Beautiful, romantic and thrilling hot air balloon rides in Jacksonville & St Augustine, Florida. Hot air balloon rides are one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences you will ever have. You will never forget your first balloon flight; it is truly an experience that cannot compare to anything else. Now you can experience the sensation of floating above Mother Earth with a breathtaking view of the world below. Just imagine the roar of the burners as you rise into the sky, the silence of floating, drifting with the winds. The sensation of flying over trees, lakes and streams is a unique, inspiring, and "uplifting" experience. This sensation of flight creates a still calmness to the soul with no comparison. Whether flying just above the orange groves and treetops or high into the heavens, the view the Atlantic Ocean in St. Augustine is unmatched by any other experience you may have ever known. Let A Hot Air Balloon Ride in St. Augustine, Florida provide a new and exciting experience in your life as you view Mother Nature's beauty as seen from above. Can you just feel, in the soft silence, the deer and other wildlife frolicking below? The cows mooing, and the voices of those who are grounded below looking up in amazement, seeing the unbelievable beauty of the balloon drifting above with its excited passengers exclaiming their joy of this wonderful event. These are just a few of the joys experienced from one of our Hot Air Balloons in the St. Augustine, Florida area. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of an alligator as they float below. Or you may see deer, wild boars or a majestic bald eagle. You can smell the orange blossoms as you float over Florida's famous, gigantic orange groves! Imagine yourself yelling down a greeting and be amazed how clearly you can be heard and responded to by the well wishers below. You can do it today!
We meet an hour before sunrise. We only fly morning flights in Florida due to our proximity to the equator, the sun comes up sooner and gets hotter here faster creating unfavorable balloon flying conditions in all but the beautiful and serene morning hours. We determine a launch site according to that morning's wind and weather and then drive you in our vehicle out to the launch site. Once the balloon and equipment are off loaded passengers are welcome to help inflate or stand back and take pictures. Once the balloon is inflated and standing, climb aboard. We fly just about an hour. During your flight you will see the true majesty of Florida. From the breathtaking view of the Atlantic ocean to the serene ST Johns River. We have seen on our flights deer, wild pigs, bald eagles, Florida Panthers and so much more! After the flight is over and everything is packed away again we have a complimentary, traditional champagne toast (or other special drink) to commemorate the occasion. The entire adventure lasts about 3 hours so you still have the entire day to sight see.
We like the little ones, but the burners can be quite upsetting for small ears. There is no difference in pricing for children so consider how well their sense of adventure has developed. We have had lots of small children have a fantastic time but we have had just as many for whom this is just a little to adventuresome. Pilot reserves the right to not take on small children whom he believes would not enjoy the flight or provide distractions during flight.
No smoking is allowed. We have a lot of propane with us at all times. Pets are not allowed. You must be well enough to stand in the basket for at least an hour. There are no discounts for children so make sure their sense of adventure has developed enough to enjoy the flight. The Pilot has the right to refuse boarding to anyone at anytime.
Captain Dave
Private hot air balloon flights in NE Florida. based out of Jacksonville/ St Augustine and special engagements throughout the year at various events and rallies. Like us on FaceBook at ahotairballoonride to track our appearance schedule and book a ride at one of these special events.
Get your free travel newsletter full of inspiring travel ideas, great deals, destinations and adventures. Discover new places to explore, new adventures and new experiences.
See latest edition.