Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over York

5.0 (72 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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Overhead York — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Just Before Take Off — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Yorkshire Balloon Flights

Ages: Children (8–15 years) · Adults (16–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: If Required
Included: Signed Flight Certificate
Included: Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Yorkshire
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Return Transport
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Champagne Toast After The Flight or Soft Drink Alternative

Not included

Not included: In Flight Photographs & Video - You can purchase these for £20 once landed.

Itinerary

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York

Passing by
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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our flight meeting point is located on Knavesmire Road, York. Parking on Knavesmire Road is free and our exact meeting site is through the metal gates on the hard standing located half way down Knavesmire Road.

End point

Our flight meeting point is located on Knavesmire Road, York. Parking on Knavesmire Road is free and our exact meeting site is through the metal gates on the hard standing located half way down Knavesmire Road.