There's no need to stay grounded this holiday season, not when there's an indoor skydiving facility right here in Singapore. Make good use of your SingapoRediscovers vouchers and book a day out at iFly Singapore, one of the world's largest wind tunnels for indoor skydiving. Here you'll get to experience a full-body freefall without even stepping foot on a plane. There's something for everyone – from the thrill-seekers to the bored daytrippers. We round up the reasons why you should give indoor skydiving a shot.
Indoor skydiving will get your adrenaline pumping with a perfect simulation of freefall. A powerful stream of air through the vertical wind tunnel supports your body up to five metres off the ground, giving you a sensation best described as a cross between flying and floating. At iFly Singapore, there's even an 18-foot acrylic glass wall that gives a superb view of the South China Sea to complete your indoor skydiving experience.
Indoor skydiving is so much more than just floating stationary in a wind tunnel. Once you get comfortable in a neutral body position, you can learn how to execute cool manoeuvres in mid-air from a skilled team of instructors. That includes moving forwards and backwards in the airstream, and even mid-air flips and somersaults. And talk about friend goals – your buddies can join you and learn to fly in formation too.
Make it be known that indoor skydiving is a very inclusive sport. Besides a limited list of flight criteria, iFly Singapore accommodates all sorts of flyers – including children aged seven and up, first-timers, pro-flyers and persons with disabilities. Just call ahead to let your needs be known and the instructors will take care of everything.
Take out the part where you jump out of a plane 10,000 feet in the air, and it's easy to see why indoor skydiving is considered comparatively low-risk. Besides that, expert instructors will take you through pre-flight training, proper flying techniques, and help you gear up in a protective helmet and flight suit. Instructors will be with you in the wind tunnel and personally provide support throughout the whole experience.
Spend those SingapoRediscovers vouchers on this once-in-a-lifetime experience at promotional rates for every skill level and group size. Fly solo with the Teaser package now only at $56 instead of $89. Or double up with the BFF package, going at $100 for 2 individuals. If you want to take your skills further and become a total pro at indoor skydiving, spring for the Trial Training package – you'll get lots of quality time over six skydives at only $150.