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Hot Air Balloon Ride

Las Vegas, NV

From: $245

Item #: AIR-VEG-0028

(4 Reviews)

Imaging floating peacefully across the sky, high above the landscape, on a stunning Nevada Hot Air Balloon Ride!

Provider has been in the business of flying happy participants since 1980, and has also been featured on the Travel Channel and History Channel
Help the crew inflate the balloon and prepare for flight or relax and watch the balloon grow before your eyes
Glide at up to 1,500 feet above the ground with only the occasional blasts of burners to break the silence
Drift above the serene Nevada landscape on a morning you will never forget!

From: $245

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Overview

Imaging floating peacefully across the sky, high above the landscape, on a stunning Nevada Hot Air Balloon Ride!

Provider has been in the business of flying happy participants since 1980, and has also been featured on the Travel Channel and History Channel
Help the crew inflate the balloon and prepare for flight or relax and watch the balloon grow before your eyes
Glide at up to 1,500 feet above the ground with only the occasional blasts of burners to break the silence
Drift above the serene Nevada landscape on a morning you will never forget!

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Important Details

Essential Information

Passengers must at least be in fair physical condition and able to stand for at least an hour
Participants must weigh less than 250 lbs, at least 5 years of age, and be over 44 inches tall to see over the basket
Flight includes a champagne and sit-down breakfast after the flight

Duration

The actual flight time is about one hour. The entire ballooning experience, including pre-flight preparation, flight and post-flight celebration, may take three to four hours.

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

Up to 24 passengers can be accommodated per session.

Spectators

Non-flying participants are welcome to watch and ride with the chase crew during the flight.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Dress as though you would if you were walking down the street. It will not be colder in the air. Hats and closed-toe, flat-soled shoes are recommended. Sandals and heels are not permitted.

FAQs

How do balloons fly?

When the air inside the balloon gets hotter than the air outside, it gains altitude. As the air inside the balloon becomes cooler than the outside air, the balloon loses altitude. Winds differ between altitudes, so pilots move between layers to move the balloon forward, backward, and sideways.

How are balloons inflated?

Once the balloon is laid out, a fan is used to push air through its mouth. When the fabric is partially inflated, the burners are lit. As the burners push hot air into the balloon, it fills to the point of standing up.

Are there any requirements to participate?

Passengers must at least be in fair physical condition and able to stand for at least an hour. Participants must weigh less than 250 lbs, at least 5 years of age, and over 44 inches tall to see over the basket.

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 72 hours prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date with the experience provider directly will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather, a refund will not be given but you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 3.5
based on 4 reviews.

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We attempted several times to scheduled and re-schedule the experience. The pilot was unable to confirm our ride and offered a refund. the VE rep told me he could not process the refund after he claimed he spoke with the pilot and the pilot did not approve the refund. I am beginning to get the impression this is a scam.

— Nashwa H | Apr 27, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Nashwa, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. My sincerest apologies that your flight was cancelled. I completely understand how disappointing it is when it must be cancelled. Although less than stellar, I know our pilot was only thinking of your safety when they made this decision. We would love to work with you to reschedule your flight so we can get you in the sky for an incredible flight. Although our partners are not able to allow a cancellation, I did reach out to them personally based on your note to see if an exception had been made. Since we cannot refund without their approval, I want to assure that we would love nothing more than to get you flying and see the city from up above. I’m sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and have passed all of your feedback to my team. We strive to create a 5-star experience and disappointed that this did not occur for you. Thanks, Ryan

This was a great experience! I recommend everyone to try it!

— Jamesha D | Aug 31, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Jamesha! Thank you for taking the time to write such a sweet review. Drifting above the serene Nevada landscape sounds like such a great experience! I’m so delighted you enjoyed yourself and hope to take your recommendation and get to the sky in a Hot Air Balloon very soon! Warmly, Courtney

The hot air balloon ride was FANTASTIC!!! Doug and his crew were beyond excellent! It was the dream of my wife’s life to go on a hot air balloon. They made it memorable!!!

— Adam W | Mar 02, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Adam, I am over the moon to hear that your hot air balloon ride was so superb! A big congratulations on the one year Wedding Anniversary - We love that you went above and beyond to make your special day even more memorable for your wife! Thank you for all of the kind words, we know that Doug will be so happy to hear that his time with you will be a memory that you will cherish for more anniversaries to come! Best, Sophia

I'm happy I chose to do the hot air balloon ride as it's a neat experience. For men, however, I didn't like the constant sound and heat from the burners. It took away from the peacefulness of floating. The guide was great, however, and made the experience more enjoyable.

— Stephanie B | Jun 03, 2015

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