LAUNCESTON BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER LAUNCESTON!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Launceston we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South West regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the South West of England these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!

Weekday AM

£169

Choice of locations
Weekday mornings
Valid for 18 months

Weekday Any

£189

Choice of locations
Weekdays AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

7 DAY ANY

£209

Choice of locations
Any day AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

LAUNCESTON BALLOON FLIGHTS

With the breeze as your guide, take in the stunning scenery of Launceston and its position on the Cornwall-Devon borderland. From rolling fields to savage moorlands, the landscape is as varied as the views you’ll get from your unparalleled vantage point drifting effortlessly overhead on your unforgettable hot air balloon flight.

As you sail over Launceston you’ll see the 16th century Church of St. Mary and the omnipresent castle that stands guard high over the town to name just a few. With a wealth of visual history and countryside enough to take to your breath way, this is ballooning at its best – this is hot air ballooning Launceston!

THINGS TO DO IN LAUNCESTON

Having seen them from the wide open skies over Launceston, you’ll want to examine the church and castle more closely from the ground – both well worth a visit. Stroll to Southgate Arch, the town square and hall, and around the quaint, narrow laneways and streets that create a sense of history.

Put the past into perspective at the award winning Lawrence House Museum, or go on a treasure trail and try to solve the mystery! With so much to offer both in the town and its gorgeous surroundings, Launceston is one of the finest places to visit and to engage with the magic of Cornwall from the basket of a hot air balloon.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR LAUNCESTON BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Cornwall
• 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

Launch Site

LAUNCESTON BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The Launceston departure point is at the a pre-arranged meeting point (at postcode PL15 7QN) off the A30 about 10 minutes drive from Launceston. There is also another site nearby in Cornwall near Liskeard that can be used to get you aloft. Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book in 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 Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.

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 Cornwall!

The Flight

DURING YOUR LAUNCESTON BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Launceston and the Cornwall 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.

Landing

YOUR LAUNCESTON BALLOON LANDING

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 Cornwall.