Melbourne City Hot Air Balloon Flight
Melbourne City Hot Air Balloon Flight
Adults $350.00
Children $270.00
Champagne Breakfast
Adults $25.00
Children $15.00
Description
A sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne is a truly remarkable experience. There are few major cities in the world that can be traversed by hot air balloon and there certainly is no better way to take in Australia's second largest city. In the early morning light you will drift by the array of parks and gardens that make Melbourne the world's most liveable city.
Included In Price
Your Melbourne Hot Air Ballooning Experience includes:
* Approximately 1 Hour Balloon Flight
* Discounted undercover parking at the Hilton Hotel for a flat fee of $5 (this is important as with other operators you could be paying up to an extra $50 for parking on the morning of your flight).
* Complete flight and ground insurance.
* Launch and landing government fees in and around the city
* Piece of mind that you have chosen to fly with Victoria's leading hot air ballooning operator offering the most professional service. You will be in the hands of the most experienced pilots and ground crew in the business.
* A carbon neutral flight - by choosing to fly with Global Ballooning you will be helping to restore biodiversity and essential habitat for native fauna, improve water quality and salinity problems. This is because Global Ballooning is the only Victorian operator to offset our emissions.
* In-flight photography with the opportunity to purchase a souvenir CD compilation and DVD pack after the flight.
* CBD Hotel pick up available for hotel guests only (morning pick-up only).
* Whilst local Melbourne residents are encouraged to drive to the Yarra Valley site, non-hotel staying residents may opt for pick up from a central Melborune pick-up point at the Hilton on the Park – 192 Wellington Pde, East Melbourne (cheap parking available).
* A beautifully prestented flight certificate.
* A souvenir pack including wine tasting voucher at Domaine Chandon.
Location
Hilton on the Park, 192 Wellington Pde, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Participant Guidelines
-Passengers MUST reconfirm their tour by contacting the duty pilot between 1830 to 1900 the evening before their flight on 0488 686 555. Wear clothes as for hiking, including sturdy shoes, warm socks and a cap, (feet can get wet and cold in the early morning dew), plus sunglasses if you wish. It will not be any colder in the air than on the ground.
Hot air ballooning is an audience participation activity and you will be encouraged to assist with the set up and pack away of the balloon itself. It is an active morning in the outdoors, so do wear clothes that can get stained or dirty.
Please note: The balloon burners sometimes drip water mixed with Carbon. Global Ballooning will not be responsible for clothing that is stained or damaged as a result of our adventure activity.
Wear clothes as for hiking, including sturdy shoes, warm socks and a cap, plus sunglasses.
* We meet before sunrise so, depending on the time of year and weather, it can be extremely cold.
* Generally it will not be any colder in the air during the balloon flight than on the ground, we suggest you wear layered clothing that can be removed as the day warms up.
* The burners radiate heat, wearing a hat is recommended.
* Your feet may get wet and cold in the early morning dew, you might like to bring a change of socks.
* High-heeled shoes are not suitable.
* DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA AND LOTS OF FILM, DATA MEMORY AND FRESH BATTERIES!!
Price Valid For
Per person.
Optional Extra: Buffet breakfast = $25
Booking Notes
- Childrens prices valid for 6-12 year olds (children under 6 years old cannot participate)
- Transfers available from Melbourne CBD hotels
- Cancellation outside of 7 days – No fee (rebook)
- Within 7 days - $50 per person rebook fee ( rebook)
- Within 48 hours – 100% cancellation fee (no refund and no rebooking)
Departure Time
Approximately one hour before sunrise (to be confirmed evening prior to the flight)
Session Length
4 - 5 hours
Numbers on the day
Up to 10 passengers per basket
Weather Exceptions
Hot air ballooning is weather dependent and all passengers are asked to check in with the pilot the night before for a weather report. If the flight is cancelled due to inclement weather passengers will need to contact us to reschedule.
