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Hot Air Ballooning for Two

  £395
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3½ hrs
  • 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

About

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

  • Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Bath, Somerset
  • Bristol, Bristol City
  • Castle Cary, Somerset
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Chester, Cheshire
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Farnham, Surrey
  • Grantham, Lincolnshire
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Kinross, Perth and Kinross - Scotland
  • Launceston, Cornwall
  • Ledbury, Hereford
  • Maidstone, Kent
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Salisbury, Wiltshire
  • Shaftesbury, Dorset
  • Sherborne, Dorset
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
  • Taunton, Somerset
  • Tiverton, Devon
  • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Uckfield, East Sussex
  • Usk Valley, Monmouthshire
  • Whitchurch, Shropshire
  • Winchester, Hampshire
  • Worcester, Worcestershire
  • York, North Yorkshire

Reviews

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An Exhilarating Experience
Carol B
09 Aug 2009
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A Truly Breathtaking Perspective On The World
Jeremy J
10 May 2009
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Fantastic Day From Start To Finish!
Matthew H
27 Sep 2008
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The Most Fantastic Experience I Have Ever Had!
Roxanne M
22 Sep 2008

Key Info

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.
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.
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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