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Hot Air Balloon in Lake Bled: A First-Timer's Guide

The Roundtripski guides15 Sep 20264 min read
Hot Air Balloon in Lake Bled: A First-Timer's Guide

Few places let you drift over an alpine lake at dawn, and Bled is one of them. This sunrise hot air balloon flight lifts off as the light comes up, floating silently above the island church, the castle on its cliff, and the peaks of Triglav National Park beyond. Baskets are kept intentionally small so everyone gets the view and the calm.

Arriving in Lake Bled for the first time, it helps to know what the place is about and what is genuinely worth your time.

You do not need to be an athlete to enjoy the outdoors here. There are gentle options as well as bigger adventures, so you can match the day to your group.

One of the best ways to experience Lake Bled is hot air balloon, and Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled with 3glav Adventures is a great place to start. Here is what it involves and how to book it.

About Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled

Few places let you drift over an alpine lake at dawn, and Bled is one of them. This sunrise hot air balloon flight lifts off as the light comes up, floating silently above the island church, the castle on its cliff, and the peaks of Triglav National Park beyond. Baskets are kept intentionally small so everyone gets the view and the calm.

Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled

Who it's for

It is rated Easy, so it suits beginners and people trying hot air balloon for the first time. Group size is Small basket · min age 6.

What's included

Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled includes:

  • Balloon flight of about one hour
  • Champagne toast on landing
  • Dawn hotel pickup
  • Flight certificate
  • Photos

How long it takes

Plan for About 3 hrs total · 1 hr in the air.

About 3glav Adventures

Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled is run by 3glav Adventures in Lake Bled, Julian Alps, Slovenia. You book directly with them through Roundtripski, so you deal with the operator who actually runs the trip.

Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled

Price and how to book

Hot Air Balloon over Lake Bled is from €275 per person, booked directly with 3glav Adventures through Roundtripski.

That price covers 5 items: Balloon flight of about one hour, Champagne toast on landing, Dawn hotel pickup, Flight certificate, Photos.

Pick your date, confirm how many people are coming, and 3glav Adventures sends your confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does hot air balloon over lake bled cost?

It is from €275 per person, booked directly with 3glav Adventures.

How long is it?

Plan for About 3 hrs total · 1 hr in the air.

How hard is it?

It's rated Easy, so it suits beginners and people trying hot air balloon for the first time.

What's included?

Balloon flight of about one hour, Champagne toast on landing, Dawn hotel pickup, Flight certificate, Photos.

What should I bring?

Warm layers for the early start, Flat comfortable shoes, A camera, A sense of occasion.

How big is the group?

Small basket · min age 6.

When does it run?

During Apr to Oct.

Where do I meet?

At Dawn pickup from your Bled accommodation; details are in your confirmation.

How do I book?

Directly with 3glav Adventures through the link on this page.

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