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The Whole Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience!

Many view hot air ballooning with curiosity and mystique. What is it like up there? What can you see? What about the landing? Is it cold?

Since 1987 Aerosaurus have given pleasure to over 60,000 passengers who have experienced the magic of a hot air balloon ride, let us provide some of the answers.

A balloon flight is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight feels uninhibited.

A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marveling at their powdery appearance, you will be intrigued by this aerial mystery tour.

Take A Look at a Balloon Flight With This Movie!

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Order the 'Above the Clouds' DVD . An interesting & informative documentary on Hot Air Ballooning.

Balloon Video Clip InformationFeel free to click on the play button above to watch the video. The clip shows a typical Hot Air Balloon Flight.

A Hot Air Balloon moves with the wind direction and whatever the wind speed you feel no movement or breeze, plus you have the radiant heat from the burners; even in mid-winter you are far warmer in the air than on the ground.

Binoculars, video or camera are a must. Bring plenty of film/card memory.

Setting up for a hot air balloon flight The Standard Voucher and itinerary consists of a "Surprise Card" and "Passenger Information Pack" a balloon flight of approximately one hour with complimentary champagne or a soft drink, followed by the presentation of a flight certificate. The whole event last approximately three to four hours.

Group Bookings for Hot Air Balloon Rides

Aerosaurus Balloons accept bookings for individuals or groups of up to 100 people. Individuals or small parties are combined with other parties to make up complete flights. On such a special occasion people combine well together to mutually experience this thrill of a lifetime.

Hot Air Balloons are flown first thing in the morning and last thing in the day during daylight hours from spring to autumn and throughout the day in the winter (subject to weather)..

Balloon Flight Meeting Times

AM Flights
PM Flights
Month
Meeting Time
Month
Meeting Time
March
07:00
March
15:00-16:00
April
06:30
April
17:00-18:00
May
05:45
May
17:30-18:30
June
05:30
June
18:30
July
05:45
July
18:00-18:30
August
06:00
August
17:30-18:00
September
06:45-07:15
September
16:30-17:30
October
07:15-07:45
October
15:00-16:00
Winter
07:00-08:00
Winter
13:00-15:00

Three of our hot air balloons in the Sky. Hot Air Balloon rides are subject to weather conditions and sufficient passengers booked.

If we are unable to fly on your preferred date your flight is moved forward to to the next mutually convenient date.

For these reasons we cannot guarantee balloon flights on specific dates. Most importantly there must be wind speeds of less than 12 mph, reasonable visibility, a stable atmosphere and no rain or snow.

Extended hot air balloon flights of approximately 1 1/2 hours duration are also available by special arrangement.

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