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Balloon Ride over Vancouver

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Where: Vancouver, Canada

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Duration: 4 hours

Price per person

$269.00

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Vancouver is the perfect setting for a dawn balloon ride
Unbeatable coastal and mountain views
The stuff dreams are made of
Celebrate with a Champagne toast

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For sheer exhilaration, enjoyment and stupendous views you can't beat a hot air balloon ride over the lovely coastal city of Vancouver.

Riding the winds like a bird, you'll see the city's impressive skyline against the glorious backdrop of the North Shore Mountains. Look out for signature skyscrapers like the Living Shangri La and the One Wall Center.

Gaze out to sea and spot landmarks like the Burrard Peninsula bathed in the golden light of dawn.

Keep your camera ready to capture any number of magnificent photo-opportunities.

Finish your adventure with a flourish. Join your pilot, crew and fellow travellers in a Champagne toast to celebrate a successful flight!

Itinerary

There is no hotel pick up for your exciting Balloon Ride over Vancouver. Instead, you will meet your pilot at one of two possible locations: the Langley Regional Airport or at the “Park N’ Ride” parking lot located on 264th Street immediately north of the Trans Canada Highway. 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 (a reinforced wicker basket) for the start of a magical journey.

You will take off in lovely dawn light over the great city of Vancouver. The launch is so gentle you will hardly realize you have left the ground.

Vancouver is a coastal city in southwestern British Columbia. It is the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle and boasts more than 40 buildings over 100 meters high. From your balloon you will see spectacular views of the city's skyline and the coast.

Look out for landmark buildings like Living Shangri La, the One Wall Center and the Shaw Tower. And enjoy great views of the North Shore Mountains, the Strait of Georgia, the Burrard Peninsula and the Fraser River.

You fly with the prevailing winds, so the flight patterns and landing sites will vary according to changing wind directions. There is no wind chill and very little feeling of movement or sensation of height.

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.

Please note

To confirm meeting time, meeting place and the status of your flight, it is essential that you call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher the day before your flight. The flight line message is updated 2300h (11:00pm) for flights the following morning.

Ballooning is extremely weather dependent. Fewer than 10 knots of wind are required, in addition to no impending storms. Your activity operator reserves the right to cancel a flight due to weather conditions or other safety reasons such as equipment malfunction, pilot illness or injury that could affect the safety of the flight.

If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, just call the activity operator and reschedule the trip.
The pilot will not wait more than 10 minutes for late- comers, so please leave plenty of travel time to reach the meeting point.
To take a balloon flight you must be in good physical condition. You must be able to climb in and out of the basket, stand for the entire flight and walk out of a field if necessary. The activity operator cannot fly anyone who has had recent surgery, injuries, hip, back or knee problems, health concerns, physical limitations, is/or may be pregnant or has severe auditory restrictions. Please consult your physician if you have any doubts about your fitness, or call the activity operator to discuss your individual situation.

Children must be over 10 to go on a balloon flight and should be accompanied by an adult
Once you have scheduled a flight, 3 business days notice are required for any date changes

Inclusions

Balloon flight (45 – 75 minutes)
Transportation in a vehicle to the launch site
English-speaking pilot/guide
Champagne Toast at end of the flight (soft drinks available)

Exclusions

Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
01 May – 31 Oct: Daily

Duration
4 hours

Start time
0500h (05:00am) to 0600h (06:00am) (Please call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher for exact meeting time)

Meeting point
There is no hotel pick up. Depending on the winds, your pilot will choose from one of two possible meeting locations: the Langley Regional Airport or at the “Park N’ Ride” parking lot located on 264th Street immediately north of the Trans Canada Highway. To find out where to meet, please call the Flight Line number given on your booking voucher
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point
The tour ends at the meeting point

Sale price

$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Although the flight lasts approximately 1 hour, you should
Plan to be available for 4 hours to allow for check-in, travel to a launch location, safety briefing, setup and pack-up of the balloon as well as the return drive to the original meeting location

Dos & Don'ts
Wear casual comfortable clothing and avoid high-heels or sandals. Long pants and sleeves are recommended to protect against mosquitoes. Hiking boots or rubber boots are advised for morning flights when the grass can be wet. The air warms up as the sun rises during morning flights so it is a good idea to layer your clothing, allowing you to add or remove sweaters or jackets. If you are sensitive to the heat, please bring a hat.
Please feel free to bring your camera, video camera, or binoculars as well as a case to protect them during landing

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We will never charge you any administrative fees for cancellations. For most tours and activities, there is no penalty for bookings cancelled a week in advance.

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