A few days ago I experienced a hot air balloon ride with Virgin. It started off very early in the morning just as the sun was rising. The weather was lovely and so it was a perfect morning for it. A lot of people that were on the experience have attempted to fly about 5 times but as it is weather dependent couldn't get on! So it was first time lucky for me.
They make it fun by making everyone help out in setting the balloon up, even filling it with air! Nope not blowing it up with our mouths- with fans silly!
We all then climbed in and then up and away.. It is such a strange experience you don't really feel like you are moving more like floating. You get to enjoy the lovely views for around an hour before the pilot looks for a suitable field to land in. We took off from Rutland Water which is gorgeous English country side surrounding a huge reservoir.
And of course after you land you get a champagne toast to finish off the lovely morning.
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend for christmas. It would make a great gift for anyone young or old.
Virgin are always giving offers on the hot air balloon rides and discounted flights. I usually see them on Groupon or o2 priority moments if you are in the UK. I paid around £89 per person so not bad really.
The crew were really nice and it is a really different experience which alot of people haven't done before.
I hope you like my pictures! Maybe next time I can enjoy a ride over the Serengeti..
Love stef x
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