Do you ever dream of soaring high above the Blue Ridge Mountains? It’s a totally unique perspective that, unless you’re flying in an airplane, isn’t easy to come by. Fortunately, there’s another method: hot air ballooning. Blue Ridge Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides in Virginia, so you can plan a high-altitude excursion over Virginia’s most stunning scenery that’s truly unforgettable. Here’s more on this activity that can only be described as bucket-list-worthy.
Located in Charlottesville, Blue Ridge Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides in Virginia that take passengers on an unforgettable experience.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook
Sunrise tours begin as early as 5:45 a.m., so be sure to be up bright and early for your adventure!
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook Hot air launches take place early to ensure the best and smoothest conditions for flight.
One of the magical things about a hot air balloon ride is that you can never predict the balloon’s exact course. Part of the fun is sitting back and enjoying the ride.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook The balloons can accommodate between four and five adults, plus the pilot. You can request that two balloons fly at once, in which case the company can accommodate a group of nine.
And, in the case of Blue Ridge Ballooning, it’s the spectacular scenery that sets this tour apart from the rest. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer the most exquisite backdrop to your high-flying adventure.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook It’s important to note that technically, the balloons will not fly directly over the mountains. Suitable mountain landing spots are difficult to come by, so instead, you’ll enjoy the mountains as a backdrop.
You can expect about an hour of flight time, during which you’ll enjoy spotting familiar landmarks in the Charlottesville area.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook The entire experience will be approximately three hours from start to finish.
Never flied in a hot air balloon before? Not to worry! There will be ample training and preparation to ensure your experience is both fun and safe.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook
So whether you’re looking for the perfect outing with a loved one, or perhaps you’d like to check a one-of-a-kind Virginia experience off your bucket list, you’ll cherish your time soaring above the mountains with Blue Ridge Ballooning.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook
Have you ever flown in a hot air balloon in Virginia? What was your experience like? We’d love to hear from you — feel free to leave a comment below! For more information about Blue Ridge Ballooning’s hot air balloon rides in Virginia, be sure to visit the official website or head on over to their Facebook page for updates.
Blue Ridge Ballooning / Facebook
Hot air launches take place early to ensure the best and smoothest conditions for flight.
The balloons can accommodate between four and five adults, plus the pilot. You can request that two balloons fly at once, in which case the company can accommodate a group of nine.
It’s important to note that technically, the balloons will not fly directly over the mountains. Suitable mountain landing spots are difficult to come by, so instead, you’ll enjoy the mountains as a backdrop.
The entire experience will be approximately three hours from start to finish.
And for related content, check out our list of fun things to do in Virginia for any age!
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Address: Charlottesville, VA, USA
