RedBalloon Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 874 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wonderful variety of gifts available, noting that browsing through the platform and purchasing digital vouchers is exceptionally simple and convenient for everyone. Many people also deeply appreciate the friendly staff and remarkably helpful customer service team whenever they need assistance with their plans or bookings. Some reviewers were not happy with the booking process, mentioning that setting up reservations or trying to redeem vouchers can sometimes feel quite frustrating. Consumers noted specific difficulties such as missing barcodes or important details in confirmation emails, alongside unexpected restrictions encountered during peak holiday seasons.

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User experience

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Product

Reviewers express great satisfaction with the product, highlighting the wide variety of unique experiences... See more

Website

Clients share satisfaction regarding the website, frequently highlighting that it is simple, informative, and... See more

Booking process

People report ambiguous experiences with the booking process, as many customers praise how quick, easy, and... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and welcoming across various interactions.... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very courteous staff. Attempted to fix the problem but left me unable to continue to rebook a trip. Assistant called on Saturday but I couldn't continue that day, I was promised a recall on the foll... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The street art and food tour of Newtown was fun. I was a tourist in my own city and enjoyed meeting the overseas visitors on the tour. Andrew, our guide, remembered everyone's names and kept the tour... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We did the premium mystery picnic. The tour was good and took us to some nice touristy shopping areas. The clues were easy to solve. While the amount of food was adequate for a picnic, we thought the... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Buying vouchers was easy to do and time to use these vouchers is generous. Website easy to navigate and the amount of choices available, ate varied and plentiful. This is the third time we have use... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. also in
  3. Balloon Ride Tour Agency
  4. Corporate Gift Supplier
  5. Sightseeing Tour Agency
  6. Tour Agency

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Trending experiences, perfect to gift. At RedBalloon we believe that experiences are better than things. Because while things can age, experiences have a way of getting even better over time. Experiences connect us. They expand our minds and help us grow. Experiences are the memories we find ourselves repeating to our friends for years on end. The best part about experiences is that they don’t just live in our minds. They live in our hearts too. For good. Imagine being about to give that to someone. A gift that offers someone a new perspective on the world, like gliding gracefully through a sunrise in a hot air balloon. Or the gift of a Lamborghini ride that makes hearts race and forces people to remember that life is about feeling. Our curated experiences are the gifts that last forever. So next time you’re stuck looking for a gift, there’s a new and memorable experience for every occasion at RedBalloon.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy process

Hard to review what I purchased as we haven't used it yet, however the purchasing process was very easy and the website is very detailed.

May 22, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Jennifer, thanks so much for your kind words! We’re glad you found the booking process easy and the website helpful. We hope you have an amazing experience when you go!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful customer support

Forgot about a voucher I had and urgently tried booking something on the day it was going to expire. When I tried to use it, it said it had expired already.
I used the chat window to talk to a staff member [MA] who immediately extended it for another 3 months.
I then used it to book a drift experience with no issues. Very happy.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Ryan, thanks for your review! We’re glad our team could quickly step in to help extend your voucher and that everything went smoothly with your booking, great to hear you’re happy!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately we bought through…

Unfortunately we bought through Redballoon instead of directly from the business we were interested in meaning we had difficulties claiming the gift voucher due to different offers showing between the two. The direct business was very helpful in allowing us to claim the gift voucher for a product we didn't want and then changing it later.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Ben,
Thanks for your feedback. RedBalloon vouchers are designed to be flexible, giving customers a wide range of experiences and the ability to work with different suppliers. As offers can vary between RedBalloon and operators, there can sometimes be differences in what’s available.
We work closely with our experience partners and it’s great to see this reflected in the support you received on the day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Gift.

Very easy and simply to use for a gift for someone who likes the finer things in life.

May 26, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Gavin, thanks for your review! We’re glad you found it easy to use and that it made for a perfect gift.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my voucher instantly.

I received my voucher instantly and it was user friendly. The whole process was done in no time.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi John,
We’re so glad we could get things off to a great start — and trust us, the real fun begins when you head out on your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use, lots of choices.. Can recommend.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Thanks for your feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy customer …

I was very happy with the results and ease of contact regarding my enquiry but I did find the chatbot tediously slow to respond.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi JV,
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback — we’re really glad you found everything easy and helpful!
As for the “chatbot”… we’ll have to confess, that was actually one of our humans in disguise (clearly not having their fastest day!) We’ll definitely work on picking up the pace.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy website to navigate

Super easy website to navigate, lots of options when choosing a birthday gift and check out process is quick!

May 16, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Jess,
Thanks for your review, we are so glad to hear we were able to help you find that perfect gift!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good options

Good options

May 14, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Thanks for your feedback! Glad you found some great options 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book online

Easy to book online, quick process and hassle free. Many options to choose from.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Kendell, Thanks so much for your feedback! Glad you found the process quick and hassle-free.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer Focus being Priority !!!

Really appreciated being able to "exchange" a Voucher Promotion (no longer available) and for the time allowed to use the Voucher! RedBalloon follow up is also very thorough and tge process User friendly! Thankyou! 👌😉

May 21, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Brenton,
Thanks for your review, we are thrilled that you had a great experience with us! We hope you have a great time out on your adventure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

There is such a lot of different experiences to choose from. It was easy to narrow down the type I was looking for, with comprehensive descriptions of the experiences. It is valid for 5 years which I think is excellent, the check out process was easy. I will definitely use Red Balloon again

May 13, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Linda,
Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back with us soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5th defensive driving course voucher

I purchased my 5th defensive driving course voucher & it was as seamless as always
Would recommend

May 19, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Narelle, thanks for your review! We’re glad the process was seamless as always and really appreciate your continued support, great to hear you’d recommend us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great way to send a gift

Great way to send a gift. Perfect if can be scheduled to be sent on actual birthday.

May 19, 2026
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Reply from RedBalloon

Hi Robyn, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

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