Orange Blossom Balloons Sunrise
Board a hot air balloon and watch the sun rise over the magnificent south Florida landscape, stretching out before you as you float serenly through the air.
Taking a hot air balloon ride can be an amazing thing to do on your next vacation to Orlando, Florida. You'll have a breathtaking view of swamps, lakes, beaches, and more. There are lot of things to consider when chosing a hot air balloon ride, so learn as much as you can about your tour before taking flight.
Orange Blossom Balloons Hot Air Balloon Rides
Safety is a big concern when taking flight, but these guys are the masters of their trade with over 22 years experience. These tours take off at sunrise, which can be an awe inspiring thing to see. The whole tour lasts about an hour, and the price of the tour includes a champagne ceremony when you land, a full breakfast, and a flight certificate to commemorate the experience. Tour is appropriate for ages 5 and up, and is not handicap accessible as passengers must be able to climb in and out of the basket.
Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Rides
These balloons will take you over Central Florida and the Orlando and Disney World area. Flights are available 7 days a week, weather permitting, and they also offer exclusive couples-only flights on weekends. These tours have been running for over 10 years now, and all pilots are FAA certified. These are morning flights, and cameras are permitted, so don't forget yours. After the flight, there is a champagne or sparkling cider toast, pastries, cheese and crackers. Passengers must be at least 7 years old.
Blue Water Balloons Hot Air Balloon Rides
The natural beauty of Florida's lakes and swamplands are always a sight to behold, but imagine looking on them from above as you float across the sky with the sun rising to the east. Every flight begins in the Disney area of Orlando and from there you go wherever the winds choose. Flights last anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and 45 minutes, so be sure to have an open schedule. Passengers should dress comfortably for the day's weather (no open-toed shoes).Cameras are permitted, don't forget to bring extra film. Once back on the ground you'll enjoy the Traditional Champagne Celebration picnic complete with cheeses, crackers, pastries, fresh fruits, chips & salsa and, of course, champagne and Florida orange juice.
Skyscapes Balloon Tours
This company offers private balloon flights seven days a week, for couples and families. You'll float along in the sky over Central Florida's countryside. You'll meet approximately 1 hour before sunrise, then chose your launching destination, and become a "crew member" and assist with the filling of the balloon.
Bob's Balloon Charters
You'll lift off near Orlando at the break of dawn to enjoy panoramic views of lakes, wildlife, and skylines of Central Florida. At the end of the flight, you'll enjoy a champagne brunch with the property owners of wherever the balloon lands. There are over 100 take-off and landing sites in Central Florida, so they can pretty well go where you wish. You'll also receive special momentos of your flight. Balloons can carry up to 6 people in one basket. All pilots are FAA licensed. They have 20 years experience in hot air ballooning, incident free. There are discounted prices for children. Cameras are allowed, and be sure to dress accordingly to the season. Reservations are required, so call ahead.
There are smaller things to try and remember before launching off into a magical ride in the sky like, it's probably a good idea to bring a jacket. It gets windier as you go higher, so maybe leave the hats at home, but most importantly perhaps, is to remember the camera. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the most amazing vacation photographs. Be sure to try and have an open schedule, as flight times and tour lengths may vary according to the weather. Be sure and check with the companies, individually, for more information and details before chosing a tour.
