What Does a Hot Air Balloon Ride Feel Like?
It feels like **the ground leaving without a runway.** No wind in your face when you travel with the wind. Burner heat on your neck. A landing that may drag.
It does not feel like a helicopter and it does not feel like a theme-park ride on a rail.
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Search balloon rides near your ZIP. Start at /air. Independent directory, not a booking service.
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Search a city, state, or ZIP. Set distance to 20 or 50 miles. Filter to Hot air balloon rides. Or browse Air: /air. Independent directory, not a booking service. Book on the operator’s official website.
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