The Worlds Greatest Balloon Adventures

In this new five-part series we explore the world's most fascinating landscapes with hot-air balloons. Breathtaking adventures await the balloonists in the endless vastness of the Gobi Desert, in the snow-covered mountain-sides of the Alps or at the steep rock faces of the Venezuelan Tepuis. Emotional human encounters, exotic cultural experiences and thrilling nature adventures are promising ingredients for a dynamic, exciting and entertaining series about the special life of ballooning enthusiast and their quest for the "Great Picture".

Protagonists: Phil and Allie Dunnington, two highly experienced balloonists who have specialized in ballooning in extreme areas and countries. Additionally, the different episodes will feature further experts who join us on our flights (famous filmmakers, balloonists, travel guides, etc.)

In Mongolia we race across giant sand dunes, spectacular mountain and steppe sceneries, picturesque villages and ancient monasteries the balloon enthusiasts experience the wild nature and fascinating culture of Mongolia in a very special way - and since roads are rare and rough, the retrieval of blown-off balloonist relies on the help of local herdsmen and their camels. Wild Ballooning indeed!

The Alps in winter have always appealed to hot-air balloonists. Ascending high above the snowy peaks and enjoying the majestic alpine panorama in all its glory is only possible in a hot-air balloon. At international hot-air balloon jamborees, the skies are filled with a multitude of brilliant, multi-coloured balloons, and at night, illuminated balloons create a fabulous light spectacle.

Our balloon trip to Sri Lanka takes us on a journey through a beautiful country in the Indian Ocean. Rich cultures, ancient temples, exotic landscapes, old steam locomotives and tea plantations are part of the adventures. It is awe-inspiring, when the balloons rise above the canopy in the early morning mists and float over the treetops and past brilliant white temples on gigantic rocks.

African adventure: zebra, wildebeest and elephant cross the savannah of the Maasai Mara in huge herds, flamingoes fly in their thousands over the enormous lake Elementaita and the red African sun sets over the green hills of the Great Rift Valley – in Kenya, every hot-air balloon ride is a unique experience.

Venezuela with its spectacular landscapes, lush tropical forests, diverse flora and fauna, and rich indigenous culture will be the grand finale of our journey.