Experience the Magic of Tuscany from a Hot Air Balloon

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Enjoy breathtaking views over the beautiful Tuscan countryside on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight departing from the area of San Casciano in Val di Pesa. Rising to approximately 2,000–3,000 feet, you will float above rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages, and historic castles, admiring one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes from a truly unique perspective. On clear days, you may also spot San Gimignano, Poggibonsi, and even Pisa in the distance. After landing, celebrate this unforgettable experience with a glass of Champagne and a light breakfast with croissants and local products.

Options

Flight Only

Starts and finishes at the launch spot in San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tuscany

Flight plus Transport

Starts and finishes at your centrally located Florence hotel

What's included

Expert captain and crew
1 glass of Champagne
Transfer from the landing site to the original launch point
Breakfast with croissant and local products, picnic type

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pick up and Drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost.

What to expect

Balloon Team Tuscany
3h

You will receive the meeting point in the afternoon before your flight, or you can request a pick-up service, we will take you to the hotel, make sure you reserve it, this is not included.

The Meeting poin is very close, about 20 minute from Florence, nea San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chiati Valley.

After being greeted by your captain and crews, you will receive a safety briefing before taking off. If you wish, you can help with aeration of the balloon before getting into the basket for your flight.

The flight will last circ an hour, you will then be able to savor the excitement while you get up and stand gently up and over the Tuscan countryside. You will sail at a height varying from 500 feet to 3000 feet, depending on the wind of that day. All this will allow you to admire the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany. You'll see gentle hills dotted with pretty Italian villages, cypress trees, dominant castles and abundant vineyards, olive groves and orchards.
You will see all that nature will want to show you. It will be a real adventure.

Upon landing, we will toast this experience with a glass of sparkling wine! You will then be taken back to the launch site, or if you have reserved the pick-up service, you will enjoy a comfortable transfer to the hotel.
You can reserve the transfer service even the day before if you have not yet decided.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Pass by

Depart from the beautiful town of San Casciano and enjoy the panoramic view from the hot air balloon. As you soar over the Tuscan countryside, you will see the rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and medieval castles that make this region so enchanting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.

Meeting point

The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.

End point

The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.

End point

The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The exact launch spot in San Casciano in Val di Pesa varies depending on wind and weather conditions; you will be notified of your launch spot and itinerary the day before your flight.
Pick up and Drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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