Group hot air balloon ride in Matera
Highlights
- Enjoy a one-hour hot-air balloon flight over Matera and admire the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from above.
- You will fly in the direction of the wind and at its speed, without knowing exactly where the flight will end.
- Upon landing, you will enjoy an aperitif with local products and be driven back to your starting point.
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Full description
Experience the extraordinary thrill of a hot-air balloon flight over one of Italy's most picturesque cities, Matera, with its Sassi and its tangles of little houses set in tuff.
The first light of morning will make the experience magical, giving the buildings and pale rocks an even more dazzling luminosity. It will be a real journey into a fairytale dimension suspended in time.
You will fly carried by the wind, at its direction and speed, not knowing exactly where the flight will end. Can you imagine a more fascinating experience? We have tried it, and we assure you that you will be amazed!
What we will do
Ballooning is an activity that is closely linked to weather and wind conditions, so it is not possible to determine with certainty the exact point from which you will take off. But don't worry, the pilot will give you the exact address of the meeting place the day before the flight, after consulting the weather report. You will follow the crew from the first stages of preparation of the balloon, see the flare that will heat the air inside the balloon and, when it is hot enough, the wicker basket will lift off the ground to put itself in the hands of the wind.
That's right, the wind currents will decide our itinerary. Of course, we will fly over Matera and its Sassi, the ancient settlements made up of rocky architecture and made famous by the city's nomination as European Capital of Culture in 2019, but already a UNESCO World Heritage Site long before that. We will see the shadow of the balloon silhouetted against the walls of the little houses, and if the day is sunny, the Sassi of Matera will be coloured with an enchanting golden hue.
Then we will begin to descend in altitude, until the balloon touches down on flat ground. On landing we will find the crew who will welcome us with an aperitif of delicious local products and hand us ourflight certificate, before driving us back to the meeting point. The activity lasts a total of 3 hours, including 1 hour of actual flying time.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is easy and suitable for everyone from 8 years old and up (with a height of at least 130 cm). To fly in a hot-air balloon, you only need to be in good health. The only restrictions are for pregnant women, those suffering from serious illnesses incompatible with flying, and those with mobility problems in their lower limbs. If you are in doubt about your fitness to fly, please consult your attending physician.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at the meeting point about half an hour before the departure time.
Important: this activity can be booked all year round, but will only be confirmed if there are at least 5 participants and weather conditions guarantee maximum safety. Should the flight not be confirmed on your requested date, the organiser will propose alternative dates.
The flight takes place in the early morning hours to take advantage of the best currents. The day before the activity, the pilot will confirm the meeting time and give you the exact address.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable seasonal clothing and flat shoes
Don't forget to bring
- camera
- binoculars
- water bottle
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Matera
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.