Balloons Over Paradise, Costa Aluria's first and only hot air balloon tour operators, would like to cordially invite your family to join us for one of our sunrise balloon safaris on your next visit to the south seas islands. Our four propane fueled hot air balloons fly daily, weather permitting, and would love to share this unforgettable experience with you. Controlled launch times coinciding with gentle breezes, combined with a total of eight different launch sites throughout the island, ensures that your flight will never deviate towards the sea. Every morning, we will closely monitor the weather reports, as well as perform tests of our own to determine the projected flight path and optimal launch spot. Our experienced commercial pilots always have the final flight determination. If a flight is deemed for any reason to be of concern, it will be cancelled and a full refund given or the flight will be rescheduled. In addition, our pilots, our balloons, and our entire company are triple covered from a wealth of insurance protecting you against the unlikely chance of harm.
The balloon safari is not only the most unique way to experience the beauty of our islands, it is also a full hands-on learning experience. Under the direction of our pilot and experienced ground crew, those who wish to do so may engage earnestly in the operations of the pre-flight setup and post-flight disassembly. Participants will learn at least one of the critical and universal ground crew assembly positions, as well as the full disassembly and pack-up procedure. We'll supply the gloves and protective equipment; all you have to do is make sure to wear clothing made of natural fibers such as cotton. We may venture into areas that require your clothes getting dirty; please dress accordingly.
Our day will begin by meeting at a predetermined location outside of the capital city Mosaic, where our pilots will determine their preferred launch site, with transporation to the appropriate site ensuing. We will begin launch preparations, and when everything is safe, proceed to invite your family into the basket where the flight will begin. Our ground chase crew will pack up all remaining items at the launch site, and following the flight plan prepared by the pilot, proceed to follow us to possible landing sites, maintaining radio contact with the pilot for the duration of the flight. While there is no way to "steer" a balloon, a good pilot is able to control the balloon's altitude to take advantage of different winds. However, we will be at the whim of these winds, making the ground extraction crew a necessary component of the flight. Often, our ground crews beat our balloons to our landing sites and are there to gently bring us back to earth. And, no need to worry about our ground crew getting stuck. Even though we may experience rough terrain, our chase vehicles are all rugged four wheel drive vehicles capable of commanding any terrain found in our flight path. Balloons Over Paradise maintains superb landowner relations with our potential landing sites, ensuring that all parties involved are satisfied with the flight operations.
At the culmination of our flight, we will disassemble and pack up the balloon, returning to our launch site. There, we will celebrate our flight with a champagne brunch. We purchase our champagnes from a local winery, and also add in breads, as well as fruits, cheeses, and honey from local farms. We will recite a prayer of gratitude for a successful flight, and a commemorative flight certificate will be issued to each passenger after the duration of the flight. The entire day's experience will last between four and five hours, and you will still have ample time on the day of your flight to enjoy paradise on the ground level.
Balloon safaris are valued at 400 Costa Alurian Tupos for two passengers. Come see Costa Aluria's paradise islands in a unique and fun way with Balloons Over Paradise.
To reserve your flight, please designate:
Passenger names:
Total mass in kilograms (this is necessary for estimating fuel consumption and projected flight paths):
Dates which you would like to reserve your safari:
Balloon Preference:
Special Concerns:
NEW! Balloons Over Paradise would like to expand to your nation. We recognize that passengers are limited in Costa Aluria, and we would like to expand to offer scenic flights in your area! Interested parties should fill in the following form:
Attention: Samuel Whitcombe
From:
Nation of Origin:
Requested area for Hot Air Balloon tours in your nation:
Is weather conducive to hot air balloon flight, with gentle winds, no precipitation, and high altitude clouds or clear skies?:
Estimated operating days per year under above described weather:
Is retrieval of the balloon by ground chase crew feasible in this location?"
Estimated number of passengers, per year:
Are there appropriate landing sites (fields) downwind in all directions of proposed launching sites?:
Local cuisine to be served at celebration brunches:
Comments/Considerations:
NEW! Balloons over Paradise would like to share the joy of ballooning with a balloon rally in your community! Rallies bring together balloonists from all over for a time of fun, fellowship, and introducing our sport to new learners. Rallies generally bring anywhere from 15 to 50 hot air balloons to a community for up to one week, with some rallies bringing even more or staying even longer. We would love to share our sport with you for a week. This is a wonderful opportunity to tie the wonder of flight in with local festivals.
Attention: Samuel Whitcombe
From:
Community to hold a hot air balloon rally in:
Will this rally be tied to local festivities?:
Are there appropriate landing sites (fields) downwind in all directions from the proposed launch site?:
Will local ground crew be made available to pilots?:
Requested number of balloons to host:
Requested dates of the rally:
Is the weather conducive to flight (gentle winds, no precipitation, high altitude cloud cover or clear skies) during these requested dates?:
Would you like presentations to be made at local schools or community centers on the wonder of hot air balloon flight?:
Other comments/Concerns:
Thank you, and we will see you here, there, and in the air!
