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Hot Air Balloon Ride over Chianti Vineyards, Tuscany
Chianti begins about 20 minutes south of Florence, close enough for an early start and far enough that the city disappears behind you. The wine made on these slopes has probably already reached your table at some point. This flight puts you directly above the vineyards that produced it, looking down the rows instead of walking between them. Balloons lift from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, and the meeting point is at Bargino. The pilot and the ground team run the safety briefing before take-off, then the burner fires and the countryside opens out below: hills marked by villas and castles, vineyards, olive groves and patches of woodland reaching to the horizon. Between burns it goes quiet. After landing, the crew pours a glass of prosecco. Timing depends on the weather, so keep the morning free. Final confirmation arrives by email by 6:00 PM on the day before the flight, and both the take-off field and the meeting time can change if conditions require it. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
What's included
- Takeoff at sunrise based on the time of the year
- Prosecco, sweets, typical cured meats, schiacciata (a type of flatbread), water, fruit juice.
- Aviation insurance
- One hour flight in the Chianti
Itinerary
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Via di Pergolato, 2A, San Casciano in Val di Pesa
NOTE: wait for the final confirmation email, which is sent by 6:00 PM on the day before the flight. The take-off point and the meeting time can both change depending on weather conditions.
Bargino
The meeting point is at Bargino, roughly 20 minutes from Florence and just outside San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the middle of the Chianti countryside. The pilot and the ground team greet you on arrival and take you through the safety briefing before take-off.
Tuscany
The balloon drifts over vineyards, olive groves and woodland, with the Tuscan hills running out to the horizon. The pilot handles the flying and keeps the ride safe while you watch the countryside pass underneath. Little of the noise from the ground reaches this height. Back on the ground, the flight closes with a prosecco toast.
Via di Pergolato, 2A, San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Transfer
- This experience is not private
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Not recommend for passengers over 110 KG (242 LBs)
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, en, it, fr, es.
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