On the morning of your hot air balloon flight:

Pre-Launch

• We meet at Sofi's Lounge at the Sofitel Hotel on Collins St. Our meeting time is about an hour before sunrise, and varies throughout the year.

• You will meet your pilot and crew, and can ask them anything you want to know about hot air balloons.

• After a short briefing by your pilot, we transport you to the launch site.

• The launch site is chosen by the pilot based on the wind directions on the morning.

• On the launch site you can assist with the inflation of the balloon, take photos, or watch the whole process, as you wish.

• Once the balloon is inflated, your pilot will give you a final briefing and you’re off into the sky.

In-Flight

• No motors, no noise. You're floating gently in the air.

• Because you are moving with the wind, you won’t feel any wind chill.

• Enjoy the spectacular views of Melbourne city, the Dandenongs, Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne's surrounds.

• You'll fly for approximately one hour on your Melbourne hot air ballooning adventure.

Post-Flight

• Your pilot will land the hot air balloon in one of Melbourne’s many parks or gardens.

• If you would like to help pack up the hot air balloon the crew would love your help, and will show you the technique.

• Once the hot air balloon is packed up, we will drive you to Melbourne’s Best Ballooning Breakfast at No35 on Level 35 of the Sofitel Hotel.

• Family or friends can join you for the full hot buffet breakfast with champagne experience to celebrate your hot air balloon flight. Tell us before your flight and we will book them in for $50 per person.