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Your Virgin Hot Air Balloon Experience

The UK's #1 Rated Flight Experience

The gift that begins at sunrise and lasts a lifetime

Lifting into the open air changes something in you. It is a quiet, unforgettable moment that stays with you.


100+

Launch Sites

1M+

Passengers

30+

Years Flying

4.7/5

Average Review

Here’s How It Works

  • Watch the balloon come to life and join the inflation if you would like to.
  • Enjoy around an hour of peaceful flight with wide, open views all around you.
  • Feel the gentle calm of drifting through the sky with steady, smooth movement.
  • Touch down and celebrate the moment with a toast and a flight certificate.
  • Travel back to the launch site with our crew.

The Moment No One Expects

Hot air balloon experience soaring above soft cloud cover, with passengers enjoying the calm, serene isolation of the open sky.
Wide open skies in serene isolation, the heart of a hot air balloon experience.

Once the basket rises into open air, everything becomes still. The movement is gentle, the view opens out around you, and the world below feels peaceful in a way people often struggle to describe. Here is how one of our passengers described their flight.

“A gorgeous morning, celebrating my husbands belated 40th birthday. A memory we will never forget and what a special & wonderful gift to mark the occasion.

After just one postponed flight, we hit really lucky on our second booking attempt. An early morning start with beautiful still clear blue skies set us up for the perfect take off. The hands on setup was fun and part of the experience. The impressive basket carried 16 of us plus a pilot, split into four cosy but very comfortable compartments. We flew for just over an hour covering over 12 miles. Stunning views stretching miles. We were surrounded by bright, crisp skies; tranquility and just to top off our personal experience we travelled over very familiar Shropshire countryside to us, eventually landing only a stones throw from my parents farm, my childhood home. My dad hadn’t intentionally been following, but had watched our balloon get unbelievably closer & closer that he was one of the first to greet us at the field gate. The chances of it seem absolutely insane, given all the places we could have gone and ended up just being carried by the wind. I had travelled like a homing pigeon!

Incredible - what an amazing experience! We are still on cloud 9 & I would highly recommend experiencing it for yourself. Don’t hesitate when booking, and worth the wait.”

Sarah B.

★★★★★

Date of Experience: 16th June 2025

Why People Love It

We hear the same thing from people who fly with us. It is calm, it is beautiful and it means more than people expect. Here are some of the moments our passengers have shared.

“Bucket list experience that was everything and more. I still cannot get over how peaceful it felt in the sky. It was truly tranquil and relaxing.”

Kirsty

Kirsty

★★★★★

Experience Date: August 2025

“This was a birthday present from my mother. We had been trying to get a flight together for ages and finally managed it. We are getting married this year and this experience made our year feel magical.”

Ruth

Ruth

★★★★★

Experience Date: July 2024

“Everybody says a balloon ride is amazing and, being a cynic, I was waiting to be proven right. I was wrong. It was incredible. The views, the organisation and the skill of the pilot were exceptional.”

Anthony

Anthony

★★★★★

Experience Date: April 2025

“A truly brilliant experience. Very calming and tranquil in the air with stunning views and an incredibly experienced team. We always felt in safe hands and it was a wonderful experience for all ages.”

Charlotte

Charlotte

★★★★★

Experience Date: August 2025

“It was a beautiful day with a fabulous crew, an amusing pilot and an unforgettable experience. Quiet and calm at 3000ft, watching the world drift by below. Just serene.”

Susan

Susan

★★★★★

Experience Date: September 2025

“Chris was brilliant and put us all at ease. The crew were friendly and welcoming. The flight was fantastic and we felt very safe and secure. Breathtaking views and great fun helping to set up and pack away the balloon.”

James

James

★★★★★

Experience Date: August 2025

Everything That Makes the Experience Complete

From the places we fly to the people who guide each flight, every part of the experience is shaped to feel thoughtful, welcoming and genuinely memorable. Here are a few of the details that help it all come to life.

Beautiful Places to Begin

With more than 100 launch sites across the UK, it is easy to find a place where the world feels wide and open. Each location offers its own quiet kind of beauty.

Virgin hot air balloon experience floating peacefully over a lake surrounded by lush green woodland.

Safety That Lets You Enjoy the Moment

Our pilots bring years of expertise to every flight, so you can settle into the quiet, peaceful feeling of drifting through the sky. You are always in capable, reassuring hands.

Pilot guiding passengers with a calm pre-flight briefing.

The Gift That Always Lands Well

Whether it is for a birthday, anniversary or surprise, this is the kind of present people talk about long after the day has passed.

A family smiling inside a hot air balloon basket during a hot air balloon experience with dozens of balloons flying across the landscape behind them.

Your Questions, Answered

How long does the experience last?

The whole experience usually lasts three to four hours from arrival to return, with around an hour in the air.

What if the weather isn’t suitable?

I am nervous about heights. Will I be okay?

What should I wear?

Can I take photos?

Is there an age or weight limit?

How many people are in the basket?

Can I help with the balloon setup?

How do I book my date if I have a voucher?

If this experience has been calling to you, now is the perfect moment to make it real. With flexible vouchers, more than 100 launch sites and everything handled by our expert crew, all that is left is to choose when you want your moment in the sky.

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