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The Perfect Mother's Day Gift Idea To Sweep Mum Off Her Feet

Treat Mum This Mother's Day With a Hot Air Balloon Experience She’ll Never Forget

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How many times have you panic bought flowers as a last resort gift on Mother's Day? Don't worry; you're not the only one… we've all been there! Finding unique gift ideas for Mum that sum up just how special she is can be quite the challenge, but a challenge you’ll be happy to hear we have the answer for.

Taking a u-turn from traditional gifts for Mums and replacing them with an experience gift she’s sure to love. Because, after all, it's the quality time spent together and the special memories created that mean the most to Mum. So let us introduce you to the magical experience of a hot air balloon flight.

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Not only is this gift experience one of those once in a lifetime, bucket list opportunities, but it’s also the perfect chance to spend quality time with the special lady you’re celebrating, this Mother’s Day.

So whether that’s Mum’s, daughters, auntie’s, grandma’s, sisters or friends, just imagine the joy on her face as you both float high above the picturesque landscapes of the UK. Not only is it a truly unique gift; it's also an opportunity to share the adventure of a lifetime, to bond, to laugh, and to create genuine memories with that special person.

So, leave the last-minute flower runs behind and make this Mother's Day extraordinary by giving the gift of quality time with our Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience. It's a meaningful way to show your appreciation and make her day truly special.

Mother and daughter on a hot air balloon mid flight

What Makes Hot Air Balloon Gifts Such a Unique Idea for Mother’s Day?

Quality Time Together

For Mother’s Day gifts that offer a chance to bond and create lasting memories, a hot air balloon flight is the perfect gift for her. Throughout this experience day, you’ll have the unique opportunity to bond over a shared experience, laughing as you take in the surreality of it all while enjoying some invaluable quality time together.

Unforgettable Experience

If unusual gifts for her are what you’re after, then you won’t go wrong with a Virgin hot air balloon experience. It's not your average gift; it's among the most memorable and quirky gifts for her, you’ll find. Floating high above picturesque landscapes provides a perspective like no other and a chance to see the world from a truly unique vantage point.

Beautiful Scenic Views

With over 100 nationwide launch sites to fly from, she’ll have the chance to explore some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes with this experience day gift.

Peaceful Serenity

With nothing but the roar of the burner and the quiet chatter of your fellow passengers, our hot air balloon flights offer a serene and peaceful escape from the daily hustle and bustle, making the perfect gift for a special occasion.

Adventure and Excitement

For experience days for her that she’ll never forget, the thrill of a hot air balloon ride adds a huge element of excitement, laughter and adventure, all in one perfect gift.

Unique Photo Opportunities

For the woman who loves a unique photo opportunity, a hot air balloon gift is a one of a kind chance to capture a range of beautiful moments in the sky, creating a permanent keepsake of your joint adventure.

Luxurious Experience

If her interests include a taste for the finer things, our hot air balloon rides offer a touch of luxury, with a complimentary prosecco toast to round off this memorable gift.

Sustainable Gifting

By giving the gift of lasting memories, rather than more stuff that might go unused, Mother's Day gift experiences are a wonderful way of gifting more sustainably, offering a thoughtful way to celebrate and reduce waste, making your gesture even more meaningful for your loved ones.

Build A Gift Package For Mother's Day

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Weekday Morning

Monday - Friday

  • 3-4 hour experience with about an hour in the air
  • Open voucher – choose your own flight date
  • Fly from any of our locations nationwide
  • 18 months to book
  • Non-refundable
Non-refundable

*Within 90 days of purchase. See paragraph 8.4 of our T&Cs

£169

per person

How many passengers?

Weekday Morning Or Evening

Monday - Friday

  • 3-4 hour experience with about an hour in the air
  • Open voucher – choose your own flight date
  • Fly from any of our locations nationwide
  • 18 months to book
  • Non-refundable
Non-refundable

*Within 90 days of purchase. See paragraph 8.4 of our T&Cs

£189

per person

How many passengers?

Any Day Morning Or Evening

Monday - Sunday

  • 3-4 hour experience with about an hour in the air
  • Open voucher – choose your own flight date
  • Fly from any of our locations nationwide
  • 18 months to book
  • Non-refundable
Non-refundable
Make me weather refundable

*Within 90 days of purchase. See paragraph 8.4 of our T&Cs

£209

per person

How many passengers?

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