What better way to discover the beauty of Tuscany than from a hot air balloon!! Leaving around 7am a balloon flight will last anywhere from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Balloon rides are normally conducted in the Central Tuscany area with a specific location, near Tavarnelle which is in the heart of Chianti . The flights are always done in the early morning though the decision to fly is based on wind direction and weather conditions.
The balloon can also fly quite low and this will give you the chance to see the local farmers clipping their olive trees or seeing to their vines as we coast by down the valley skirting castles and villages that have not changed in centuries. It is a highly cultivated and well cared for landscape that is a pleasure to behold.
Your pilot will be your guide and host your Chianti breakfast where you will enjoy some local products . After touching down to 'terra firma' again you will enjoy a glass of Prosecco and celebrate one of the greatest adventures of your life.
After breakfast the passengers will be driven back to launch site.
We are a balloonists association and we offer balloon ride in Florence and Siena areas to our members.
Hot air balloons capture the imagination and each flight is a unique and magical voyage. An absolute must on your list of life experiences. For safety we fly only on the calmest of conditions and the pilot has the final decision. Ballooning is a not a dangerous sport, we like to keep it that way!!!
** Please note that all prices below are quoted considering a pick up and drop off in Florence. We can organise for the driver to come to your villa or accommodation in other areas of Tuscany and prices will be quoted seperately upon request **