Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Melbourne

Code: BA607
  • $350
  • 19 Reviews
  • Location: Melbourne, VIC
  • For: 1 person
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

Hot Air Balloon Rides over Melbourne are a breathtaking way to see the town! Depending on the wind at dawn, your ballooning adventure may take you over the CBD, inner suburbs, parks and gardens, with Port Phillip Bay creating the perfect backdrop as you discover this gorgeous city from the air!

Your hot air ballooning flight over Melbourne starts when we either meet at your hotel or at the meeting location before first light. You will be advised of the exact time and place the evening before your flight.

Your pilot will give you a short briefing and you will be transported to the launch site, where you may help with the launch or stand back and take pictures.

Then away we go, drifting gently over the city of Melbourne in our beautiful balloon. Your flight will last for approximately one hour.

Afterwards, we make our final landing, pack the balloon away and invite you to join us for a traditional champagne breakfast (additional cost of $25pp) at the Hilton hotel.

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

Venue:

Melbourne, VIC

Session Length

Allow approximately four hours in total, from check-in to the champagne breakfast celebration. The flight itself is one hour.

Guidelines:

Minimum fitness level required. Passengers need to be able to climb into the basket and stand for the hour's flight. You need to inform us if you have a medical condition that may preclude you from flying e.g. a back problem. We do not fly ladies who are more than 12 weeks pregnant.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of four and a maximum of ten people in the basket during your flight.

Weather:

In the case of windy, wet miserable weather the flight is cancelled at the pilot's discretion. Flights are usually confirmed the night before.

Other Info:

Bring a hat and your camera as there are some fantastic photo opportunities. The champagne breakfast is not included in the price.

Suitability Information:

This experience is 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

Cancellation Policy:

You will lose the full cost of your flight if you fail to show up for your flight. You may send someone else in your place if you wish - please let us know the name of the replacement person before the flight. * Within 48 hours prior: No changes are permitted - passengers are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforseen circumstances including being unwell to fly due to illness. Under no circumstances will flights be refunded or re-scheduled if passengers cancel or do not show up on the day. * Between 48 hours and 7 days prior: A non-refundable $50 per person rebooking fee will be charged directly payable to the supplier; weekday flights will need to be re-scheduled on a weekday flight only, excluding public holidays. * Bookings cancelled up to 7 days prior to a flight date cannot be refunded. * Accommodation and Wine tour packages are non-refundable and should the flight be cancelled due to inclement weather this does not apply.

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: Laura
    August 16 2011

    It was very well run, the pilots were friendly and interesting. The experience itself was even better than I expected, gentle and quiet and beautiful. I couldn't recommend this company and the whole experience more highly!
  •  
    Reviewer: Rosemary
    July 25 2011

    We enjoyed the experience greatly. It was as if we were floating on air. I would highly recomend to fly with RedBalloon.
  •  
    Reviewer: Mark
    May 09 2011

    Excellent
  •  
    Reviewer: Rebecca
    May 08 2011

    The Pilot was absolutely fantastic, and the whole experience was amazing. I would definitely do it again.
  •  
    Reviewer: Wendy
    May 04 2011

    Fantastic experience! Had an amazing time and think everyone should experience ballooning, too bad most won't get the chance because of the cost. We showed our photos from our experience to lots of friends and family and they were all jumping at the idea of doing it too, until they heard the cost.- Lucky we got ours as a present.
  •  
    Reviewer: Karen
    April 29 2011

    The staff were very professional, with a focus on safety. We didn't have to wait around for very long, we were up in the air before we knew it. I was pleased there were photos taken during the flight, and the opportunity to purchase a CD afterwards. I'd love to go again.
  •  
    Reviewer: scott
    April 26 2011

    I thought it was a great experience with friendly Balloon staff. I have already recommended it to family and friends. thumbs up.
  •  
    Reviewer: Judy
    April 14 2011

    We had a fantastic time. Everyone was extremely professional and friendly and the actual experience was amazing. It is great to gain a different perspective of the city. It was over far too soon!! Many thanks to all concerned.
  •  
    Reviewer: Giulia
    April 12 2011

    Ballooning was FANTASTIC, our pilot was excellent. Had a great time!
  •  
    Reviewer: louise
    March 30 2011

    The whole experience was great.
  •  
    Reviewer: Brad
    March 21 2011

    An amazing experience that I would highly recommend to anybody. Service was extremely professional and made the event feel really special and comfortable.
  •  
    Reviewer: Kate
    March 14 2011

    The people were friendly, professional and helpful. The only suggestion I would make is to strongly recommend that passengers bring a hat to keep the heat off their head if they are near the flame.
  •  
    Reviewer: shane
    March 10 2011

    My wife and i had a ball. It was our first time in a balloon and loved it. Our pilot Nick was great and got some great pictures we were able to purchase after the flight. The breakfast at the Hilton was excellent. Left after breakfast and felt it was good money spent.
  •  
    Reviewer: Catherine
    February 28 2011

    I loved the fact that we set off just one street from my work and that I was able to fly over friend's houses. Thanks to the North Westerly.
  •  
    Reviewer: Cheryl
    February 28 2011

    We had a great time & would go again at the drop of a hat loved it. People were very friendly. Great experience.
  •  
    Reviewer: Ernie
    February 20 2011

    What a ride/flight. We had a fantastic flight , the staff were very good.
  •  
    Reviewer: MICHIAL
    February 15 2011

    An awesome morning ride , thanking you!
  •  
    Reviewer: MICHIAL
    February 15 2011

    Great morning , good stuff
  •  
    Reviewer: Irene
    February 10 2011

    I had an absolutely wonderful time and enjoyed every moment of my first Hot Air Balloon experience over Melbourne. It was fantastic to float so gently over so many of Melbourne's landmarks and enjoy the city and its best features from above. I could see for miles! Everything looked so peaceful and organised...so different from the chaos of city traffic at peak time on the roads!!!!!!!!!!! From meeting the pilots and bus drivers at the Hilton at 5.15am , to the preparation, the hot air balloo...
    I had an absolutely wonderful time and enjoyed every moment of my first Hot Air Balloon experience over Melbourne. It was fantastic to float so gently over so many of Melbourne's landmarks and enjoy the city and its best features from above. I could see for miles! Everything looked so peaceful and organised...so different from the chaos of city traffic at peak time on the roads!!!!!!!!!!! From meeting the pilots and bus drivers at the Hilton at 5.15am , to the preparation, the hot air balloon ride, the packing up and return to the Hilton for the Champagne breakfast around 9am, I cannot suggest anything you could do better. Staff were welcoming, friendly, organised and experienced.

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