About Our Flights
Hot air balloon flights in Colorado are among the most exciting experiences imaginable. The classic flight is our sunrise balloon ride over Chatfield State Park in Littleton CO. As the sun comes up, you see the gorgeous Rocky Mountains to the west, and the shimmering water of Chatfield Reservoir beneath you. Any season is a great time to fly, and the sights and sensations are different at each time of the year.

In winter, the balloon lifts over the trees without leaves, and you see remains of bird nests and wildlife grazing in the grass. The balloon may land briefly on the ice covered portion of the lake - a very interesting sensation as it slides along the ice! Your pilot delights in having you listen for the calls of the ice worms, which can be heard from under the ice.

 

In the other seasons, you will experience the changes of foliage, from budding leaves to fall colors. Every season has unique sights and sounds, and each flight is different. Choose your favorite season, enjoy the flight. Then come back for another sunrise balloon ride in a different season for a new experience!

Balloon flights have long been associated with champagne toasts, and our sunrise flights are no exception. After your exciting and peaceful flight (really, it is both!), you will return to the launch field. The crew will break out the finger food and the champagne and you will be treated to the traditional champagne toast. Your pilot will recount the story of ballooning, and finish with the "Balloonist's Prayer". Every passenger also receives a full color certificate of flight, with the date of your flight and a picture of the balloon.

 

Every flight begins with setting up the balloon for flight. Our passengers are welcome to help with this, and are encouraged to assist -- it really enhances your experience! Don't worry if you have never done it-- the regular crew members will be happy to guide you. Often our passengers come back to crew for us because they had so much fun!

Hot air balloon flights in Colorado are usually done in early morning, Balloons are very sensitive to changes that happen when the ground heats up during the day. This heat can cause severe atmospheric disturbances which make it more difficult to control a balloon's flight. Flights are done early to avoid these disturbances and to keep our passengers safe. The balloon also has more lift when the air is cool - -- remember your high school physics? The hot air inside the balloon will lift the balloon more efficiently if the air temperature outside the balloon is cooler.

 

 

 

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