Balloon Ride Pricing
The investment pilots and the crews make in ballooning can be significant. There is the cost of the balloon system itself. A typical balloon today like the "Andy Balloon"', brand new, can cost in the area of $45,000. Then there is the cost of propane, fuel, balloon insurance, pilot training, annual aircraft inspections, etc. The life of the envelope on a balloon might be anywhere from 500-600 hours of flight time. So the depreciation can be high as well.
But pilots and crew want to have fun and share their unique experience with
others,with this in mind we have tried to keep the cost of getting a hot air
balloon ride down to a minimum. We charge the following for exciting hot air
balloon rides over southern Michigan:
Balloon Rides:
1 Person = $225.00
2 People = $450.00
These prices includes the following:
* Your participation in the setting up and launching of the balloon. This includes information on the balloon construction, a complete balloon system review and a safety briefing
* The packing and inflation of the balloon. A very unique experience in which you will play an active role
* The launch and flight of the balloon. Our typical flights last approx one hour. The wind speeds and finding suitable landing spots are contributing factors that may lengthen or shorten the flight.
* The landing and packing up of the balloon system. This takes anywhere from 30-40 minutes. It's almost as much fun as the launch as everyone gets involved in the process to help.
*And finally the landing ceremony patterned after hundreds of years of balloon
flights. This part is a surprise but you will definitely have fun!
The total time of the event is approx 3-4 hours from the time you head to the
launch site until we are packed up and heading home. It's an experience you
will never, ever forget! And be sure to bring along your camera and someone
to take pictures
Groups varying in size from 2-4 are easil accomodated. Special arrangements can often be made for larger groups.
See "Gift Certificate" for more information