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Drive just 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD to a natural amphitheater, the ideal spot for a hot air balloon tour. Let the breeze usher you over the Yarra River and splendid countryside.

Highlights

• Enjoy a 1-hour sunrise balloon flight over the Yarra Valley
• See the inflation and deflation process of the balloon
• Receive complimentary in-flight photos
• See the world from an entirely new perspective
• A sumptuous buffet breakfast post flight

Description

Experience the thrill of ascending over a changing landscape at sunrise, suspended in a basket, floating under a spectacular hot air balloon. The cold air hits your cheeks, clouds floating past, the hot flames above warm you up under the morning sky… as you take flight… up, up, and float away. Join a spectacular hot air balloon experience with a bird's eye view of the picturesque Yarra Valley (located an hour’s drive from Melbourne) – Victoria’s renowned wine region. Operating 364 days of the year (weather permitting) this once-in-a-lifetime tour experience provides an entirely different perspective of the Yarra Valley, beyond the typical tourist itinerary. Take off on a beautiful hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley at sunrise. The Yarra Valley is home to 90 vineyards and 35 wineries, many of which hold a reputation for creating world-class wines. See it from an entirely new perspective as you breeze over the picture postcard landscape. Meet your pilot approximately one hour before sunrise (you will be advised of the exact time and location when you phone the duty pilot the night before your flight). Your pilot will give you a short briefing before being transported to the launch site where you may help with the launch or stand back and take photos of the balloon as it is inflated. Then, climb aboard, and away you go gently floating over the Yarra Valley as if you were a cloud. It is truly one of the most magnificently tranquil, picturesque, and dream-like experiences you can do. Afterward, make a final landing, pack the balloon away, and enjoy a buffet breakfast

Includes

1-hour sunrise balloon flight with an award-winning hot air balloon company, the largest in Victoria Buffet breakfast post flight In-flight commentary provided by expert pilots giving passengers an understanding of the various elements of ballooning, meteorology, altitude, navigation, equipment and air traffic control In-flight commentary Interactive involvement in the inflation and deflation process Free car parking at Balgownie Estate A digital flight certificate Carbon neutral flight

Important Information

• Pickup from Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel and drop off to Federation Square/Queen Vic Market - Adult: 13-years-old and older
• Child: 6 to 12-years-old
• Passengers need to be able to climb into the basket and stand for the 1-hour flight
• Not suitable for women who are more than 20 weeks pregnant
• Allow approximately 6.5 hours, from start to end.
• The price quoted is for 1 person; there will be a minimum of 4 and up to a maximum of 24 people in the basket during your flight
• In the case of windy, miserable weather the flight is cancelled at the pilot's discretion. Flights are usually confirmed the night before
• Wear casual clothing e.g. jeans and sneakers
• Waterproof shoes are preferable

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund