The majesty of balloon flight is almost indescribable. Sky Rides is ranked the oldest and safest balloon locations in the United States. The FAA Certified pilot and capable crew will meet you on the grounds of the Louis Joliet Mall and transport you in the flight van to one of the Sky Rides ascent sites to join your flight.

Sail effortlessly through the air like a bird with little or no noise to disturb the moment. Both the sunrise and sunset tours are captivating in their own way, the dawning of a new day or the end of a perfect one. Following the flight and related descent duties, all passengers will typically gather at the descent site. From there, you will be ground transported back to our meeting site.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
1 June to 31 October, 2008
Daily

Departure Point:

Tour departs from grounds of the Louis Joliet Mall (the meeting location is at the Best Buy parking lot on the perimeter drive of the mall). 3351 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet, Illinois

Departure Time:

Sunset and sunrise vary from day-to-day throughout the year. Please call 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date for a more accurate time.

Return details:

Tour returns to the original departure point

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick ups are not provided. Passengers must make their own way to the flight departure location.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Fully piloted balloon flight
• Return transport to the launch site
• Complimentary Champagne toast

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• The aircraft is weight sensitive, please give an honest account of your weight
• Passengers must be able to climb in and out of the gondola unassisted
• No heart problems or broken limbs allowed
• All passengers must be over 4 feet (48 inches) tall to participate
• Passengers will be asked to sign a waiver and verify that they have no physical of psychological conditions which would prohibit them from participating in the balloon flight

Sunrise Flight Tour Instructions

• The pilot will contact you by phone the night before to advise you of your flight status. On few occasions, the pilot will call early the morning of your flight.
• Please provide a reliable phone number (hotel or cell)

Sunset Flight Tour Instructions

• Call after 2:00pm the day of your flight to verify operation (see your voucher for details)
• A pre-recorded message will be receive to indicate the nature of the weather and your flight status

What to Wear

• Wear casual clothes, as if you were going for a hike
• No open-toed shoes, no high heels or sandals allowed
• The weather can be very unpredictable, so come prepared to cold, wet conditions

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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