Castle Leslie Estate is delighted to offer the unique experience of Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flights from the grounds of this Castle hotel in Irleand. These tailor made flights, lasting approximately 1 hour with the whole experience lasting about 3 hours, are available for groups of 2 to 8 passengers and can take place in the early morning or evening, just after sunrise or just before sunset.
Chief Pilot, Bill MacKinnon, will allow you to experience the thrill of floating over the lush green Irish countryside, thus being able to see it like never before. Each pilot is fully authorised by the Irish and UK Aviation Authorities (AOC BL219) and hold full Commercial Pilots Licences and have many years of experience. They have an exemplary safety record and are fully insured to aviation’s high standards.
• Corporate package - Min 6 /Max 9 guests is €240 pp
• Leisure package – Min/Max 4 guests is €360 pp (Mon - Thurs) and €400 pp (Fri - Sun)
• Romance Package – 2 guests is €480 pp (Mon - Thurs) and €520 pp (Fri - Sun)
For residential packages that include overnight accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, there is a supplement of €95 pps b&b at the Lodge or €115 b&b in a Heritage room at the Castle. Rates are based on 2 people sharing.
Balloon Flights can be booked within 12 hours of departure by contacting the front desk, by calling us at + 353 47 88100, or by emailing reservations@castleleslie.com- however they are subject to availability and weather conditions and can be cancelled at short notice depending on weather. Please note that this activity is only available to residential guests of Castle Leslie Estate.