From Kim Knox Beckius,
Your Guide to New England Travel.
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Apr 11 2007

For a truly memorable autumn in New England experience, soar high above the changing leaves with one of these aerial tour operators.

High 5 Ballooning
Based in Derry, New Hampshire, this hot air balloon tour company offers sunrise flights that are scenic and spectacular year-round, especially during fall foliage season. You'll enjoy a picnic and champagne after your flight.

Hot Fun First Class Balloon Rides
See colorful autumn vistas in southern Maine, stretching as far as the eye can see, from your vantage point in a hot air balloon on this unique fall foliage tour.

Katahdin Air Service Scenic Flights
See autumn as you've never seen it before as you circle Maine's majestic Mt. Katahdin and fly along rivers and over lakes on these 15- to 60-minute flights. Enjoy a bird's eye view of a region of Maine's remote North Woods that is largely inaccessible by car, but which has some of the state's most brilliant fall foliage colors.

Liberty Balloon Flights
Enjoy stunning, panoramic views of southern New Hampshire's fall foliage from the skies in a hot air balloon. When you fly with Liberty Flights, based in Brookline, New Hampshire, you'll even enjoy a traditional champagne celebration after your tour.

Massachusetts Ballooning
Take a scenic and serene fall flight with this Massachusetts-based hot air balloon tour company.