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Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Canberra, Australia
Product code: 2298BALLOON
One of the great joys of ballooning is its tranquility as you float with the breeze, feeling absolutely no sensation of movement. You have become one with the wind... you are moving with it... and therefore you have become a part of a complex weather system that is ever changing. Go on, join us for a hot air balloon flight over Australia's capital city - Canberra.
You will meet about half an hour before sunrise (you will be advised of the meeting time when you re-confirm your flight) as the early morning is when the air is most stable and the winds are calm, ensuring a tranquil flight. After a short flight briefing, you will be transported to an appropriate launch site where you are welcome to help with the inflation of the balloons, or stand back and take photographs. Once aloft, passengers are rewarded with stunning views of Canberra - sights include the lake, the Parliamentary Triangle and our magnificent capital city planned by Walter Burley Griffin.
A personalized Flight Certificate is given to each passenger during a traditional champagne celebration, which rounds off a fabulous morning. From start to finish, the Canberra hot air balloon adventure takes about 3 hours, and the experience is terrific dinner conversation for the rest of your life!
Balloon flights are weather dependent, and for safety reasons, you will not fly when it is wet, foggy or too windy.
Winner: Australian Travel and Tourism Awards 2006 - Adventure Tourism
Up up and away in a hot air balloon over Canberra
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 & 26
- April 12-20 2008 (Canberra Balloon Fiesta)
Commonwealth Avenue
Yarralumla (near Parliament House)
Canberra Departure Time: Balloon flights depart at dawn, exact departure time will be advised upon confirmation Return details: Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Balloon flight concludes approximately 45 - 60 minutes after take off Hotel Pickup: Complimentary pick ups from selected Canberra hotels are available if pre-arranged at time of booking. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You must call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Children aged 6 to 12 years inclusive qualify for child rate
- Children aged 6 to 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants aged 5 years and under are not permitted on the balloon flights
- Prices are per person.
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- Complimentary hotel pick up from most centrally located Canberra hotels
- Balloon flight
- Champagne
- Flight certificate
- Civil Aviation Levy
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional breakfast at Hyatt Hotel (payable direct, AUD$35)
- Tipping and optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 48 hours of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Flights last anywhere from forty-five minutes to an hour depending on the weather and prevailing breeze. Balloon flights are subject to weather conditions and may need to be rescheduled if weather conditions are not satisfactory.
- A refund applies if the balloon flight is cancelled by the operator due to weather conditions. If this occurs, please obtain documentation in writing to that effect from the tour operator and apply for a refund on your return home. Where possible, the tour operator will endeavor to reschedule for the next day, subject to space availability. Please note, travel insurance is recommended.
- An optional full buffet breakfast is available after the flight, payable direct on the day (AUD$35 at time of writing). Please allow an extra hour if you decide to stay for breakfast.
- We advise that you wear comfortable clothing (in layers), and footwear that will allow your feet to remain warm and dry.
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