The Minnesota Hot Air Balloon Experience is currently launching rides from Buffalo, MN Municipal Airport 1305 County Rd 134 NE, Buffalo, MN 55313

Morning flights meet one hour prior to sunrise. Evening / Afternoon flights meet two and half hours prior to sunset.

FEATURE A HOT AIR BALLOON AT YOUR EVENT

Candle - Sticking … $425

The simplest and least weather dependent of our services. We set up only the balloon basket and blast the burners! Guests are invited to climb in the basket and experience the power of the burner blasts and take fun photos.

Total Experience is 1 hour.
* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather or personal conflicts. $.67 mileage rate over 30 miles of travel

Call or email to book this service

STATIC INFLATION / NIGHT GLOW… $1,250

The balloon is inflated, but never leaves the ground. Perfect for receptions, reunions and company parties. Take it to the next level by booking an evening “glow”!

Guests are invited to experience the process of assembling & inflating the aircraft. They are welcome to climb into the basket and “toot” the burners for a fun photo opportunity. A 200ft. x 200ft. open space, clear of trees, power lines and aerial obstructions is necessary.

Add an element of sophistication and luxury with an up-close tour of the most breathtaking hot air balloon in the world! An Inflation Showcase is an intimate way to absorb the details of Charlie Markert’s unmatchable talent up-close.

Art Balloon Option … additional $450

Call or email to book this service

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract. $.67 mileage rate over 30 miles of travel.

Tethered Rides … $2,550

The balloon is anchored to the ground and will rise 30-60 feet in the air to give guests the taste of flight. Great for parties and other large functions.

A 200ft. x 200ft. open space, clear of trees, power lines and aerial obstructions is necessary.

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract.

Tether Operation Diagram

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Balloon Passenger Flights

Two Passenger Private Flight … $1,250

Book online

Total experience is 3 - 4 hours.
Flight times are at sunrise or a few hours before sunset.
Includes a post flight reception with light refreshments.

You will receive a souvenir flight certificate.

Let us help you celebrate a special occasion or facilitate a marriage proposal.

One additional passenger … $350
Art Balloon Option ... $450

* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather
or personal conflicts.

Please read the Weather or NOT page before making a reservation.

Wedding Package … $1,650

Get married in flight or on the ground.
Officiant provided.
Approx 1 hour flight (weather permitting).
Total experience is 3 - 4 hours.
Launch at sunrise or sunset.
Includes a post flight fete with light refreshments and wedding cake.
* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather or personal conflicts.

Call us directly so we can tailor a flight just for you. Call 612 484-4654 or use our Contact Us form

Additional Services

Flight Training … $475 / flight + fuel.

(Includes equipment, crew & ground transportation)
Learn how to fly a hot air balloon. Your well-qualified flight instructor has over 40 years of experience as a Commercial Lighter than Air Pilot. Alternative arrangements can be discussed if you have your own hot air balloon system.

* Pay as you go terms

Corporate Advertising … Cost of banner + $250 / inflation

Bring awareness to your business with every flight / inflation. A banner advertising your company will be installed on our balloon.

The “average” hot air balloon envelope banner is about the same size as highway billboard.

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract.

Services

The Minnesota Hot Air Balloon Experience is currently launching rides from Buffalo, MN Municipal Airport 1305 County Rd 134 NE, Buffalo, MN 55313

Morning flights meet one hour prior to sunrise. Evening / Afternoon flights meet two and half hours prior to sunset.

FEATURE A HOT AIR BALLOON AT YOUR EVENT

Candle - Sticking … $425

The simplest and least weather dependent of our services. We set up only the balloon basket and blast the burners! Guests are invited to climb in the basket and experience the power of the burner blasts and take fun photos.

Total Experience is 1 hour. * Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather or personal conflicts. $.67 mileage rate over 30 miles of travel

Call or email to book this service

STATIC INFLATION / NIGHT GLOW… $1,250

The balloon is inflated, but never leaves the ground. Perfect for receptions, reunions and company parties. Take it to the next level by booking an evening “glow”!

Guests are invited to experience the process of assembling & inflating the aircraft. They are welcome to climb into the basket and “toot” the burners for a fun photo opportunity. A 200ft. x 200ft. open space, clear of trees, power lines and aerial obstructions is necessary.

Add an element of sophistication and luxury with an up-close tour of the most breathtaking hot air balloon in the world! An Inflation Showcase is an intimate way to absorb the details of Charlie Markert’s unmatchable talent up-close.

Art Balloon Option … additional $450

Call or email to book this service

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract. $.67 mileage rate over 30 miles of travel.

Tethered Rides … $2,550

The balloon is anchored to the ground and will rise 30-60 feet in the air to give guests the taste of flight. Great for parties and other large functions.

A 200ft. x 200ft. open space, clear of trees, power lines and aerial obstructions is necessary.

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract.

Balloon Passenger Flights

Two Passenger Private Flight … $1,250

Book online

Total experience is 3 - 4 hours. Flight times are at sunrise or a few hours before sunset. Includes a post flight reception with light refreshments.

You will receive a souvenir flight certificate.

Let us help you celebrate a special occasion or facilitate a marriage proposal.

One additional passenger … $350

Art Balloon Option ... $450

* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather or personal conflicts.

Please read the Weather or NOT page before making a reservation.

Wedding Package … $1,650

Call us directly so we can tailor a flight just for you. Call 612 484-4654 or use our Contact Us form

Additional Services

Flight Training … $475 / flight + fuel.

(Includes equipment, crew & ground transportation) Learn how to fly a hot air balloon. Your well-qualified flight instructor has over 40 years of experience as a Commercial Lighter than Air Pilot. Alternative arrangements can be discussed if you have your own hot air balloon system.

* Pay as you go terms

Corporate Advertising … Cost of banner + $250 / inflation

Bring awareness to your business with every flight / inflation. A banner advertising your company will be installed on our balloon.

The “average” hot air balloon envelope banner is about the same size as highway billboard.

* Nonrefundable deposit required at time of booking. Terms of the service are outlined in the contract.

Total Experience is 1 hour.
* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather or personal conflicts. $.67 mileage rate over 30 miles of travel

Total experience is 3 - 4 hours.
Flight times are at sunrise or a few hours before sunset.
Includes a post flight reception with light refreshments.

* Full nonrefundable payment required at time of booking. Flight may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather
or personal conflicts.

(Includes equipment, crew & ground transportation)
Learn how to fly a hot air balloon. Your well-qualified flight instructor has over 40 years of experience as a Commercial Lighter than Air Pilot. Alternative arrangements can be discussed if you have your own hot air balloon system.