Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comChristchurch Hot Air Ballooning over Canterbury Plains
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Duration: 3 - 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Product code: 3367CHC
See the sun rise over the Canterbury Plains on an early-morning hot-air balloon flight from Christchurch. The sensation of floating over the patchwork farmland at dawn is something you’ll never forget, whether you’re a visitor or a local – and the views you’ll capture with your camera are sensational.
After taking off in your hot-air balloon, the parks, rivers and buildings of Christchurch fade into the distance, making way for the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps to the west and the endless blue ocean to the east.
Ballooning is a terrific activity for families with children over the age of five to have an adventure together, in a safe environment. Taking off at sunrise allows you to enjoy the beginning of your day in an original and memorable way, leaving plenty of time for the remainder of your busy itinerary.
Enjoy hands-on help in preparing the balloon
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Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Christchurch hotels Departure Time: Early morning is the best departure time, as it is the calmest time of day. Regardless of the time, what a way to start the day! The departure time ranges from 5:00am in the Spring and Summer to as late as 7:00am in Winter. You will be required to reconfirm the exact departure time 24 hours before travel (details advised upon confirmation). Duration: 3 - 4 hours (approx.) Return details: Tour concludes at original point of departure. Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all Christchurch centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date
- Children aged 4 years and under are not permitted
- Child prices are applicable for children ages 5 - 11 years
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- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Hands-on help in preparing the balloon
- Unforgettable views and photo opportunities
- Spectacular hot air balloon scenic flight (1 hour)
- A celebratory glass of chilled champagne (or fruit juice) after landing in a farmer's field
- A personalised flight certificate for every passenger, signed by their Pilot-in-Command
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Optional gratuities
- Souvenir in-flight photo
- Food and drink unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- In-flight photo of the flight is available for purchase as a keepsake (cost to be paid direct).
- With wide spread availability and appeal, ballooning is a great adventure alternative able to include those who may not be interested, or able to participate in the "harder" adventure activities New Zealand offers. This means that a wide range of people can consider ballooning as an activity to do together; as a couple, family or group.
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This was OK. The downside to it was the fact that the balloon was packed - there were 24 passengers ... Read more ›
Jeffrey B, United Kingdom, April 2008
