LONGMONT BALLOON FIELD GUIDE
Above Longmont: A Private Hot‑Air Balloon Flight with Champagne and a Keepsake
A private hot‑air balloon experience for two from Life Cycle Balloon Adventures in Longmont that includes a preflight beverage, a one‑ to 1.5‑hour flight, and a post‑flight champagne toast and commemorative certificate—this guide explains what to expect.
Above Longmont: A Private Hot‑Air Balloon Flight with Champagne and a Keepsake.
Life Cycle Balloon Adventures runs private hot‑air balloon flights out of Longmont that specialize in intimate, two‑person experiences. Guests can watch the balloons being set up while enjoying coffee, tea or hot chocolate, then float for roughly an hour to an hour and a half before returning to the landing for a traditional champagne toast and a commemorative first‑flight certificate and lapel pin.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Champagne Flights: Intimate, Celebratory
Life Cycle Balloon Adventures offers champagne flights that run about an hour to an hour and a half and carry between two and five passengers per balloon; the operator also specializes in reserving truly private flights for two.
Private Flights for Two
For couples seeking a quiet, memorable outing, private flights reserved for just two include a post‑flight champagne toast and a souvenir first‑flight certificate and lapel pin to mark the occasion.
Pre‑ and Post‑Flight Traditions
Expect a cozy pre‑flight moment with coffee, tea and hot chocolate while the balloons are prepared, followed by the traditional celebratory champagne toast after landing; non‑alcohol champagne is available on request.
What the day feels like
What the Flight Feels Like
The flow of the outing is deliberate and ceremonial: arrive to watch the envelope and basket come to life with hot air while you sip coffee, tea or hot chocolate; take to the air for approximately one to one and a half hours in a small balloon shared with two to five people (or as a private flight for two); then mark the landing with a champagne toast and receive a commemorative certificate and lapel pin.
THE EXPERIENCE
Champagne Flights: Intimate, Celebratory
Life Cycle Balloon Adventures offers champagne flights that run about an hour to an hour and a half and carry between two and five passengers per balloon; the operator also specializes in reserving truly private flights for two.
THE ROMANCE
Private Flights for Two
For couples seeking a quiet, memorable outing, private flights reserved for just two include a post‑flight champagne toast and a souvenir first‑flight certificate and lapel pin to mark the occasion.
THE RITUAL
Pre‑ and Post‑Flight Traditions
Expect a cozy pre‑flight moment with coffee, tea and hot chocolate while the balloons are prepared, followed by the traditional celebratory champagne toast after landing; non‑alcohol champagne is available on request.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator offers coffee, tea and hot chocolate while you watch balloon setup. After the flight there is a traditional champagne toast; non‑alcohol champagne is available on request.
Each flight is followed by a celebratory champagne toast, and non‑alcohol alternatives can be provided if requested in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The airborne portion of the champagne flights runs about an hour to an hour and a half.
How many people are on a balloon?
Flights carry between two and five passengers per balloon; the operator specializes in private flights reserved for just two.
What is included with a private flight for two?
Private flights for two include a post‑flight champagne toast and a souvenir first‑flight certificate and lapel pin to commemorate your flight.
Are non‑alcoholic options available for the toast?
Yes. Non‑alcohol champagne is available upon request for the post‑flight toast.
How do I get more information or book?
For more information or to book, visit lifecycleballoons.com or call Life Cycle Balloon Adventures at 303‑216‑1990.
What are the seasonal rates?
Private flights for two are priced at $1,100 in March, April, October and November; $1,300 in May through September and in June, July and August seasons as listed by the operator.