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Hot Air Ballooning

Price: £199
Duration: 3½ hrs
Ref: XBLHA
 
 
  • Help inflate the balloon ready for launching
  • Pure peace and tranquillity, drifting along at heights of up to 3,000 feet
  • Bird's-eye views of the British countryside from the basket
  • After landing, toast your flight with a glass of champagne

Have you ever looked up to see a hot air balloon drifting silently overhead? With this experience it'll be you in the basket of the balloon, looking down. First, with your feet still firmly on the ground, you'll meet your pilot and get a flight safety briefing, before helping to prepare and inflate the balloon. Then you'll climb into the basket ready for launching. You'll fly at heights of up to 5,000 feet, enjoying beautiful views of the countryside below, and the restful peace and quiet (except for when the propane burners are going, that is). Because the balloon moves with the wind, you'll feel no wind at all, just sheer enjoyment. After landing you can help the crew pack the balloon away, before a celebratory glass of champagne (or a soft drink) and being driven back to the launch site (who knows where you'll land? - you can't steer balloons!). You'll be presented with a commemorative flight certificate, and some centres also offer the chance to purchase an in-flight photo.

Locations:

Maidstone, Kent; Tunbridge Wells, Kent; Chelmsford, Essex; Northampton, Northamptonshire; Bath, Somerset; Bristol, Bristol City; Abergavenny, Monmouthshire; Stroud, Gloucestershire; Uckfield, East Sussex; Basingstoke, Hampshire; Winchester, Hampshire; Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire; Oxford, Oxfordshire; Farnham, Surrey; Reading, Berkshire; Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire; Banbury, Oxfordshire; Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire; Warwick, Warwickshire; Evesham, Worcestershire; Bakewell, Derbyshire; Worcester, Worcestershire; Cirencester, Gloucestershire; Swindon, Wiltshire; Chester, Cheshire; Ledbury, Hereford; Stafford, Staffordshire; Norwich, Norfolk; Ipswich, Suffolk; Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire; Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire; Edinburgh, Edinburgh City; Launceston, Cornwall; Exeter, Devon; Plymouth, Devon; Sherborne, Dorset; Taunton, Somerset; Salisbury, Wiltshire

 

Customer Reviews

Bernard L
26 Jul 2008
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An 'Uplifting Experience' - Fun And Rewarding
Ann A
01 Jun 2008
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Excellent
Ian J
01 Jun 2008
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Great day
Ronald And Teresa H
01 Jun 2008
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Pleasant way to spend an evening
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Participant Guidelines: Maximum weight 18 stone. Minimum height 4'6''. Minimum age is 8. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Ballooning isn't suitable for pregnant women. Any medical conditions must be declared in advance.
Weather: Ballooning is extremely weather dependent - it is crucial that you call the venue before your flight. If postponed, you'll be offered an alternative date and can also request an alternative location (please contact the operator to arrange).
Duration: The experience normally lasts for three to four hours, including one hour to inflate the balloon, around an hour in the air and one hour for packing the balloon away and returning to the launch site.
Numbers On Day: As a guide there will be between 8 and 16 people and the pilot in the balloon.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome to watch the launch (a wonderful sight) and wave you off. A pair of binoculars or a camera will come in handy.
Dress Code: Wear trousers, long sleeves and sensible footwear (no high heels please). Please don't wear loose scarves or jewellery. Bring a hat - the heat from the burner overhead can be intense. Bear in mind that launch and landing sites can be muddy.
Availability: Weekends and weekdays from March/April to October/November at most venues. Flights take place at dawn or dusk, when the air is most stable.
Other Info: Your voucher entitles you to a minimum of five attempts at rebooking during a one year period (from your booking), should any weather cancellation/s prevent it going ahead.
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Our Customer Experience Centre is there to help Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm on 0845 640 8000. Quote reference code XBLHA when you call.