Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Tuscany: Aerial Views of Tuscan Countryside from Siena
4.7
76 Ratings
Siena
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany from above on a hot air balloon flight. Marvel at the rolling hills, vineyards, and castles while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.\n\nAfter 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.\n\nThe 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.\nYou will see all that nature will want to show you. It will be a real adventure.\n\nUpon 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.\nYou can reserve the transfer service even the day before if you have not yet decided.
What's Included
  • Expert captain and crew
  • Breakfast with croissant and local products, picnic style
  • Transfer from landing site back to launch spot
  • 1 glass of sparkling wine
  • Shared one-hour balloon flight
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany from the sky with this 1-hour hot air balloon journey starting from Siena! Soar high, up to 2,000 feet (609 meters), and witness the undulating hills, traditional Italian estates, majestic castles, and extensive vineyards and olive plantations of rural Tuscany. Celebrate this unique adventure with a sparkling wine toast upon descent.

Note: Flights only operate early in the day. The specific departure time will be shared based on your selected date. It will always be very early in the day, dictated by seasonal temperatures.

  • 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
  • Hotel pickup and drop off can be arranged after booking, at extra cost
Location
Siena
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(76 Ratings)
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Valerie_f
Nov 17, 2023
Breath Taking! - This was spectacular!! The team was awesome. We arrive around 6AM and watched while they prepped and readied the balloons for flight. Such team work and procession in the entire operation. You will never experience sunrise in Tuscany the way you will in a hot air balloon. It was so beautiful and magical. Now I want to give extra kudos to our specific crew. We were not in one of the larger balloons....we were private and our team was Tomas and Steve. Tomas was a great pilot. He respected your privacy if you wanted it but we were so intrigued about how he rides the air currents to steer the balloon . It really is amazing. He showed us how they use the altimeter to find the right current to go left or right. And all along the ground crew was in complete contact so you will feel very safe. We flew over vineyards and castles . We saw Deer and Foxes feeding in the field in the early morning hours. We landed in someone's vineyard and waited in the basket as Thomas teased Steve about finding us and brining "Breakfast and Prosecco". After a short time we see Steve come drive up in the vineyard .he drops out a wood table, a table cloth, Pastries and a cold bottle of Prosecco....and REAL champagne glasses. We toasted to an amazing experience . Then they went to work packing up the balloon and basket. Such great experience and great crew!!! I will go again but only if I get to have Tomas and Steve! I will tell you we have been home for a month and we still mimic Tomas on the radio....every morning when breakfast is ready...."Steve?.....Breakfast" ( with the Italian accent) "Steve?.....Prosecco" . LOVED every minute and worth every penny!!!!!! Thanks Guys! Mark and Valerie DeStefano
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Jamiebo6152wn
Sep 13, 2023
One of my all time favorite experiences!! - Was absolutely breathtaking. So much more beautiful than I ever expected. We paid extra for the hotel pickup and drop off and I was glad for it because it was a bit farther drive than I was expecting (45 min) but the driver was friendly and got us there perfectly. The balloon flight was like nothing I’ve done before and the pilot was very knowledgeable and gave us a nice smooth ride. Would DEFINITELY recommend!!
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Linda_w
Sep 11, 2023
On a cloud with my partner and friends. - You felt like you were floating. Seeing the sunrise. Feeling your fear change to peace. Experiencing with loved ones.
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Alex_b
Aug 23, 2023
Great balloon trip - The team were fantastic and so well organized. Meet point was easy to find. The balloon ride itself was amazing and the pilot constantly kept us informed with interesting information. It’s strange how much ‘control’ in direction with height changes could be achieved! The views over the valleys with sun rising will not be forgotten. The balloon basket can spin through 360 degrees so everyone got a view. Had a sporty landing with a couple of bounces which was a fun! And just to top it off some prosecco when we landed with fresh bread and bakery treats for a final debrief. They kindly organized a lift back to Siena as well (for an additional fee)
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Jameshj4678ls
Aug 15, 2023
A must do! - This was a highlight of our trip to the Tuscany Region. The pilot was very knowledgeable and the flight was breathtaking. The breakfast was fresh and delicious!
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Quintin_w
Jul 31, 2023
The whole experience was... - The whole experience was amazing from the slow drift away from the ground to floating silently over the trees and vineyards, watching deer graze under us as we floated above them, landing was not dreadful at all, great pilot, the views where breath taking
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Mona_g
Jul 26, 2023
Magical - If you are thinking about doing this, trust me and just do it! What a magical view. We were impressed with the crew and our pilot, Guido. They were in constant communication throughout our flight, and we felt safe and in good hands. I can't describe the view- it far exceeded our expectations. After landing, we were treated to breakfast and a champagne toast. Our teen boys weren't thrilled about the early morning start, but once we were airborne, they understood what an amazing experience this was. Highly recommend!
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Beth_h
Jul 16, 2023
Must do adventure - Amazing experience! The balloon company was fabulous. Not only was the flight incredible but the balloon handler helped us arrange transportation to the launch site.
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Jeanetteac6764uz
Jul 9, 2023
Floating in Tuscany - 🍇☀️the experience was so dreamy 🌻🥭🍋 Our pilot ( the x pharmacist) was hilarious and completely made our trip. The scenery was spectacular and the views to die for. If you’ve ever wondered how a hot air balloon lands book this experience.
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Joy_r
Sep 23, 2023
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience, our balloon team were so professional & our pilot told us all about how the balloon worked, what he was doing and what we were seeing below. Really made it interesting. The breakfast spread & procesco when we landed was so much more than expected. A real feast.
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