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Scenic Glider Ride

Hollister, CA

From: $249

Item #: AIR-SJO-0024

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Scenic Glider Ride Experience in Hollister, CA

Glider Ride Flying Experience in California

Glider Ride Over California Scenery from Hollister, CA

Experience one of the purest forms of flying on this 25-minute scenic glider ride as you soar with the birds in silent flight!

Take to the skies in a ASK-21 Sailplane with FAA Certified Pilots
Get a real bird’s eye view when you reach heights up to 3,500 feet in the air
Fly over the famous San Andreas Fault Line or the Diablo Mountain Range’s peaks
Glide effortlessly through the air while seeing the world from an entirely new perspective!

From: $249

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Overview

Experience one of the purest forms of flying on this 25-minute scenic glider ride as you soar with the birds in silent flight!

Take to the skies in a ASK-21 Sailplane with FAA Certified Pilots
Get a real bird’s eye view when you reach heights up to 3,500 feet in the air
Fly over the famous San Andreas Fault Line or the Diablo Mountain Range’s peaks
Glide effortlessly through the air while seeing the world from an entirely new perspective!

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Availability

When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round:
Saturday through Sunday - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

Maximum passenger weight 242lbs
Available for ages 12 and up
Participants must sign a waiver
Drinking water is provided at no charge

Duration

This experience lasts approximately 1-2 hours, with a flight time of around 25 minutes from start to finish.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

The experience is for 1 passenger only

Spectators

Spectators can watch from the airport viewing area, where seating is available.

Weather Dependent

This experience is subject to weather. The glider can not fly if rain or fog is present. Please contact your tour provider with any questions about weather.

What To Wear

Wear clothing appropriate for being outdoors in the current weather. In summer it’s warm, and if you are comfortable with shorts on the ground, you will be comfortable with shorts in the glider. In winter it will be as cold in the glider as it is standing on the ground. Please bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (if needed).

FAQs

Are there age or weight restrictions?

The glider ride is available for ages 12 and up. The maximum combined passenger weight limit is 320 lbs.

What should I wear?

Is the glider ride handicapped accessible?

Unfortunately, this experience is not handicapped accessible.

What kind of glider will we be riding in?

You will be riding in a Schweizer SGS 2-32.

Is the ride comfortable for 2 people?

For rides for 2 people, the seat is in the back, about 30” wide, and the combined weight limit is 320 pounds. If you go as a single, you can sit in the front for a better view.

When is the best time to fly?

The best time to fly is whenever you can get there! Flights before 1:00 pm are the smoothest. During the heat of the day there is more unstable air so it is better soaring, but bumpier. So, it is more your decision on the type of ride you want.

Is it safe?

Yes, it is safe. Since gliders do not have an engine, there is less that can go wrong. The experience provider does hundreds of rides each year and participants leave with a big smile on their face!

Are we towed by an airplane the whole time?

No, you are towed to the altitude appropriate for your ride. Once there, your pilot will release the glider from the tow plane. Then, for the duration of your flight, you soar quietly through the air back to the airport.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to the experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event that the flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, you may reschedule directly with the experience provider.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 2 reviews.

It was amazing! Would totally recommend it!

— Tejaswini G | Jul 11, 2022

Awesome. Straight in, very friendly super fun experience. Guys knew what they were doing.

— William M | Apr 06, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Lorraine, We are so happy that our partners made sure that your experience was not only efficient and ran smoothly, but was a blast from start to end! Our partners are truly experts in their field, and it means so much to know that it showed! Thanks for sharing! Best, Sophia

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