Hot air balloon flight over the Volturno Valley
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of a hot-air balloon flight, an experience to be had at least once in a lifetime
- Admire the villages and bucolic landscapes of the Volturno Valley in Campania from above
- After an hour's flight, there will be light refreshments waiting for you to toast together!
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Full description
Flying in a hot-air balloon over the Volturno Valley is a unique experience, a journey through history and nature that you will remember forever.
The Valley, with its bucolic beauty, seems almost created specifically to be admired from the heights of a hot-air balloon. During the hour-long flight, your eyes will wander from the village of Alife to the Temple of Pietraverano , and you will be left speechless by the mighty Matese mountain range in the background.
At the end of the experience, a small reception prepared especially for you to toast to unforgettable memories!
What we will do
We will meet at the designated take-off site, near Alife (CE). The meeting will be early in the morning or shortly before sunset to take advantage of the best thermal conditions of the day. If you want to experience the excitement right from the start, and perhaps take some photos of the balloon inflation, we recommend arriving early.
When everything is ready, we will conduct a short briefing in which we will give you all the information you need for the flight, then you will board the wicker basket. Afterwards, an experienced pilot will take you into the sky, ensuring a safe and spectacular journey. And if you wonder whether you'll be able to see your house from up there, the answer is.... it depends on how big you built it!
During the flight, we can admire the Volturno Valley, with the majestic profile of Mount Matese in the distance. The wind will decide the course of our journey, making each flight a unique and unrepeatable experience. Depending on the winds of the day, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views, from the picturesque villages of Alife and Pietraverano, with their streets, squares and places of historical interest, to the vineyard-covered hills of the surrounding area.
After about an hour's flight, we will prepare for landing. The staff will be ready and waiting to take us in pick-ups to a local winery (about 15 minutes away) where we will be offered breakfast oran aperitif.
Finally, you will be transported back to the starting point. The total duration of the experience, including briefing, balloon flight, various transfers and refreshments, will be about 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 (there is a surcharge for weight over 95 kg).
Minors must be accompanied throughout the activity by a parent or legal guardian.
For safety reasons, pregnant women; people with reduced mobility or injuries that prevent them from independently climbing into the wicker basket; people with heart problems and people who have been diving in the 24 hours prior to the flight or who have recently undergone invasive surgery are not allowed to fly .
Other information
The flight takes place all year round, weather permitting. 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.
The activity is confirmed with a minimum of 4 participants.
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 take-off time and location.
To reach the take-off point, you can request a return transfer from the city of Caserta, with pickup to be agreed upon after the booking confirmation: select the "flight + transfer" option.
Breakfast includes sweet and savoury food, such as yoghurt and cappuccino, as well as typical local products. Theaperitif includes a board of typical local products and a drink of your choice. 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 objects 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
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 for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Alife, Caserta

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
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.