Hot Air Ballooning for Two

Hot Air Ballooning for Two
Hot Air Ballooning for Two
Hot Air Ballooning for Two
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3½ hrs
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£400
  • About

    Begin on solid ground with a full flight safety briefing from an experienced pilot, before assisting in the preparation and inflation of the hot air balloon. Mount the basket and launch skyward to heights of up to 3,000, enjoying the peaceful tranquillity and picturesque countryside views. The balloon moves in unison with the wind, meaning there is no resistance. Afterwards, help the crew pack the balloon away, before enjoying a celebratory glass of champagne (or soft drink) and being driven back to the original launch site. Finish with the presentation of a commemorative flight certificate, and some centres also offer the chance to buy an in-flight photo.

    • 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
  • 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

    Actual flight length will be determined by the conditions on the day. As a guide, the experience normally lasts around three hours, including one hour for inflating the balloon 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.

  • Reviews

    Most Exhilarating Experience

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    Jimmy B, 05 Aug 2011
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    This was a great experience without question and would love to go again! Recommend everyone to try this ballooning experience as you'll not regret a bit! Kudos to the Crew and Crew Members! Thanks for making our day!

    Hot Air Balloon Flight

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    Joan A, 01 Jul 2011
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    It was an amazing experience - floating over the city of Bristol. We had fabulous views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, green fields, and even deer running. It was incredible to see the trains moving from up high, and also other balloons floating near by. Another happy and unexpected thing that happened was that a man proposed on the flight to his girlfriend. Landing was fun too - all in all it was an unforgettable experience !

    Great Day Out!!

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    Russel R, 11 Oct 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    Great fun, great views. Excellent opportunity for keen photographers.

    Very Memorable Experience

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    Graham M, 21 Aug 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    Due to the weather, the original day booked was cancelled but then re-booked for the following day. After phoning the flightline the evening before the morning flight, it was back on schedule. We couldn't have asked for a better day. After an informal safety briefing and 'what to expect' from the pilot, with a bit of humour, we were soon in the basket and up in the air. Even though it was nearly a full basket of 16 people, there was still room to move around. It was a strange experience being 3000 ft in the open air and still being able to breathe as normal. The views were awesome! Looking over the edge of the basket and seeing birds flying underneath you was also a strange but good experience. After a fun landing, we helped pack away the balloon and headed back to the launch site for complimentary champagne and a sign off from the pilot. A Very Memorable Experience!

    A Wonderful Peaceful Experience...

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    Phill W, 05 Aug 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    A wonderful birthday gift from my girlfriend. It was the first time we had both been in a hot air balloon, i was so surprised how quiet it was. The staff were very helpful, and professional, they also took a picture of us in the air - and it was posted the next day. Great...

    A Perfect Birthday Experience

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    Mia I, 01 Aug 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    The day started with excitement seeing the balloon being inflated, all the families watching enjoyed it too, once we had taken off, its was inspiring, and the pilot pointed out all the places of interest, Stratford looked lovely from high up, and a small plane waved as it passed by, we felt like Phileas Fogg on an adventure! The silence of floating through the air was unforgettable and surprisingly warm with no wind, we had a good landing and finished with a glass or two of champagne, the crew were lovely and a laugh which always makes an experience like this special. Thank you.

    Out Of This World

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    Alan B, 06 Jul 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    The whole evening from start to finish was absolutely fantastic. The staff and pilot were very friendly and a good laugh.

    Magical

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    Patricia S, 27 Jun 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the reality was even better!!!! Helped by perfect weather, we took off just after 6 am. Amazing feeling - no sense of motion at all: one minute we were on the ground, the next we were high in the air, seemingly drifting on a whim. Oh, the views: we peered into gardens, admired swimming pools and tennis courts. Soon we were over fields - have never seen the contours of the land so clearly. Cattle and sheep were unaware of us; rabbits gambolled beneath us. I could talk at length..... the pilot was just right; enough technical talk, but tempered with interesting anecdotes of his own ballooning. The instructions were accurate - we did need a hat to stave off the heat of the burner. That was an amazing sight and sound, which gave way to absolute stillness and silence. The descent was equally graceful, just tempered with sadness that it was over. We all had great fun helping to pack the balloon away. Thanks to all the crew - fantastic!

    Wow, What An Experience!

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    Mary S, 15 May 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    My husband has wanted to go on a balloon flight for a long time, I was not sure but didn't want to miss out. It was FANTASTIC, an experience to remember, we helped to inflate the balloon and them climbed aboard and away. The scenery was just beautiful. Thank you for making a dream come true.

    Really Enjoyed The Experience

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    Karen B, 01 May 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    I thought the whole service from start to finish was excellent. I booked the experience online and it was very easy. The information and instructions I received about the experience were clear and accurate. The 'Hot Air Balloon' people were good on the day explaining very clearly what was required of us and keeping us informed about the weather - it was touch and go whether we would fly - but we did in the end and overall it was a really great experience - glad I have done it!

    Excellent Experience

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    Tom W, 08 Apr 2010
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    We both enjoyed the trip very much. We did not know what to expect which made it all the more exciting!

    An Exhilarating Experience

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    Carol B, 09 Aug 2009
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    Fantastic experience and the staff all helped to make it a special day. Thank you to the pilot and the crew as all were excellent.

    A Truly Breathtaking Perspective On The World

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    Jeremy J, 10 May 2009
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    My 10 year old son and I were able to fly on the first attempt - the conditions were perfect. The whole experience from unpacking and inflating the balloon to landing in a farmer's field was incredibly calm and relaxing. We were on a dawn flight which added to the dreamlike quality of the event. I would recommend this experience to everyone!

    Fantastic Day From Start To Finish!

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    Matthew H, 27 Sep 2008
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    The service from booking the day right the way through was top class, the weather was great and the pilot & co were fantastic all afternoon.

    The Most Fantastic Experience I Have Ever Had!

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    Roxanne M, 22 Sep 2008
    Hot Air Ballooning for Two

    The pilot was extremely welcoming, made us feel very safe and in good hands. All in all it was a fantastic once in a lifetime experience.

Locations


This Choice Voucher allows you to take part at any of the following locations

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

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