{"id":2035,"date":"2025-08-31T18:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T16:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/?page_id=2035"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:23:14","slug":"faqs-contact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/faqs-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs &amp; Contact"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">.ufaqsw_faq_title_2016{ color: #890125 !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2016{ font-size: 28px !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016{ font-weight: bold !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016{ font-size: 22px !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 *{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 *{ font-size: 18px !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2024{ color: #890125 !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2024{ font-size: 28px !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024{ font-weight: bold !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024{ font-size: 22px !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 *{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 *{ font-size: 18px !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2028{ color: #890125 !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2028{ font-size: 28px !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028{ font-weight: bold !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028{ font-size: 22px !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 *{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 *{ font-size: 18px !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2032{ color: #890125 !important;}.ufaqsw_faq_title_2032{ font-size: 28px !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032{ font-weight: bold !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032{ font-size: 22px !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 *{ color: #3f3f3f !important;}.ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 *{ font-size: 18px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"ufaqsw_default_all_faq_container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_default_all_faq_header\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"ufaqsw-faq-search\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Search <a href=\"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/?page_id=1135\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" \n\t\t\t\tclass=\"ufaqsw_default_all_search_box\" \n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Live Search..\" \n\t\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw-faq-search\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"searchbox\"\n\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Search FAQs\"\n\t\t\t\tautocomplete=\"off\"\n\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw_search_loading\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"status\"\n\t\t\t\taria-live=\"polite\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tLoading...\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"faq_navigation filter-list filter-list--sticky\">\n\t\t<div class=\"faq__navigation__inner filter-list__items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq__navigation__tab filter-list__item\" data-index=\"ufaqsw_single_faq_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBookings, Availability, Payment, Cancellations\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq__navigation__tab filter-list__item\" data-index=\"ufaqsw_single_faq_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGetting ready\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq__navigation__tab filter-list__item\" data-index=\"ufaqsw_single_faq_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFlying\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq__navigation__tab filter-list__item\" data-index=\"ufaqsw_single_faq_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHealth &#038; Safety\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_default_all_faq_content\">\n\t\t<div class='ufaqsw_default_all_single_faq' id='ufaqsw_single_faq_2016'><div class=\"ufaqsw_container_default ufaqsw_container_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_group_src\"> \n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ufaqsw_faq_title ufaqsw_faq_title_2016\">Bookings, Availability, Payment, Cancellations<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"What is the price and how can I book?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">What is the price and how can I book?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The price of a flight is 149 USD \/ person. We also have kids prices and private balloon flights available. Check our website <a href=\"https:\/\/bw.trekksoft.com\/views\/window.html?type=activity-booking&amp;id=277021&amp;clientId=BOOKIE-7a4ea30c6daae9a2006686300&amp;token=a34ebbc4fae47fe1d88f4577d0358770ac2709b40809bf81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>booking page<\/strong><\/a> to see our availability and what\u2019s included in the price! The easiest way to book is online where you can check our up-to-date availability and pay safely.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">We\u2019re usually fully booked a few days ahead so it\u2019s better to plan and book at least a week before your intended flight date, 2 weeks before if you\u2019re a large party or during peak season.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Do you offer private flights?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Do you offer private flights?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes, you can book our \u201cbaby\u201d balloon, suitable for private flights for 2 or 3 passengers, or a small family of 2 adults and 2 children. Check our website <a href=\"https:\/\/bw.trekksoft.com\/views\/window.html?type=activity-booking&amp;id=277021&amp;clientId=BOOKIE-7a4ea30c6daae9a2006686300&amp;token=a34ebbc4fae47fe1d88f4577d0358770ac2709b40809bf81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>booking page<\/b><\/span><\/a> to see the availability and what\u2019s included in the price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Please note that the private option won\u2019t appear on your selected date if the balloon is already booked (there\u2019s only one small balloon in our fleet), in that case you will have to choose another day or time for your private flight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Private flights in our bigger balloons (from 5 to 8 passengers) are also available. Please email us hello @ <a href=\"http:\/\/abovelaos.com\">abovelaos.com<\/a> to enquire.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Puis-je payer en ligne en toute s\u00e9curit\u00e9 ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Puis-je payer en ligne en toute s\u00e9curit\u00e9 ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Bien s\u00fbr ! Notre plateforme de paiement Trekksoft utilise Payyo, une solution de paiement mise en \u0153uvre par SIX, service de paiement conforme \u00e0 la norme PCI II et not\u00e9 A par Moody Credit Rating. En cas d\u2019annulation vous serez automatiquement recr\u00e9dit\u00e9 sur votre carte.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Dois-je r\u00e9server en avance ? Est-il possible de r\u00e9server \u00e0 la derni\u00e8re minute ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Dois-je r\u00e9server en avance ? Est-il possible de r\u00e9server \u00e0 la derni\u00e8re minute ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Our capacity is limited by the size of the balloons and the weight they can carry, and we are usually booked a few days ahead, especially during peak season (December \u2013 February). Please plan accordingly!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"It\u2019s fully booked! Is there a waiting list?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">It\u2019s fully booked! Is there a waiting list?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Please note that the availability on our website is always up to date, and it is not possible for safety reasons to accommodate extra passengers on a sold out flight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cancellations do not happen very often, but if you&#8217;d like to join the waiting list please send a Whatsapp message to +856 20 56 904 471 with the number of desired seats, your names, weights and your dates in VangVieng.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And we\u2019ll contact you if anything occurs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Can I pay in my own currency?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Can I pay in my own currency?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">At checkout it is possible to pay in your own currency, but please note that Payyo, our gateway payment system, fixes their own conversion rates and fees, which are not always advantageous. Your bank may have more interesting conversion fees, in which case it is better to choose to pay in USD.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Can I pay in cash \/ credit card directly at your office?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Can I pay in cash \/ credit card directly at your office?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes, we accept payments in cash or credit card at our Nathong Airfield office, close to VangVieng. But please note that payment has to be completed to secure your booking, it is usually more convenient to book online, especially if you don\u2019t spend many days in VangVieng (as we are usually fully booked a few days in advance).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cash payments can be made in USD, LAK, EUR or Bath.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Is Above Laos open all year round?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Is Above Laos open all year round?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Above laos\u00a0<b>closes down during the rainy season<\/b>\u00a0from Mid-July to Mid-September.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">From Mid-September to End of October:\u00a0<b>1 flight a day, mornings only.<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">From November to Mid-March:\u00a0<b>2 flights a day, one in the mornings and one in the evenings.<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">From Mid-March to Mid-July:\u00a0<b>1 flight a day, mornings only.<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>We rely on the seasons and the weather conditions to fly. We need enough landing spots and we don&#8217;t want to land in the rice fields while it is not harvested yet.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>We also can&#8217;t fly in the evenings when the temperatures are too high, as the heat creates turbulence and unstable flying conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Morning or evening? What do you recommend?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Morning or evening? What do you recommend?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Difficile de r\u00e9pondre, chaque vol est diff\u00e9rent!<br \/>\nLes matins sont en g\u00e9n\u00e9ral plus calmes, car il y a tr\u00e8s peu de vent et on parcourt donc peu de distance en g\u00e9n\u00e9ral. La dur\u00e9e de vol est souvent un peu plus longue le matin, avec un atterrissage tout en douceur et parfois la chance d'avoir un peu de brume ou de nuages au d\u00e9collage et de pouvoir passer au-dessus.<br \/>\nC'est aussi l'occasion de voir la campagne Lao se r\u00e9veiller, \u00e0 un moment tr\u00e8s serein o\u00f9 la plupart du temps on est encore au lit !<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Evening flights might be slightly shorter, as there is more wind speed and we cannot cross the mountain range which is far too big. As a safety regulation we also have to be landed before sunset as of course we cannot fly in the dark. But because of the wind speed we usually cover more distance than in the mornings and have the beautiful evening light.<br \/>\nChaque jour et chaque vol est compl\u00e8tement diff\u00e9rent car nous d\u00e9pendons enti\u00e8rement des conditions m\u00e9t\u00e9o.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Les vols du soir ne sont g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement pas disponibles pendant les inter-saisons de mi-mars \u00e0 mi-juillet et de mi-septembre \u00e0 d\u00e9but novembre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">D'une part, les temp\u00e9ratures ext\u00e9rieures sont tr\u00e8s \u00e9lev\u00e9es, causant des turbulences et une m\u00e9t\u00e9o instable. D'autre part, les rizi\u00e8res sont en culture, et nous avons du coup peu de terrains pour nous poser, ce qui ne pose pas de probl\u00e8me le matin car nous avons le temps de chercher un terrain correct, en revanche le soir nous sommes limit\u00e9s par la nuit qui tombe vite.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Pourquoi demandez-vous mon poids ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Pourquoi demandez-vous mon poids ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Chaque montgolfi\u00e8re poss\u00e8de sa propre courbe de charge qui varie suivant la temp\u00e9rature ext\u00e9rieure et l\u2019altitude maximale \u00e0 atteindre. En cas de surcharge, il y a un risque de surchauffe, particuli\u00e8rement en climat tropical comme au Laos. Nous devons \u00e9tablir un devis de charge avant chaque vol et adapter le nombre de passagers en fonction, c\u2019est pourquoi nous avons besoin de conna\u00eetre votre poids !<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Is there a weight limit?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Is there a weight limit?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">If you&#8217;re over 100 kgs or 220 pounds, only morning flights are permitted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For every flight we do a load chart, which consists of our global weight (passengers, pilot, equipment), the takeoff altitude and the outside temperature. The higher the temperature the lower weight capacity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Flying in a overloaded balloon can lead to loss of control and dangerous flying conditions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_12_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Puis-je annuler ou reporter mon vol ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Puis-je annuler ou reporter mon vol ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_12_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_12_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">If you would like to cancel your flight, or reduce the number of participants, please send us an email at hello @ abovelaos.com and we will assist you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cancellations 7 days before the confirmed booking will be fully refunded. Should you wish to cancel less than 7 days before your intended date of flight, please let us know as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Last minute cancellations (less than 24 hours before the intended date of flight) are considered as no-shows and are not eligible to any refund.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/en\/terms-conditions\/\">Check our T&amp;Cs here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_13_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Je ne me suis pas r\u00e9veill\u00e9 ce matin et j&#039;ai rat\u00e9 mon vol, puis-je me faire rembourser ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Je ne me suis pas r\u00e9veill\u00e9 ce matin et j'ai rat\u00e9 mon vol, puis-je me faire rembourser ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_13_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_13_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Non, c\u2019est consid\u00e9r\u00e9 comme un no-show et vous n\u2019avez donc pas de possibilit\u00e9 de vous faire rembourser. Donc mettez le volume de votre r\u00e9veil \u00e0 fond !<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_14_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Que se passe-t-il en cas d\u2019annulation du vol ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Que se passe-t-il en cas d\u2019annulation du vol ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_14_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_14_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We have exceptional weather conditions here in Laos with very little cancellations. That being said, safe ballooning relies upon good weather conditions, human factors, and properly functioning equipment. As a basic safety rule, our pilots have the absolute right to cancel any flight they&#8217;re not absolutely comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We only take off if we&#8217;re 100% happy with the weather, i.e. no chance of rain, thunderstorms, high winds or poor visibility. If we decide to cancel a flight it is usually at the last minute, directly on the airfield with our passengers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In that case, we try to reschedule your flight and if not possible or convenient, then we process a full refund of your flight ticket(s). Depending on your bank, allow 5 to 7 banking days for the refund to be effective (Payments with Apple Pay or Google Pay may take a little longer).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_15_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"The weather doesn\u2019t look good and I\u2019m unsure about booking.\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">The weather doesn\u2019t look good and I\u2019m unsure about booking.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_15_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_15_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We have exceptional weather conditions here in Laos with very little cancellations. That being said, safe ballooning relies upon good weather conditions, human factors, and properly functioning equipment. As a basic safety rule, our pilots have the absolute right to cancel any flight they&#8217;re not absolutely comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We only take off if we&#8217;re 100% happy with the weather, i.e. no chance of rain, thunderstorms, high winds or poor visibility. If we decide to cancel a flight it is most of the time at the last minute, directly on the airfield with our passengers, as the weather predictions are not accurate enough here in VangVieng.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In that case, we try to reschedule your flight and if not possible or convenient, then we process a full refund of your flight ticket(s). Depending on your bank, allow 5 to 7 banking days for the refund to be effective (Payments with Apple Pay or Google Pay may take a little longer).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_16_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Do you have discounts? Coupon codes?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Do you have discounts? Coupon codes?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_16_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_16_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We usually don\u2019t offer any discounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Quand les choses sont faites correctement, une compagnie de vols en montgolfi\u00e8re r\u00e9clame de gros investissements et une infrastructure importante. Nos prix sont \u00e9tudi\u00e9s avec soin pour que nos passagers profitent d'un beau vol dans de bonnes conditions de s\u00e9curit\u00e9, tout en r\u00e9mun\u00e9rant correctement notre personnel et nos pilotes (qui sont tous embauch\u00e9s \u00e0 l'ann\u00e9e) et en entretenant et renouvelant r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement notre mat\u00e9riel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nous sommes s\u00fbrs que vous comprenez, et esp\u00e9rons avoir le plaisir de voler avec vous !<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_17_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Acceptez-vous les collaborations ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Acceptez-vous les collaborations ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_17_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_17_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We usually don\u2019t do collaborations, nor do we offer any discounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Quand les choses sont faites correctement, une compagnie de vols en montgolfi\u00e8re r\u00e9clame de gros investissements et une infrastructure importante. Nos prix sont \u00e9tudi\u00e9s avec soin pour que nos passagers profitent d'un beau vol dans de bonnes conditions de s\u00e9curit\u00e9, tout en r\u00e9mun\u00e9rant correctement notre personnel et nos pilotes (qui sont tous embauch\u00e9s \u00e0 l'ann\u00e9e) et en entretenant et renouvelant r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement notre mat\u00e9riel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nous sommes s\u00fbrs que vous comprenez, et esp\u00e9rons avoir le plaisir de voler avec vous !<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_18_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Can I book other activities, such as paramotor, with Above Laos?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Can I book other activities, such as paramotor, with Above Laos?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_18_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_18_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">As of today, we only offer balloon flights. As opposed to the other booking options you might find online, we are not Tour Operators, just ballooning experts \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2016 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2016\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_19_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Dites donc, c&#039;est un peu cher...\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2016\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Dites donc, c'est un peu cher...<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2016 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_19_2016\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_19_2016\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Lorsque les choses sont faites correctement, acheter et entretenir une montgolfi\u00e8re est tr\u00e8s co\u00fbteux. Comme n\u2019importe quel engin a\u00e9ronautique transportant des passagers, les ballons \u00e0 air chaud sont soumis aux m\u00eame r\u00e9glementations a\u00e9riennes que des avions ou des h\u00e9licopt\u00e8res. Si la l\u00e9gislation est correctement appliqu\u00e9e, seul des organismes de production autoris\u00e9s et contr\u00f4l\u00e9s par l\u2019Aviation Civile peuvent produire et maintenir des montgolfi\u00e8res destin\u00e9es au transport de passagers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As per regulations, the equipment must be inspected every year or every 100 hours or flight (whichever comes first).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our pilots were the first to be certified in Laos by the DCAL, with international training and regular reassessment. Plus of course there is also the cost of permanently employed staff, vehicles, and insurance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Laos is still a comparatively cheap place to fly in the world compared to where it is about 250-300 USD. With Above Laos you get the chance to enjoy a full ballooning experience with European standards of safety and quality for a much lower price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We are more expensive than our competitors in Vang Vieng, but we are so far the only ballooning company in Laos aiming for this level of service in terms of both safety and quality. We believe that ballooning is an exceptional and exclusive activity, and we will never compromise on our passengers&#8217; enjoyment and safety.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='ufaqsw_default_all_single_faq' id='ufaqsw_single_faq_2024'><div class=\"ufaqsw_container_default ufaqsw_container_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_group_src\"> \n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ufaqsw_faq_title ufaqsw_faq_title_2024\">Getting ready<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Where do you fly? How will I get there and back?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Where do you fly? How will I get there and back?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We fly over the beautiful valley of Nathong, near the Blue Lagoons, a 15-minute drive out of VangVieng.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up and drop off is included from any hotel in VangVieng or close surroundings (check with us if you&#8217;re not sure).<\/p>\n<p>We will send you a WhatsApp message the day before your flight with your exact pick up time in front of your hotel and any relevant information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Comment dois-je m\u2019habiller ? Fait-il froid ou chaud en l\u2019air ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Comment dois-je m\u2019habiller ? Fait-il froid ou chaud en l\u2019air ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is warm up there under the burner! We recommend clothes suitable for an outdoors walk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Depending on landing conditions, you may be walking in wet, muddy fields so closed shoes and long sleeves and trousers in natural fabrics such as cotton are best. It is also a good idea to bring a hat or cap, especially if you\u2019re tall, to protect your head from the burner\u2019s heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also bring a bottle of water, especially for evening flights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Puis-je prendre un appareil photo ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Puis-je prendre un appareil photo ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Oui, vous pouvez apporter un appareil photo, une perche \u00e0 selfie\u2026 tant que vous pouvez les transporter dans un petit sac sans incommoder les autres passagers. Votre mat\u00e9riel est sous votre enti\u00e8re responsabilit\u00e9 et doit \u00eatre rang\u00e9 juste avant l\u2019atterrissage.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Can I bring my backpack?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Can I bring my backpack?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p>Small bags such as cross body bags or slings are allowed on board, but not backpacks which can cause safety issues at landing. You can leave them at our Airfield Caf\u00e9 or with the van drivers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Can I bring my luggage? I&#039;m leaving just after the flight!\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Can I bring my luggage? I'm leaving just after the flight!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p>No problem, we&#8217;ll look after your luggage during your flight!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Mes amis peuvent-ils m\u2019accompagner pour regarder mon envol, m\u00eame s\u2019ils ne volent pas ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Mes amis peuvent-ils m\u2019accompagner pour regarder mon envol, m\u00eame s\u2019ils ne volent pas ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Oui, s\u2019il y a suffisamment de place dans notre minibus. N\u2019oubliez pas de v\u00e9rifier avec nous au pr\u00e9alable ! S\u2019ils ont leur propre moyen de transport, aucun probl\u00e8me !<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"I would like to take a train just after my balloon flight!\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">I would like to take a train just after my balloon flight!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">If convenient, we\u2019re happy to drop you at the VangVieng train station after the flight! Just tell our driver or leave a message on WhatsApp after your confirmation message. You can also leave your luggage with us during your flight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Please don\u2019t book a train before 10AM if you fly in the mornings, and before 7PM if you fly in the evenings. You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to the train station and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get you there earlier. We don\u2019t want you to miss your train because we landed in a remote area!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2024 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2024\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"What time will I be back in VangVieng after the flight?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">What time will I be back in VangVieng after the flight?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2024 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2024\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2024\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We usually drive you back at approximately 8:30 AM after the flight for morning flights, and 6:30 PM for evening flights (this depends on the time of the year).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>But please remember that this is only indicative and depends greatly on the weather conditions<\/b>, what time you will land, and where you will land.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is recommended that you allow a little extra time \u201cjust in case\u201d if you want to book a train ticket or another activity just after your flight for example.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='ufaqsw_default_all_single_faq' id='ufaqsw_single_faq_2028'><div class=\"ufaqsw_container_default ufaqsw_container_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_group_src\"> \n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ufaqsw_faq_title ufaqsw_faq_title_2028\">Flying<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Do you fly over the city or over the mountains?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Do you fly over the city or over the mountains?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We fly over the beautiful valley of Nathong, near the Blue Lagoons, a 15-minute drive out of VangVieng.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We never fly over the city. For morning flight, our take off area is our airfield located at the Nathong Village on the road to Blue Lagoon 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the evenings we have different take off fields and we choose where to take off from at the last minute, depending on the wind speed and direction<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Will I see the sunrise \/ the sunset during my flight?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Will I see the sunrise \/ the sunset during my flight?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We try to time our flight time so that you can enjoy sunrise or sunset. However, please bear in mind that when it comes to flying safety always comes first. This means that in the mornings we might have to delay take off time (for visibility reasons for example, or if there&#8217;s a chance of rain and we need to monitor the weather evolution).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the evenings this means that we might have to land before sunset if the wind speed and direction does not take us to a safe landing area. And sometimes, we can have great flying conditions with an overcast weather, which means that you might not be able to enjoy seeing the sun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is important to understand that if hot air balloons take off close to sunrise or sunset time it is mainly to avoid turbulence, thermals and unstable flying conditions (but yes, we agree that watching the sunrise or sunset in Laos from a balloon is lovely!)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Comment se dirige une montgolfi\u00e8re ? Pouvons-nous survoler plusieurs sites ? Que voit-on en vol ? Quelle est la distance parcourue et o\u00f9 allons-nous atterrir ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Comment se dirige une montgolfi\u00e8re ? Pouvons-nous survoler plusieurs sites ? Que voit-on en vol ? Quelle est la distance parcourue et o\u00f9 allons-nous atterrir ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Une montgolfi\u00e8re ne se dirige pas et vole au gr\u00e9 du vent, nous ne savons donc jamais exactement o\u00f9 nous allons atterrir o\u00f9 combien de distance nous allons parcourir. En fonction de la direction du vent, le pilote commence g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement \u00e0 chercher un terrain propice \u00e0 l\u2019atterrissage au bout de 30 \u00e0 45 minutes. L\u2019\u00e9quipage au sol est en contact radio pour suivre la montgolfi\u00e8re, et arrive la plupart du temps juste apr\u00e8s l\u2019atterrissage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Jusqu\u2019\u00e0 quelle altitude pouvons-nous monter ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Jusqu\u2019\u00e0 quelle altitude pouvons-nous monter ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Cela d\u00e9pend du vent et de sa direction ! Nous atteignons souvent 3000 pieds (environ 1000 m\u00e8tres) au-dessus du niveau de la mer mais la vue est magnifique m\u00eame bien plus bas. Nous ne d\u00e9passons pas 5000 pieds, l\u2019espace a\u00e9rien \u00e9tant contr\u00f4l\u00e9 au-del\u00e0.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"How long is a hot air balloon flight with Above Laos?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">How long is a hot air balloon flight with Above Laos?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Our average flight time is 50 minutes, but depending on the wind speed and direction the flight duration can be between 35 minutes to 1 hour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Allow 3 hours for the full activity, from pick up to drop off.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Why can\u2019t we fly during the day?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Why can\u2019t we fly during the day?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_6_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Pendant la journ\u00e9e, le sol est chauff\u00e9 par le soleil, ce qui chauffe l\u2019air au-dessus et produit des courants thermiques et des colonnes d\u2019air chaud, qui causent des courants ascendants ou descendants instables. Ces thermiques sont dangereux car ils nous emp\u00eachent de contr\u00f4ler correctement l\u2019altitude de la montgolfi\u00e8re.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Combien de passagers pouvez-vous transporter ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Combien de passagers pouvez-vous transporter ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_7_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Above Laos currently operates medium-sized 6.000 cubic meters (210 000 cubic feet) suitable for a pilot and a maximum of 8 passengers dispatched in two compartments. We also operate a smaller balloon (3.400 m3) for private flights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Le nombre de passagers d\u00e9pend de la charge totale emport\u00e9e et de la temp\u00e9rature ext\u00e9rieure, voil\u00e0 pourquoi nous vous demandons d\u2019indiquer votre poids au moment de r\u00e9server !<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\nIl existe des montgolfi\u00e8res de taille beaucoup plus importante qui peuvent emporter jusqu\u2019\u00e0 20, voire 30 passagers. Nous avons fait le choix \u00e0 Above Laos de voler dans des ballons de petite ou moyenne taille, afin de garder le plaisir de voler, de conserver une plus grande libert\u00e9 dans notre choix de terrains d\u2019atterrissage et pour assurer une meilleure interaction avec nos passagers ainsi qu\u2019une exp\u00e9rience plus qualitative.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Comment se passe l\u2019atterrissage ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Comment se passe l\u2019atterrissage ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_8_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Voler en montgolfi\u00e8re est une exp\u00e9rience sereine et contemplative, mais c\u2019est aussi une activit\u00e9 d\u2019aventure en plein air : s\u2019il y a un peu de vent au sol, la nacelle peut basculer et \u00eatre tra\u00een\u00e9e sur quelques m\u00e8tres \u00e0 l\u2019atterrissage avant de s\u2019arr\u00eater. Cela est tout \u00e0 fait normal et c\u2019est ainsi que cela se passe depuis plus de 200 ans. Les nacelles sont con\u00e7ues pour votre confort et votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9, et votre pilote vous indiquera la position \u00e0 adopter pour atterrir.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Que se passe-t-il en cas d\u2019annulation du vol ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Que se passe-t-il en cas d\u2019annulation du vol ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_9_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Suivant les disponibilit\u00e9s et la m\u00e9t\u00e9o, nous essaierons de reprogrammer un autre vol. Si cela n\u2019est pas possible ou si vous le souhaitez, vous serez int\u00e9gralement rembours\u00e9. Si vous avez pay\u00e9 votre billet en ligne, votre carte de cr\u00e9dit sera directement recr\u00e9dit\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"The weather looks fine to me, why did you cancel the flight?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">The weather looks fine to me, why did you cancel the flight?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_10_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Peut-\u00eatre que la direction du vent n\u2019\u00e9tait pas favorable \u2013 nous sommes entour\u00e9s de falaises karstiques ce qui restreint notre terrain de jeu parfois\u2026 Parfois il fait si chaud que les thermiques sont trop forts, causes d\u2019instabilit\u00e9 et de risque potentiel en l\u2019air. Parfois aussi le vent change brusquement et menace de nous emmener vers des directions d\u00e9favorables ou des espaces a\u00e9riens restreints par des r\u00e9glementations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Parfois il peut y avoir des risques de pluie. Il est impossible de voler par temps de pluie, la visibilit\u00e9 serait insuffisante et le ballon trop lourd car son enveloppe serait mouill\u00e9e. La pr\u00e9sence de cumulonimbus ou des risques d\u2019orage peuvent aussi nous conduire \u00e0 annuler un vol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9 est notre priorit\u00e9, et nous n\u2019h\u00e9sitons pas \u00e0 annuler un vol pour lequel nous ne sommes pas 100% \u00e0 l\u2019aise. Votre pilote commandant de bord porte une lourde responsabilit\u00e9 et ne prendra aucun risque. Ne soyez donc pas trop d\u00e9\u00e7us si nous devons annuler le vol \u00e0 la derni\u00e8re minute. Nous vous proposerons un nouveau cr\u00e9neau ou vous rembourserons selon vos souhaits et vos\/nos disponibilit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2028 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2028\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"J\u2019ai vu un autre ballon voler aujourd\u2019hui dans le secteur, comment se fait-il que mon vol ait \u00e9t\u00e9 annul\u00e9 ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2028\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">J\u2019ai vu un autre ballon voler aujourd\u2019hui dans le secteur, comment se fait-il que mon vol ait \u00e9t\u00e9 annul\u00e9 ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2028 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2028\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_11_2028\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Notre pilote commandant de bord est seul ma\u00eetre de sa d\u00e9cision et ne doit pas \u00eatre influenc\u00e9 par d\u2019autres. Nos pilotes prennent en compte tous les facteurs, humains, mat\u00e9riels, m\u00e9t\u00e9o et prennent leur propre d\u00e9cision en gardant \u00e0 l\u2019esprit votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9 avant tout. Il se peut que les autres montgolfi\u00e8res aient d\u00e9coll\u00e9 d\u2019un endroit plus abrit\u00e9 du vent ou aient b\u00e9n\u00e9fici\u00e9 de conditions m\u00e9t\u00e9o diff\u00e9rentes (quelques kilom\u00e8tres ou quelques minutes peuvent parfois faire toute la diff\u00e9rence).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='ufaqsw_default_all_single_faq' id='ufaqsw_single_faq_2032'><div class=\"ufaqsw_container_default ufaqsw_container_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_group_src\"> \n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"ufaqsw_faq_title ufaqsw_faq_title_2032\">Health &#038; Safety<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2032\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Les enfants peuvent-il participer au vol ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Les enfants peuvent-il participer au vol ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_1_2032\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">We don\u2019t allow children under 5 on board. In our experience little ones are scared by the burner\u2019s flame and noise. Younger children tend also to get bored after a while, especially when they can\u2019t see above the basket handrail (115 cm high).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2032\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Puis-je voler si je suis enceinte ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Puis-je voler si je suis enceinte ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_2_2032\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Malheureusement pour des raisons de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et selon les r\u00e9glementations a\u00e9riennes en vigueur, nous ne pouvons accepter les femmes enceintes \u00e0 bord.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2032\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Faut-il \u00eatre en bonne forme physique pour voler ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Faut-il \u00eatre en bonne forme physique pour voler ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_3_2032\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">In order to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone who flies, passengers must be satisfied they are physically able to take part in the experience. This means that they can climb in and out over the sides of the basket (which is about 42 inches or 1.15 m high), stand unassisted for an hour and adopt the bended knee seated landing position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Passengers must also be able to fully understand and follow all instructions given by the pilot and react quickly to them in the unlikely event of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Under Civil Aviation Law, the balloon pilot has a duty of care for all passengers and, ultimately, it is their decision if someone is able to safely participate on the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\nChaque passager doit s\u2019assurer de ne pas souffrir de probl\u00e8mes de sant\u00e9 qui pourraient \u00eatre exacerb\u00e9s par le vol en montgolfi\u00e8re, ou qui pourraient l\u2019emp\u00eacher d\u2019y participer en toute s\u00e9curit\u00e9. Dans le doute, consultez un m\u00e9decin. Vous ne devez pas voler si vous souffrez d\u2019un grave probl\u00e8me m\u00e9dical (tel qu\u2019une maladie cardiaque) ou si vous venez de subir une op\u00e9ration m\u00e9dicale ou chirurgicale lourde. Nous vous demandons de signaler au moment de la r\u00e9servation tout probl\u00e8me de sant\u00e9 qui pourrait \u00eatre affect\u00e9 par le vol, affecter votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9 ou celle des autres passagers \/ membres de l\u2018\u00e9quipage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2032\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"J\u2019ai le vertige, puis-je voler en montgolfi\u00e8re ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">J\u2019ai le vertige, puis-je voler en montgolfi\u00e8re ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_4_2032\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">D\u2019exp\u00e9rience, les gens ayant le vertige ne le ressentent g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement pas en ballon : en effet, n\u2019\u00e9tant pas rattach\u00e9s au sol, il n\u2019y a pas cette sensation de distance qu\u2019ils peuvent \u00e9prouver en se tenant en haut d\u2019une falaise ou d\u2019un grand b\u00e2timent. L\u2019ascension se fait en douceur, et la vitesse est celle du vent, les passagers ne ressentent pas de mal des transports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">N\u2019h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 faire part de vos inqui\u00e9tudes \u00e0 votre pilote avant d\u2019embarquer. Il fera tout son possible pour que vous vous sentiez \u00e0 l\u2019aise. Dans le cas extr\u00eame o\u00f9 vous vous sentiriez trop mal pour continuer le vol, il peut si vous le jugez n\u00e9cessaire atterrir pour vous d\u00e9poser et vous confier \u00e0 un membre de l\u2019\u00e9quipage au sol.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw_toggle_default ufaqsw_toggle_default_2032 ufaqsw_element_src\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default ufaqsw-toggle-title-area-default_2032\"\n\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Est-ce que c&#039;est dangereux ?\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-title-name-default ufaqsw-title-name-default_2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa fa-minus\" id=\"ufaqsw_other_style\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ufaqsw-default-title ufaqsw_faq_question_src\">Est-ce que c'est dangereux ?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default ufaqsw-toggle-inner-default_2032 ufaqsw_faq_answer_src\"\n\t\t\tid=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2032\"\n\t\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"\n\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"ufaqsw_faq_answer_5_2032\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display:none\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">When done properly, hot air ballooning is an extremely safe activity, and there are very strict safety guidelines when the regulation is properly implemented.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We are complying with the international standards of safety. We operate with European equipment which is regularly inspected and maintained by a Civil Aviation authorized organization. Our pilots are all certified, internationally trained and regularly controlled and reassessed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you would like to know more about us, our licenses, insurance etc. please check our <a href=\"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/en\/about-us\/\">Qui sommes-nous<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END OF TOGGLE -->\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class='ufaqsw_search_no_result'>\n\t\t<p>\n\t\t\tNo result Found!\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"saved_in_kubio":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2035","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"kubio_ai_page_context":{"short_desc":"","purpose":"general"},"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2035\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2185,"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2035\/revisions\/2185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abovelaos.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}