5 h

Private

About this activity

Get up early to start your private hot-air balloon experience with a hotel pickup from St Petersburg, and then travel for about 40 minutes by private air-conditioned vehicle out of the city centre toward the place of one of the Russian Royal Residences - Pushkin town.

Enjoy a 1-hour flight with a professional pilot who has at least 1000 flight hours. Your guide will help you with the translation just for your convenience to make you sure you understand all of the safety information.

As you float through the sky, enjoy the feeling of peace and tranquility as you experience unobstructed 360-degree views of the St Petersburg city region. Take a cup of hot coffee and relax as you experience the unique sky atmosphere.

Flight duration is approximately 1-hour and the exact route is dictated by wind patterns. This journey also suits people who are a little bit afraid of heights as you will rise to the height of 100-300 meters only. However this flight guarantees breathtaking views of the suburbs in the second capital of Russia - Pushkin and Pavlovsk with all its' gardens, palaces and beautiful landscapes, created for the Russian tsars by European Masters! Get your camera ready to make incredible photos!

Once you are back on the ground, the team will deflate and pack up the balloon. Helping to pack the balloon away afterwards is also great fun! Then the vehicle will take you to the meeting point where you'll celebrate your flight with a glass of wine and a flight certificate, a valuable reminder of the once-in-a-lifetime experience you have just enjoyed.

Finally you will return to your hotel with your professional driver to have some rest after the emotions of your once-in-a-lifetime-experience.

Included

Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned coach
Cup of hot coffee
Glass of Champagne on landing
Flight certificate
Professional pilot

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Maximum total weight of your group should not exceed 240kg
Please dress appropriately to the weather
The duration of the flight is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and weather conditions
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
All passengers must be able to climb into the basket with minimal assistance
Not advised for pregnant women
Minimum age is 6 years. Minimum height is 120cm. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A maximum of 4 people per balloon
There is no seating available in the basket, passengers will be standing during the flight
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flight depends on the weather conditions (no precipitation, wind not more than 5m/c, bright weather) Preferably operates in summer on early morning after sunrise and on the evening before sunset. In winter it can operate any time depending on the weather
This tour as a shore excursion: additional payment US$ 100 for blanket visa and rountrip private transfer cruise ship - tour attractions - cruise ship (US$ 100 for all the travellers, not per person). Minimum 2 travellers required. Details needed for blanket visa: passport name, number, date of birth and country for all the passengers. Please send them shortly after the booking. Booking should be made at least 7 days before the ship arrival date.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Features

Tourism

95% Original

95% Adrenaline

70% Cultural

25%

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Private Tour: Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Pushkin and Pavlovsk