- Most Popular
- 6 and Up
- 45 mins to 1 hour
- 120 Commonwealth Ave Canberra
Ballooning can involve some active participation and as such, a moderate level of fitness and well being is required.
Quick Details
Adult
Ages 13+
A$ 410
Child
Ages 6 - 12 • Children must be accompanied by an adult
A$ 290
Adult with Breakfast Included
Ages 13+
A$ 455
Child with Breakfast Included
Ages 6 - 12 • Children must be accompanied by an adult
A$ 320
Fly on our Hot Air Balloon in Canberra, AU
Dawn Drifters has been flying safely over Canberra for 35 years. All Flights are conducted by CASA approved pilots. Your safety and enjoyment are our primary consideration at all times. With more than 35 years of experience conducting balloon flights over Canberra “Dawn Drifters” are acknowledged as the leaders in commercial hot air ballooning.
What’s included
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45 Mins to 1 Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride
Note:
- Flights typically 45 minutes to an hour but need to meet, have pre-flight briefings, watch the balloons inflate and travel back to the meeting site after the flight.
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Adult (Ages 13+):
- Weekday: $453.45
- Weekend & Public Holidays: $506.18
Child (Ages 6-12): Child must be accompanied by an adult
- Weekday: $326.91
- Weekend & Public Holidays: $369.09
Adult with Breakfast Included (Ages 13+):
- Weekday: $500.91
- Weekend & Public Holidays: $553.64
Child with Breakfast Included(Ages 6-12): Child must be accompanied by an adult
- Weekday: $358.54
- Weekend & Public Holidays: $400.72
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Check-in details
Meeting Place and Time
The meeting place is in the foyer of Canberra´s premier five star hotel, The Park Hyatt, which is located on Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, just two minutes from Parliament House.
The meeting time varies throughout the year and will be advised when you book your flight. The optimum departure time is early morning as the sun fills the valley and lakes with soft morning light. We meet our passengers approximately half an hour before sunrise.
Restrictions
Fitness to Fly
Ballooning can involve some active participation and as such, a moderate level of fitness and well being is required.
All members of your party will need to be fit & well with:- No significant knee problems
- No significant hip problems
- No significant back or neck problems
- No recent surgeries or broken bones
- No other existing conditions that would preclude from following the Pilot’s instructions; Assuming the landing position with knees bent when instructed to do so, Absorbing a small bump when the balloon is landing or would prevent them from holding on to the safety handles when the balloon is landing
- Are able to stand for one hour un-assisted
- Do not weight more than 140kg individually and Children do not weigh more than 50kg individually
- Are not Pregnant
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FLIGHT
For a full set of conditions, please see our website https://dawndrifters.com.au/flight-info/terms-conditions/
It is the passengers responsibility to turn up in time for the flight. Failure to do so means the ticket is forfeited and no re-book or refund will be made. If we are holding a credit card for security and you miss the flight, the card will be debited.
ALTERATION & CANCELLATION OF A BOOKING
In the unfortunate event you should have to reschedule or cancel your booking, certain conditions apply:
• More than 7 days before your flight, changes & alterations can be made without any fees incurred.
• Between 7 days & 72 hours before your flight – a $50 per person cancellation/alteration fee will be charged; weekday flights will need to be rescheduled on a weekday only, excluding public holidays.
• Within 72 hours of your flight no changes are permitted – passengers are advised to make their own insurance provisions in the case of unforeseen circumstances including being unwell or any other issue to fly. Under no circumstances will flights be refunded or rescheduled if passengers cancel or do not show for their ballooning experience on the morning of the scheduled flight.Cancellation fees are strictly non-refundable.
Ballooning is weather dependant. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather (pilot’s decision), your booking is automatically placed into the “open list” in our booking system. We also have the right to cancel the days flight due to 4 passengers and under. Please contact our office to re-book within your validity period. Weekday flights must be rebooked to another weekday, excluding public holidays.
If you require a refund you must contact the Balloon Aloft Canberra booking office. Please phone 026-248-8200 during office hours or email sales@dawndrifters.com.au. Gift vouchers are not refundable. Bookings made through our agents are also subject to their refund conditions.
Minimum Numbers
We have the right to cancel balloon flight bookings if under 4 passengers traveling.- Ballooning is a beautiful experience
- Something you will always remember
- Have a wonderful time!
Dawn Drifters Pty Ltd
ABN 63 081 714 463