How many people can go in the balloon.
We can take up to 600 pounds in 1 balloon which typically means 2 or 3 passengers.  We can accommodate 4 or more passengers with multiple balloons. If you want to book a ride that will be more than 2 passengers, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. us so we can discuss.

Where do I select the time and day I want to book?
It is on the last step of the checkout process

What happens if the weather forces a cancellation?
We will reschedule your flight for another day.  If you are not able to go on another date, we will refund your deposit/payment.  Any refund will be less the Paypal processing fee as they no longer refund that to the customer (typically $10 on a deposit)

How do I know if the day I want is available?
Our ride calendar on the site is up to date.  If it says "Busy" for the day or time you want to book, it means we are already booked for that slot.

What weather is needed for a hot air balloon flight?
There needs to be no frontal activity or rain in the area. The winds need to be under 10 miles per hour up to a couple of hundred feet.

What time are flights scheduled?
Flights are scheduled at sunrise and just before sunset because that is when the winds are the calmest.

What time do we meet?
Morning flights meet a half an hour before sunrise and evening flights meet two to three hours before sunset.

Where do we meet?
We typically meet at the National Balloon Classic Field just East of Indianola or the National Balloon Museum in Indianola. Meeting time and place will be discussed the evening before the flight.

How long will the flight last?
Flights are 45 minutes to an hour. Your total experience will take approximately three hours.

What do we wear?
Wear comfortable clothing. Tennis shoes or comfortable footwear is important.   If you are tall or have thin/no hair, a hat is recommended as the burners put off some radiant heat that can be uncomfrotable.

What's the temperature in the balloon?
The temperature does not change much from the ground to our top altitude. You lose three degrees every 1,000 feet. So if it is 75 degrees on the ground at 1,000 feet it will be 72 degrees.

What does it feel like?
Flying in a balloon is like nothing else you will ever experience! You will become part of the wind gliding along above the treetops. A ride in a balloon is a very smooth, peaceful, enjoyable experience.

Where will we launch?
We decide where we will take off based on the wind direction at the time of your flight. Our launch sites vary daily, but all sites offer beautiful scenic views of the Indianola area.

Where will we land?
We land where the wind takes us. Your pilot will steer the balloon using wind directions at different altitudes, but ultimately Mother Nature decides where we will land.

What altitude will we reach?
We will fly anywhere from tree-top level to several thousand feet.

What is the balloon made of?
Hot-air balloons are made of a polyester or nylon material.

What kind of fuel is used?
Propane is the fuel used for flying hot-air balloons. Therefore, due to the flammable nature of propane, smoking is never allowed during your ballooning experience.

What do I need to bring?
Bring your cameras, comfortable clothing, and a great attitude and we will have a lot of fun!

We actually meet right off the corner of Hwy 92 and Jewell St next to the Pilot Compound building.

After 10 years of providing amazing experiences for our passengers we have decided that 2022 will be our last year doing passenger balloon rides.

Our primary responsibility is to the passengers we already have on the books, and unfortunately we don't have any weekend spots available.  We still have some availability on weekday evenings so if you would like to do a weekday evening flight please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call us to book.   We are only doing private balloon flights for 2 and the price will be $700.

Thank you to the thousands of people that have been a part of this great experience and to all the special occasions we were able to be a part of we are truly thankful.

Balloon Rides

A balloon ride with Serenity Balloon Adventures is a unique and special experience. Your flight will carry up to four passengers and a pilot drifting along with you over the countryside. After your flight you will enjoy a champagne toast and ceremony. To finish your experience you will be presented with a First Time Flyers certificate.

We can accommodate larger parties by using more than 1 balloon, so if you have more than 4 people or your parties combined weight is more than 600 pounds please call us.

Policies

Basic policies are below. You will be required to fill out a pre-flight instruction and policy list as well prior to takeoff

• All passengers must be at least 12 years old. All passengers must be able to climb in and out of the basket and chase vehicle unassisted.
• Gift Certificates must be paid for in advance and are good for one calendar year. You must present your Gift Certificates when meeting with Serenity Balloon Adventures the day of the flight. Gift Certificates have no cash value and will be honored as a flight only.  Gift Certificates are non-refundable.
• To cancel a flight, a customer must notify Serenity Balloon Adventures 72 hours before the scheduled flight time to avoid charges.
• The pilot of your balloon makes all decisions regarding your flight. The pilot is concerned about your safety. We as a company will always error on the side of safety. If weather does not cooperate on the date of your flight, your flight will be rescheduled for the next available date that works with your schedule.
• If we can not fly due to weather and can not reschedule we will refund your payment (refunds are not given for gift certificates, they must be rescheduled) and the refund will be less the Paypal processing fee which they do not refund.

Pricing

Our balloon ride pricing is listed below.

You may purchase single passenger ride or up to four passengers if your group is that large. We believe in the more the merrier approach to ballooning.  We will schedule up to four passengers for each flight.  You may check flight availability on our calendar, but no flight dates are officially on the calendar until you have talked to a Serenity Balloon Adventures representative and the date is confirmed.

 Private Balloon Rides

Private Balloon Rides

Private Flights are great for proposals, anniversaries, first dates, birthday's, any occasion you want to make a special private moment.

Private flight for 2, includes a champagne toast after the flight and commemorative champagne flutes to remember the occasion.