An experience that lasts approximately 4 hours in total means an early start to be flying by the time the sun rises.

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Avon Valley from the vantage point of what is the most ancient way to fly, a hot air balloon. We call this The Peaceful Adventure for a reason. Ballooning is a gentle sport available to all except small children, who have to be 6 years old and above to participate in a flight.

From our meeting point inside the Farmers Home Hotel, Northam, you will jump into our vehicles and we will drive you to our launch site, which varies depending on the wind direction on the day of your flight. We cover the whole valley but on different flights, what we assure you is that your pilot will seek to give you the best experience the morning can offer.

Once on the field, it will take about half an hour to set the balloon up and everyone is welcome to participate in simple tasks to help get the balloon ready. When the balloon is inflated and with everyone on board, there will be a short safety briefing and then up we go, to float in the morning breeze for about one hour.

The views are spectacular and the experience itself is unique. An activity to remember forever and a way to understand nature from a new perspective; from the time you are up in a balloon you truly become part of the wind.

After approximately 1 hour’s flight, the pilot will choose an appropriate landing field to set down. After packing the balloon away we drive back to Northam to enjoy a great buffet breakfast that rounds up the morning gloriously.