Pricing
Balloon Ride Pricing
The investment pilots and the crews make in ballooning can be significant. The cost of the balloon system itself is expensive, as a typical balloon today like the "Andy Balloon", can cost in the area of $45,000. The cost of propane, fuel, balloon insurance, pilot training, annual aircraft inspections, all add to our yearly expenses. The life of the envelope on a balloon might be anywhere from 300-400 hours of flight time, so the depreciation can be high as well.
However, 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 southeastern Michigan:
Balloon Rides:
1 Person = $275.00
2 People = $550.00
These prices includes the following:
* Your participation in the setting up and launching of the balloon - including 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. It takes around 15 minutes to set-up and launch the balloon and a typical flight lasts approximately 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 approximately 3-4 hours from the time you head to the launch site until we are packed up and heading home. It is an experience you will never, ever forget! Be sure to bring along your camera and plenty of film!
Groups varying in size from 2-4 are easily accommodated.
Special arrangements can often be made for larger groups.
