Passeio de Balão de Ar Quente na Gold Coast

It was a once in a lifetime experience. Ben, our balloon flight captain, was outstanding. It was a great site for ballooning, mesmerizing to see the sunrise and the beautiful meadows. Totally worth it. It was so pleasant, serene, and quiet up in the air 5000ft above the ground. We could see the Gold Coast and Brisbane skyline. It was indeed a 7-star experience. The pickup was on time, and the coach was comfortable. The whole flying experience was top-notch.

Very stable and safe. The minibus arrived at the hotel punctually at 3 AM to pick up guests. There was a restroom break midway, and then we were arranged to board the hot air balloon. During the process, we could see the ignition, watched the sunrise from the hot air balloon, and flew for about 45 minutes. Some groups flew for a longer duration and further, which depended on the pilot. Afterwards, we all helped pack up the hot air balloon and got back on the bus. First, we went to the hotel for a buffet breakfast. Guests who did not choose the buffet were dropped off at their pick-up point by the bus. The buffet was at The Star Hotel and was very rich and plentiful 👍🏻

Gracias, Paco. Fue una gran experiencia de vuelo. También tuve mucha suerte de ver dos canguros saltando en la hierba desde el cielo. Y para rematar este gran viaje, un fantástico desayuno buffet. Este es sin duda un tour muy recomendable.

我們購買了熱汽球+早餐的package。從Brisbane 乘搭尾班的火車和巴士後，我們3:15am在The Star Gold Coast酒店等待旅遊巴接送(車身寫着 The Scenic Day Tour Group)，然後30-45 min 車程後到達中途站在toilet break，再30min 左右就到熱汽球的起飛點。教練已經setup並準備點火，所以大概15min左右就全員登上熱汽球並起飛。我們在空中飛了大概45-60min，高度~5000 ft，飛行時比起巴士還穩定。最後降落時旅遊巴已在終點等待，乘客和教練一起收抬熱汽球(洩氣)，大概15分鐘就登上旅遊巴離開，然後7:00am回到The Star Gold Coast享用早餐。總的來說整個體驗非常值得，教練和工作人員專員且有效率。

Pick up at 3:30 AM in The Star hotel lobby. The car will stop midway for guests to use the restroom. The morning weather is very cold, so please wear warm clothing. Upon arrival, staff will show everyone the hot air balloon preparation work, and then guests will be asked to climb into the basket. It is essential to wear pants. Chris was our hot air balloon pilot this time, very experienced, and both the ascent and descent were very stable. However, please don't expect it to be like Turkey, where many hot air balloons ascend and descend together; there were no other hot air balloons nearby, just ours. The weather was excellent, allowing us to see the sunrise and a great distance.

朝3:40にゴールドコーストのホテルピックアップでした。いろんなホテルを巡った後４０分くらいドライブして、トイレ、お茶休憩２０分そして、さらに１０分ドライブで気球の出発場所につきました。まだ暗い時間です。バスケットに乗り込むとすぐに上昇し、はるか上空に登りました。初めはすごく怖かったけれど、だんだん慣れて羊などの動物やカンガルーも見ることができました。たくさん写真も撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。素晴らしい経験です！

A must-try experience in life! We waited for the pickup at the hotel entrance around 3 AM. Although I was sleepy, as soon as I got into the hot air balloon, I felt it was all worth it! Watching the sunrise as we ascended, with the entire Gold Coast beneath us, it was truly breathtaking in its tranquility. The flight was very stable; even with my slight fear of heights, I didn't feel scared at all. The entire process was arranged smoothly, and the staff were professional and polite, making us feel completely safe. Although we didn't participate in the champagne breakfast, the pure flying experience alone was incredibly satisfying. It's perfect for photos and social media, making the whole morning feel very special! The only thing to note is that it might be canceled due to bad weather, so it's advisable to keep your itinerary flexible. Overall, it was an excellent value and unforgettable experience; you'd truly regret not trying it!

過程中感覺很安全，能在熱氣球上看到雲海和日出，景色非常優美。職員們都十分專業和親切，十分推薦這個行程。

This was an unforgettable experience. The driver arrived punctually at 3 AM to pick us up from the hotel. Some people were late, but fortunately, it didn't delay the sunrise. The drive from the city to the hot air balloon launch site took about 45 minutes to an hour. The mountain roads were steep, and the car was quite fast, which felt a bit dangerous. The hot air balloon ascended around 5 AM and was very stable. Staff took photos for us. The basket was a bit high, making it a little difficult to get in and out. There were 21 passengers in total, so it was a bit crowded, but the beautiful scenery made us forget everything. The entire flight lasted about an hour. The pilot had over 30 years of hot air balloon experience and was very professional, explaining and introducing places along the way. It was a pity we didn't see any kangaroos. The hot air balloon landed on a farm with many cows nearby, which was very interesting. Afterwards, everyone helped pack up the hot air balloon before heading to a hotel for a buffet breakfast. We arrived at the hotel around 7:30 AM, but the meeting time was 8:15 AM, which I felt was a bit rushed. The hotel buffet closed at 10 AM, so we decided to return to our own hotel independently to fully enjoy breakfast.

The hot air balloon experience this time is definitely worth trying! First, the staff picked us up from the hotel and took us to the site. Upon arrival, we quickly boarded the hot air balloon to prepare for takeoff and welcome the sunrise. The inside of the hot air balloon was very stable. Although there were no safety measures (seat belts, buckles), as long as no dangerous actions were taken, safety was certainly guaranteed. The pilot monitored the environmental weather conditions throughout the flight, provided updates, and answered our questions about the hot air balloon.