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Rides
and Reservations
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Winter Parks only full time year-round company.
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Balloon
Ride Prices

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We
imagine that nothing comes as close to a magic carpet ride as a balloon
flight. Grand Adventure provides a breathtaking flight over the beautiful
Colorado Rockies. Every morning at sunrise the skies are brightened
by a hot air balloon taking off from the Winter Park/Fraser Valley
Area. Passengers' excitement begins to build as they gather to watch
the balloon being inflated. Then they climb into the basket as the
pilot heats the air inside the balloon until it becomes "lighter
than air". This heating allows the balloon to gracefully ascend,
affording magnificent views of the mountains.
In
addition to the awesome beauty of the valley illuminated by the
clear morning light, the sensation which impresses most first-time
aeronauts is the absence of any perception of motion. There is a
sense of suspended animation, of being one with the forces of nature.
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Our
experienced pilots know exactly how to adjust the altitude to
hitch a ride on a friendly breeze going their way. While the flight
paths of the balloons vary with the direction and speeds of the
winds, the balloons may not land in the same location each day.
Therefore a chase vehicle follows
each balloon and a trained crew is on hand at the end of a flight
to assist with the landing, to pack up the balloon, and to transport
the passengers back to their vehicles.
Included
with each flight is the traditional champagne toast - a tradition
over 200 years old - a continental breakfast, and a commemorative
flight certificate.
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Flights
are approximately one hour, depending on landing site availability,
wind direction, and fuel consumption. Flights are scheduled at sunrise
when the atmosphere is most stable and breezes are gentle. In Winter
Park we do not fly if the winds exceed 6 m.p.h.The entire excursion
is approximately three hours.
No
charges will be posted until after the flight takes place. We have
a 72 hour cancellation policy*.
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