Trial hot air balloon pilot experience

A Royal Flight

There’s no bigger adventure than flying in a hot air balloon. It’s an experience you’ll be telling your grandchildren about – a memory for a lifetime. Don’t worry, you’ll be accompanied by an experienced instructor throughout the flight, ready to step in if needed to ensure everything goes smoothly. You'll experience take-off, landing, and even learn how to steer the balloon. And of course, you'll have plenty of time to simply enjoy the beautiful flight itself. Soak in the stunning views of Czech forests, meadows, and hills below. You’ll also learn fascinating facts about how hot air balloons work – why the basket is still made of wicker, why the balloon fabric is so thin, how much everything weighs, and how it all behaves in the air. You'll feel the physics of flight firsthand and discover things you've always dreamed about.

Upwards to a one-of-a-kind atmosphere!

The cherry on top is a Balloon Baptism Ceremony organized by the crew with a celebratory toast, making you feel at home in the skies.

As a keepsake of your piloting adventure and the breathtaking views, you'll receive a hand-drawn balloon flight certificate printed on embossed canvas. After landing, you can swap stories over some local snacks prepared by a master butcher. Treat yourself to something extraordinary and feel the pure joy of flying. Pop the voucher into your cart, book your perfect date, and leave all worries on the ground. You could even have your voucher today!

Prefer to just enjoy a balloon ride without thinking about piloting? Check out our classic sightseeing flights.

Want to learn about the history of ballooning? Read our article here.

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Experience details:

You'll arrive at the agreed meeting point with the balloon operator a little ahead of time. After a warm welcome and a basic briefing on balloon piloting and flight behavior, it’s time to lift off! You'll experience take-off, climbing, turning, and landing. As a memento, you’ll receive a luxurious hand-drawn flight certificate, and after landing, a small refreshment will be waiting for you.

Location:

• Entire Czech Republic, Prague, Více lokalit po celé ČR

Experience includes:

• 50–70 minutes of balloon flight
• Hand-drawn balloon flight certificate on embossed canvas
• Passenger insurance for the entire flight
• Balloon crew service
• Balloon baptism ceremony with a toast
• Light refreshments after landing

Experience does not include:

• Products and services not listed in "Experience Includes"

Season:

• All year round

Weather:

• Subject to favorable weather conditions for ballooning

Spectators:

• Spectators are not allowed

Notes:

• The flight takes place in a basket for 4–9 people
• We recommend comfortable, sporty clothes and sturdy shoes
• Children from 6 years old can join, but they must be at least 130 cm tall
• We fly across the entire Czech Republic, so you can easily find a location that suits you. Regular take-off sites include Hukvaldy, Ostrava, Šumperk, Konopiště, Karlštejn, Křivoklát, Jihlava, Vysočina, Znojmo, Pálava (including the Lednice–Valtice area), Český Ráj, Brno, Olomouc, Bouzov, or according to individual customer requests.