Sunrise Breakfast Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley
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Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Departs from: Melbourne, Australia
Product code: 3127YARRA
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Rachel E, United Kingdom, March 2008
Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's most spectacular winery regions.
Fly for approximately one hour over the beautiful Yarra Valley and its vineyards, completing the experience with a sumptuous champagne breakfast at Fergusson Winery. The breakfast buffet includes a choice of fruit, yogurt, cereal, muesli and a hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, tea and coffee, orange juice and Chandon champagne!
Just 50 minutes from the Melbourne CBD lies the lush hillsides of the Yarra Valley. A place of diverse and rich history stretching back to the first settlers, The Yarra Valley is home to 90 vineyards and 35 wineries, many of which hold a reputation for creating world-class wines. Yarra Valley is also renowned as being one of Victoria's largest tourist destinations.
Let the breeze usher you along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River as you take in the breathtaking views of mountains that surround the valley. 
Book and travel before 31 May 2008 and every adult per booking will receive a complimentary pass to visit Melbourne's newest attraction, Eureka Skydeck 88 - BOOK NOW!
Schedule Details
Departure Dates:
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Departure Point:
Your selected centrally located Melbourne hotel.
At time of booking, you must include the below details. Your booking will not be confirmed until the details are provided:
- Cell or Mobile Phone Number in Melbourne (Mandatory)
- Hotel Name in Melbourne
- Hotel Address in Melbourne
- Hotel Phone Number in Melbourne
Departure Time:
- Hotel pick ups commence approximately 90 minutes prior to sunrise
Return details:
The tour concludes at original point of departure, prior to lunch time, approximately 12:00pm.Hotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up is available from Melbourne centrally located hotels. Hotel Name must be provided at time of booking.
$ Pricing Information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Children aged 6 - 12 years of age are welcome to fly on the balloons at the parent or guardian's discretion. The pilot in command may at his discretion refuse to allow a child to fly for safety concerns. No child safety seats are available on board the vehicles.
- Prices are per person.
- Currency is set to USD. Change currency
- Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
- Learn more about our low-price guarantee.
Additional Information
The Chandon balloon glides over the Autumn vineyards
Inclusions:
- Special Offer: Book and travel before 31 May 2008 and every adult per booking will receive a complimentary pass to visit Melbourne's newest attraction, Eureka Skydeck 88.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Hands-on help in preparing the balloon (optional)
- Spectacular hot air balloon scenic flight (1 hour)
- Chandon champagne buffet breakfast
- Unforgettable views and photo opportunities
- Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Beverages and Meals, unless otherwise specified
Additional Info:
- 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 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability.
- Cameras are welcome, carried at your own risk
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- You will 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 flight than on the ground, so wear layered clothing that can be removed as the day warms up
- The burners can radiate heat so a hat is recommended
- Your feet can get wet and cold in the early morning dew, you may like to bring a change of socks
- High-heeled shoes are not suitable
- DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA AND LOTS OF FILM!
What to wear and what to bring:
Ballooning is an audience participation activity and you will be encouraged to assist with the set up and pack away of the balloon. It is an active morning in the outdoors, so wear clothes that can get stained or dirty. Please note: The burners can sometimes drip water mixed with carbon.
Flight Cancellations:
If the flight is cancelled, you can either reschedule for another day or receive a full refund. Please note, you will be required to pay for any meals enjoyed.
Ballooning Basics:
Pilots do not steer balloons in the same way you would steer a plane or a car. Balloons are dependent on the winds. Like a bubble of detergent, balloons are carried by the wind and their direction is determined by the direction of airflow. Before your flight the pilot will release small helium balloons to allow them to observe the wind direction and speed. This determines the direction of flight and appropriate launch site. While in flight, pilots can control the altitude of the balloon very accurately. By flying at different altitudes, the pilots can use different wind speeds and directions to maneuver the balloon to where they desire, often with extreme accuracy.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.