Hot Air Ballooning Over Strathalbyn - Adult

Hot Air Ballooning Over Strathalbyn - Adult

Code: BBL093
  • $330
  • 7 Reviews
  • Location: Strathalbyn, SA
  • For: 1 person
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

Hot air ballooning is quite magical. Noisy one moment, quiet the next, ever changing, never dull. It's fun, it's crazy, wild yet safe. Even people who are frightened of heights say it's different. Your flight will last about an hour but the memory will last a lifetime.

Ballooning is one of those things people often say “I must do that one day”. Well once you have tried it you’ll probably want to do it again (and again)!

We meet an hour before sunrise. And to experience the sunrise from the Balloon is breathtaking. Even when the clouds hide the sun, the experience is lovely. Mystical even and ethereal. To see the historic township of Strathalbyn from the air will bring out the photographer in you. The valleys and hills are majestic. We can also do things that can't be done in other types of aircraft. Low-flying at low speed, seeing wildlife close-up. Depending on wind speed, we fly up to about 30km in an hour and almost never back to where we took off from. To save a long walk back, our crew follows us with balloon trailers, help us pack up and take us to breakfast.

All our outings include sparkling wine, chocolates, orange juice and nibbles followed by cooked breakfast when we get back to town. Everyone that fly’s with us receives a beautiful A4 colored flight certificate with their name on it and signed by the pilot of the day.

Please note: Flights are not available between September and February due to poor weather conditions.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Strathalbyn - 50 minutes from Adelaide.

Session Length

Please allow approx. 3-4 hours from the time we meet to the end of breakfast. Time in the air is usually at least an hour. Price is based on a weekend rate. Please note: Flights are not available between September and February, due to poor weather conditions.

Guidelines:

Generally, passengers must be between 8 and 108, and independently mobile in case of an emergency. You must not suffer from fits/seizures. Although allowed in law, our operators advise against taking children under 8 other than in very gentle winds. We cannot fly anyone over 14 weeks pregnant.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of six and up to ten other people in the basket with you during your flight.

Spectators:

Friends are welcome to watch the rigging of the balloon, to follow it as it's flying, to join you and the other passengers at the end of the flight and to come along to the celebratory breakfast for just the cost of the meal.

Weather:

Ballooning can only be done in good weather. The colder the weather, the better it is. Once you have booked we ask you to phone our operators in the late afternoon prior to flying for their GO/NO GO decision. If the forecast includes rain or winds of more than 15 kph, they will not fly.

Other Info:

Cameras are welcome on board. Indeed, if you have a video camera, you’ll be delighted by our ability to rotate the balloon 360° to allow you to capture a seamless panorama of the passing scenery.

Suitability Information:

Suitable for people with a sensory impairment only. You must be independently mobile in case of emergency.

This product is sutable for people with Sensory Impairment - Hearing This product is sutable for people with Sensory Impairment - Low Vision

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

Reviews

  •  
    Reviewer: Christina
    August 23 2011

    Both Victor and myself thoroughly enjoyed our experience from start to finish. We also appreciate Kate sending us info. on where to stay at Strathalbyn. Ian and Jason to both their credits were both easy going and so cool when we couldn't find a spot to land. Thanks again.

  •  
    Reviewer: Romana
    July 25 2011

    This activity is VERY weather dependent. We had around half a dozen cancellations before we actually got to go up in the balloon. So book it in ahead of time for Autumn, before you're in the middle of Winter cos the good days to go up become far between! SO worth it once you get up there though. So peaceful and beautiful, no engine noises, such a different experience!! We absolutely loved it!! :)

  •  
    Reviewer: Viviana
    April 27 2011

    Fantastic experience. The pilot and staff were so friendly and helpful and they made the experience unforgettable. We stayed at the Strath motel and the staff there were very accommodating to last minute changes and late checkout at no extra charge. Highly recommend this experience to all.

  •  
    Reviewer: GEorgie
    April 26 2011

    The organisation of this experience was very thorough and professional. It was most enjoyable on the day and the hospitality was memorable. Thank you.

  •  
    Reviewer: Ann
    April 24 2011

    Very enjoyable experience, informative pilot and crew, great company (12 of us on the flight) and delicious breakfast and time to share thoughts on our experience.

  •  
    Reviewer: Ann
    April 24 2011

    Great experience delivered by fantastic staff.

  •  
    Reviewer: Janet
    April 04 2011

    I loved it! Well organised, very informative and a pleasurable experience in the form of the actual trip and the breakfast.

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