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No Cancellation
15 people
English, Other
Shortly after arriving at the day’s launch site, you will receive a hot beverage and biscuits see our team assemble the balloon and the pilot will give you an important safety briefing.
A balloon flight is probably the nearest to experiencing a flight on a magic carpet that any of us might enjoy.
The pilot will be your guide pointing out sights and explaining some of the wonders of this unique terrain.
A hot air balloon ride in Wadi Rum, Jordan is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on the stunning desert landscape. As you rise up into the air in the basket of the balloon, you’ll feel a sense of weightlessness and freedom as you float above the rugged terrain.
As you ascend higher, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Wadi Rum desert, including towering sandstone formations, deep canyons, and vast expanses of sand dunes. The soft light of dawn or dusk illuminates the landscape in a warm, golden glow, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that is truly unforgettable.
The silence of the desert is only interrupted by the soft hiss of the burner flames that keep the balloon aloft, and the occasional call of a desert bird. Your skilled pilot will guide the balloon over the desert, providing commentary and pointing out key landmarks and features, adding to the overall experience.
As the balloon drifts gently on the wind, you’ll experience a sense of serenity and awe that is hard to replicate anywhere else. It’s an experience that will stay with you long after you’ve touched back down on the desert floor, and one that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
A hot air balloon ride in Wadi Rum, Jordan is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on the stunning desert landscape. As you rise up into the air in the basket of the balloon, you’ll feel a sense of weightlessness and freedom as you float above the rugged terrain. As you ascend higher, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Wadi Rum desert, including towering sandstone formations, deep canyons, and vast expanses of sand dunes. The soft light of dawn or dusk illuminates the landscape in a warm, golden glow, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that is truly unforgettable. The silence of the desert is only interrupted by the soft hiss of the burner flames that keep the balloon aloft, and the occasional call of a desert bird. Your skilled pilot will guide the balloon over the desert, providing commentary and pointing out key landmarks and features, adding to the overall experience. As the balloon drifts gently on the wind, you’ll experience a sense of serenity and awe that is hard to replicate anywhere else. It’s an experience that will stay with you long after you’ve touched back down on the desert floor, and one that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Our flights are on average about an hour long and can last between 45 minutes to just over one hour depending on the wind speed, direction and weather conditions on the day of the flight. Your pilot will be seeking to give you the very best flight experience in the weather conditions and prevailing wind directions on the day. Ballooning is not only the flight itself but also watching the preparation. The whole experience including hotel pick-ups, post flight celebration and transport back to your accommodation or requested drop-off point can last between three and three and a half hours. The serendipity of landing is part of the romance and adventure. Flights over 40 minutes are deemed completed.
Hot air ballooning is an extremely safe activity which is regulated with strict safety guidelines. We are licensed by the Royal Jordanian Airforce and all our pilots hold full commercial pilot’s licences. Our balloons are built to the highest standards required by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority and the European Aviation Safety Agency. We operate under the supervision of an approved aviation maintenance organisation with in-house engineers and inspectors who are factory trained and hold internationally accepted maintenance qualifications. All our pilots and ground crew receive regular first aid and fire fighting training from nationally approved organisations.
Most people who are afraid of heights are not usually affected when flying in a balloon. The basket is very stable, it is unlikely to rock or sway and there is little sensation of movement during flight, it is as though the scenery moves and you stand still.
Our standard concept is to carry 12 or 16 passengers in one balloon depending on which size balloon we are flying. Each basket is partitioned so that the pilot compartment with all flight equipment is separate to the passengers, the maximum number of passengers in each compartment will be either 3 or 4 depending on which balloon you are flying in. All our baskets contain safety equipment so that all passengers are seated when landing.
A memory that we hope will last a lifetime; transport to and from your hotel to launch and landing site, wonderful flight, before and after flight snack and beverage. All passengers receive a flight certificate signed by their pilot as a souvenir. There is also a download of inflight photos from our digital camera which hangs from the balloon and photographs the entire basket and surrounding aerial scene.
The location of the take-off site is determined by the wind speed and direction prevailing on the morning of the flight, the location of the launch site is decided by the pilot in command on the day.
Where the wind takes you, it’s part of the romance and adventure, we won’t know precisely until we get there.
For safety reasons there are age and height restrictions. We set a minimum age of 8 years old, but as a general rule, all passengers must be able to see over the side of the basket.
Yes of course! Balloons Over Rum only operates when the pilot decides that the weather is suitable, and it is safe to fly. There is a possibility that on some unfortunate occasions we may have to cancel the flight at the launch site for safety reasons. In that case we will offer you an alternative flight date or a 100% refund.
It is important that we receive the correct weight of each passenger at the time of booking as the combined total weight of the passengers on board is a legally required calculation made by the pilot during their pre-flight safety checks. (Please note, that if you are over 110kg. in weight you will be charged an additional 50% of the ticket price.)
Balloons Over Rum have a well-established rule that for safety reasons we will not fly you if you are pregnant. If your situation has changed after you made your booking, please kindly advise us and we will give you a full refund and our congratulations. We will then hope to see you after the happy day.
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