Barcelona, Spain · Air
Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona
- Duration
- 3 h–5 h
- Start times
- 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00
- Guide languages
- EN, ES, FR
- Group size
- up to 16 guests
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About this experience
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.
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.
Schedule
Start times: 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00
- Stop 1 · 5 min
If your book our pick up service, your adventure begins here, from the emblematic Plaza Cataluña, located in the city center of Barcelona. Also, if come at night, get into the Hard Rock Café and have nice ambiance, good music and international food.
- Stop 2 · 15 min
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.
- Stop 3 · 1 h
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
- Stop 4 · 1 h
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 !
- Stop 5 · 5 min
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.
Included
- Balloon Flight Certificate signed by pilot.
- Pick up and drop-off from Barcelona city center (if option selected at moment of booking)
- Passenger Liability Insurance in compliance with European law Nº785/2004
- Balloon Flight with a maximum of 8 passengers on board (shared flight option)
- Local Brunch after the flight (for the 2-hour flight option only)
- Cava champagne toast, fruits juice and water available, light snack.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast & Drinks before activity.
Requirements & restrictions
- Ages: Children 5–12, Adults 13–99 years
- IMPORTANT : RECONFIRM YOUR FLIGHT & EXACT MEETING TIME / LOCATION
- For bookings with balloon ride including transportation service from Barcelona city: Passengers MUST contact the Local Operator by E-MAIL, between 24-48 hours in advance, in order to reconfirm assistance and exact pick-up time between 6:00AM, 6:30AM and 7:00AM (only one possible departure time), and also to know if the balloon ride will be operated or canceled/rescheduled according to weather condition. Failure to reconfirm may result in cancellation of the tour without refund.
- Exact meeting time (between 7:00AM, 7:30AM and 8:00AM) will be confirmed by local operator. We invite customers to check their E-mail prior the tour.
- Local Operator Office-hour: from 10am to 6pm. Monday to Sunday.
- Local Operator E-MAIL:
- Local Operator WhatsApp number: (.
- ADDITIONAL INFO
- Balloon flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Please advise alternative dates in the ‘Special Requirements’ field on booking, so your flight can be rescheduled if weather is unsuitable on the date booked.
- Complimentary hotel pickup from centrally located Barcelona hotels might be studied. You must contact Local Operator prior to provide your hotel name and address and inquire if hotel pick-up is possible. Alternatively, all guests MUST meet at the Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona at the arranged time.
Good to know
- 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
Meeting point
Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Barcelona, confirmed after booking.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
