Galena On the Fly, Inc. - Galena, Illinois

Arek M.

What an unbelievable experience we had today with Andy and the crew the level of professionalism and hospitality from the pilot (Andy) to his son and all the ground crew. Me and my wife were blown away and sent into a zen calm state from the pre-trip all the way through the flight Andy and his crew kept us at ease. I highly recommend this company if you have flown before or especially if it's your first time you will not be disappointed at all...Thank you Andy and crew for your excellent hospitality and professionalism.

Kathy G.

Just had my second annual birthday flight with Andy and his amazing crew! Andy is so informative and does a great job pointing out the landmarks and answering all of our questions. The best way to see the Galena area, Iowa and Wisconsin. Can’t say enough good things, thanks Galena on the Fly!

Susan M.

Wat an amazing experience. Andy and his crew were so incredibly nice. Andy was so friendly and attentive to everyone, answering questions and giving so much information.
A big shout out to his crew.
What a blast!
Thank you for such a great time, Andy!

Athena S.

Galena on the fly was an amazing experience! We were a group of 5 friends who were celebrating friendship! This was such a unique experience to share together and Andy our pilot made it even better! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime! This was better than my dreams as a little girl! - and the champagne at the end, just priceless! Highly recommend!

Karleen G.

This was my second time flying with Galena on the Fly and it was equally wonderful as the first! Andy is a great pilot and is very knowledgeable. I would recommend using Galena on the Fly to anyone who would like to see Galena and the surrounding area from up high.

Samantha O.

My fiancé and I were gifted this hot air balloon ride for our honeymoon and we had an absolute blast! The owner and pilot was amazing! I was thoroughly surprised with how warm and calm the weather up in the sky was! My fiancé isn’t the biggest fan of heights and even he enjoyed the trip! We had champagne and chocolates afterwards and it was an absolute blast! I cannot recommend Galena On the Fly, Inc enough!

Kari C.

I recently had the most exhilarating experience of my life on a hot air balloon ride in Galena, IL, and I can't give it anything less than 5 stars! From the moment we ascended into the sky, I was spellbound by the breathtaking views of the rolling hills and the mighty Mississippi River.

The balloon's gentle ascent made me feel like I was floating on a cloud, and the vibrant colors of the sunrise painted the landscape in hues of gold and pink, creating a mesmerizing panorama. The serenity of the experience was punctuated by the occasional burst of the burner, sending us soaring even higher with a rush of warmth.

Our skilled pilot narrated the journey with passion, sharing fascinating stories about the area's history and wildlife. The sensation of drifting above the treetops and getting a bird's-eye view of Galena was truly surreal.

As we descended, I couldn't help but marvel at the flawless landing, a testament to the pilot's expertise. The post-flight celebration with champagne was the perfect finale to this unforgettable adventure.

If you're seeking an awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime experience, a hot air balloon ride in Galena, IL is an absolute must! It's a symphony of sights, sounds, and emotions that will leave you on cloud nine.

Mathew J.

I took a hot air balloon ride and it was amazing. There was 7 of us that were supposed to go on Friday but the ride was canceled due to wind. I was fortunate to get the one open seat for the Saturday ride and so my friends said I should go. It was so peaceful, enjoyable and beautiful. I would go again. The pilot and the crew were so kind and helpful.
If you get a chance take the flight, you won't regret it.