HOT AIR BALLOON GUIDE
The flights worth setting an alarm for.
The 8 hot air balloon rides in italy travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one lifts off, how long you are in the air, who flies the balloon, and what a seat in the basket costs.
Float over Chianti hills from near Florence on a small-group hot air balloon with champagne and a Tuscan breakfast picnic.
Most Popular“Amazing. Lovely staff felt very safe despite what we were doing! A seamless experience getting to the field and back. 10/10 recommend.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over the Chianti near Florence. About a 1-hour flight plus prosecco toast and breakfast picnic, with safety-first pilots.
“Very good communication about when transfer will pick you up at your accommodations (if that option was selected when booking. That early in the morning, I felt safe knowing the vehicle and name of driver). Experienced balloon pilot made this my highlight of our trip to the Tuscany region.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Assisi and Umbria, plus Cantina Dionigi breakfast and Sagrantino wine tasting. Pickup optional, short and sweet.
“The view was very nice, but the ride not what I was expecting. We basically went up, traveled a bit through the valley and then back down. The pilot was very rude. To top it off, they offered a 2 minute video of the ride for 50 euro and what I got was two minutes…”
Float over Tuscany from Siena in a hot-air balloon. You get a small-group ride, safety-first crew, and a sparkling wine breakfast after landing.
“Wonderful experience, even I had to wake up at 5am. We had to change the departure from Siena to Florence, because of the weather conditions. The way from Relais Toscano, Asciano (Siena province) was very foggy, but we managed to be in time.”
A small-group hot air balloon over Chianti from near Florence, with an hour in the sky, Champagne toast, and a croissant picnic breakfast.
“The team was very professional and enthusiastic. A great way to experience the beautiful countryside. Amazing breakfast afterwards. Pickup and drop off from our Airbnb was very convenient. I totally recommend this attraction.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Florence from Terzo Giardino: 1 hour above the Arno and Duomo, with Prosecco breakfast.
“The hot air balloon ride was awesome!! Roberto and Giorgia were friendly and fantastic. We had a great time. Amazing views of Florence and Tuscany. I would do it again. Nice breakfast at end with Prosecco!”
Hot air ballooning over Florence for a one-hour ride, easy transfers, and a celebratory breakfast with the pilot, weather-dependent.
“They canceled the trip because of weather conditions and rescheduled for the day after, but they canceled again and I’m still waiting for the refund 😩”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Matera’s Sassi in a small group of 8. Breakfast and English crew included. Flight depends on wind.
“Absolutely perfect in every way. Bucket list balloon ride checked! Magical moment forever in our memories!”
Every valley worth waking before dawn for, region by region.
