East Coast Balloon Adventures
East Coast Balloon Adventures
East Coast Balloon Adventures
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Offering hot air balloon flights over the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia since 2012! During your flight you will get a spectacular bird's eye view of the beautiful Annapolis Valley and will drift silently over the countryside where you will watch for wildlife, take in breathtaking views of forests, lakes, and vineyards and talk with envious onlookers down below. We offer sunrise and sunset flights on weekends from mid-May until the end of November, weather permitting. Our basket can accommodate 4 or 5 individuals plus the pilot, based on total passenger weight. All flights end with a local champagne toast. We look forward to flying with you!
New Minas, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Peter K
3 contributions
Jul 2020
My wife and I booked this trip back in 2016 or 2017 and because it's very weather dependent and the weather in Nova Scotia is unpredictable it took a while for us to actually get a day where we could fly.
We finally got to go July 18th for a sunset trip and it was worth the wait, Seth and Katherine are fantastic hosts and make you feel safe as you lift higher and higher off the ground. I was amazed at how calm and peaceful the trip was.
We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend this, be prepared to have the date move around on you, or have it get postponed but when you finally do get to fly it an experience like no other. The views of the Annapolis valley are breath taking, watching cars pull over to take pictures, watching eagles soar... it has everything.
We highly recommend this.
We finally got to go July 18th for a sunset trip and it was worth the wait, Seth and Katherine are fantastic hosts and make you feel safe as you lift higher and higher off the ground. I was amazed at how calm and peaceful the trip was.
We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend this, be prepared to have the date move around on you, or have it get postponed but when you finally do get to fly it an experience like no other. The views of the Annapolis valley are breath taking, watching cars pull over to take pictures, watching eagles soar... it has everything.
We highly recommend this.
Written July 20, 2020
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smkwilson
Halifax, Canada12 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
If you’re on the fence because of cost - just book it. I’m pretty frugal but after flying last evening I can whole heartedly tell you that this experience is worth so much more than what you’ll pay. Consider it an investment into yourself; you’ll thank yourself for it!
Our flight was postponed a couple times because of weather, but that just meant that we knew we were guaranteed to have perfect skies on our eventual flight - and perfect is an understatement!
Whether you’re on the fence because of cost, circumstances, schedule, the need to plan (I hear ya), do yourself a favor and stick with it- take the plunge, book the flight. It’s cheaper than therapy and it’s honestly one of the best gifts you’ll ever give yourself.
Katherine’s energy and smile is contagious, and Seth’s passion for ballooning is unmatched.
Seriously, life is too short to wish you had done it later... book the flight... what are you waiting for?!
Ps. It’s now been +24 hours since my flight and honestly, I’m still smiling....
Our flight was postponed a couple times because of weather, but that just meant that we knew we were guaranteed to have perfect skies on our eventual flight - and perfect is an understatement!
Whether you’re on the fence because of cost, circumstances, schedule, the need to plan (I hear ya), do yourself a favor and stick with it- take the plunge, book the flight. It’s cheaper than therapy and it’s honestly one of the best gifts you’ll ever give yourself.
Katherine’s energy and smile is contagious, and Seth’s passion for ballooning is unmatched.
Seriously, life is too short to wish you had done it later... book the flight... what are you waiting for?!
Ps. It’s now been +24 hours since my flight and honestly, I’m still smiling....
Written September 2, 2020
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Philip C
Canada8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Worth the wait, the experience was absolutely awesome especially as we were a little apprehensive being first time balloon riders but our flight couldn’t have gone any better. Seth and Katherine are great at this and you couldn’t ask for nicer or more safety conscious people. Our only word of advice for prospective passengers would be not to book a flight thinking it’s a done deal for the day of your choosing, the weather is fickle and you may end up having to reschedule several times before actually flying. Once you do go up however it is more than worth it, we highly recommend East Coast Balloon Adventures.
Written September 29, 2023
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Nicole D
Nova Scotia, Canada2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Business
We had a breath taking sunrise balloon ride with East Coast Balloon adventures. Our pilot Seth was knowledgeable, and made us feel safe while keeping it light and funny. A very professional crew too! They made our bucket list adventure unforgettable. Highly recommend booking your adventure with this local business ❤️
Written July 30, 2022
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nsalphadog
Truro, Canada577 contributions
Sept 2020
My sister had a Hot Air Balloon flight on her bucket list for a few years and we were exited to learn that Seth and Katherine decided to fly every day (weather permitting) instead of just weekends.
On Feb 1/20, our flight for Aug 26/20 was confirmed and our long wait began.
The long awaited Aug 26th arrived but we had to reschedule because of weather, and again on Sept 3rd, and again on Sept 18th, which brings us to our flight on Sept 25th.
All I can say is.....it was worth the wait!
My wife and I had planned a trip to Maui and had to cancel because of Covid and we ended up in the Valley for a Wine Tour and this Balloon Flight.
We feel this was better than going to Maui.
Aloha.
On Feb 1/20, our flight for Aug 26/20 was confirmed and our long wait began.
The long awaited Aug 26th arrived but we had to reschedule because of weather, and again on Sept 3rd, and again on Sept 18th, which brings us to our flight on Sept 25th.
All I can say is.....it was worth the wait!
My wife and I had planned a trip to Maui and had to cancel because of Covid and we ended up in the Valley for a Wine Tour and this Balloon Flight.
We feel this was better than going to Maui.
Aloha.
Written September 30, 2020
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Curiosity10923908865
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
Our trip with East Coast Balloon Adventures was amazing. The Pilot and crew were just the best. It was a beautiful evening and from the beginning to end it was great, In the air the pilot was so informative of the surrounding and what was going on with the balloon (altitude, speed, our route how the ballon operated).
Written September 28, 2023
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CNodding
Lunenburg, Canada11 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
This trip was more than we could have imagined. This was a family adventure for my husbands birthday and it did not disappointed. We are a family of 5 with 2 adults, and a 16, 12 and 9 year old. Seth and Katherine were amazing hosts. The views were breathtaking, the ride was so relaxing and the whole experience was one of a kind. Everyone needs to take a hot air balloon ride with Seth and Katherine. You will enjoy every minute of it. In addition to the ride you also get to experience the set up and take down of the balloon and at the end Seth talks about the history of the hot air balloon and in tradition you toast to a successful flight. We loved every minute of it.
Written October 16, 2020
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Jane R
1 contribution
Jun 2022
WE had a wonderful sunrise flight. It was something I have always wanted to do and am grateful to Seth and Catherine for making it everything I hoped. It was so interesting to watch how they made decisions where to take off from and how they set up the balloon. I am scared of heights but this was not at all scary. So tranquil floating over the valley in the early morning light. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Written June 16, 2022
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Veronica B
Elmsdale, Canada9 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
My husband and I got married in East Coast Balloon Adventure’s balloon in June 2020. The owners of the company (Seth and Kat) were absolutely wonderful. They are incredibly professional and fun.
It’s clear they worked with local health professionals to be safe during the pandemic.
They were SO flexible with us - they truly want their guests to have the best time imaginable!
Our JP was a little nervous of heights and loved every second of it! I would recommend it to anyone. There’s no swaying, no turbulence. It’s perfectly peaceful and such an amazing way to see the valley.
We can’t wait to fly again!
It’s clear they worked with local health professionals to be safe during the pandemic.
They were SO flexible with us - they truly want their guests to have the best time imaginable!
Our JP was a little nervous of heights and loved every second of it! I would recommend it to anyone. There’s no swaying, no turbulence. It’s perfectly peaceful and such an amazing way to see the valley.
We can’t wait to fly again!
Written July 7, 2020
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Alisa A
Meteghan River13 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This was on my bucket list, it was amazing! Seth is an experienced pilot, take-off and landing was very smooth and he was very informative. The ride was very peaceful, just floating in the air, it was an airplane view all the while we were outside on a calm night...absolutely amazing!
Written June 24, 2024
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We are in the air 45min-1hr, depending on the wind speed and direction of the day.
Written July 29, 2019
It is my dream to go on a hot air balloon ride , but unfortunately it will have to be next year since I just came of vacation in PEI., I have read most everything about the experience but must have missed the length of time spent in the air , could someone fill me in on that please
Written July 28, 2019
Hi Christine. Flights are 45 minutes to an hour in length.
Cheers
Katherine
Written July 29, 2019
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