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Tuscany Hot Air Balloon Flight from San Casciano
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FlorenceAt 2,000 to 3,000 feet the Tuscan countryside stops being a set of separate views and reads as one continuous piece of ground. Field boundaries, the curve of a ridge, the way a single road ties one village to the next: all of it resolves at that height. The flight lasts about an hour and leaves from the area around San Casciano in Val di Pesa, south of Florence. Underneath the basket are rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and old castles. On a clear morning the view reaches a good deal further than the immediate valley. San Gimignano and Poggibonsi stand out in the distance, and Pisa is sometimes visible on the horizon. Once the basket is back on the ground, a glass of Champagne is poured and a light breakfast of croissants and local products is served. Ballooning in Tuscany runs from spring through autumn, so book within that window. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What's included
- Expert captain and crew
- 1 glass of Champagne
- Transfer from the landing site to the original launch point
- Breakfast with croissant and local products, picnic type
Itinerary
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Via Certaldese, 118, Fornacette
Via Certaldese, 118, 50025 Fornacette FI, Italy
The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.
Via Cassia per Siena, 44, Calzaiolo
Via Cassia per Siena, 44, 50026 Calzaiolo FI, Italy
The launch field is selected in the afternoon after consulting the weather reports and will be communicated immediately afterward. The field may change depending on the wind. It is important to wait for the official communication to avoid going to the wrong launch field.
Balloon Team Tuscany
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.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
Depart from the beautiful town of San Casciano and enjoy the panoramic view from the hot air balloon. As you soar over the Tuscan countryside, you will see the rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and medieval castles that make this region so enchanting.
Via Certaldese, 118, Fornacette
Via Certaldese, 118, 50025 Fornacette FI, Italy
Via Cassia per Siena, 44, Calzaiolo
Via Cassia per Siena, 44, 50026 Calzaiolo FI, Italy
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pick up and Drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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- Pick up 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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