Get ready to float high above the beautiful Shenandoah Valley during a scenic hot air balloon ride that’s truly rewarding and offers spectacular views. Lifting off from Woodstock, Virginia, this experience puts you thousands of feet above the landscape at sunrise or during the last hour of daylight before sunset—when conditions are most ideal.

This peaceful ride offers a bird’s-eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains, and the iconic Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River. You may also spot eastern white tailed deer roaming below, pass over many wine vineyards, and witness the colorful patchwork of farmland, forests, and rolling hills that define the Shenandoah Valley.

Balloon flights typically last 30 to 60 minutes, providing a unique way to enjoy the natural beauty that only hot air ballooning can deliver.

Things you may see on your flight include:
The Blue Ridge Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River
The eastern white tailed deer
Many wine vineyards

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Participants must be at least 10 years of age or at least 50" tall.
• Weight: If you are over the individual weight limit of 230 pounds additional charges may apply.
• Height: Maximum height is 6’5″
• Health limitations: Pregnant women are not permitted to fly at any time.
• Physical limitations: If you have any health concerns (back problems, recent surgeries, age, etc.), please contact us ahead of time so we can accommodate you.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All children must be able to see over the basket. All passengers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver for them before the flight.
• Pets: Not pet friendly
• Individuals with disabilities: Not wheelchair accessible

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: The average balloon flight is two to ten miles, depending on the winds, and flight time is thirty minutes to an hour. The overall balloon experience will last from two to four hours.
• What’s included: A shared hot air balloon ride with vast views of the Shenandoah Valley.
• Who will be present: The captain and up to 4 participants.
• Spectators: Friends and family are allowed to come and watch the balloon take-off and land.
• Photo/ video: Cameras and video cameras are encouraged.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule directly with the experience provider. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
• Arrival: plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance
• Parking: You can park your vehicle at experience provider's determined meeting location.
• What to wear: Please wear closed-toed shoes (ie. tennis shoes or boots) and long pants for your flight. Occasionally, the pilot will land in a field where there is tall grass.
• What to bring: A hat to eliminate discomfort from the heat that comes from the burner. Light jacket if applicable. The temperature in the balloon is about 5 degrees warmer than the ground. Please do not bring extra bags or purses on the flight because of limited space in the basket.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Please kindly remember to use the restroom directly before meeting for the flight. The launch locations do not have public bathrooms on the premises.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 14 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 14 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.

In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider.