

For the experience of a lifetime, try a private tour that stays up longer and allows for better Instagram selfies. The most affordable balloon rides are group trips, but these also stay up less time and carry more people. There are a few different flight options, and what you pick will depend on your budget and how much time you want to spend in the sky. Note, the views are also pretty cool from the ground, watching the balloons ascend above the whimsical landscape.Ī number of ballooning companies run hot air balloon rides through this region that usually last between 45 minutes and two hours. Just outside the town of Goreme in south-central Turkey, the chimneys are otherworldly, cone-like rock formations and caves that look especially amazing when viewed from the basket of a hot air balloon at sunrise. Cappadocia, Turkey Balloons at Cappadocia, TurkeyĮasily one of the world's most famous hot air balloon rides is over Cappadocia's fairy chimney rock formations.

Remember your camera! There are lots of opportunities to capture amazing images.1.Please leave your pets at home! We love animals and hate to see them spooked by all the people and unpredictable sounds that the balloons make.UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES enter a landowner's property, including their driveway or field.Chase vehicles need to follow their balloons. Remain a safe distance behind all chase vehicles.


Viewing on the south and east side of the perimeter is at field level.While spectators cannot access the launch field, watching launches from outside the perimeter still offers a very up close and exciting experience.Arriving 15-30 minutes ahead of the scheduled Fiesta Flight time is recommended.The number of spectators for each Fiesta Flight is unknown so we cannot predict how far away you will need to park.There will be a designated accessible parking section on the west end of Macleod Trail SW.Spectator parking is available on the residential streets near the launch site.Pilots and crew will arrive at the launch site for the Fiesta Flight shortly after the time noted in the Time column in the table above.Launches may be on stand-by where weather conditions are not good for flying at the scheduled time but will improve shortly.When weather conditions are changing and variable, the decision to fly or not fly may be made at the last moment.Watch the website and social media for information on whether a flight is CANCELLED, on STAND-BY, or a GO.Pilots attend a flight briefing prior to every launch at the Heritage Inn Balloon Central.All flights are weather dependent and will be cancelled if conditions are unsafe.Volunteers who can't attend that session are welcome to attend Intro to Hot Air Ballooning Crew Training for Festival volunteers will take place in the evening on September 26, 2023.We may or may not be inflating the envelope depending on the weather conditions.Anyone who has thought about being a balloon crew member.Anyone with an beginner’s interest in hot air ballooning.In this personalized and hands on experience you will learn about: The Festival’s Balloon Crew Training Team is holding an Intro to Hot Air Ballooning workshop. Hot air balloons will be taking to the skies over High River, Alberta from September 27 - October 01, 2023. The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is right around the corner.
