Sunset Balloon Rides over Chicago - Come tiptoe through the trees & dance with the clouds!

Sunset Balloon Rides Over Chicago

Come tiptoe through the trees & dance with the clouds!

Hot air Ballooning is a special experience that will not compare to anything else that you have or will experience...so bask in the moment for awhile. Hold on to that carefree feeling of tiptoeing through the treetops and dancing with the clouds. When the thrill starts to slowly fade with time, come back and do it again! Each experience is unique and wonderful.

A Great American Balloon Company is one of the nation's oldest and largest and safest hot air balloon company in Chicago and Midwest as well as West with a heritage stretching back 29 years. You will ride in a beautiful and colorful balloon piloted by an experienced, FAA licensed pilot. One cannot steer a balloon, so the course is quite literally determined by the winds.

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Your adventure begins with a pre-flight briefing. You will meet your pilot, learn all about your flight, and get answers to all of your questions. At the launch field, the balloon will impress you with its immensity as it begins preparation for flight. Bring your camera and twice as much film as you think you will need. There will be many memories you will want to capture and relive.

As you "lift off," your romance with the sport of ballooning begins. You will share breathtaking panoramas with old friends and the new ones you will meet on your high adventure. Enjoy the spectacular view as you observe animals, birds, fields, and meadows. Following landing and pack-up, the crew will return you to our meeting location. A traditional champagne toast will cap off your classic ascension and return to Mother Earth. We conclude your extra-ordinary adventure with the presentation of a personalized flight certificate.

Creating positive memories on a number of levels!

There are 2 levels of tickets:

The Restricted ticket allows passengers to fly Monday through Thursday for Sunrise and Sunset, weather permitting.

The Unrestricted ticket allows passengers to fly 7 days a week, for the Sunrise or Sunset flight, weather permitting.

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©2006 Great American Balloon Co.

The Windy City BalloonPort, our flagship balloonport, is located in Fox River Grove, Illinois at the famous Norge Ski Jump which was founded in 1905. Windy City BalloonPort is proud to be a part of the history and legacy of the Cary-Fox River Grove and the Northwest Chicago, Illinois area. Windy City has been the site of hot air balloon operations for almost three decades. In fact, Windy City is among the oldest and safest hot air ballooning locations in the United States. Particular to the Windy City BalloonPort is that our hot air balloon flights typically begin in the tranquil and picturesque bowl of the Norge Ski Jump. This unique hot air balloon ascent site attracts many of our neighbors who enjoy picnicking while delighting in the activity, color and pageantry that surround hot air balloon flight preparation and launch. Hot air ballooning is an adventure for the whole family and Windy City enjoys sharing its passion with passengers and spectators alike.

Unique to Chicago balloon flight operations, our Windy City BalloonPort features a chalet style building where we meet our passengers. Our nicely appointed location includes facilities where you will meet your FAA Certified pilot and present your flight tickets. After your flight, you will be ground transported back to Windy City where you will participate in our ceremonial champagne toast, enjoy light hors d'oeurvres and continue to enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow passengers.

"Sky Rides" enjoys a legacy of 23 years of balloon flight operations. Within the Plainfield/Joliet location (Southwest Chicago, Illinois), the majesty of balloon flight is brought to you by Sky Rides. Sky Rides ranks with the oldest and safest balloon locations in the United States. Our FAA Certified pilot and capable crew look forward to meeting you on the grounds of the Louis Joliet Mall (the meeting location is at the Best Buy parking lot on the perimeter drive of the mall). After all of our passengers have arrived, we will transport you in our flight van to one of the Sky Rides ascent sites.

Following your flight and related descent duties, we will typically gather at the descent site. From there, you will be ground transported back to our meeting site.

Sunset Balloon Rides over Chicago
Daily (June 1st thru October 31st)

Balloon rides are available June 1st thru October 31st

SOLD OUT DATES: Sold out through end of 2006 Season.

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Departure Dates:

Daily (June 1st thru October 31st)

Departure Times:

Exact departure times will vary with the time of year and weather. Sunset flights leave around 6 PM...but you will be contacted with specific details the day before your flight.

Two Departure Points:

Windy City Balloon Port:
Fox River Grove, Illinois:
100 Ski Hill Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021-1320

Sky Rides Balloons, Inc:
Plainfield, Illinois:
Meet your guide in the Best Buy Parking Lot
3351 Mall Loop Dr
Joliet, IL 60431-1053

Hotel Pickup:

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 72 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 72 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Weather: Ativity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

A Great American Balloon Company and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

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