Balloon Rides
Experience the incredible exhilaration of a hot air balloon ride!    Imagine silently floating above the treetops and enjoying a bird's eye view as the world glides below you.

At Balloon Odyssey, we fly with the finest pilots available.    Balloon Odyssey has been flying passenger rides for 34 years.    A balloon ride is a wonderful gift for that special someone, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, or the introduction to an exciting new sport.

Call us at (502) 245-1588 or send us an email to schedule your ballooning adventure!

Gift Certificates       back to top
Gift Certificates are available for that special someone in your life and can be picked up in person or mailed to you or the recipient.

• A gift certificate is the ultimate gift for a treasured memory.
• Great for any occasion....Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries.
• • You can select the date for the flight or your special someone can schedule at their convenience.
• The certificate is valid for one full year.

Prices       back to top
Prices for Hot Air Balloon Rides are as follows:

• 1 person ...... $195.00
• Holiday Special Price ...... $175.00 (A $20 Discount)


• 2 persons...... $375.00
• Holiday Special Price ...... $335.00 (A $40 Discount)


• 3 or more? .... Please call us at (502) 245-1588 or send us an email about special rates for groups of three or more passengers.

Is there an Age Requirement for a Balloon Ride?       back to top
We suggest that children should be tall enough to stand in the basket and see over the top of the basket.    In addition, we suggest that children be old enough to be able to stand in the basket for about an hour without getting too restless.    This is for their own enjoyment.   

If they do not meet these guidelines, it is highly unlikely that they will enjoy the experience.   

It has been our experience that children who have reached age 10, usually, meet these guidelines.

Schedule a Ballooning Experience       back to top
We schedule both morning and evening flights year round. Please call to reserve your flight date or for more information about balloon rides.

Where do we meet for a flight?     Back to top
We originate each flight from our office in the Middletown area. We are conveniently located with easy access to the Gene Snyder Freeway.

Tips for Your Flight      Back to top

To make your balloon ride more enjoyable, here are a few tips:

• The temperature in the basket will be about the same as the temperature on the ground.   If you would wear a jacket or sweater on the ground, then you will want it in the balloon.
• Dress comfortably:  Jeans, tennis shoes, and please no high heels.
• We schedule flight times both early morning and late evenings all year round.  To schedule your ride, please call us at (502) 245-1588.  If you need to re-schedule your ride, we need to know at least 48 hours in advance.
• You will be aloft approximately 1 hour, but please allow 3 hours for the entire adventure.
• A balloon is limited in the amount of weight it can carry.  Therefore, we need to know in advance if you weigh more than 210 pounds.  
This information will help us to schedule your ride on a day in which we are sure you will be able to enjoy your ride.
• If you are 65 years of age or older, please let us know in advance.   We would like to check on the physical condition of passengers in this category before scheduling a flight.   Landings can be a bit bouncy, and you will be required to climb into and out of the basket.
• If you are pregnant, just had surgery, have knee or back problems, or can't stand up for at least an hour, we are sorry, but No Flights Allowed.   No exceptions.   (We are happy to give you a refund or transfer the certificate to someone else if you fall into this category.)
• We will meet for the flight at our office in Middletown. You will find a map above in our "Where do We Meet?" section.