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

Highlights

• Enjoy a sunrise balloon flight over the Yarra Valley
• See the inflation and deflation process of the balloon
• Receive complimentary in-flight photos and luxe balloon magnet
• Buffet breakfast after your sunrise flight
• Return transfers from Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel

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 daily (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 - two hours before sunrise at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel in Melbourne (you will be advised of the exact time and location the night before your flight via the Global Ballooning mobile app). 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. Your pilot will post your flight photos straight to the Global Ballooning app - ready to download and show off! Plus, take home a luxe balloon magnet so your ballooning memories stick around long after you land. Then you will be driven back to Balgownie Estate, to enjoy a buffet style breakfast and be transferred back to Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel in Melbourne.

Includes

Buffet Breakfast after the flight at Balgownie Estate Transfers from Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel (192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne) to Yarra Valley, returning after breakfast Approx 1-hour sunrise balloon flight with an award-winning hot air balloon company, the largest in Victoria 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 Luxe balloon magnet Carbon neutral flight

Important Information

• - 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 in total, 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 inclement 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
• Closed-toe shoes are required and waterproof is preferred

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund