Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enjoy a Breathtaking 60 Minute Balloon Over the Beautiful Oregon Countryside

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Majestically Float Across the Early Morning Oregon Sky
Enjoy a Hands on Experience and Help Inflate the Balloon
Take in Views of the Countryside, Mt. Hood and Willamette Valley

General Information

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This exciting Hot Air Balloon Ride near Portland, Oregon begins at sunrise, as you meet with your Pilot just 15 minutes South of the City in Aurora. After meeting with your pilot, you will head to the perfect launch location for the day and assist with flight preparation the inflation of the balloon's envelope. Once the balloon is inflated, you and the rest of the passengers will climb into the basket while your pilot continues to heat up the air.

As you float in the balloon, you will travel at wind speed for approximately one hour. You may fly quietly over Lake Oswego or glide gently down Willmette Valley and across the vineyards depending on the direction of the winds. Enjoy breathtaking views only able to be seen from the sky. The most exciting part of this hot air ballooning experience is seeing the Pacific Northwest from a whole new perspective!

Towards the end of your journey, the balloon will begin to descend back down to earth where your ride concludes with a wonderful sparkling champagne ceremony. Weather you are a local or visiting, this Air Balloon Ride is an amazing airborne adventure, the perfect gift for any occasion.

Where It's Located

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Aurora, Oregon

Who Is Included

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Participants
The Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There will be approximately five additional participants on the flight.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests.

When It Is Offered

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The Oregon Hot Air Balloon Flights are offered April thru September, subject to availability. Portland Hot Air Balloon flights take place at Sunrise. Sunrise times will vary upon the time of year the flight is scheduled.

How Long Is It

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The Portland Balloon Flights have a flight time of approximately 1 hour and a total duration of 3 hours.

Weather

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The Portland Balloon Ride experiences are dependent on favorable weather, and can only fly when the conditions are safe. Flights may be rescheduled by the Pilot due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

What To Wear

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Dress comfortably, flat rubber-soled enclosed shoes and layers are recommended for this open air adventure. Please do not wear nylon jackets or pants.

Additional Information

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Price includes a post-flight champagne continental breakfast. Participation in the Hot Air Balloon is limited to individuals weighing less than 225lbs, between 4' and 6'5" tall and at least 8 years of age.

Participants must be able to stand for a minimum of 90 minutes. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered unsafe conditions are not eligible to participate.Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to flight.

Balloons are subject to annual safety checks in line with FAA standards, and all pilots are certified by the FAA.

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All changes to reservations for the Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience require seven (7) days advance notice.

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Question: How does a pilot steer a Hot Air Balloon?

Answer: Balloons are pushed by the wind. Luckily the wind changes directions at different altitudes. By ascending and descending the pilot can essentially change the direction the balloon is traveling. Of course you can't always predict which way the wind will be blowing on any given day so you won't always land in the same place.
Question: We were given a Hot Air Balloon ride in Portland as a wedding present. How cold does it get in the balloon?

Answer: It will actually be about the same temperature as it is on the ground. The air temperature only changes a couple degrees for every thousand feet and that is compensated by the heat from the propane burners. Also, the balloon moves with the wind which means no wind chill. Check the weather before the trip and dress appropriately for the day. It's a good idea to wear a hat to protect your head from the heat of the burner.
Question: If we don't know exactly where we are going to land, how do we get back to our cars?

Answer: The pilot is in constant communication with a ground crew that will follow the balloon. Since the balloon travels with the wind, and won't fly in winds over 10 mph, the farthest you'll travel in an hour is about 10 miles.

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