Grande Prairie Hot Air Balloon Ride

Experience a thrilling hot air balloon ride over Grande Prairie.

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You’ll climb into the basket as the pilot continues to use the burner to heat up the air inside the balloon. As the balloon becomes lighter than air the hot air balloon will gracefully ascend to over 1,000 feet, offering spectacular views of farmland and the expansive boreal forest.

Your hot air balloon ride will fly over Bear Creek (as it flows through the city) and the hilly terrain of Grande Prairie, high above the scenic region local’s call “Peace Country” and lets you see the peeks of the Canadian Rockies. 

The balloon will travel at wind speed for approximately one hour, providingyou with lots of time to relax and enjoy this incredible sensation.

As is tradition for ballooning, adventurers of the appropriate age end their flight with a champagne toast and memories that last a lifetime. Themost exciting part of this hot air balloon flight is see Grande Prairie from a whole new perspective.

What's included: 

• One hour approximately of hot air balloon flight.
• Return transport back to the launch site.
• A champagne celebration on landing. 

When: 

• May thru September subject to availability. 
• Valid for ‘Anytime Flight’ Thursday to Sunday AM / PM.
• Flights take place at Sunrise or approximately 2 hours prior to Sunset. Times will vary upon the time of year the flight is scheduled.

Duration:   The Grande Prairie Hot Air Balloon Rides have a flight time of approximately 1 hour and a total duration of approximately 4 hours including time for check-in, travel to the launch location, a safety briefing, setup, packing and return to the meeting location. 

Need to know: 

• Minimum age for children is 8 years and needs to be accompanied by an adult.
• All passengers must be able to climb in and out of the basket, stand for the entire flight and walk out of a field if necessary.
• Minimum height requirement is 48 inches / 122 centimetres.
• The meeting location for the flight will be confirmed when you reserve your flight time.
• Balloons can carry between 8 to 12 passengers, depending on the basket size, making it easy to accommodate families or groups.  The balloons have turning vents so the pilot can rotate the balloon during flight, giving everyone a 360-degree view.
• Due to insurance restrictions, passengers cannot fly if they have recently had surgery, injuries, hip/back/knee problems, health concerns, physical limitations, severe auditory problems or is/may be pregnant.
• Passengers will be required to complete a Passenger Liability Waiver.
• For enjoyment and comfort, it is recommended you wear comfortable, casual clothing. Solid, flat footwear is essential (no high heels or sandals). It’s no colder in the air than on the ground but you will be outdoors for 3-4 hours, so dress for the temperature of the day. Bringing a jacket or light sweater might make you more comfortable if it is cool first thing in the morning or after we land in the evening.
• Ballooning is a weather dependent sport. You can only fly when the conditions are safe.  Light winds, good visibility, no rain and no storms in the area are required. If the weather is unsafe, the pilot will cancel the flight and you simply reschedule for another date that suits you.

This hot air balloon ride experience takes place at Grande Prairie, Alberta.  VIEW MAP

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