Our European designed baskets provide security and scenery with 48 inch high sides. The movement in the balloon does not affect people who suffer from motion sickness. Winds are generally most favorable the first hours after sunrise and the last hours before sunset. The suns uneven heating of the earth's surface enough to generate the thermal activity that creates wind. In the evening, the suns intensity has diminished enough to reduce winds to acceptable flight levels.
Ideal winds are three to six miles per hour.
Pre-paid flight certificates are available for your gift giving pleasure. Certificates for one person to one hundred can be purchased over the phone with a credit card or pre-paid by check or money order. A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure specializes in making every flight a special occasion. Packages are offered for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, and Proposals. For more information see our Special Occasions page .