Community Chat

[catlover7777]

Has anyone ever taken a hot air balloon ride?

I'm thinking of taking one but I can't stand for that long.

How much did you pay?

Was it awesome?

Please tell me about it.

[piperbay]

I wouldn't take a hot air balloon ride. About three weeks ago, three people were seriously injured with burn injuries in Indiana when the balloon struck power lines.

I would find a different adventure.

[rms1954]

I never have but always wanted to.

[SaveTheTurtles]

No way, no how. Good luck! 

[Desertdi]

Balloon "season" in Phoenix is October to March (can't fly in hot weather).  The cost is approximately $250.

[Kachina624]

@catlover7777.  I'm in Albuquerque  but keep my feet firmly on the ground.  I bet most balloon pilots would allow you to bring a compact lawn chair for sitting...I'd have the same problem.  Just ask.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I'd like to go on one but I'd probably be too nervous.  DH has been on one and said it wasn't bad.  It goes pretty high and landing is a bit bumpy.  

[Desertdi]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@catlover7777.  I'm in Albuquerque  but keep my feet firmly on the ground.  I bet most balloon pilots would allow you to bring a compact lawn chair for sitting...I'd have the same problem.  Just ask.

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@Kachina624     I don't get airsick...but I DO get seasick...so I'm very hesitant to "experiment"...         di

[World Traveler]

I have taken a couple of hot air balloon rides and loved it. It was exhilarating!

Both times were in Africa. Drifting over a herd of elephants or other wild life was pretty awesome at the crack of dawn.

Had to sign a waiver, was weighed (to make sure the total weight of all passengers didn't exceed a certain amount), and then instructed how to position ourselves when we land.

I believe I paid around $250, but am not sure; it was a few years ago.

The entire ride was around one hour. Everyone was asked to help spread out the balloon as it was being filled with hot air; and we also helped after landing to gather up the balloon to put it and the basket we stood in onto a trailer.

I love adventures, so I would do it again! Go for it! Skydiving is fun too.

[Sooner]

Remember the nut who tied helium balloons to a lawn chair, drifted off and took a bb gun along to pop them to land?

How about that?  Cheaper for sure.