READING BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER READING!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER READING!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Reading we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations in the South East these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
Beneath the modern veneer of a bustling business city and commuter belt bastion, lies over a thousand years worth of history and culture. And how better to get a snapshot of Reading and it’s surrounding countryside than from a hot air balloon flight above it all. With a unique perspective and uninterrupted views, this is an experience you’ll never forget.
As you drift gently overhead with the breeze as your guide, take in the changing views over farmland, picturesque villages and snaking laneways. With the River Thames weaving below and the horizon calling you on, this is hot air ballooning at its best.
Unlock some of Reading’s history with a visit to Reading Museum. or one of the nearby historic houses such as Basildon Park. For a relaxing way to capture the essence of Reading’s past, take the self-guided Heritage Walk, maybe stopping off for some refreshments along the way…
Perhaps you’d like to tie in your hot air balloon flight with a boating holiday on the Reading waterways, or up the ante with a spot of water-skiing – such is the diversity of things to do in Reading. With plenty of accommodation, shopping and dining options, your hot air ballooning experience over Reading will be part of something quite special.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Reading
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate (signed by Sir Richard Branson)
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
The main Berkshire departure point is Victoria Park in Newbury, approximately 45 minutes drive away. Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book in for your flight for the latest launch site details though as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. Your voucher is valid for all launch locations in the South East.
You can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will finish.
Your unforgettable balloon ride will start with a full safety briefing, after which you you can help the team with the the inflating of the balloon if you wish – or kick back, soak up the atmosphere and let others do the hard work. But when it’s time, there is no escaping the collective excitement as the burners fire up and the balloon starts to prepare itself for taking you up, up and away on a ballooning adventure over Reading!
As you drift gently over Reading and the Berkshire countryside there will be ample opportunity to take photographs from this unique vantage point. During your flight you are free to discuss how the balloon works with the pilot, who will also be pointing out the many points of interest that drift below you or rest gently on the horizon.
No two flights are the same, and as such any number of towns, villages and important landmarks could come into view – all of which create talking points for years to come.
After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your decent towards a gentle landing. Once back on the ground, and should you wish, you can help in packing away the envelope (that’s the official name for the fabric canopy).
With the balloon all packed away, you will be transferred back to your launch site where you can sip on the fine stuff and raise a toast to an unforgettable adventure hot air ballooning over Berkshire.