Circle City Balloon Team
Soaring to fun, new adventures with hot air balloon rides throughout Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and beyond!
COME FLY WITH US!
This is where unforgettable memories are made!
We believe we can help change the world together with a whole new perspective for the special things in life by floating effortlessly through the sky.
Our hot air balloon rides are different than any other form of flight. We most commonly fly throughout Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and the north side of Indianapolis. We will also gladly travel to you upon request.
Let's touch the sky together!
A hot air balloon ride is a unique combination of peacefulness and adventure that is impossible to describe.
Let us show you.
GET READY FOR FUN!
What to expect with us.
You can expect a 3-4 hour total experience for your outstanding hot air balloon ride. The flight portion is 45 min. - 1 hour in length depending on the wind speed and direction of your flight, followed by photos, videos, and a post flight champagne (or non-alcoholic) celebration!
Whether choose to fly, or chase the balloon to watch the fun with family and friends, we look forward to welcoming you to the sky soon!
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MEETING TIME
We meet either 30 minutes before sunrise or 2.5 hours before sunset on the north side of Indianapolis, nearby to Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and similar.
We will cover waivers and safety instructions to make sure you are comfortable.
We handle all transportation to the launch site depending on the wind speed and direction on your flight date!
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SETTING UP
You will ride with us from the meeting site to the launch site and our crew will set up the hot air balloon for flight!
You are welcome to simply relax and take pictures, or join in and help us set up the balloon as it comes to life!
As well, non-riding family and friends are welcome to come along and share in the overall experience for no charge.
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YOUR FLIGHT
Approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour in the sky floating together before a fun landing!
A complimentary celebration with a ballooning tradition - a champagne (or juice) toast.
Every flight also includes photos, videos, as well as a special 3D recap video to share with family and friends of your "bucket list" flight!
FLIGHT OPTIONS
PRIVATE FLIGHT
The flight is guaranteed just to be your group (Up to 850 pounds total) and the pilot in the basket. Perfect for special experiences and the moments that matter most. For anniversaries, engagements, birthdays, and more - this is the flight to make an unforgettable memory!
Pricing
- 1,099 for 2 guests
- 1,249 for 3 guests
- 1,399 for 4-5 guests
SHARED FLIGHT
You will join "new friends" in the basket for your flight. We have more private flights, with typically no more than 4-5 people in the basket in total, this flight is a great way to check your "bucket list" and have some great laughs along the way! The basket turns and rotates throughout the flight so there is always a great view!
Pricing
- 329 per guest
ELLIE THE ELEPHANT
Ellie the Elephant is our "special shape" balloon that is ready to bring smiles to festivals near and far!
Ellie is almost 75 feet tall of elephant fun with a smile just a bit smaller than the new friends she meets across the country! Ellie can be part of a unique balloon ride flight (Up to 300 pounds), night glow, or special event of your choice!
SPECIAL EVENTS
We are glad to be part of your next event, festival, or celebration throughout the Midwest and beyond! Whether tethered balloon rides, flights, or colorful displays - the magic of hot air balloons are sure to make your next festival unforgettable!
Please feel free to reach out for more information, and we look forward to answering your questions soon!
Be prepared.
Quick information to make sure that your experience is enjoyable and effortless!
WHAT TO BRING
A hot air balloon flight is a relaxing and adventurous experience! Please dress as you would for a light walk in the park with closed-toed, flat-soled shoes (Ex. tennis shoes), and popular extras:
- Water Bottle
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera and Selfie Stick
- Light Jacket (For sunrise flights)
The burners are warm above your head - just like standing in front of a fireplace - so a light hat can be a good idea, however definitely not a requirement for a good time!
FLIGHT LOCATIONS
We meet for all of our flights on the north side of Indianapolis - nearby to Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and similar for gorgeous views of the skyline, reservoirs and beyond!
If preferred, we can meet you to fly from your own site (Mileage fee of $2 per mile over 25 miles from Indianapolis)
If you have specific flight location goals, please let us know, and we would be glad to try and make it happen based on the weather and local airspace regulations.
FLIGHT WEATHER
Please keep in mind that hot air ballooning is a very weather dependent activity. We never want to reschedule a flight, however safety is, and will always be, our first priority together.
Some conditions that will usually cancel flights:
- Windspeed above 10mph on the ground
- Rain within 100 miles of Indianapolis
- Fog and low clouds
Flight cancellations can be rescheduled as many times as necessary to help accomplish your flight, or your deposit can be refunded at your preference!
We would love to share an experience that words can't describe.
WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?
Frequently asked questions
We typically fly on the north side of Indianapolis, closeby to suburbs such as Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, and similar!
However, we are still closeby to other suburbs such as Zionsville, Avon, Greenwood, and Greenfield, Pendleton, Lafayette!
We also can gladly come to your preferred launch site for a nominal mileage charge after the first 25 miles from Indianapolis!
All guests must be a minimum of 42" tall. Due to our insurance, we are unable to fly anyone who is pregnant, who may be pregnant, or who has had major surgery in the last 6 months.
Also due to our insurance, the minimum age to fly is 5. While there are no age maximums, there are no seats in the basket. Passengers must be able to stand for the entire flight (about 1 hour) unassisted. If you are concerned about physical limitations, we always recommend checking with your doctor before scheduling to fly with us.
Most people who are afraid of heights are not bothered by a balloon flight in any way! Unlike an airplane or tall building, there is no sensation of shaking or movement in a hot air balloon. The flight feels just like floating, relaxed and effortless with a touch of adventure.
The vast majority of our guests are enthralled by the experience with seeing everything come to life around them that they forget entirely about any concerns.
If there are any concerns with members of your group, they are always welcome to ride along with our chase crew instead of joining in the basket - no ticket required!
A hot air balloon flight is an unbelievably unique adventure. After all, that's why we fell in love with it and want to share it with new friends!
After the balloon is inflated, you will take off gracefully with the effortless feeling of floating through the air. The experience is surprisingly quiet, with the only exception of the occasional sound of the burners. You can even talk to people on the ground! The height of the balloon will vary throughout the flight to help ensure you get a beautiful, ever-changing view. We land after our flight (which sometimes can be a bit bumpy when we touch the ground), and we all smile - take a few more pictures.
Your first thought when you land will be to say - "Let's do it again!"
We pack up the hot air balloon system, and share a celebratory champagne (or juice) toast - a longstanding tradition in ballooning!
The airborne flight time varies upon location, wind speed, and direction. However, we try for about 45 minutes - 1 hour in the air.
You should allow 3 to 4 hours for the entire experience, which includes meeting and registration, driving to the launch site, the flight, the post flight celebration, and driving back to the launch site.
Please dress for an easy outdoor adventure - like you would dress for a walk in the park. Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing. Dress in layers with long pants preferably. Bring a hat or sunglasses and sunscreen, as the sun can be very bright at sunrise and sunset. Wear comfortable closed-toed, flat-soled, shoes (preferably sneakers).
If you dress for the ground temperature, you should be comfortable in the air as well! Due to our balloon traveling with the wind, you won’t feel a wind chill. Also, standing near our burners is similar to standing near a fireplace, so your head will be just a bit warmer than your toes!
Also, don’t forget your phone or camera - you’ll want to share pictures of your flight with everyone!
Flight times vary throughout the year based upon sunrise and sunset times. For sunrise flights, we meet 30 minutes before sunrise. For evening flights, we meet 2.5 hours before sunset.
Hot air balloons are very subject to the weather, and can't fly if it the wind speeds are above 10 miles per hour, or if there is rain within 100 miles of the flight. Sometimes, it can seem like a perfect day on the ground, but higher in the sky might look completely different. This is why we must trust the pilot to make the safest decision each and every time.
In the midwest, this means that many of our flights can be rescheduled 2-3 times before they happen. If you can join us another time - great! If not, we will make it right with you.
Absolutely, we will never fly in any conditions that we would not take our own family. Due to the slow speed, weather requirements, and similar, ballooning is the safest form of aviation.
We pride ourselves on safety and will only make our decision based on that fact. Even if this means a special date or event needs to be rescheduled due to weather, we do not accept outside pressure to fly when we should not be in the air.
Sometimes on windier flights, the landing can be a bit bumpy, with the balloon basket tipping over and sliding a bit before ultimately coming to a stop. It is usually a bunch of fun, with our passengers laughing and having fun along the way. However, please do know your physical limitations, and consult your doctor with any questions.
No worries! Please feel free to reach out to us at «hello@ccballoon.com» and we will be glad to help!
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