Posted on Mar 14, 2023
Call nowSPRING is right around the corner!! Everything is in bloom and turning green. See if from a birds perspective and book a flight with us!! Spots are filling fast, so be sure to get yours before its gone!
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Really Hot Air Balloons
HOT AIR BALLOON ADVENTURES
ZACHARY, LOUISIANA
Opening at 6:00 AM
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Posted on Dec 12, 2022
Call nowChristmas is right around the corner!! It is not to late to get that special someone, friend or family member an experience of a life time. Please give us a call if you would like to purchase a gift certificate for Christmas! **REMINDER All flights are weather permitting, rescheduling of your fli...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2022
Call nowFall is right around the corner! Having a Fall Festival? Doing Trunk or Treat? Give us call for information about coming and setting up at your Fall Festival. Get your spot while they are still there, we're booking up fast!
Posted on Jun 2, 2022
Check out some of our most recent flights in Decatur, AL, at the 2022 Alabama Jubliee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAuNmjkFHm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm7uBDmZ9JI
You could be next!!! Our pilots fly with a GoPro to record your flight and will make a video for you to share with all yo...
Posted on Jun 2, 2022
Call nowSummer is finally here!! We are booking up FAST! A couple openings just came available for the end of June, give us a call to claim them now. July is quickly filling up with only a few spots left, get them before they are gone. Send us a message or give us a call!!
Posted on Mar 28, 2022
With Spring and Summer time approaching, now is no time better than to give us a call!!! We are booking up fast, so you don't want to miss out on your chance!
Posted on Mar 8, 2022
Call now**Disclaimer** Our rates have increased slightly due to the increase in fuel and other expenses. This increase is hopefully only temporary and once expenses come down we will go back to our original rates. Please give us a call to book your next adventure with us!!!
Posted on Aug 18, 2021
Call nowIt's Hump Day!!! Second best day of the week! If you haven't called and booked your spot, don't wait to late as we are booking up quick! August only has one spot left open; grab it while you can. September only has 3 spots available as well. Especially with Fall creeping up on us, nothing is more...
Read MorePosted on Aug 9, 2021
Call nowHappy Monday!!! We are quickly booking up! Get your spot before they are all gone. For the month of August we have 2 openings left, don't wait to late to claim it.
Fall is also approaching fast, so if you would like to see the changing of the leaves from above the trees, we can make it happen. ...
Testimonials
9 months ago
- Julie HThis family business is simply amazing!! From start to finish they were friendly, helpful and fun!! Going up in a hot air balloon has been on my bucket list since I was little and these amazing people not only made that possible, but made it one of my top lived experiences so far!!
2 years ago
- Justin KSurprised my bride with her first ever ballon ride for her birthday. We had an absolute blast! She has been wanting to do this for the longest and Chad and the team helped me make it happen. She’s said it’s going to be hard to top so that’s the ultimate win! Thanks again, Really Hot Air Ballon!!!
6 months ago
- Ken SI have checked off one more wish in my bucket list. The experience of silently floating in the air with the rising sun to our backs is like none other. Kudos to my pilot and all ground crew for the memorable flight and the thoughtful post flight toasting
About us ~ Pricing ~ What to Expect
Really Hot Air Balloons is a family owned business that is located Zachary, LA just north of Baton Rouge.
Our pilot, Shawn Krause has been flying hot air balloons since the early 90s. This has been a long loved sport/hobby for him and his family through the years.
We offer private flights over the Zachary and close surrounding areas. Flights take place just at/after sunrise, followed by a champagne celebration.
We also offer tethered rides for birthday parties or events. This is where the balloon is tied off and goes up about 40-50 feet in the air and comes back down. The best time of day to book this is late afternoon/evening.
PRICING
$550
Most common is our private two person flight
$275
Private single person flight
**Disclaimer** Our rates have increased slightly due to the increase in fuel and other expenses. This increase is hopefully only temporary and once expenses come down we will go back to our original rates.
For more than 2 passengers message us for pricing and information.
Flights are followed by a champagne celebration!
For birthday parties and event pricing please give us call or send us a message.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Weather
Most people don't realize Hot air Ballooning is all at the mercy of the weather. It is said to be a once in lifetime experience but with that there are risk and limitations that are taken into consideration.
For the best experience we prefer for the ground winds to be below 6mph and no rain or fast winds to be in the immediate forecast. In some cases balloons can fly in higher winds, but we prefer more favorable conditions to be able to provide the best possible experience. Balloons are also unable to fly when there is fog present. When fog is present the balloons are unable to see what is going on around them and it is hard for them to be seen.
With these restrictions flights can be canceled, but we try our best to get you rescheduled as soon as possible.
Day of The Flight
Typically we meet 30 minutes before sunrise, check weather conditions and determine our launch site and head out.
A big question we get all the time is, What should we wear?
Dress for the current weather; comfortably. Wear tennis shoes if possible or shoes for outdoor activities.
Once at the launch site, while the crew is setting up you will receive a flight briefing with your pilot. You will also have the options to sit back to watch and enjoy or you can join in and help inflating the balloon.
Flights last about an hour long, sometimes a bit shorter, sometimes a bit longer. Being at the mercy of the wind and weather, your pilot can roughly navigate where they want to go, but sometimes mother nature has other plans. Safety for passengers, pilot and equipment is our main priority, so sometimes if a safe landing opportunity presents itself, we will take it.
Once we have landed we will pack up and have a small celebratory ceremony. We will offer you a glass of champagne and you will be inducted into the family of ballooning.
For further information a details give us a call or send us a message!
Hope to hear from you soon!!
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BALLONIST'S PRAYER
The Winds have welcomed you with softness.
The Sun has blessed you with its warm hands.
You have flown so high and so well
that God has joined you in your laughter
and set you gently back again
into the loving arms of Mother Earth.
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Contact
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- (225) 772-9575
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Business Hours
| Mon: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Tue: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun: | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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