Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enjoy a Breathtaking 60 Minute Balloon Over the Beautiful Oregon Countryside

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About This Experience Gift

  • Majestically Float Across the Early Morning Oregon Sky
  • Enjoy a Hands on Experience and Help Inflate the Balloon
  • Take in Views of the Countryside, Mt. Hood and Willamette Valley

This exciting Hot Air Balloon Ride near Portland, Oregon begins at sunrise, as you meet with your Pilot just 15 minutes South of the City in Aurora. After meeting with your pilot, you will head to the perfect launch location for the day and assist with flight preparation the inflation of the balloon's envelope. Once the balloon is inflated, you and the rest of the passengers will climb into the basket while your pilot continues to heat up the air.

As you float in the balloon, you will travel at wind speed for approximately one hour. You may fly quietly over Lake Oswego or glide gently down Willmette Valley and across the vineyards depending on the direction of the winds. Enjoy breathtaking views only able to be seen from the sky. The most exciting part of this hot air ballooning experience is seeing the Pacific Northwest from a whole new perspective!

Towards the end of your journey, the balloon will begin to descend back down to earth where your ride concludes with a wonderful sparkling champagne ceremony. Weather you are a local or visiting, this Air Balloon Ride is an amazing airborne adventure, the perfect gift for any occasion.

Where to Go for Hot Air Balloon Rides in Portland

  • Aurora, Oregon

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There will be approximately five additional participants on the flight.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests.

When can you book Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride

OPEN CURRENTLY CLOSED

The Oregon Hot Air Balloon Flights are offered Thursday through Monday, May thru September, subject to availability. Portland Hot Air Balloon flights take place at Sunrise. Sunrise times will vary upon the time of year the flight is scheduled.

How Long Is The Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride

The Portland Balloon Flights have a flight time of approximately 1 hour and a total duration of 3 hours.

Does Weather Impact Hot Air Balloon Rides

The Portland Balloon Ride experiences are dependent on favorable weather, and can only fly when the conditions are safe. Flights may be rescheduled by the Pilot due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

What to Wear for Hot Air Balloon Rides

Dress comfortably, flat rubber-soled enclosed shoes and layers are recommended for this open air adventure. Please do not wear nylon jackets or pants.

What To Know Before You Go

Price includes a post-flight champagne continental breakfast. Participation in the Hot Air Balloon is limited to individuals weighing less than 225lbs, between 4' and 6'5" tall and at least 8 years of age.

Participants must be able to stand for a minimum of 90 minutes. Individuals who are pregnant, have broken bones or other physical conditions which are considered unsafe conditions are not eligible to participate.Participants are required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to flight.

Balloons are subject to annual safety checks in line with FAA standards, and all pilots are certified by the FAA.

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

All changes to reservations for the Portland Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience require seven (7) days advance notice.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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