- Asheville Balloon Company flies in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. You will ride with a highly experienced FAA certified pilot. Asheville Balloon Company rides are a great morning excursion for visitors and residents alike. Our hot air balloons lift off just west of Asheville, NC for a fantastic view of the mountains of Western North Carolina. There is simply nothing that compares to the exhilarating, yet calming sensation of riding in a balloon. Call Asheville Balloon Company to schedule today: (828) 707-2992.