Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Yorkshire Dales for two people
Private Hot air balloon flights over the Yorkshire Dales for two people
The perfect opportunity to be alone with the one you love. Over the years we have witnessed many happy couples becoming engaged, celebrating anniversaries and birthdays, spending quality time together. Whatever the occasion, we will do our best to fulfil the flight of your dreams over the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
Our balloon flights are totally exclusive, the basket is not shared with anyone else, other than your Pilot.
We take off from launch sites to the North West of Skipton, in the Yorkshire Dales. The launch site for your flight will be chosen by your Pilot to give the best flight for the forecast wind direction.
Flights take place during BST and are available daily first thing in the morning, weather permitting. Flight times change throughout the season, see our Guide to Flight Times below.
You deal directly with us, no agencies or outside influences involved.
Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for two
From £750
For that special romantic occasion.
Our flights include
A private one hour hot air balloon flight, with bubbly for two people.
From one of our launch sites in the Yorkshire Dales.
The initial flight date is chosen by you
Initially we will place the date of your choosing in our diary. In the run up to your flight we will be in touch a couple of days ahead with a weather outlook. On the lunchtime of the day prior to your flight we will decide if the weather is suitable, if it is, then we confirm the meeting point for the pre-flight briefing, if not, we place you on the standby list.
Your Flight Experience
Please allow three hours for the whole experience, from your initial arrival at the launch site until the time that we return. During your time with us after the initial greeting, you will be given a pre-flight briefing, then invited to assist in the laying out and inflation of the balloon, enjoy an hours flight over outstanding scenery and then after landing, assist in the deflation and packing away of the balloon. Bubbly will be served, it’s all part of the experience!
To book a balloon flight
Please complete and submit the booking form. We ask for an initial flight date and for details of those flying. Payment is made through our secure checkout.
Ballooning is very weather dependant
We do not fly when rain, turbulence or poor visibility is forecast, it would ruin your experience. We only take off in light surface winds of less than 8 mph, this is because we can’t inflate the balloon if the winds are stronger.
The standby list
If we are unable to fly you on your initial flight date, we will be in contact as soon as we see suitable weather forecast. You should not need to wait very long.
Your availability
Generally when we see good weather forecast you will get an Email notification from us to let you know. If you are available then you should let us know as soon as you can. Normally you will get two or three days notice.
Fit to fly
It is important that you are in good health, you need to be able to climb in and out of the basket, stand whilst in flight for at least an hour and possibly tolerate a bumpy landing. You must not fly if pregnant.
Payment
Payment for your flight can be made using Apple/Google pay, Visa and Mastercard credit cards through our payment page.
Guide to flight times – Yorkshire Dales
Flights take place daily throughout BST, always subject to suitable weather.
| Month | A.M | |
|---|---|---|
| March / April | 7.30 | |
| May | 6.30 | |
| June | 6.30 | |
| July | 6.30 | |
| August | 6.30 | |
| September | 7.00 | |
| October | 7.30 | |
The pre-flight briefing time and location will be confirmed to you when you phone in for a final flight confirmation on the lunch time prior to your flight. Times will vary due to Daylight/Cloud cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is previous ballooning experience necessary?
None at all everyone is welcome
What should I wear?
Sturdy flat waterproof shoes are ideal, the ground is often quite damp first thing in the morning. If you are comfortably standing on the ground, you may only require a light additional layer. It is recommended that you wear natural fabrics.
Is there a feeling of motion during the flight?
Not normally as the basket hangs motionless in the air current in which it is travelling. The feeling is one of remaining motionless as the ground is wound by underneath you
How fast do we fly?
We travel at the same speed as the wind. The maximum forecast wind speed we fly in is 15 mph at 2000’. Winds are generally lightest on the surface first thing in the morning, this is the ideal time to go flying.
How physical is the landing?
Some landings are very gentle, others will involve a bump, the basket tipping and being dragged down the field as air is released from the envelope. It depends on the wind strength.
Is age of consideration when taking a flight?
As long as you are tall enough to see out of the basket (roughly aged 10 or more) fit and healthy you should be fine. You should not fly if you are pregnant.
Is there any form of etiquette I should follow?
We ask that anyone following the balloon by road waits until we have the landowners permission before entering the landing field.
Should I bring my camera?
Certainly! With our beautiful balloons, the smiling faces they produce and our glorious countryside, even your phone will create a marvellous record of your adventure. Make sure it is fully charged!