{"id":2558,"date":"2020-07-25T15:38:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T15:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/activity\/hot-air-balloon-ljubljana\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T11:27:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:27:49","slug":"hot-air-balloon-ljubljana","status":"publish","type":"activity","link":"https:\/\/slovenia-activities.com\/sv\/aktivitet\/varmluftsballong-ljubljana\/","title":{"rendered":"Varmluftsballong Ljubljana"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1229,"parent":0,"template":"","activity_categories":[33],"activity_location":[15],"class_list":["post-2558","activity","type-activity","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","activity_categories-other-activities","activity_location-ljubljana"],"acf":{"main_site_title":"","tagline":"Discover the beauty of Ljubljana from above on this hot air balloon adventure.","cover_image":1229,"has_page":true,"pay_in_installments":false,"custom_product_link":"","custom_product_pop_up":"","custom_text_badge":"","youtube_video":"","product_gallery":[1230,1231,1232,1233,1234,1229],"product_description":"As hot-air balloons rely solely on the wind, take-off locations tend to change daily, depending on the direction the wind is blowing. To ensure that you get to\u00a0see all the fascinating landmarks<\/strong>\u00a0from a bird\u2019s-eye view, we have a number of designated take-off areas in and around Ljubljana from where we embark on our adventure tour in the sky.\r\n\r\nOnce tucked away safely in the balloon\u2019s wicker basket, it\u2019s off to explore. The Ljubljana Basin is packed with\u00a0lovely forests and plains<\/strong>, dotted by rolling hills with spectacular mountain backdrops in the distance, making the\u00a0panoramic views<\/strong>\u00a0from up there breath-taking, to say the least. Ljubljana\u2019s colourful city centre appears with its intriguing architecture, winding river, and proud castle on the hill. A town, which has seen the ages roll by since the Roman times, is now spread out beneath you in all its glory. Drifting along, you will see the amazing\u00a0Ljubljana Marshes Nature park<\/strong>. The Marshes is where 5200 years ago pile-dwelling settlements appeared and where the oldest wheel in the world was found. Today, these wetlands are a pristine natural reserve that\u2019s super pretty to view from above.\r\n\r\nAfter about an hour, the pilot lands the balloon and the ground crew scurries to pack everything away. This is followed by a traditional\u00a0Balloon Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0with a glass of premium Slovene sparkling wine and a drive back to our meeting place for a nice hot beverage. As tradition dictates, you will receive the\u00a0Certificate of an Honourable Baroness or Baron<\/strong>, before being taken back to your accommodations (if you had a pick-up).","price":"259 \u20ac ","hide_price":false,"extras":[{"add_extra":"Transfer from Bled","add_extra_price":""}],"highlights_new":"Explore Ljubljana from a different perspective\r\n\r\nTry something new\r\n\r\nGreat outdoor activity","included_new":"Transfer from your location in Ljubljana\r\n\r\n1 hour flight\r\n\r\nEnglish speaking balloon pilot\r\n\r\nGlass of champagne, coffee or tea","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>"}],"itinerary":null,"bokun":"