Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over York
Description
You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful city of York from April – October each year. Our balloons are all multi coloured and look amazing both form the ground, from the air and in your pictures! Pilot Ollie says - "There’s nothing more peaceful and serene than watching the world go by as you fly over the countryside in a Hot Air Balloon. The most rewarding part of piloting balloons is being able to share the experience and excitement with others" Your ballooning experience will include: - 3 - 4 hour Experience - Detailed Passenger Safety Briefing - Opportunity To Help Set Up The Balloon - 45 minutes to 1 Hour Flight From York - Opportunity To Help Pack The Balloon Away - Champagne Toast - Flight Certificates - Optional In-Flight Photographs & Video (£20) - Minibus Ride Back To Launch Site
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Itinerary
You will see birds eye views of York, it's historical landmarks and surrounding countryside as your drift overhead. Views that are guaranteed to take your breath away! THE ITINARY - You will meet on site at the time specified on your booking. - It takes approximately 45 minutes to set up the balloon, you will be invited to help the pilot and crew with this, it's a lot of fun! - Your pilot will give you a 15 minute safety briefing before take off. - You will then watch York pass by below as your drift overhead in our beautiful balloon. - You flight will last approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour before a gentle landing in the Yorkshire countryside. - Once landed you will be invited to help the pilot and crew pack the balloon away. - We then celebrate your balloon flight with a Champagne Toast (Soft drinks also available) - We say our goodbyes as the minibus arrives to provide you with travel back to the starting point. The whole experience will last anywhere between 3 - 4 hours.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight limited of 250lbs per passenger
Reviews(59)
What an absolutely amazing experience! We booked a hot air balloon flight over York this morning as a joint birthday celebration, and it was everything we hoped for and more. The views were simply breathtaking, seeing York from above as the sun lit up the countryside was unforgettable. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we’ll never forget. A huge thank you to Ollie and the whole team. They were incredible from start to finish, answering all of our questions, making everyone feel at ease, and having a great sense of humour that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If you’re thinking about booking don’t hesitate – it’s an experience you’ll treasure forever!
This was my second flight with the Yorkshire Balloon Flights and was partly to surprise a cousin who had his first flight as an 80th birthday present. Having had previous flights cancelled, always due to the vagaries of the weather only, it was great to be able to partake on the first booked date, thank you weather gods. As before the flight was excellent with a suitable running commentary by the owner/pilot, Oliver who again made the whole experience personal. Much time and effort is put in to making a photographic commemorative record of the flight. I have no hesitation in recommending people to use this company which, in my opinion, is excellent value for money. Many thanks Oliver and your company.
Just finished an amazing morning with yorkshire baloon flights. What an experience. Loved every minute, the views over york were unreal and everything was so well organized. Ollie and Reeve (forgive me if that's wrong) did a great job.keep up the good work guys.
Top notch flight and experienced crew made the flight unforgettable for all the right reasons - topped off with a glass of cold ‘bubbly’ and certificate. Opted for the photo/video package that is winging its way via email - all very efficient but relaxed.
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience - Oliver and Ribs were a brilliant team getting everyone involved in set up and clear down. The flight itself was very smooth with an excellent landing . The views were incredible . And a lovely surprise at the end of champagne in a field ! Would highly recommend this experience as a fun and safe thing to do .
This was on my 50th year bucket list and it certainly did not disappoint. The booking was easy - even when I got cancelled due to the weather a couple of times , all communications were clear and concise. Today I got to go up in the newest Balloon and it was totally amazing - unloading the basket, setting up the balloon, packing the balloon away - you take part in it all!! It is a one stop shop experience not to be missed. As a solo passenger it was fantastic - everyone was looked after and involved in the experience. If you have any doubts in your mind don’t let them stop you!!’ It was seamless, safe and secure!! The ride itself was smooth - the take off, you don’t actually realise you had taken off till we got in the air - we had a beautiful clear day and managed to cruise to 4000 feet. The landing into Elvington Airfield was also extremely smooth!!! After packing away the balloon the glass of bubbly was very welcomed!!! Thankyou so much I would 100% book again with yourselves!!!
Thanks so much for the great review! It was a pleasure to fly you. Ollie & YBF Team
What an incredible experience with Yorkshire Balloon Flights! This was an amazing 40th birthday present and from receiving the voucher, it only took around 2 weeks to get booked onto a flight. Oliver and the whole team were absolutely fantastic — professional, friendly and great fun from start to finish. I loved that setting up and packing away the balloon was a real team effort and passengers were encouraged to get involved. It made the whole experience feel even more special. You can really tell how passionate Oliver is about his business, and hearing the story of how he got his pilot licence made the evening even more inspiring. From start to finish it was a truly unforgettable evening and an experience I would recommend to anyone. Thank you for such amazing memories!
What a fantastic experience, the flight was unbelievably smooth. Both take off and landing were excellent. I would recommend this flight to everyone
We finally got to use our vouchers for a hot air balloon flight over York and it did not disappoint. The staff were down to earth and friendly and we had a great time helping to set up the balloon before the flight. The pilot Ollie had over 15 years experience and the beautiful multicoloured balloon (based on Elmer the elephant for those in the know!) was stunning in the early morning light. The views over York and the Minster as the sun rose were amazing and it was lovely to see wildlife such as deer, rabbits and pheasants strolling through the fields as we went over. The mimosa after landing was a welcome treat and Ollie even helped to ensure the taxi got us back in time for work (we just made it!). Thanks so much to Ollie and Ribs and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Had an absaloutly fantastic morning. Thankyou so much to Ollie and Ribs for making it such a welcoming and memorable experience. Would highly Reccomend Yorkshire balloon flights to anyone. Thankyou guys it was fab.
