Gift Finder

 

25% off Hot Air Ballooning

  £149
XBLHD
3½ hrs
  • Take advantage of our special offer - reduced from £199 to £149!
  • Available Monday to Friday for sunrise flights only
  • Pure peace and tranquillity, drifting along at heights of up to 3,000 feet
  • Bird's-eye views of 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 as everyone else is still waking up. First off (with 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 climb into the basket, ready for launching. Flying at heights of up to 5,000 feet, you'll gaze down at the beautiful views of the countryside below and enjoy 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 enjoying a celebratory glass of champagne (or soft drink) and being driven back to the launch site (who knows where you'll land? - you can't steer balloons!). You'll also be presented with a commemorative flight certificate to take home.

Locations

  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Bath, Somerset
  • Bristol, Bristol City
  • Castle Cary, Somerset
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Edinburgh, Edinburgh City
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Eye, Suffolk
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Launceston, Cornwall
  • Maidstone, Kent
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Rowsley, Derbyshire
  • Salisbury, Wiltshire
  • Shaftesbury, Dorset
  • Sherborne, Dorset
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Tiverton, Devon
  • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Usk Valley, Monmouthshire
  • Warwick, Warwickshire
  • Whitchurch, Shropshire
  • York, North Yorkshire

Reviews

* * * * *
Peaceful Experience Floating With The Birds
Gemma S
30 Jul 2010
* * * * *
Exhilharating, Can't Wait To Do It Again
Michael S
14 May 2010
* * * * *
Perfect In Every Way
Tony D
11 Sep 2009
* * * * *
Can't Wait To Do It Again!
John M
10 Sep 2009
* * * * *
Unforgettable Day
Craig M
11 Aug 2009
* * * * *
Amazing Experience
Malcolm W
21 Jul 2009
* * * * *
Excellent Trip, Very Well Organised
Colin T
08 Jun 2009
* * * * *
Was A Fantastic Day, Never To Be Forgotten
Katie M
06 Oct 2008
* * * * *
Beautiful Experience
Irene H
29 Aug 2008
* * * * *
A perfect day
Heather F
22 May 2008

Key Info

Availability: Weekdays (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November (depending on location). Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable.
Participant Guidelines: Maximum weight is 18 stone. Minimum height is 4'6''. Minimum age is 8. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for pregnant women. 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 with you.
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.
Print
Versign Logo
Accepted credit and debit cards: Solo, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Delta, American Express Post Office One4all Gift Cards and Christmas Club Cards