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Activity Code: BDBL100

Hot Air Ballooning - Bendigo

Description

Meeting for your hot air balloon ride as the sun peeps over the horizon is just one of the great joys of ballooning. Even when the clouds hide the sun, the experience is lovely. Mystical even and ethereal. We can also do things that can't be done in other types of aircraft. Low-flying at low speed, for example, talking and joking sometimes with people on the ground, seeing wildlife close-up, and high-flying for uninterrupted 360° views. Furthermore, apart from perhaps a little rocking and rolling before take-off, your flight will be smooth. You won't get tossed around in the air, and you won't get air-sick. Guaranteed.

Depending on wind speed, we fly up to about 30km in an hour and almost never back to where we took off from. To save a long walk back, our crew follow us with balloon trailers, help us pack up and take us to breakfast. Do we ever get lost? Well, sometimes, but because our pilots and crew carry detailed topographic maps, VHF and UHF radios, mobile phones and global positioning units (GPS), staying together is generally straight-forward.

All our outings include sparkling wine, Belgian chocolates, orange juice and nibbles followed by cooked breakfast when we get back to town. During colder months, you'll enjoy piping hot coffee, tea and/or mulled wine before breakfast.

After your flight, you'll also receive a superb full-colour personalised flight certificate to prove to the world that, yes, you really did go hot air ballooning.

Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Location

Bendigo (Goldfields - Victoria)

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This activity takes place in Bendigo.

Participant Guidelines

Generally, passengers must be between 8 &108, and independently mobile in case of an emergency. Ballooning can be muddy, dusty and sweaty, so dress with that in mind. Long sleeves, trousers, and, waterproof shoes are essential. It's coldest when we meet, so wear warm clothes that can be peeled off.

Ballooning can only be done in good weather. We ask you to phone our operators late afternoon prior to flying for their GO/NO GO decision. Cameras are welcome. If you have a video camera, you'll be delighted by our ability to rotate the balloon 360° to allow you to capture a seamless panorama

Price Valid For

1 person

Booking Notes

Must be booked at least 2 days before activity.

Child rates apply to those aged 8 to 18 years of age.

Session Length

Please allow approx. 5-6 hours from the time we meet to the end of breakfast. Time in the air is usually at least an hour. We meet 1 hour before sunrise. We will provide you with a phone number to contact the night before for final meeting times.

Numbers on Day

We have 5 balloons, the smallest of which carries 5 passengers, and the largest of which carries 16 passengers. To ensure financial viability for the company, the minimum number required is 5 on weekdays and 4 on weekends and public holidays.

Cancellation Cover

It is recommended that at the time of booking, you consider purchasing GoDo Cancellation Cover. The GoDo Cancellation Cover is insurance cover for the purchaser when losses are incurred if the activity is canceled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for details of the GoDo Cancellation Cover. Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND or guarantee exchange; Should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you may be able to make a claim to Mondial Insurance, Cancellation Cover provider.

Contact Us

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Our Customer Care team provides fast and detailed responses to your queries! Email responses are guaranteed within two business days, and we also offer a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section that answers the most commonly asked questions.

We understand that sometimes you may want talk with a real person. If this is the case, you can call us on 1300 46 36 48 Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm AEST, Monday to Friday.

Just remember to quote the ACTIVITY CODE in your email or when you talk to us over the phone! The alpha-numeric activity code can be found at the top of this page, just above the activity name.

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