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The investment pilots and the crews make in ballooning can be significant. There is the cost of the balloon system itself. A typical balloon today like 'Wildfire', brand new, can cost in the area of $35,000. Then there is the cost of propane, fuel, balloon insurance, pilot training, annual aircraft inspections, etc. The life of the envelope on a balloon might be anywhere from 500-600 hours of flight time. So the depreciation can be high as well.

But pilots and crew want to have fun and share their unique experience with others. With this in mind we have tried to keep the cost of getting a hot air balloon ride down to a minimum. Rochester Balloon Company, LLC charges the following for exciting hot air balloon rides over the Minnesota countryside:

 

 

 

 

 

10/26/08  Due to the number of rides that RBC has on our list, we are no longer accepting any more rides until further notice. Thanks for your understanding.

01/20/07  - Due to high demand for rides and unfavorable weather conditions the past year, we are only able to take ride requests from the immediate Rochester area. We are still able to schedule tether and commercial events anywhere within the Tri-State area. Thanks for your understanding!

 

Cost:
1 Person 2 People
$350 $600

These prices includes the following: 

* Your participation in the setting up and launching of the balloon. This includes information on the balloon construction, a complete balloon system review and a safety briefing

* The packing and inflation of the balloon. A very unique experience in which you will play an active role

* The launch and flight of the balloon. Our typical flights last approx one hour. The wind speeds and finding suitable landing spots are contributing factors that may lengthen or shorten the flight.

* The landing and packing up of the balloon system. This takes anywhere from 30-40 minutes. It's almost as much fun as the launch as everyone gets involved in the process to help.

*And finally the landing ceremony patterned after hundreds of years of balloon flights. This part is a surprise but you will definitely have fun!

The total time of the event is approx 3 hours from the time you head to the launch site until we are packed up and heading home. It's an experience you will never, ever forget! And be sure to bring along your camera and someone to take pictures

NOTE: Ride purchases that are later cancelled are subject to a $25 handling and administrative fee.

To book a hot air balloon ride with Rochester Balloon Company, LLC online or via mail see below! 

Credit cards are accepted! 

Credit Card
To purchase your special Hot Air Balloon ride online with a credit card using Paypal and it's secure web processing features, simply click on one of the links below:   Official PayPal Seal

Ride Certificate for 1 person ($350):

Ride Certificate for 2 people ($600):

 

Mail

To purchase your ride via mail please fill out the form below with your name and phone number and a representative from Rochester Balloon Company will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your request.

Balloon Ride Request Form

 

                           Thanks for flying with Rochester Balloon Company, LLC!

Contact Information

For more information or to book a hot air balloon ride or a hot air balloon visit to your company or neighborhood picnic contact us at:

Telephone:
507-254-8343 (Doug) or 507-254-3777 (Chuck)
Postal address:
Rochester Balloon Company, LLC                                               
664 Itasca CT NW Rochester, MN 55901-8856
Electronic mail:
General Information: rides@rochesterballoon.com
Webmaster: kyle@rochesterballoon.com 
          Assistant Webmaster:  keith@rochesterballoon.com
Send mail to rides@rochesterballoon.com with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: July 27, 2009