lovely stories he shared about the history of hot air balloons. Todd is an experienced pilot and we would highly recommend Delmarva Balloon Rides to anyone wanting to do something special for their big day!
Laurie Mohler
May 17, 2019
Richie Hortelano
Feb 07, 2019
Gosh- where to begin. Riding a hot air balloon has always been at the top of my bucket list and choosing to fly with Delmarva has helped my dreams become a reality. If you're reading reviews to compare ballooning companies, I strongly consider to stop looking and get in contact with Delmarva Balloon Rides. Words can't describe how pleased I am with the whole experience. Everything; from planning, setting up, landing and the flight itself. Todd, the pilot, was right there with me.
He wanted to make sure that our flight was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible and I honestly don't think it couldn't have been any better. Prior to the flight, getting in contact with him was so easy. I had pretty much every question and or inquiry answered promptly and thoroughly within the first few days of booking! Not only is Todd an excellent, knowledged pilot (over 1000+ hours of flight holy cow) but he's also fun, cool and very nice. A huge thanks to Todd, Brett and the Delmarva crew for everything. This is something I'll hold dearly for the rest of my life and an experience that I'll never forget!
He wanted to make sure that our flight was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible and I honestly don't think it couldn't have been any better. Prior to the flight, getting in contact with him was so easy. I had pretty much every question and or inquiry answered promptly and thoroughly within the first few days of booking! Not only is Todd an excellent, knowledged pilot (over 1000+ hours of flight holy cow) but he's also fun, cool and very nice. A huge thanks to Todd, Brett and the Delmarva crew for everything. This is something I'll hold dearly for the rest of my life and an experience that I'll never forget!
Khizer A.
Dec 01, 2018
Todd was so great with communication and was very nice. He was great in conversation and made everything go smooth! I highly recommend you try this Hot Air Balloon experience with him you won't regret it! 10/10 everything went amazing from start to finish, from lift off to the camera recording the flight, during the flight, very soft smooth landing and the post flight moment was great!
Tiffany Y.
Jan 06, 2015
My husband and I went on a hot balloon ride with Delmarva Balloon Rides. We had to schedule the ride twice because the first time had rainy weather. The second time had good weather. We met the business operators at their home in the dark morning. They seemed like nice, good people. We drove out in their car to a field to set up the balloon. We had to hold the balloon open while fans blew air into the balloon.
Then we connected the balloon and basket. We hopped inside the basket and pulled on the cord to produce fire so the balloon lifted off the ground. The operators would go as high up in the air as we felt comfortable with, and they incorporated things such as skimming tree tops so you can pick off leaves. Be aware that if you are tall, condensation might drip on your back. Also, the balloon is dependent on the direction and speed of the wind, but we still got to go high in the sky and see a lot of scenery below us, and the farmer whose field we landed in was nice about the ordeal. I, who am afraid of heights, enjoyed the ride, while my husband, who is not afraid of heights, felt uncomfortable. I have recommended Delmarva Balloon Rides to my friends, family, and colleagues.
Then we connected the balloon and basket. We hopped inside the basket and pulled on the cord to produce fire so the balloon lifted off the ground. The operators would go as high up in the air as we felt comfortable with, and they incorporated things such as skimming tree tops so you can pick off leaves. Be aware that if you are tall, condensation might drip on your back. Also, the balloon is dependent on the direction and speed of the wind, but we still got to go high in the sky and see a lot of scenery below us, and the farmer whose field we landed in was nice about the ordeal. I, who am afraid of heights, enjoyed the ride, while my husband, who is not afraid of heights, felt uncomfortable. I have recommended Delmarva Balloon Rides to my friends, family, and colleagues.
Richard White
Todd is an amazing balloon pilot. Very professional and on point, on time and goes out of his way to make your balloon ride a memory you'll never forget. Fair prices and I must say, absolutely worth every penny, i will be recommending all my friends and family to him. Will most deffently be going again...
Theresa Vincent
A hot air balloon ride should be on everyone's bucket list and Delmarva Balloon Rides is the place to go. Although I was hesitant to try it, the pilot, Todd Davis, put me at ease. He told me I'd go from chicken to eagle in one hour and he wasn't kidding. Once up in the air the views are gorgeous and it's very peaceful and quiet. There is no sensation of height for those of you who are afraid.
Maybe it's the high walls of the basket that make you feel secure; I don't know, but I wasn't scared at all. Todd even brushed the top of the trees where I grabbed a handful of leaves to press and save as a souvenir. Once we landed safely we were treated to a champagne toast and the history of hot air ballooning. Very interesting! If you've ever thought about trying this, just do it! It is worth every penny.
Maybe it's the high walls of the basket that make you feel secure; I don't know, but I wasn't scared at all. Todd even brushed the top of the trees where I grabbed a handful of leaves to press and save as a souvenir. Once we landed safely we were treated to a champagne toast and the history of hot air ballooning. Very interesting! If you've ever thought about trying this, just do it! It is worth every penny.
Leslie B.
We had an awesome hot air balloon flight today! Booking was easy. We drove in from NJ. Todd and his crew were great. We arrived before sunrise and got to help set up the balloon. The flight was a little less than an hour but we got a great view of the farmland and sunrise. Many great picture opportunities. Todd was a great pilot and guide. Our landing was smooth and we got to help bring down the balloon and pack up before heading back to the launch site for a toast. The balloon and basket were big for our group of 7 people. We were able to order a DVD of the go pro on our flight which is a nice souvenir. We hope to fly again.
Brenda S.
Todd is a terrific example of a business owner who truly cares about his customers. After doing some research on which company would be a) the safest b) have the most scenic views and last but not least c) affordable, I finally decided to put down a deposit for Delmarva Balloon Rides. Unlike any of the other hot air balloon companies in the area, Delmarva had all 3 qualities.
Within less than a few hours, Todd was already in touch with me and happy to answer the millions of questions I had about the ride. You can tell that he is very passionate about his work and is extremely experienced. After that conversation, we planned to go on a weekend that happened to be pretty windy at the last minute (bad luck for us), so we rescheduled.
Then life happened and after a series of events I found myself unable to find a future date. I sent an email to Todd explaining my situation and without hesitating Todd sent back my full deposit. He was incredibly understanding of my situation which is not surprising, given his kind nature over the phone and via email. I've already recommended Delmarva to work colleagues and friends in the area--hope they have the opportunity to enjoy a ride or two for me!
Within less than a few hours, Todd was already in touch with me and happy to answer the millions of questions I had about the ride. You can tell that he is very passionate about his work and is extremely experienced. After that conversation, we planned to go on a weekend that happened to be pretty windy at the last minute (bad luck for us), so we rescheduled.
Then life happened and after a series of events I found myself unable to find a future date. I sent an email to Todd explaining my situation and without hesitating Todd sent back my full deposit. He was incredibly understanding of my situation which is not surprising, given his kind nature over the phone and via email. I've already recommended Delmarva to work colleagues and friends in the area--hope they have the opportunity to enjoy a ride or two for me!
Paul J.
Lexi K.
I took my dad out for Father's Day not too long ago and we had an amazing experience. Todd is very reassuring with all the safety components and talks you through everything. I felt safe and more relaxed than imaginable. It takes time to get a perfect morning but it is worth the safe wait. Great business and great experience!