Unforgettable First Hot Air Balloon Flight over Trakai
This was my first hot air balloon flight, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my trip to Lithuania.
Everything was very well organized from the beginning. The team contacted us in advance, confirmed the meeting point, arranged transportation to the take-off area, and also organized the return transfer after landing. Everything went smoothly and exactly as planned.
I flew with three friends, and one of the things I especially liked was that we could take part in preparing the balloon before the flight. After landing, we also helped pack it away. It was really interesting to see the whole process from the inside and not just be passengers.
The flight itself lasted about one hour, exactly as we had agreed in advance. We flew over beautiful lakes near Trakai, and we could see Trakai Castle in the distance. The views were fantastic and the whole atmosphere was calm, exciting, and unforgettable at the same time.
Our pilot, Valentas, was excellent — very professional, friendly, and confident. During the flight, he told us interesting facts about hot air balloons, their history, who invented them, and how the first balloon flight took place.
One of the most memorable moments happened while we were flying along a river. We passed about 20 meters from a group of people standing on a high riverbank and waving to us. Valentas handled the balloon very professionally and even greeted them as we flew past. Later, those people contacted the pilot, and through him we exchanged videos — they had filmed us flying past, while we had filmed them from the balloon. It was such a unique and funny moment.
The landing was smooth and safe. At the end, we had a traditional first-flight ceremony, received certificates, and were treated to a glass of champagne.
Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Great organization, beautiful views, a very professional pilot, and lots of memorable moments. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Trakai or Vilnius.
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178edgarasr
September 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
You have to try it!
Awesome experience! Strongly recommend. The pilot was very professional, friendly and entertaining.
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HeisenbergLT
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Great guide, well maintained equipment, great overall experience
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Traveler12648810655
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. A professional and helpful team, and truly outstanding pilot who made us feel sage throughout the flight. Smooth takeoff and landing, pleasant surprises after landing. Highly recommended!
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761mindaugasd
August 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Balloon flight over Trakai
Everything was great. We flew from Trakai. The team was doing a great job in the air and on the ground as well. Strongly recommend.
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barbequeb2019
August 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing
One of those experiences you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
If someone had asked me before the flight whether a hot-air balloon could really move me that deeply, I probably would have smiled and said, “Well, it’ll be beautiful.”
Early morning. It’s barely light, the air is cool and crisp. We stand outside as the team inflates the enormous balloon. As it slowly rises and takes shape, your heart starts beating a little faster. And when we finally lift off the ground… everything goes quiet. The earth falls away beneath us, and we rise into such a peaceful, gentle height that time seems to stand still.
The views? Impossible to describe in words. We can see rivers, villages, roads - everything from a perspective you could never experience from a plane or a mountain. It’s not a feeling of fear, but of complete peace and freedom. As if you’ve become a bird.
The pilot is a true professional - calm, attentive, and with a great sense of humour. He not only guides the flight safely, but also shares interesting stories and facts, making you feel like you’re not simply a passenger, but a part of the magic.
After the flight, there has also a traditional champagne ceremony -beautiful, warm, and full of meaning. Almost like an official initiation into the “hot-air balloon club” :)
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it - stop wondering. This isn’t just an activity. It’s an emotion. It’s that moment when you realise how beautiful the world looks from above, and how small some of your everyday worries can seem.
I also want to give a special mention to the ground crew. From the beginning of our journey, through inflating the balloon, the flight, landing, and packing everything away, they worked smoothly, quickly, and with a smile. Their professionalism and care allowed us to simply enjoy the experience without worrying about a thing. True team players, without whom this experience wouldn’t have been so perfect.
THANK YOU!
I wholeheartedly recommend it!!! :)
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Rae_B
August 15, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent
Wonderful experience with a balloonist who was confident and skilled. Excellent scenery! Questions were answered and we all had a great time!
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vaival2024
August 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
10 points
The view exceeded expectations
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195thanasisc
August 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Dreamy experience
A professional, safe, friendly operation in a surprisingly clean environment, to guide us through a unique ride, a dreamy floating experience..😎
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Mark_S
July 25, 2026 · via Viator
I highly recommend!!!
One of the best experiences of my life! The crew were incredible creating an amazing experience and being safe too!
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