Family balloon ride

Family balloon flight is conducted in a privately booked hot air balloon. There are no other passengers on board. The hot air balloon used for this flight accommodates 4 passengers excluding the pilot. Each passenger enjoys comfortable space.

The flight is fully tailored to your needs.

The personal contact with the pilot is central during this balloon flight. As much as possible, he will conduct the flight according to your wishes. Are you a high flyer, a low flyer, or do you love a combination of both? Feel free to ask!

Take-off Locations

Spildooren Ballooning has several special take-off locations that we use depending on wind direction and speed. This allows our experienced team to always guarantee a safe and relaxed balloon flight.

If the weather gods are favorable, with moderate to weak winds, taking off from the largest market square in the country in the city center of Sint-Niklaas is one of the flight possibilities.

The other possible departure locations for the balloon flight have a more rural and rustic character. At these take-off locations, we share the sky with numerous other hot air balloons. Breathtaking panoramic views guaranteed!

What does a family balloon flight cost?

The price for a VIP family balloon flight is €799 All-inclusive.

What’s included?

• Privately reserved hot air balloon with pilot
• Return trip to the take-off location provided
• Timely update on weather conditions and take-off location
• Comprehensive briefing about the balloon flight before take-off
• Breathtaking balloon flight of approximately one hour
• Extensive aperitif with bubbles at the landing site
• Traditional champagne baptism of passengers afterwards (on request)
• Personalized souvenir
• Guidance by an experienced and enthusiastic team
• Full insurance of passengers by Spildooren Ballooning

How does a balloon flight proceed?

The whole adventure starts even before you take your place in the basket. The balloon crew sets up the hot air balloon before departure. You can follow the entire inflation process from A to Z. While preparations are underway, you receive a personal briefing from the pilot. All necessary information and safety instructions are explained in detail. During the briefing, the pilot will also explain why hot air ballooning is the safest air sport in the world. This way, even the most stressed passenger can fully enjoy the approximately one-hour-long balloon flight.

We conclude with an extensive champagne aperitif at the landing site, accompanied by snacks and drinks. For our youngest guests, we also provide non-alcoholic beverages. With a traditional toast, we end this phenomenal experience in a cozy manner. On request, we also provide a traditional champagne baptism.

A fear of heights?

If some group members suffer from acrophobia, let that not be an issue! During a hot air balloon ride, there is no physical contact with the ground, which automatically reduces nervousness.

What to wear for a balloon ride?

The clothing needed during flight is almost identical to what you would wear on land.

Certainly recommended!

• Sturdy shoes
• Trousers

A thick coat is not necessary at 20 degrees Celsius. After the flight, it can cool down significantly at sunset. Therefore, we always recommend bringing a jacket that will come in handy during the aperitif at the landing site.

A hot air balloon is not much colder than on land. The cooling at higher altitudes is compensated by heat radiation from the burners.

Do you want a completely customized family balloon ride?

• Do you have your own specific take-off location?
• Other specific flight wishes?

Please do not hesitate to contact us for a customized quote!