Best Hot Air Balloon Colorado A Wonderful Adventure

By Andrew Walker


Since 1783 when the Montgolfier brothers first demonstrated that flight was possible by sending animals into the air, people have been inspired to take to the skies in balloons. This peaceful method of travel is one of the best ways to enjoy beautiful landscapes and nature at its best. For the best hot air balloon Colorado has stunning scenery and a myriad of companies offering this glorious adventure.

The joys of drifting in near silence over open plains or parkland is a once in a lifetime experience. The occasional roar of the burner seems to be a perfect counter point to the stillness of quietly floating across the sky. The views that can be experienced are unlike any other with the full panorama spread out beneath you.

Air travel of any kind can be affected by poor weather. Ballooning especially is vulnerable to high winds and poor conditions so the season for flying tends to be May to October only. Plan your trip with this in mind and also remember that near off-season the weather may still be variable and your day could be postponed or cancelled.

The best time for ballooning is early in the morning when the winds are lightest. Even with long term forecasting becoming more accurate, your operator will need you confirm probably the afternoon before the flight to make sure the winds are not too high. As soon as they have told you the trip is definitely on you will need to set an alarm to be up with the larks and ready for your amazing journey.

Wherever in Colorado you might like to go, you are sure to find an operator in that area who will have trips to see the major attractions. Every operator will have its own range of packages to suit groups, corporate events or even private flights with tuition on how to fly. Many of the excursions include breakfast as the start times are so early.

Your day might start with a sumptuous continental breakfast, a briefing on safety, a chance to help inflate the airbag, then into the basket to sail into the air and your amazing journey. The flight itself could last anywhere up to a couple of hours, but will seem like it has literally flown past. The sights and sounds will make memories which last a lifetime.

Once back on the ground you could be greeted by champagne or sparkling wine to celebrate. Some companies include framed photographs and t-shirts to commemorate your day. You could even get involved with the crew and help deflate the airbag post-flight, the options are endless. It is highly likely that once you have been bitten by the bug, your next stop will be the office to book another trip!

There are so many deals on offer for this amazing morning out that it is worth searching the internet to find what seems best for you. You could even buy a gift voucher to give to a friend or loved one for a really different adventure. Many companies offer discounts for early or group bookings, so this incredible journey need not be too expensive.




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