{"id":2557,"date":"2020-07-25T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/activity\/hot-air-balloon-bled\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:33:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:33:23","slug":"hot-air-balloon-bled","status":"publish","type":"activity","link":"https:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/sl\/dejavnost\/z-balonom-za-vroc-zrak\/","title":{"rendered":"Vro\u010de-zra\u010dni balon Bled"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1213,"parent":0,"template":"","activity_categories":[22,33],"activity_location":[16],"class_list":["post-2557","activity","type-activity","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","activity_categories-best-seller","activity_categories-other-activities","activity_location-bled"],"acf":{"main_site_title":"","tagline":"If you\u2019re looking for something unique, this hot air balloon adventure overlooking the beauty of the Alpine world, is one of the best things to do in Lake Bled, Slovenia.","cover_image":1213,"has_page":true,"pay_in_installments":false,"custom_product_link":"","custom_product_pop_up":"","custom_text_badge":"","youtube_video":"","product_gallery":[1214,1215,1213,1217,1218,1219,1220],"product_description":"Have you ever wondered how insanely beautiful Lake Bled must look from above? Wonder no more. Here\u2019s your chance to find out in the best possible way \u2013 by hot-air balloon!\r\n\r\nAs hot-air\u00a0balloons rely solely on the wind<\/strong>, it\u2019s difficult to predict exactly where our adventure in the sky will begin, so a take-off point will be arranged a day or two in advance. But don\u2019t worry, although these change daily, we have plenty of options to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on the main highlights.\r\n\r\nArriving at our take-off zone, you can also take part in the balloon preparations. After approximately 20 minutes, everything is set and we\u2019re off. Our flight path will take us over the wonderful Bled Castle perched proudly on top of its glorious cliff. The sight of stunning Lake Bled is memorizing, so get ready to be amazed. We then drift on towards the town of Bled and neighbouring towns of Lesce and Radovljica. As we float around softly, the views of our surroundings take us into a world that can only be described as magical.\u00a0Triglav National Park<\/strong>\u00a0is stretched out in front of us and the majestic\u00a0Julian and Karavanke Alps<\/strong>\u00a0rise up in the background like giant reminders of nature\u2019s powerful splendour. The Sava river Valley with its tiny villages only adds to the scenic flight, as the lush forests of\u00a0Jelovica Plateau<\/strong>\u00a0greet us with their peaceful presence.\r\n\r\nAfter about an hour, the pilot lands the balloon safely and the ground crew begins packing our transport vehicle away. This is followed by a\u00a0traditional Balloon Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0with a glass of premium Slovene sparkling wine. Like in the days of old, when only a select few could travel by hot-air balloon, you will be awarded a Certificate of an Honourable Baroness or Baron, before being taken back to Bled for a traditional\u00a0krem\u0161nita cream cake and coffee<\/strong>.","price":"259 \u20ac \/ Person","hide_price":false,"highlights_new":"

Explore Bled from a different perspective<\/p>

Try something new<\/p>

A unique experience<\/p>","included_new":"

Transfer from your location in Bled<\/p>

1 hour flight<\/p>

English speaking balloon pilot<\/p>

Glass of champagne, coffee or tea<\/p>","pickup_location_and_time":"

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    Solo travelers can book this experience. However, if a group hasn\u2019t yet formed, one of our agents will inform the solo booker that an additional fee, equivalent to the cost of two participants, is required to secure the booking. Should a group form on the day of the activity, we can refund the difference to the solo traveler.<\/p>"},{"faq_question":"How does the pricing and booking work if I'm a solo traveler?","faq_answer":"

    Our experiences are priced per person, as listed. However, some experiences have a minimum requirement of 2 participants. Solo travelers can still book these experiences but will need to cover the cost for two participants. If a group forms for the same experience, we can refund the difference in cost to the solo traveler.<\/p>"}],"itinerary_name_primary":"","itinerary":null,"bokun":"