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Front Range Balloon Ride

Lafayette, CO

From: $299

Item #: AIR-DEN-0014

(10 Reviews)

Picture yourself floating serenely over Colorado's beautiful Front Range with nothing but the occasional blast of the burners in the background!

Highly experienced FAA Certified Pilots
Enjoy the stunning views of the central Colorado Rockies and city of Boulder
Embrace the serenity as you float effortlessly thousands of feet in the air
Cheers with a traditional champagne toast upon landing!

From: $299

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Overview

Picture yourself floating serenely over Colorado's beautiful Front Range with nothing but the occasional blast of the burners in the background!

Highly experienced FAA Certified Pilots
Enjoy the stunning views of the central Colorado Rockies and city of Boulder
Embrace the serenity as you float effortlessly thousands of feet in the air
Cheers with a traditional champagne toast upon landing!

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Availability

When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

May through November:
Daily - Sunrise

Important Details

Essential Information

All flights depart in the early morning hours, but exact times vary
Each flight comes with champagne, a deluxe continental breakfast, official hot air balloon t-shirt and pin, plus a frameable flight certificate with personalized photo

Duration

Please allow for 3-3.5 hours for the entire experience with approximately 1-1.5 hours of flight time.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

You will be accompanied by other tour participants, with a maximum of 8-10 per balloon. For groups larger than 5 please contact Virgin Experience Gifts directly for pricing.

Spectators

This experience is for booked participants only.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Athletic shoes, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended.

FAQs

Why is it only offered during sunrise?

Due to climate conditions along the Front Range area of the Rocky Mountains, they can safely fly only in the early morning hours.

Can I help inflate the balloon?

Yes! It is encouraged to participate in both the inflation and deflation of the balloon.

Are spectators allowed to follow the balloon?

There is only enough room in the chase vehicles for the crew and passengers. However, family members and friends are welcome to come and watch the festivities, but they must provide their own transportation.

Can I bring my own camera?

Yes! Make sure to bring extra film/ batteries because the scenery is beautiful!

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 7 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 7 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 10 reviews.

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great

— Sue I | Aug 12, 2022

It was wonderful. The soft smooth ride and quiet peacefulness was amazing. We flew as high as 4 or 5,000 ft and and as low as 120. People of all ages were excited to see us flying right over them cheering and waiving to us. It’s a thrill I’d recommend to all.

— Brian S | Jul 29, 2022

The whole experience from inflating the balloon, to flying high, and landing was fantastic! Our pilot Jeff really made it an enjoyable experience.

— Bri W | Jul 24, 2022

This was our first balloon ride. I can't imagine how this experience could have gone any better. The entire Fair Winds team were an absolute joy. Jeff works so hard to make sure everyone had a great experience and boy does he deliver. Love how much he enjoys what he does! We drove from Illinois to Colorado just to have a scenic flight and I will most likely return for another trip one day and probably bring a few friends. Highly recommend!

— Todd K | Jun 22, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Todd, We are beyond thrilled to hear you had an absolutely stellar time up in the air! Our partners work tirelessly to ensure our customers have the best experience possible and it sounds like they went above and beyond once again! We'll be sure to pass along this praise as they definitely deserve it! Thank you so much for writing in and we can't wait to have you back for another scenic flight in the near future! With our best, Garrett

The Front Range Ballooon Ride was absolutely awesome and I would highly recommend! The customer service was so wonderful, our host/pilot was such a pleasure, and everything down to the details is so well-planned and thoughtful. Can't wait to take family on an adventure again!

— Kryssa K | Dec 01, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Kryssa, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It is such an honor that we were a small part of your special anniversary, and an even bigger honor to know that your experience was so much fun! Our partners really are so incredible, and I am thrilled that they took such wonderful care of you on such an important day. We can't wait to pass along the thoughtful words and remarks. We love that you are exciting to get the family out an an adventure to share your amazing memories with them, too! Best, Sophia

Excellent adventure. Very organized, friendly people, had a great time. Pilot was awesome (Tony)

— Lori L | May 27, 2019

Everything about our experience was fantastic. Cloud 9 Living did an awesome job communicating and getting us set up, and the Fair Winds experience was totally professional and awesome. Of course, we are grateful for the wonderful weather that was provided as well! :) We will definitely recommend this to our family and friends! Thanks for completing that bucket list item!!

— Geneva P | Jun 29, 2015

Fair.Winds was a great company to work with. Their guides were clearly experts in their field. They made us feel very comfortable and at ease the whole time. They had the perfect combination of humor and attention to flying the balloons. We would absolutely use them again in a heart beat. Thank you!

— James M | Jul 01, 2013

The balloon flight was excellent. I would recommend this tour to others. Ballooning along the Flatirons and Front Range is amazing!

— Sam L | Sep 18, 2012

Thanks so much for such a wonderful time last Wednesday. It was a blast. Lindsey was really nervous at first but said it was the best part of our entire trip out there. Thanks for everything. Tell Ed that he did a great job...it was perfect.

— Michael F | Dec 03, 2008

Front Range Balloon Ride