QUEENSBURY AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Flight — Hot‑Air Silence Over Washington County and the Adirondacks
A Queensbury–based hot‑air balloon experience that lifts over Washington County, the Adirondacks and the Vermont Mountains; this guide lays out packages, logistics, and what to expect from the roughly three‑hour outing.
Sunset Flight — Hot‑Air Silence Over Washington County and the Adirondacks.
SunKiss Ballooning’s Sunset Flight launches from Queensbury with sweeping views of Washington County, the Adirondacks and the Vermont Mountains. The operator offers a range of shared and private packages, keepsake options and a post‑flight SunKiss specialty champagne toast, all combined into an experience that runs roughly three hours from meeting to return.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panoramic Views Over Three Regions
The flight traverses airspace above Washington County with vistas that extend to the Adirondacks and across to the Vermont mountains, delivering the core scenic value of the outing.
Inflation, Chase Crew and Champagne Toast
Guests meet with the chase crew, move to an inflation field, take to the sky while ground crews follow, and finish back at the meeting point with SunKiss’s signature post‑flight champagne toast.
Shared and Private Packages with Keepsakes
SunKiss offers tiered packages—from the Bronze shared flight to a private Platinum option—with add‑ons such as embroidered T‑shirts, custom wine flutes and other keepsakes included in higher tiers.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
The outing unfolds like a traveling ritual: meet the chase crew at the airport, caravan to the chosen inflation site selected for that day’s wind, watch the balloon fill and rise, then drift with prevailing air currents until the pilot brings the basket down where conditions allow. Passengers often assist with packing the balloon before returning to the initial meeting point for a celebratory toast.
THE LANDSCAPE
Panoramic Views Over Three Regions
The flight traverses airspace above Washington County with vistas that extend to the Adirondacks and across to the Vermont mountains, delivering the core scenic value of the outing.
THE RITUAL
Inflation, Chase Crew and Champagne Toast
Guests meet with the chase crew, move to an inflation field, take to the sky while ground crews follow, and finish back at the meeting point with SunKiss’s signature post‑flight champagne toast.
THE PACKAGES
Shared and Private Packages with Keepsakes
SunKiss offers tiered packages—from the Bronze shared flight to a private Platinum option—with add‑ons such as embroidered T‑shirts, custom wine flutes and other keepsakes included in higher tiers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You will be asked to sign a waiver prior to your flight; a link to the waiver is provided in your confirmation email. Follow operator instructions regarding footwear and clothing; passengers are expected to be able to enter and exit the basket unassisted.
Passengers must be ages 7 and up. Up to 12 people may fly in a single balloon; everyone must be able to climb in and out of the basket without assistance.
Choose from Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum packages that vary by flight length and included keepsakes (examples include embroidered T‑shirts and custom wine flutes) and include a post‑flight SunKiss specialty champagne toast.
The chase crew meets guests at Floyd Bennett Airport, transports the party to a launch field that varies by wind, recovers the balloon after landing and returns everyone to the airport for the toast.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sunset Flight experience?
The overall outing is roughly three hours. Individual flight time varies by package: Bronze flights run about 30–40 minutes, Silver and Gold flights 40–60 minutes; the Platinum private flight is about 40–60 minutes.
Where do I meet for the flight?
Guests meet the SunKiss chase crew at Floyd Bennett Airport; from there you travel by chase vehicle to the day’s designated inflation site.
What are the passenger age and mobility requirements?
Passengers must be at least 7 years old and able to get in and out of the balloon basket unassisted.
How many people fit in a balloon?
Balloons can carry up to 12 people.
What’s included in the different packages?
Packages range from a Bronze shared flight with a post‑flight champagne toast to Gold and Platinum tiers that add keepsakes such as embroidered T‑shirts and custom wine flutes; Platinum is offered as a private flight option.
Do I need to sign anything before flying?
Yes — you will be asked to sign a waiver prior to your flight; a link to the waiver is provided in your confirmation email.