There is no hotel pick up for your exciting Balloon Ride over Regina. Instead, you will meet your pilot at one of two possible locations: Northgate Mall under the Big Sign on Albert Street or at Victoria Square on Victoria Street. To find out the exact meeting place as well as your flight status and precise meeting time please call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher the day before your flight.
You can watch the thrilling sight of your balloon taking shape before your eyes, ultimately standing more than 10 stories tall. Once it is fully inflated and ready for take-off, you climb into the gondola for the start of a magical journey.
During your flight, you will watch the sun come up, and see the city of Regina spread out below. You will see its many parks, lakes, ponds and landmark buildings, plus the Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, home of the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
You fly with the prevailing winds, so the flight patterns and landing sites will vary according to the changing wind directions. There is no wind chill and very little feeling of movement or sensation of height.
You will drift silently over the countryside watching for wildlife and passing the time of day with envious onlookers down below. After about an hour's tranquil flight (the exact time depends on the winds) your pilot will prepare for landing.
Once on the ground, you will share in the oldest of ballooning traditions, a Champagne toast to celebrate a successful flight. Soft drinks are also available.
You will then board the vehicle and will be dropped back at the meeting point.