Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona
At a glance
Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona is a 3h – 5h small-group experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Ballooning Barcelona. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 648 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $217.60 per person, and free cancellation is available. 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.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 648 travellers
- Small group of up to 16 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 16 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's 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.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5m
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.
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Stop 2 · 15m
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...
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Stop 3 · 1h
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
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Stop 4 · 1h
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 !
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Stop 5 · 5m
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.
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.
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $217.60 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's 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..
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 648 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
