Hot Air Ballooning in Lonavala

Hotel Orritel,
Survey No.135, Opposite Talegaon MIDC Junction,
Off. Old Mumbai Pune Highway,
Vadgaon, Mawal,
District Pune – 412106

• You can carry a camera, phone, binocular etc. to click pictures while flying. These must be carried at your own risk.

Specifications

• Balloon height: 100 feet (when inflated)
• Passenger capacity: 9 persons (8 passengers + 1 pilot)

Note: Hot air ballooning is a very peaceful and calming experience for absolutely everyone. You need not be an extreme adventure lover, as it is a totally smooth and jerk-free ride.

Age Criteria

• Minimum age: 5 years or above.
• Maximum age: There is no maximum age limit.

Note:
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Children must be atleast 4 feet 6 inches (1.5 meter) tall to see over the basket.
Elders must be able to stand throughout 1 hour flying duration.

Weight Criteria

• Maximum weight: Approx. 85 kg
• Minimum weight: There is no minimum weight limit.

Note:
On request, those over 114 kgs of weight can be allowed to go for the ride by purchasing an additional ticket (subject to availability).

General

• You must be able to climb in and out of the basket which is 1.1 meter (about 42 inches) in height
• You must be able to stand unassisted for an hour during the ride
• You must be able to bend you knees and sit at the time of landing
• Pregnant woman are not allowed to go for the hot air balloon ride due to safety reasons

Medical conditions

• You must not go for the ride if you have undergone a surgery recently or have a significant medical condition.
• You must be sure of not having any pre-existing medial condition that may be affected by the hot air balloon ride.
• You must inform us of any medical condition that you may have for your safety and the safety of other passengers. You may be asked to provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor / specialist.

Disability

• You must inform us regarding any disability – so that we can advice you if it is suitable / possible for you to go for the hot air balloon ride.
• Persons on wheel chair are not allowed go for the ride due to safety reasons.

• We recommend you to wear comfortable clothes in which you can easily climb in and out of the basket.
• Optionally, a jacket during winter will help.
• We also recommend you to wear clothes in which you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Avoid designer wear, high heel sandals, flip flops etc. as we do not take responsibility for any damage to the same.

• If the ride is cancelled on account of bad weather conditions, you can re-schedule your booking for another date or get a full refund.
• This activity is not recommended for pregnant women, patients who have undergone a surgery recently or individuals who are unable to continue standing for the entire duration (1 hour) of the ride.
• Children below 5 years of age will not be allowed.

• Hot air ballooning is a very safe activity conducted with the highest safety standards and guidelines with licence from the Director General Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA).
• A highly trained and experienced pilot (holding a commercial pilot’s licence) will fly the balloon and take you for the ride.
• All flights are insured for employees and passengers, so you dont have to worry about insurance.