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Oceanside Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

Overview
Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane. It's true! Head to iFLY Oceanside near Carlsbad, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you'll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary, and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate.
City: Carlsbad
Fri 20 Sep
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Starting at $99.99
Fri 20 Sep
Starting at $99.99
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What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
One-on-one guidance from a certified flight instructor
Training and use of all gear
Two (2) Flights for 1 person
Certificate of flight achievement
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you have previous neck, back, heart, injuries or shoulder dislocations, are pregnant or wearing a hard cast - you will not be able to fly.
  • Weight limit is 300lbs (136kg/21.4st). If your weight exceeds 260lbs (118kg/18.6st), you must advise the instructor
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver
  • It is recommended that you wear well-fitting, lace-up sneakers or running shoes and comfortable clothes
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Reviews (13)
DavidOfLA
Oct 2019
After driving past iFly for a couple of months, due to frequent visits to Oceanside, I gave myself a birthday present of giving it a try. It was one of the most fun, exhilarating experiences of my life, and I am so glad I did it! First of all, to me, "indoor skydiving" is a misnomer: Skydiving to me is a scary concept. The idea of falling from the sky at a couple of hundred miles per hour is exciting, but also frightening (and dangerous) as hell. At iFly, you are NOT falling. It really is more like flying! You will feel like Superman or Superwoman, arms stretched out ahead of you, as you float on a cushion of air. It put a smile on my face that lasted my entire visit. You start with a brief training session, which you watch on video, then your trainer will go over what you just watched to make sure you were paying attention. Depending on the size of your group (I was lucky to have a group of one, as no one else booked the time slot I had), you head over to the flight area, and one by one take your turns. Each turn is about one minute. This is about the same time you would have if you were jumping out of a plane. Your trainer uses hand signals to communicate, as you have ear plugs in, and it's impossible to hear anything over the roar of the fans. This is where your training session comes in, as you have to raise and lower your arms, and bend and straighten your legs, while keeping your head up, to control your "flight." It's easy, but does require some focus. I watched one kid before me who had no control at all, and never got the full experience because his trainer couldn't let go of him. So, PAY ATTENTION to the training. Although almost anyone can fly, it seems to me your flight will be more enjoyable if you are in good shape. (All the trainers are extremely fit.) It takes some strength to control your arms and legs against the wind current pushing against you! My trainer was Clare, and she was awesome! Really positive, friendly, and obviously a total pro. You can tell she enjoys what she is doing, and she shares her positivity in a way that keeps you calm and confident. My package allowed for two flights. Once I was there, I was allowed to buy an extra flight for an additional $10, which I did. For another $10, they added extra height to my second flight, which was worth it, even if it is only a few seconds of height. That brings me to the downside of the experience: All of the add-ons and (gentle) up-sell. In addition to above, I paid $10 for an inflight photo. I also had the option of an upgraded helmet, for $10, which I did not do, but I probably would next time. So, my $79 flight came to $119, plus a $20 tip for Clare. (Trainers work for tips, and she deserved every penny of it!) But, at $139 for a $79 flight, it's almost double! I was OK with it, as it was a birthday treat for myself, but I can imagine a parent, bringing in a family for an afternoon of fun, and being put off by all the extras being thrown at them. At the end of your session, you have a chance to buy additional, future sessions at a discounted rate. They are a great value, but as exhilarating as the experience was, I wasn't ready to commit at that point. I think it was six further flights for $90 or something like that. (I imagine that discounted cost would also be run up by upgrades.) My wife and mother-in-law came to watch me fly, and I think they enjoyed it almost as much as I did. The staff at iFly said anyone can come and watch any time, so if you are nervous at all, it is worth a visit to watch, so you can see if it is really for you. After each group session, the trainer goes into the flight tube to show off some of their skills. Clare made my jaw drop with her acrobatics, skill, precision and strength. It was equal parts ballerina, superhero, eagle, and acrobat. I think everyone applauded when she finished her routine. It definitely makes you want to go back and improve your skills and learn how to have more control, so you can do more tricks. Sadly, at more than $45/minute, it is probably not something I will ever get really good at. In conclusion, iFly is a worthy addition to anyone's bucket list. I can't stop raving about it to friends and family, and if you have ever had a dream of flying, it is a must-do!

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