About this experience
Soar above the hills and vineyards of Tuscany on a hot air balloon over San Casciano. Let the wind and fire lift you to 2,000 feet for a magical, peaceful flight.
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration: 3 hours
Available languages
English, Italian
Experience details
Highlights:
Experience description:
Experience the magical feeling of flying high above the cypress-studded hills and vineyards of Tuscany on a hot air balloon flight from Florence.
The adventure begins as soon as you arrive at the take-off field, which is dependent on weather conditions and will be provided to you the day before your flight. Watch as the balloons are inflated and prepared before your eyes. Once the pilots have done their final checks and given you a briefing about flight safety, climb into the balloon basket and begin your float to altitudes of up to 2,000 feet (6,000 meters).
Glide over valleys and castles, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the rolling scenery below. Each flight offers a different experience, as the balloons are directed by the breeze. Upon landing, enjoy a glass of sparkling champagne and a breakfast with local products before the transfer shuttle back to your take-off site.
Includes:
1-hour hot air balloon flight
Glass of Champagne as a tradition of ballooning, and glass of water
Light breakfast with local products
Insurance in accordance with the requirements of the IACO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
Shuttle back to meeting point
Items not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional information:
• Please note: all passengers are insured in accordance with the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). Termed as VIP model, the balloons are compliant with the latest EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) criteria
• Children 0-6 years old are not permitted to fly for security reasons
• Balloon Team Italia reserve the right to cancel a flight if weather conditions are likely to create a risk in terms of flight security. If your flight is canceled by the team because of weather conditions, a full refund will be given. Alternatively, your booking will be transferred to another day, based on availability. The choice is yours
• You must be on the field at least 20 minutes before take-off. The exact field of take-off will be notified the day before the flight according to weather conditions. Take-off times can change according to the season and weather. Please ask for confirmation of take-off time the day before
Recommendations and reviews
Great experience to fly over Tuscany! We watched the sunrise in the sky. After a magical flight; we ate breakfast. This is a once in a lifetime experience!
Het was in één woord fantastisch, zo genoten met de opkomende zon. Over alle landschappen en wijngaarden. De gids legt verschillende dingen uit, welke stadjes iets over de wijnstreek ect. Aan het einde kun je foto’s bekijken en kopen mocht je geïnteresseerd zijn. Echt een ervaring die je bij blijft!
Duidelijke uitleg. Hele vriendelijke instructeurs! Onwijs gave ervaring!
The best thing we’ve ever done and my favourite part of my whole holiday by far! Everyone was so lovely & welcoming, our pilot was called Rafa and he was very funny making people feel calm, including myself who was a little nervous at first! Truly breathtaking views - to do this at sunrise just made the whole experience that much more incredible. We ended with champagne and breakfast with the group and the pilots which was lovely to all relax together. Drone also goes round so could purchase the photos and videos of your Flight which I did - amazing pictures to cherish forever! I would recommend this to anyone and one day I will definitely do it again I hope!
Great excursion and a wonderful morning with our pilot Rafael and the rest of the team! For awareness, the taxi was quite expensive (approx 80 Euros) and the Balloon company offered us a ride back to Florence for 60 Euros. Aside from these hidden costs, the entire experience was 10/10 as it was very safe and professional throughout. The breakfast afterward was also very good and had lots of fresh local ingredients. Would highly recommend and fly with them again!
A wonderful experience!!! Many thanks to the entire crew for the preparation, the great flight, and the breakfast afterwards. Really very professional and absolutely recommendable!!!
Definitely recommend to anyone traveling in Florence. The people are so kind and explain everything to you. I felt comfortable and was able to see such incredible views. Breakfast was delicious and transportation was easy. Incredible experience.
It was an unforgettable experience in every way! Clear briefing in advance, via email, and expectations. Upon arrival, we registered and received an explanation about the balloon flight. Once in the gondola, we received a thorough explanation from the balloon pilot, Pascal. He explained about the balloon and, in particular, how to position ourselves for landing. During the 'flight', we enjoyed the view and the ease with which the hot air balloon was 'steered'. After landing, we were driven back to the starting point and were treated to a delicious Italian-style breakfast. In short, highly recommended!