Hot Air Balloon ride in the Chianti Valley Tuscany

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

See for miles over the beautiful Tuscan countryside on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, taking place from the village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa. Soaring up to some 2,000 feet (609 meters) above ground, admire stunning aerial views of the rolling hills, pretty villages, imposing castles and sprawling vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany. Then, toast the unforgettable experience with a glass of Champagne upon landing.

Options

Flight plus Transport

Starts and finishes at your centrally located Florence hotel

Flight Only

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

What's included

Expert captain and crew
1 glass of Champagne
Breakfast with Croissant and local products, picnic type
Transfer from the landing site to the original launch point
An hour flight in shared hot air balloon

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

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Province of Florence

Italy

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The take-off field is chosen by the afternoon, and we communicate it to you.
The field can change, it must be the wind, and the weather condition, it is important to wait for the communication. All communications will arrive after 18:00

End point

Province of Florence

Italy

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The take-off field is chosen by the afternoon, and we communicate it to you.
The field can change, it must be the wind, and the weather condition, it is important to wait for the communication. All communications will arrive after 18:00

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick up and Drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost.
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.

Cancellation policy

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

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