Go hot air ballooning

An ideal gift for Christmas a birthday treat, picture yourself at one with nature, floating serenely over stunning countryside with nothing but the occasional blast of the burners to disturb the peace.

With a hot air balloon flight you can enjoy all the romance and tranquillity of a fabulous day ballooning whilst everyone else is going to work!

A very popular gift, a hot air ballooning makes a marvellous experience and a treasured memory for many years to come. The gift site Thanks Darling offer 39 launch sites in the UK to go hot air ballooning from. They also throw in champagne.

Hot air ballooning is a participative activity so you are invited to assist in the inflation and the deflation of the hot air balloon.

Obtaining a hot air balloon flight is quick and easy online. You can choose your preferred location from the list supplied, register with your chosen balloon operator and advise them of your availability for the hot air balloon flight. The operator will then contact you a couple of days before an available balloon flight when there is a promising weather forecast.

The main flying season for hot air balloon flights is from mid March to October. Hot air ballooning is of course subject to weather conditions, but the hot air balloon flight experience lasts 3 to 4 hours so it is worth the wait!

To find out more about getting a hot air balloon flight and how to give a hot air balloon flight as a gift click here