How should I dress for a morning hot air balloon ride?

How should I dress for a morning hot air balloon ride? Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Dress in layers with long pants preferably. Ultimately, if you dress to the ground temperature, you should be comfortable in the air as well!

What month is best for hot air balloon?

Most balloon flights take place between April and October. You can fly in winter, but the weather is likely to be worse. The best weather for hot air balloon flying is blue skies, light winds, and little or no rain.

How do you go to the bathroom in a hot air balloon?

One thing people often overlook when going on hot air balloon rides – there are no toilets on board. Considering you'll be in the air for a couple of hours, always make sure you use the bathroom before take-off. Once again, the best hot air balloon rides are the ones when you're fully relaxed.

Do you sit or stand in a hot air balloon?

Stand Throughout The Duration Of Your Trip The gondola basket attached with the hot air balloon doesn't have chairs for you to sit back on. The ride shall last for an hour or a few so be prepared to stand for throughout the duration of your hot air balloon trip.

Is it cold in a hot air balloon ride?

If it's too hot out, it's miserable to be on a hot air balloon ride. People often ask us if it gets cold when we take a hot air balloon to altitude. The answer is no—the normal lapse rate in temperature decreases by 3 degrees every 1000 feet in altitude. However, the lapse rate is not consistent when it's hot outside.

Who should not go on a hot air balloon ride?

Ballooning is not appropriate for: Infants or young children (under the age of 6 yrs/48 inches tall). Pregnant women. Individuals who have done a deep scuba dive within the past few days.

Can you bring a bag on a hot air balloon?

Ultimately, it is the pilot's decision, but our recommendation is always to leave bags on our chase vehicles which will follow the flight, and take cameras, hats, sunglasses etc out - anything that can be safely put in a pocket or on a strap and tucked under an arm on landing is ok.

Can you take your phone in a hot air balloon?

Can I use my mobile phone in the balloon? The avation laws forbid the use of mobile phones in flying vessels, including hot-air balloons. The mobile phone has to be shut during flight. The phones may be switched on after landing.

Are hot air balloon rides worth the money?

Are hot air balloon rides worth it? The answer is that it depends on you! If you love adventure and aren't afraid of heights, then a hot air balloon ride is something you should try at least once in your lifetime. But if you're not a morning person or have trouble walking, you might want to consider another activity.

How do you prepare for a hot air balloon ride?