Chianti, considered the heart of old Tuscany. You have surely tasted its world-famous wine, but have you ever "tasted" the air that hovers over the vineyards from which it is produced? It's a beautiful experience you should try, something that goes beyond the typical wine and food tour.
- Explore Tuscany from above with a fascinating hot air balloon ride starting from San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
- Marvel at the unparalleled beauty of the Italian countryside during a panoramic flight that will allow you to enjoy the aerial view of hills dotted with villas, castles, vineyards, and olive groves.
- At the end of this unforgettable experience, celebrate in style by toasting with a glass of prosecco upon landing.
Posted By : Christina R
It was awesome. We got to see them blow up the balloons. The flight up was very smooth. The view was beautiful. It was so still in the air. My only thing is that we were the only Americans and did not get enough translation on what everything was.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 03:53:01 
Posted By : Rachel_T
We had such a great time! Our pilot was excellent with a great sense of humor. We had 10 folks on the ride in total and didn’t feel too crammed. We also got very lucky with the weather, which made the experience that much better. It was a remarkable excursion on our honeymoon!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 12:58:49 
Posted By : SIANG_C
Well taken care of by Francesco. Good experience from pre booking to pick up to up in the sky experience. The crew were friendly & helpful. Highly recommend. If there has to be 1 not so good feedback then it has to be this - there was only one other balloon up in the sky the same time as mine but it was so far away. So in terms of picture taking, it wasn’t as picturesque as those you had seen on their posting or online images.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:20:59
Posted By : Debi_B
When you see the option of "Sunrise Balloon Flight over Chianti Region", you know it's going to be cool - but to actually experience it is incredible. The sounds of the balloons filling and rising, the quiet all around as you glide over some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, it's just one of those things that, as wonderful as you imagine it's going to be - it's that much better. Just breathtaking. The delicious pastries, mimosas, cheese and meats after the flight were the icing on the cake! Francesco was great to communicate with prior to the flight!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 17:20:05
Posted By : Ila_C
First, the gushing review, followed by a couple of pointers for future customers:
It was amazing and I would 100% recommend. Our pilot clearly loves what he does and there is literally nothing that beats the feeling of suddenly floating above the ground. The ride lasted longer than I expected, which was great--it did not feel like the experience ended too quickly. The meal afterward was very good: fresh meat and cheese and delicious pastries and a really good not too sweet prosecco. It was a marvelous way to start the day.
Things I wish I'd known:
Basket is very small! There were six of us and we were very snug (like crowded subway snug). Thankfully everyone was super nice, but just something to keep in mind, *especially* if you get put in their large balloon which they said fit 20 or so. If we had been in the large balloon this would not be getting a five star review.
You have to climb into the basket in the middle of a muddy field. They give you coverings for your shoes, but I'm really glad I didn't wear a skirt that day because entering and exiting was the equivalent of climbing a short wall and flipping yourself over the top. I know it says it's not wheelchair accessible, but I'd assumed that was because you can't get *to* the basket, not *in* the basket, if you're in a wheelchair. This was my first balloon ride so I had no idea how it worked.
Caveats aside, let me say again that I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. My husband said it was his favorite part of our 18-day trip.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 08:56:46
Posted By : VENITA_R
Absolutely amazing experience. Our original trip was canceled due to weather but luckily we had an option to rebook before leaving Florence. The communication with the company was very good throughout including regarding transportation, cancelation options and site changes. Francesco picked us up on time in Firenze. Then we went to the picked site and got to watch as they prepared the balloon for flight. It was super interesting to watch. We were in the 6 pax with Francesco. Take off was smooth. He provided a great briefing in air about the landing and then pointed out sights to us as we flew. We were able to get great pictures with their other balloon while in the air. It was so beautiful and peaceful. The landing was quite an experience but overall very smooth. Then, they prepared a beautiful picnic with prosecco for us in the field and we watched them disassemble everything. This was a dream come true experience and so glad that we were able to experience in Tuscany. Top notch team and highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 06:35:28
Posted By : RobAKettle
We had the most wonderful experience and the balloon ride was one of the top highlights our of two week trip to Tuscany! Getting to 4200’ on a clear day we could see the sea past Pisa and the Florence Duomo not to mention the beautiful patchwork country side of Tuscany!
The tour operator and staff were fun, personable and professional!
Highly Recommend!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 11:05:55
Posted By : elisabZ1458KK
the hot air balloon has something magical, you just have to look at it to dream and it was just as I had always imagined it... the weather conditions were not immediately favorable but after waiting a while the fog cleared and it was possible to take off... and it was truly a fantastic experience, made even more spectacular by the banks of fog that you sometimes crossed... landscapes and views to take your breath away! The staff was really very professional, helpful and super organised!
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Posted On : 2024-01-23 10:41:52
Posted By : sunshine0260
Amazing!!! I booked this adventure for my daughter and me. Robert and Francesco and the entire flight crew were wonderful from start to finish. Very good communication from the start of the reservation. They took care of everything, very professional and kind. The flight was breathtaking with lovely skies and views of the Tuscany vineyards and farms. It was an experience we will never forget.
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 03:40:28
Posted By : iForni
An absolutely unique, spectacular flying experience. Breathtaking panorama, a different perspective of the places I see every day. Very well organised, the final refreshments were very pleasant.
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Posted On : 2023-10-14 13:13:36
