{"id":1726,"date":"2014-09-03T17:57:06","date_gmt":"2014-09-03T23:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cloud9living.com\/blog\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2020-09-08T15:02:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T21:02:01","slug":"hot-air-balloon-ride-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/hot-air-balloon-ride-tips","title":{"rendered":"Hot Air Balloon Rides: Essential First-Timer Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Virgin Gifts crew recently took to the skies for a hot air balloon ride! It was a downright beautiful morning \u2014 full of sunshine, spectacular scenery against bold balloon colors, and some pretty <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/hot-air-balloon-rides\">majestic memories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not all that made the experience so unforgettable; coming well-prepared for the excursion was a huge bonus!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re dabbling with the idea of hopping aboard one of aviation\u2019s most timeless aircraft, here are a few helpful hints to get you ready for your own whimsical wander up yonder.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n    window.cloud = window.cloud || [];\n    window.cloud.push({\n        'action': \"list-products\",\n        'url': \"\/wp\/catalog_product\/list\",\n        'config': {\"htmlId\":\"list-products-JHG5EZ7F\",\"params\":{\"product_skus\":\"AIR-LOS-0018,AIR-SFR-0015,AIR-BOS-0007\"}}    });\n    window.cloudCatalogProductClick = function(sku) {\n        ga('send', 'event', 'blog-product', 'click', sku);\n    }\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/assets\/js\/app\/frontend\/wordpress\/queue.js\" defer><\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"cloud-catalog cloud-catalog-list-products\" id=\"list-products-JHG5EZ7F\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hot Air Balloon Ride Tips for First-Timers<\/h2>\n<h4>Basket sizes:<\/h4>\n<p>Contrary to what <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em> and its recent prequel (<em>Oz: The Great and Powerful)<\/em> have portrayed, while private balloon flights <em>do<\/em> exist, they typical public-flight basket hold 10-12 passengers (weight-permitting), <em>plus<\/em> a pilot. So get ready to snuggle up with some strangers!<\/p>\n<h4>Hot air balloon ride cost:<\/h4>\n<p>Public (shared-basket) hot air balloon ride prices often range $200-300 per person. A private (2-person) ride\u2019s exclusive coziness usually means the total cost falls around $750-850. Gratuity is <em>not<\/em> typically included in prices, and is greatly appreciated by the crew if you enjoy your epic, airborne excursion!<\/p>\n<h4>Mother Nature:<\/h4>\n<p>Wisely diverging from Oz shenanigans, hot air balloon rides are a strict no-go in <em>any<\/em> iffy or adverse weather conditions like rain, wind, weather currents high overhead, and so forth. (Fight back those tears, all you storm-chasing hopefuls out there.)<\/p>\n<h4>Fickle flight dates:<\/h4>\n<p>Patience and flexibility is <em>the<\/em> name of the hot air ballooning game. Your flight date may change on account of Mother Nature (see above!)\u00a0\u2014 even while you are standing <em>in the launch field <\/em>(no joke!). Just remember: the pilot wants to fly as much as you do, but the safety of <em>your<\/em> sweet self is <em>the<\/em> top priority.<\/p>\n<h4>Take-off times:<\/h4>\n<p>In order to time a flight with the day\u2019s most magnificent debut or dismissal, launch times vary throughout the year. Keep in mind: juggling start times is an exceptionally small hot air balloon ride price to pay for such a priceless experience!<\/p>\n<h4>What to wear:<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s surprisingly H-O-T during flight, thanks to the balloon\u2019s burners and open flames\u00a0\u2014 even in brisk winter temps. A good rule of thumb: think of a hot air balloon ride like standing beside a campfire, and consider how you handle that kind of heat. (And how you feel when you step away, to anticipate your comfort in pre- and post-flight ground temps.)<\/p>\n<h4>Standing room only:<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ll be on your feet for the entire ballooning experience, so wear sensible shoes. Athletic sneakers score an A+, as they\u2019re incredibly practical for climbing in and out of the basket. So say \u201cS<em>ayonara!<\/em>\u201d to the awkward situations that heels invite to the ballooning party.<\/p>\n<h4>Prepare for take-off:<\/h4>\n<p>Unlike famed TV and film favorites, ballooning does <em>not<\/em> involve dramatic dives into the basket as it\u2019s lifting off the ground. Quite the opposite. Launches \u2014while still powerful and breathtaking\u2014 are a stable, gentle and gradual process. Baskets are loaded with all intended passengers well before take-off is initiated.<\/p>\n<h4>The hot air balloon ride itself:<\/h4>\n<p>Hot air balloon rides are ridiculously peaceful outings \u2014 from the graceful ascension, to the craft\u2019s shockingly smooth, quiet saunter across the atmosphere. The basket is steady as can be, even when folks shuffle around to snag some downright sweet snapshots and videos.<\/p>\n<h4>Keep your Kodak moments safe:<\/h4>\n<p>Speaking of pix and vids, adding a neck or wrist strap to your phone is a fantastic idea. You\u2019ll capture some epic moments in the air on camera, without worrying about the freefall your gear\/lifeline\/memories\/whatever-your-phone-may-be-to-you might take.<\/p>\n<h4>Landing \u2013 expect the unexpected:<\/h4>\n<p>Landings are likely to be a wee bit bumpy and even a touch creative. You may need to lean, squat or otherwise contribute to ensure the basket\u2019s \u2018cushiest\u2019 landing possible. Just listen to the pilot\u2019s instruction, trust him or her, and have fun being a part of the grand finale!<\/p>\n<h4>Sip some bubbly:<\/h4>\n<p>Many cinematic ventures leave this last, festive ballooning detail out! Unbeknownst to many, a long-standing tradition of hot air balloon rides is to enjoy a champagne toast upon landing. Now there\u2019s a great way to end an adventure well done, eh? 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