Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona

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3 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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.

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.
Gratuities
Breakfast before activity.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you book the balloon flight experience including the pick-up service option, the participants must meet our team in front of the Hard Rock Café Barcelona (located Plaça de Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain) and they will be transfered to the flying area in our vehicules. Exact pick up time varies according to season and will be reconfirmed by local operator (only one possible time between 6:00, 6:30, 7:00). Returns to original departure point. If you book the balloon flight without the pick-up service, the participants will have to show-up directly in the flying area (at the Cafetería Restaurant Zèfir located in Vic city) located 45 minutes North of Barcelona. Exact meeting time varies according to the season and will be reconfirmed by the local operator (only one possible time between 7:00, 7:30, 8:00).

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Restaurant Zèfir

    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 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vic

    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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Montseny (Pass by)

    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 !

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaza de Catalunya (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Ballooning Barcelona

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Cancellation Policy

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

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