1. Sky Rides Festivals Park, Putrajaya
The country’s first and biggest tethered balloon ride is offered at Skyrides Festivals Park in Putrajaya.
2. photo gallery in the holding room
Hovering some 120 metres above ground in the balloon while taking in the panoramic view of Putrajaya is an experience to be had.
3. a park staff handling our indemnity forms
The helium gas-powered balloon made from aircraft material is imported from the United Kingdom and meets all safety standards imposed by the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia.
4. the balloon takes off
This tethered balloon ride, also popular in the United States, United Kingdom and even India, is wheelchair-friendly and is suitable for all ages, except those with anxiety disorders.
5. inside the balloon
This one at Skyrides Festivals Park is also the first such balloon in the world on water.
6. a view from inside the balloon
The excitement level of this balloon ride very much depends on the wind condition. It there is no wind at all, it is like taking an open-air elevator.
7. Putra Mosque from afar
A bit of wind is good as it sways the balloon. On the other hand, if the wind is too strong (above 26 knots), the balloon is lowered immediately to avoid any untoward incident.
8. Millennium Monument with Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in the background
The average number of people per ride is 18 but it also depends on the wind. Stronger wind means fewer people can ride on the balloon.
9. a view of the SkyWarrior Rainforest Challenge
The balloon ride has no fixed schedule as it is on-demand. On peak days, it flies up to 30 times. Each ride takes about 15 minutes only. If the weather is unfavourable, the management would refund the fare.
10. aerial view of the SkyWarrior Rainforest Challenge
Fare for the balloon ride is: Adult: USD17 / RM68 and Child (2 – 12 years old): USD15 / RM60.
11. a participant of the SkyWarrior Rainforest Challenge attempting the Marudi Crossing
Other attractions in the Skyrides Festivals Park which opened to the public at the end of April this year, are the SkyWarrior Rainforest Challenge with water-themed obstacle courses, SkyKids amusement centre for children, SkyCruise for lakeside sailing and SkyTaste and SkyCafe for dining, among others.
12. posing for the camera after successfully completing the SkyWarrior Rainforest Challenge
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1 Comments
At November 6, 2015, Nuraini Za'abar wrote:
When was this? O.O
I've been so 'caged' till I don't know what's really happening outside. This is so cool!