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Take your group outing to new heights!
Balloon rides available daily at dawn and dusk. Reservations required. Special packages available and can be customized for group needs.
Each flight is roughly 45 minutes to an hour long.
All of the flights originate from Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, located six miles outside of Galena, Illinois. Several different resort locations to launch the balloons from, all of which provide a serene experience of being suspended in the open air, as well as a magnificent view of the world below!
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From $250.00
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From age 6 to 106, every spot in the basket is the same price.
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444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena IL 61036 - Phone: (815) 777-2747
- Toll Free: (800) 690-1287
- Email: galenaonthefly@yahoo.com
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