Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona

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Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona
Leave the hustle and bustle of Barcelona behind and join this early-morning hot-air balloon flight at only 30-45 minutes away from the city. A hot-air balloon ride is the best way to capture outstanding views of Catalonia from heights of up to 3,000 feet (900 meters). Prepare for an exhilarating flight as you take off and begin to enjoy the sense of freedom and tranquility of floating through the air, you'll be airborne between 1 and 1.5 hours before landing for a sumptuous Champagne brunch. Our ballooning flights include an optional pick-up in Barcelona city centre and roundtrip transfer to the flying area. Want a longer or more intimate experience? Select a 2-hour flight to spend longer in the air or upgrade to a private flight plus the pilot.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Local Brunch after the flight (if 2-hour flight option booked)
  • Pink Cava champagne toast, fruits juice and water available, light snack.
  • Pick up and drop-off from Barcelona city center (if option selected at moment of booking)
  • Balloon Flight with a maximum of 8 passengers on board (shared flight option)
  • First Flight Certificate signed by pilot.

What's not included

  • GRATUITIES
  • Breakfast before activity.

Itinerary

  1. If your book our pick up service, your adventure begins here, from the emblematic Plaza Cataluña, located in the city center of Barcelona. Meet our team there, jump in our ballooning van and let's go for the balloon adventure ! Also, if come at night, get into the Hard Rock Café and have nice ambiance, good music and international food. (5 min)
  2. Before heading to the balloon launch site, make a stop in this tipical Catalan Cafeteria for you to have a quick coffee, drink a fresh orange juice and get a quick snack. This place is the meeting point with the ballooning team and also be your last chance to go to toilet... (15 min)
  3. You will be driven outside Barcelona and reach the meeting point in the flying area, next to Vic city. Take off place is very close from the city, and be prepared to contemplate, from the air, the old town of Vic city with its medieval streets and tipical Catalan Masia. You will also fly over Catalonia countryside, get fantastic views of the Pyrenees, Montserrat, the Mediterranean, the massifs of Montseny and, depending on visibility, even Barcelona itself (1h 0min)
  4. From the hot air balloon you will discover the beauty of the Montseny Natural Park with its big mountain culminating at 1700 meters, at just 40 km away from Barcelona. During the winter time, you will see snow on it ! (1h 0min)
  5. Our team will drop you off in this popular famous place. Located in the city center, you can start another activity from here, or just go to the nearest restaurant in the Ramblas street. (5 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
If you book the balloon flight experience without the Barcelona pick-up service option, the participants will have to show up directly at arranged time at meeting point (the Cafetería Zèfir) in the flying area in Vic city.
End point
If you book the balloon flight experience without the Barcelona pick-up service option, the participants will have to show up directly at arranged time at meeting point (the Cafetería Zèfir) in the flying area in Vic city.

Practical information

Operated by
Ballooning Barcelona
Max group size
16 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
en, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child aged 5 and under are not allowed to board a hot air balloon
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.