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If you think you have already seen a lot of the usual tourist attractions and are looking for a new adventure and for something to tell your friends back home about, then you should take a hot air balloon ride over the skies of Orlando.
You can enjoy a panoramic view of the lakes, wildlife and skylines of Central Florida's cities and attractions in a balloon that reaches a height of 1000 feet. The balloons are huge, 90,000 and 120,000 cubic feet in volume and over seven stories tall, and riding in a basket with four to six other passengers you will be able to get a thrilling view of Disney, Epcot, Kissimmee, and Orlando skylines as well as the many lakes in the area.
Flights are offered on a daily basis and generally begin at dawn to avoid mid-day thermals. In the winter late afternoon flights are sometimes launched. Weather permitting you can get a balloon ride 365 days a year.
This adventurous outing takes about three hours. You will be driven to a launch site (picked according to weather conditions) and will watch as the balloon is set up and filled with air. The flying time is about one hour and then following the flight many operators offer a champagne brunch. After the brunch the balloon is packed into a vehicle and everyone returns to the starting location.
The balloon does not go high enough to make a big difference in temperature, so you can dress as you would on the ground according to the season you travel in. However, skirts may not be suitable for some of the landing spots. Sneakers, comfortable flat shoes, or hiking boots are the preferred footwear. You can bring cameras, camcorders, sun glasses, and a hat if you wish.
While you are up in the sky there is a chase crew following the flight below. The chase crew is in radio and cell phone contact with the pilot at all times and follows the balloon while you are in flight. The same air conditioned van that took you to the launch point will be there to pick you up when you land, and you can sometimes see it from your flight.
You won't have to worry about motion sickness on this flight. The ride is very gentle and you can even put a glass of water on a table in the passenger area, and not spill a drop of water. This is a great ride but it is not cheap. Current rates are $175 per person or $90 per child under 90 pounds. If you want a romantic ride for two then it will cost you $475. These prices include a post flight champagne toast, an all-you-can-eat brunch, souvenir champagne glass and a photo flight certificate.
Call me a coward, but I'm not the type who is considered dare devil enough to go leaping about in jungle canopies on a zip wire, abseiling down sheer rock faces or leaping of bridges with only elastic round my ankles to prevent an untimely death. No, I like tea, biscuits and a spot of Archers on Radio 4. Having said that, I was given a spur of the moment opportunity to take to the air in a hot air balloon ride. Not one to miss out on a freebie, I eagerly accepted the offer and spent a fairly sleepless night wondering what would await me the following morning.
Hot air balloon rides happen first thing in the morning just before the sun rises so that the experience is as smooth and tranquil as anyone would presume it to be. Scheduling lift off just before dawn breaks means that the ground has not had sufficient time to warm up and start radiating absorbed heat. Taking to the air in a hot air balloon after sun rise makes the flight a lot less steady, and renders the balloon more difficult to control.
I have always toyed with the idea of having a go in a hot air balloon, but was pretty convinced that it would be one of those things that I would never really quite get round to. In my mind, the experience would be still and quiet, and I would be at one with nature. To me, hot air balloon rides are about lifting off into the air effortlessly and having a feeling of solitude and calm. I am obviously a hippie at heart.
One of the most amazing things about a hot air balloon ride is the wonderful views from the air. Booking a flight in the local area gives an opportunity to view familiar places from a whole new perspective, and take in the vast expanse of the local area. It is said that the human eye can see for sixty miles given an unimpeded view. Taking a ride in a hot air balloon offers a rare opportunity to exercise this gift.
Because Balloon rides can be taken all over the country, it is possible to take in city views and pick out familiar landmarks as an unusual and unforgettable way of sightseeing. It is a gentle yet exhilarating experience that can turn any scaredy cat into a devil that dares to push the boundaries a little bit further next time.