The Launch

Once the pilot has given a passenger safety briefing the balloon is filled with cold air. The pilot turns on the burners, the balloon rises, and it is time for the passengers to climb aboard. The balloon is released, and you float gently up and away for the experience of a lifetime. Drifting off peacefully into the sky the balloon can rise to heights over 2000 feet. With the heat of the flame to keep you warm, it is no colder than on the ground.

After the pilot has given a passenger briefing the balloon is released, and you float gently up and away for the experience of a lifetime.

The Landing

The flight lasts for about an hour, at which point the Pilot looks for a safe and suitable place to land. Upon landing, the balloon crew, who have been following your progress by road, will arrive. The balloon is packed away and then, in the finest tradition of ballooning, the flight is toasted with a few glasses of chilled champagne, giving you the chance to relive your experience with fellow passengers, pilot and crew. At this point the pilot will hand out personalized flight certificates and you will have the option to purchase the in- flight photo. Once you feel completely relaxed and inspired by your new experience and of course the champagne has all gone you may join us for a courtesy drive back to the launch site. The whole experience takes around 3 - 3 1/2 hours.