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Balloon Ride over Ottawa

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Where: Ottawa, Canada

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Duration: 4 hours

Price per person

$269.97

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Unique view of Canada's capital
The experience of a lifetime
Superb photo-opportunities
Champagne celebration

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Drift gracefully over Ottawa, Canada's magnificent capital, in a hot air balloon at sunrise. It's an unforgettable experience and the views are breathtaking.

See the city waking below and enjoy the unique sensation of floating silently through the air with no noisy engine to spoil the tranquility.

Look down to see Parliament Hill and landmark buildings, such as the Peace Tower, and trace the course of the Ottawa River.

Have your camera ready to capture magnificent views from around 1000 feet up and make the most of the rosy dawn light.

When the flight is over, celebrate in traditional fashion on the ground with a Champagne toast!

Itinerary

There is no hotel pick up for your exciting Balloon Ride over Ottawa. Make sure you call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher the day before your flight to check the flight status and meeting time. On the day, you should make your way to the meeting point at Carleton University for the pick up. You will then be driven to the launch site, where your flight crew will brief you on your upcoming adventure.

You can watch the thrilling sight of your balloon taking shape before your eyes, ultimately standing more than 10 stories tall. Once it is fully inflated and ready for take-off, you climb into the gondola for the start of a magical journey.

During your flight, you will watch the sun come up, and get a bird's-eye view of the capital city.

Your thrilling flight over Ottawa's skyline will provide views of Parliament Hill, home to notable government buildings (such as the Peace Tower). You will also see the course of the Ottawa River, which contains the mouths of the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal.

You fly with the prevailing winds, so the flight patterns and landing sites will vary according to changing wind directions. There is no wind chill and very little feeling of movement or sensation of height.

After about an hour's tranquil flight (the exact time depends on the winds) your pilot will prepare for landing.

Once on the ground, you will share in the oldest of ballooning traditions, a Champagne toast to celebrate a successful flight. Soft drinks are also available.

You will then board the vehicle and will be dropped back at the meeting point at Carleton University.

Please note

To confirm meeting time and status of your flight, it is essential that you call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher the day before your flight. The flight line message is updated 2300h (11:00pm) for flights the following morning.

Ballooning is extremely weather dependent. Fewer than 10 knots of wind are required, in addition to no impending storms. Your activity operator reserves the right to cancel a flight due to weather conditions or other safety reasons such as equipment malfunction, pilot illness or injury that could affect the safety of the flight.

If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, just call the activity operator and reschedule the trip.
The pilot will not wait more than 10 minutes for late- comers, so please leave plenty of travel time to reach the meeting point.
To take a balloon flight you must be in good physical condition. You must be able to climb in and out of the basket, stand for the entire flight and walk out of a field if necessary. The activity operator cannot fly anyone who has had recent surgery, injuries, hip, back or knee problems, health concerns, physical limitations, is/or may be pregnant or has severe auditory restrictions. Please consult your physician if you have any doubts about your fitness, or call the activity operator to discuss your individual situation.

Children must be over 10 to go on a balloon flight and should be accompanied by an adult
Once you have scheduled a flight, 3 business days notice are required for any date changes

Inclusions

Balloon flight (45 – 75 minutes)
Transportation in a vehicle to the launch site
English-speaking pilot/guide
Champagne Toast at end of the flight (soft drinks available)

Exclusions

Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
01 May – 31 Oct: Daily

Duration
4 hours

Start time
0500h (05:00am) to 0600h (06:00am) (Please call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher for exact meeting time)

Meeting point
Please meet your pilot and crew at Carleton University at Anniversary Park. Drive inside the main university gates off Bronson Avenue and take the first small driveway to the right.
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point
You will be dropped back at the pick up point at Carleton University

Sale price

$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Although the flight lasts approximately 1 hour, you should
plan to be available for 4 hours to allow for check-in, travel to a launch location, safety briefing, setup and pack-up of the balloon as well as the return drive to the original meeting location

Dos & Don'ts
Wear casual comfortable clothing and avoid high-heels or sandals. Long pants and sleeves are recommended to protect against mosquitoes. Hiking boots or rubber boots are advised for morning flights when the grass can be wet. The air warms up as the sun rises during morning flights so it is a good idea to layer your clothing, allowing you to add or remove sweaters or jackets. If you are sensitive to the heat, please bring a hat.
Please feel free to bring your camera, video camera, or binoculars as well as a case to protect them during landing

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