Hot Air Balloon Northern Ireland

Product Code : IREBALLOONSINGLE

With the Freedom voucher you can now choose when you would like to do your experience. Choose the weekend or the evening to experience the magic of Hot Air Ballooning. Be amazed by the beautiful view you will receive by standing thousands of metres up in the air.

The Experience

Once in the air, your Hot Air Balloon will travel up to heights of several thousand feet, allowing you to gaze down upon villages, towns and the countryside and give you the opportunity of taking amazing aerial photography.

Views depend entirely on the wind direction on the day, which means every flight is a unique experience. Every balloon flight is round off with a champagne toast and you will receive a personalized commemorative flight certificate signed by the pilot ensuring that the experience is one that will stay with you for years to come.

Vital Information

You must be sufficiently agile to climb in and out of the basket, which is about 42 inches (1.1 m) high and stand for around an hour. Children must be at least 8 years old, and over 4'6" high (1.4m). A child under the age of 16 years will only be flown if accompanied by a responsible adult appointed by the parent(s) or guardian. Maximum weight is 18 stones (114kg). You should not fly if you are suffering from any significant medical condition, or have recently undergone surgery. You may be asked to provide a certificate of your fitness to fly from your doctor or specialist. You must not fly if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Weather

The Hot Air Balloon Flight is very weather dependent. Please be advised to phone the location prior to the flight to check weather conditions. If it is unsuitable, you simply rebook for another convenient day.

Session Length

The actual time in the air is approx. one hour. Passengers and spectators are invited to participate in the pre- and post-flight preparation as a part of the experience. Please arrive at the meeting point on time. It will sometimes be necessary to transport you a short distance from the meeting point to an alternative launch site, depending in wind directions or local conditions. At the end of the flight you will be returned to the original meeting point. For this reason you must allow at least four hours for the complete experience.

Numbers

The Hot Air Balloon accommodates 4 persons in the basket. The price mentioned above is for one person to partake in the Hot Air Balloon Flight.Your experience might be shared with other participants.

Spectators

Spectators are warmly welcomed to join the pre-and post-flight preparations. To enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Flight, please purchase additional vouchers.

Dress Code

You should wear clothing suitable for a country walk appropriate to the time of year, preferably of natural fibres. A hat or cap may be useful to protect your head from the heat of the burners. Waterproof walking shoes or boots are recommended. Space is restricted in the basket, so please avoid bringing large rucksacks and bags.

Availability

Your Hot Air Balloon Flight is carried out from dawn to sunset, and goes from March to October. By exception flights are sometimes possible during the winter months. The Experience can be chosen to be made any time during the whole week.