Leave the crowds on the ground and take to the skies together on a private hot air balloon ride.
With the basket reserved for your group and pilot, this is a wonderfully personal way to experience ballooning. Watch the balloon come to life before climbing aboard and gently rising above the countryside, with changing views unfolding beneath you as the breeze determines your route.
The flight itself lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour, while the complete experience takes around three to four hours. From the anticipation before take-off to touching down somewhere new, it's a brilliant gift for couples, families and friends looking for an experience they'll have plenty to talk about afterwards.
There's no predetermined route when travelling by hot air balloon. The wind leads the way, creating a flight that's naturally different each time. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask the pilot questions along the way. After landing, the balloon is deflated and packed away, a glass of champagne (or soft drink alternative) is enjoyed, before the crew transports you back to the original launch site.
Choose the flight for two for a couple celebrating an anniversary, birthday or just as an excuse to spend some memorable time together.
The multi-person voucher options are ideal for sharing the adventure with family or close friends, particularly when you're looking for a milestone gift that everyone can enjoy together.
Hot air balloon rides are fully weather dependent. If your booked flight has to be cancelled for this reason, the flight provider will liaise with you to reschedule as per their booking terms and conditions. Vouchers are non refundable should the ride be cancelled due to bad weather.
This is a private flight for groups of either two to eight people. The only other person in the basket on your flight will be a qualified commercial pilot.
Flying season is April to October and flights can be booked weekdays and weekends, subject to availability.
Balloon flights are made within two to three hours of sunrise and sunset. These times vary throughout the flying season as with the daylight hours.
From May to August, flights typically start at 6:30am and 6:30pm.
During the colder months, flights could be at any time of the day.
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.
The flight itself is normally approximately 45 minutes to one hour, depending on conditions. Allow around three to four hours for the complete experience, including preparation, the flight, landing, packing away and transport back to the launch site.
Yes. The experience is designed for your chosen group rather than sharing the basket with unrelated passengers. Your pilot will also be in the basket.
Yes. Choose the two-person option for a private balloon experience that's particularly well suited to couples, anniversaries and milestone celebrations.
Yes. Options are available for three, four or five people, making this a memorable shared experience for friends or family.
Launch sites are located around Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas, with the exact arrangements confirmed as part of the booking process. Launch locations can sometimes need to change according to wind direction and weather conditions.
Very much so. Balloons require suitable wind, visibility and weather conditions. If conditions aren't appropriate, the flight will need to be rearranged. Safety and suitable flying conditions always come first.
Not exactly – and that's part of the adventure. Hot air balloons travel with the wind, so the precise route and landing point aren't predetermined. After landing, transport is provided back to the original launch site.
Wear sensible walking shoes, long trousers and comfortable layers appropriate for the weather. You'll be outside during the preparation and landing stages as well as in the basket.
Yes. Cameras are welcome, there will be plenty of opportunities to capture the landscape from above.
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