New attraction in Tbilisi – air balloon rides in Rike Park
The flight in the helium balloon can accommodate up to 30 people and lasts 15 minutes. Photo: airballontbilisi.ge.
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Residents and tourists of Tbilisi can now enjoy a trip by air balloon in Rike Park starting July 9.
The air balloon flies up to 150 meters high.
The balloon is rightfully considered the safest aircraft in the world and, like any aircraft, it is weather resistant for safe use,” says the website of Tbilisi’s new attraction.
The flight in the helium balloon can accommodate up to 30 people and lasts 15 minutes.
The website says that in order to ensure complete flight safety, the balloon does not fly in windy weather, and is equipped with wind forecast apparatus.
Ticket price varies from 25 GEL ($8.19/€7.25) to 50 GEL ($16.38/€14.5) for different categories of people. For Georgian residents it costs 35 GEL ($11.46/€10.15), while for non-residents of Georgia it will cost 50 GEL. Children from 3 to 14 years old and people with disabilities will pay only 25 GEL. Tickets can be bought on the website or at the box office. The purchased ticket is valid for one month after purchase.
Domestic tourism resumes today in Georgia, while the country will open its doors to international tourists on July 1. Railway travel also resumes today. Georgian Railway officials say the company is ready to ensure the safe transportation of passengers and to implement the regulations imposed by the Ministry of Health of Georgia.
The opening day of domestic tourism is approaching and soon Georgians will be able to seek out ways to explore the beauty of their home country.
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