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Group hot air balloon flight over central Sicily

Group hot air balloon flight over central Sicily

Duration
3 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Moderate

Participants
From 1 to 5

Highlights

  • Fly over the scenery of central Sicily in a hot-air balloon in view of Etna
  • Take off over the Dittaino Valley and let the wind work its magic
  • Toast with refreshments after your 1-hour air walk
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Full description

Prepare to hold your breath in front of a majestic landscape stretching as far as MountEtna. Take off in a hot-air balloon over central Sicily and experience this magic!

During the one-hour flight, you will fly over the Dittaino Valley, the province of Enna and the village of Agira, one of its most enchanting towns. Depending on the direction of the wind, each experience will be absolutely unique.

After landing, a small refreshment awaits you, to toast all the beauty you will have encountered on this 'walk in the skies'.

What we will do

We will meet at the designated take-off site, near Dittaino (EN). The meeting will be early in the morning to take advantage of the best thermal conditions of the day. If you wish to be present when the balloon is inflated and take some photos before take-off, we advise you to arrive a little early.

Before the experience, we will follow a briefing in which we will be given all the necessary instructions for the flight. Once ready, we will board the wicker basket and prepare for take-off. At our side, an experienced pilot will ensure that the flight is safe and memorable for all passengers.

Propelled aloft by the burner, we will rise into the sky and begin to fly over the landscapes of central Sicily. The wind will give direction to our journey, making our experience unique and unrepeatable.

From above we will be able to admire the scenery of the province of Enna, with the Dittaino Valley andMount Etna in the distance. Depending on how the wind blows, we could also fly over Agira, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

After about an hour's flight, it will be time to get back down to earth. At the landing point, the staff will have already set up a breakfast or aperitif for us, to seal this wonderful experience with a toast.

At the end we will be taken by pick-up back to the starting point. The total duration of the experience, including briefing, balloon flight, various transfers and refreshments, will be approximately 3 hours.

Who it is aimed at

Hot air ballooning is a suitable activity for anyone over 130 cm tall and weighing a maximum of 130 kg. If you exceed 95 kg, there is a surcharge of €40.

For safety reasons, pregnant women, persons with reduced mobility or injuries that prevent them from independently climbing into the wicker basket; persons with heart problems and persons who have been diving in the 24 hours preceding the flight or who have recently undergone invasive surgery are not allowed to fly.

Other information

The flight takes place from May to July and in September and October, depending on weather conditions. The landscapes that can be seen during the flight may vary, as the direction of the balloon trip depends on which way the wind is blowing.

Important: the take-off time may vary depending on the period chosen. The day before the activity, you will receive confirmation from the pilot of the exact time and location.

Breakfast includes sweet and savoury food, such as yoghurt and cappuccino, as well as typical local products. Any allergies and intolerances must be reported to the organiser in advance (you will receive contact details by e-mail with your booking confirmation).

Small items such as smartphones and small video cameras are allowed on board.

Animals are not allowed on board the hot-air balloon.

Recommended clothing

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Low shoes

Don't forget to bring

  • Cap
  • Water bottle
  • Camera

What is included

  • Hot air balloon flight
  • Pilot
  • Return transfer to take-off point
  • Breakfast

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid 12 months from the date of purchase

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Enna

Enna
Exact location provided after booking

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 moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 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.

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