Balloon Aloft has been flying safely over Canberra for 35 years

Duration

4 Hours

Meeting Place and Time

The meeting place is in the foyer of Canberra´s premier five star hotel, The Park Hyatt, which is located on Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, just two minutes from Parliament House.

The meeting time varies throughout the year and will be advised when you book your flight. The optimum departure time is early morning as the sun fills the valley and lakes with soft morning light. We meet our passengers approximately half an hour before sunrise.

About

All Flights are conducted by CASA approved pilots. Your safety and enjoyment are our primary consideration at all times. With more than 35 years of experience conducting balloon flights over Canberra “Balloon Aloft” are acknowledged as the leaders in commercial hot air ballooning.

Fitness to Fly

Ballooning can involve some active participation and as such, a moderate level of fitness and wellbeing is required. All members of your party will need to be fit & well with:

• No significant knee problems,
• No significant hip problems,
• No significant back or neck problems,
• No recent surgeries or broken bones,
• No other existing conditions that would preclude from following the Pilot's instructions; Assuming the landing position with knees bent when instructed to do so, Absorbing a small bump when the balloon is landing or would prevent them from holding on to the safety handles when the balloon is landing,
• Are able to stand for one hour un-assisted,
• Do not weight more than 140kg individually and Children do not weigh more than 50kg individually,
• Are not Pregnant