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Siena Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Tuscan Hills
Almost every balloon in Tuscany goes up from the Chianti fields near Florence. This one works the Siena side instead, over the hills around the city. That puts a different stretch of country under the basket, and it makes this flight the exception among Tuscan balloon departures. The flight lasts about an hour. How high it goes depends on the wind on the day, with around 3,000 feet at the upper end. Traditional Tuscan villas and old castles sit below, along with vineyards and olive groves, and the rolling countryside around Siena runs out past them. Departures are early morning only. There is no later slot. The exact take-off time depends on the season, and on temperatures and the weather forecast nearer the day, so it is confirmed shortly before. Once the basket is back down there is a toast and a light breakfast of local products with prosecco. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
What's included
- Breakfast with 1 glass of sparkling wine, croissant and local products, picnic style
- Expert captain and crew
- Transfer from landing site back to launch spot
- Aviation insurance
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- Shared one-hour balloon flight
Itinerary
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San Casciano In Val di Pesa
50026 San Casciano In Val di Pesa, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
The take-off field is picked the afternoon before the flight and its exact address is sent to you. Wind and weather conditions can move it, so wait for that message rather than heading out on an assumption. Messages go out after 18:00.
Siena
Siena, Italy
Which field is used gets settled the afternoon before, and the exact address reaches you after 18:00. Wind and weather conditions can change the choice, so hold off on travelling until the address has actually arrived.
Balloon Team Tuscany
Details of where to meet arrive during the afternoon before the flight. A hotel pick-up can be requested, though it has to be booked and is not included in the price. It can still be arranged the day before if the decision has not been made yet. At the field the captain and the crew run the safety briefing. Anyone who wants to lend a hand inflating the balloon can do so before the basket is boarded. Time in the air is roughly an hour, at a height anywhere between 500 and 3,000 feet according to the wind on the day. Gentle hills carry small Italian villages, cypress trees and castles on the ridges, with vineyards, olive groves and orchards filling the ground between them. A glass of sparkling wine is opened after touchdown. Transport then returns everyone to the launch site, or to the hotel where the pick-up service has been booked.
San Casciano In Val di Pesa
50026 San Casciano In Val di Pesa, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Siena
Siena, Italy
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost
Good to know
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The exact launch spot varies depending on wind and weather conditions; you will be notified of your launch spot and itinerary the day before your flight
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- Hotel pickup and drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, it.
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