Feel like VIPs with this exclusive balloon flight for two in Kent! This has got to be the ultimate in hot air balloon flights as it's just you two as the only passengers on this very special hot air balloon flight over the Garden of England.
What could possibly be more romantic than this exclusive balloon flight over Kent? If you're planning a special occasion, an anniversary surprise or maybe even wanting to pop a certain question to your loved one, these VIP balloon flights are just the ticket and you'll have an amazing and truly memorable experience.
Your exclusive balloon flight will start with meeting the pilot and his team at the chosen departure point in Kent. Michael has been a hot air balloon pilot instructor for a long time and knows the skies around the south east very well. The team are friendly and welcoming, ready to answer any questions you may have before take off with Michael at the helm.
Once you two are safely in the basket and ready, a couple of blasts from the burner and the balloon will start rising gently, leaving the tether ropes behind. As the ground falls away from you, you can't help but watch wide-eyed as the world becomes a very different place as you drift away in the balloon. Glamorous, impossibly romantic and downright great fun, this experience has to be on those 'once in a lifetime' lists.
Throughout this exclusive balloon flight for two experience you'll be made to feel really very special and if the flight is to mark an event or a certain occasion we think this will definitely make it one to remember, right down to the champagne toast at the end of the flight!
A 3-4 hour VIP ballooning experience for two including:
- Greeting & passenger registration
- Full Pilot briefing, learn how the balloon works and is inflated
- Unforgettable flight across the Kent countryside, lasting approximately 1 hour
- Opportunity to join in the fun packing the balloon away
- Champagne celebration (or Spitfire Ale) with nibbles
- Personalised certificate signed by your pilot
- Return transfers to the launch site in fully licenced minibus
- Free weather Insurance*
- You'll be in an exclusive basket carrying just the two of you and travel 5 - 25 miles
VIP vouchers are valid for weekday mornings or evenings (depending on voucher purchased) during the flying season April to October, weather permitting. If conditions are not suitable on the day then your flight can be rescheduled to a later date. *Weather insurance is offered as standard so if you are unlucky enough to have your flight cancelled on 5 occasions due to unsuitable weather conditions your Flight Voucher will be extended for a further period of 3 months by the operator.
There are 7 launch sites across Kent including:
- Kingsmead Leisure Centre , Canterbury
- Broome Park Country Club, Barham
- Etchinghill Golf Club near Folkestone
- Evegate Craft Centre, Ashford
- Great Chart Golf and Leisure, Ashford
- Headcorn Aerodrome, Headcorn
- Ramada Hotel & Resort, Hollingbourne (near Leeds Castle)
Please note that the launch site will be chosen by your pilot on the day of the flight according to the wind direction. All launch sites are easy to get to and most are within 3 miles of a motorway junction.
There are no age limits, you need to be fit enough to climb into the basket and stand for an hour. Children over 7 are welcome but they must be over 1.4m / 4'6" high. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. You cannot fly if you are suffering from any serious medical condition or are pregnant. Camera's and binoculars are a good idea however personal possessions are carried at your own risk.
You are welcome to bring family and friends to watch the launch. If you have a large group of spectators we would recommend they stay behind for a picnic or visit the nearest pub, as congestion can often be caused on narrow country roads with a long queue of vehicles following the balloon! Please note that we only have space for passengers in the retrieve vehicles. Sometimes the champagne celebration will be held back at the launch site to allow friends and family to join in with the experience. Photo prints of the experience are available to purchase for £10 and image CD's cost £20.