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Welcome to the BuyAPresentOnline hot air balloon experience page where you can buy this wonderful experience of a lifetime! Probably one of the most fun activities you will ever do, the hot air balloon experience is one of the oldest means of flight. Views from the gondola (basket) can be spectacular. Balloons can take a number of different people depending on the size. The pilot will be in the centre where he/she can operate the hot air that powers the balloon. Take an early morning flight, watch the sunrise, enjoy stunning views, drink champagne - the choice is yours!

There are many hot air balloon experiences to choose from. Click on the links below to find out more. Prices start from £132.13.
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Balloon Flights

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Champagne Balloon Flight for One with BuyaGift
Champagne Balloon
Flight for one 		Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning		 Hot Air Balloon Experience
Hot Air Balloon Experiences-Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight		 Hot Air Balloon Experience
Hot Air Balloon Experience-Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2
Hot Air Ballooning
Balloon Flight Experience for Two		 Hot Air Experience
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience		 Hot Air Balloon Experiences
Exclusive Champagne
Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2

  • available all over the United Kingdom
  • children accommodated on some flights (age restrictions apply)
  • cameras and videos normally welcomed
  • flat weatherproof shoes or walking boots and comfortable casual clothing suitable to the appropriate time of year are recommended
  • no experience or qualifications necessary
  • spectators are welcome to watch and follow the balloon in their own transport


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    Commonly asked questions about hot air balloon experiences

  • How do hot air balloons work?

    • The burner heats the air inside the balloon and as this happens it becomes warmer than the surrounding air. As a result it rises and takes the basket with it.

  • What does a hot air balloon experience feel like?

    • Flying in a balloon is a very calm, quiet experience. There are no motors to create a noise.

  • What is the basket made from?

    • Hot air balloon baskets are always made from wicker. This is because it is a very strong, but flexible and lightweight material. It is also good for absorbing the shock of a bumpy landing.

  • What is the actual balloon made out of?

    • The bit we think of as the balloon is called the envelope. Usually the envelope is made from nylon which is strong, airtight and heat resistant.

  • How big are hot air balloons?

    • They actually come in a range of sizes from those suitable for one person (30 000 cubic feet of air space) to those able to carry over 10 people (500 000 cubic feet). An average hot air balloon has a capacity of about 100 000 cubic feet.

  • How is a hot air balloon different from an airship?

    • Airships normally rely on a gas which is lighter than air to carry them. They also have steering instruments.

  • Who were the first people to fly in a hot air balloon?

    • Two french noble men in a balloon designed by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfiere in 1783.