Yarra Valley Hot Air Balloon (English Service)
Package options: (1) Yarra Valley 60-min hot air balloon ride - transfer not included
(2) Yarra Valley 60-min hot air balloon ride – includes breakfast – excludes transfers
(3) Yarra Valley 60-min hot air balloon ride - includes breakfast - includes transfers
[Duration]
Approx. 3–3.5 hrs, including: driving to the launch site, preparing/packing the hot air balloon, approx. 1 hr flight, and driving back to the meeting point.
Sample itinerary
Meeting: City transfers/Drive to meeting point (optional)
Check in and inflate the hot air balloon: Passengers can help staff set up/inflate the hot air balloon, which is a very special experience.
Hot air balloon ride: As dawn breaks, you'll slowly ascend with the hot air balloon, gracefully gliding over valleys interwoven with forests, farms, and vineyards. Quietly await the magnificent moment the sun breaks free from the horizon. This aerial journey will last approximately one hour.
Folding up the hot air balloon: After landing, passengers can assist the staff in folding up the hot air balloon together. The entire process is quite fun and takes approx. 1 hour.
Remember! You must check the updated flight status the night before your flight to confirm if the flight will proceed as scheduled the next day and the specific pick-up time. For details, please refer to your booking confirmation for the flight confirmation procedure.
Designated pick-up & drop-off
Pick-up time is approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise. The schedule may vary by season, so please refer to the final confirmation.
Melbourne Hot Air Balloon Flight (English Service)
[Duration]
Approx. 1 hr, including: driving to the launch site, setting up/packing the balloon, approx. 1 hr flight, then driving back to the starting point.
Sample itinerary
Meet-up: Drive to the meeting point
Hot air balloon setup: Passengers can assist staff with setting up/unfurling the hot air balloon, which is a very special experience.
Hot air balloon ride: Approximately 1 hour of flight time in the sky. Since the flight path is entirely determined by wind direction, we cannot guarantee flying directly over the city center.
Folding up the hot air balloon: After landing, passengers can assist the staff in folding up the hot air balloon together, making the whole process quite enjoyable.
Included in flight
- Enjoy a 1-hour sunrise hot air balloon ride with Youtrip, flying over or around Melbourne city (the specific route depends on wind direction).
- Free aerial photos
- - E-flight certificate
- Professional pilot's guide, sharing knowledge about hot air balloons and flight navigation
- Participate in the interactive experience of hot air balloon inflation and deflation
- Flight and vehicle transportation insurance
- Exquisite flight souvenirs
- (Optional) Buffet breakfast at Pullman on the Park hotel after the flight
Meeting point
Pullman on the Park Hotel (Please gather in the lobby)
Address: 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Parking
Pullman underground parking lot offers discounted parking with a flat rate of just $10.
Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Ride - Self-Guided
Meeting point: Alzburg Resort, 39 Malcolm St, Mansfield VIC 3722 (meet at the parking lot)
Parking: Altzburg Resort offers free parking
Important Notes
Meeting time is approximately 1.5 hrs before sunrise. Around 6:00 PM the night before your flight, the pilot will provide a flight update. After confirming the flight, the exact meeting time will be provided, as sunrise changes with the seasons.
Useful information
- The itinerary starts before sunrise; temperatures are low at this time, so please keep warm.
- Closed-toe shoes are required. High heels, slippers, sandals, or open-toe shoes are prohibited. Morning dew may wet your shoes and make your feet cold, so it's recommended to bring an extra pair of socks for changing.
- Avoid wearing light-colored clothing as the burner may drip carbon-containing droplets.
- It is recommended to wear a hat to avoid discomfort caused by the burner's heat.
- Recommended attire similar to skiing: sturdy shoes, warm socks, a hat, and optionally sunglasses.
- If clothes are stained or damaged during the process, we will not provide compensation.
