Private hot-air balloon flight in the province of Bologna with breakfast or aperitif
Highlights
- Take part in a private hot-air balloon flight in the province of Bologna
- Experience the thrill of flying over the landscape of the Bolognese hills and the Apennines
- And finally, round off this unforgettable experience with breakfast or an aperitif
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Full description
If Bologna is your favourite city, you couldn’t give a better gift.
Treat someone to our private hot-air balloon flight: you’ll watch the balloon being inflated, take your seat in the wicker basket and experience the thrill of flying over the province of Bologna.
And upon landing, a delicious breakfast or a tempting aperitif awaits you!
What we will do
Please arrive 10 minutes before your selected time at the meeting point in the Valsamoggia area (BO). Once there, you’ll meet the pilot who’ll be taking you on this adventure!
On arrival, you’ll witness the spectacle of the balloon being inflated: you’ll watch the hot-air balloon slowly take shape before your very eyes, filling them with colour and wonder. This will be followed by the pre-flight briefing, during which you’ll receive all the information you need to ensure a carefree experience.
And there you are, ready to take your place in the wicker basket and… take off! Gently, you’ll lift off the ground and fly over the province of Bologna: the view stretches from the Sanctuary of San Luca to the Abbey of Monteveglio, from the hills of Bologna to the Apennines. The flight route varies depending on the best weather conditions, making every flight unique! The hot-air balloon flight lasts approximately 1 hour.
Finally, you’ll land gently at the designated spot, step out of the balloon and board the organiser’s transfer to return to the meeting point. The experience will conclude with the presentation of your flight certificate and a light breakfast or a tasty aperitif at the airfield!
The experience lasts a total of approximately two and a half hours.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Children up to the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent who is taking part in the activity.
To take part, you must be at least 120 cm tall and weigh no more than 130 kg. Please note! If you weigh more than 115 kg, a surcharge of 50 per cent of the standard rate applies: please contact us to make a booking request for people weighing more than 115 kg.
The following are not permitted to fly: pregnant women, people with cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions, those suffering from osteoporosis, mental health conditions, or those with prosthetic limbs or mobility issues. It is prohibited to fly whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and anyone who has engaged in diving activities within 24 hours prior to the flight is also prohibited from flying.
Other information
The experience takes place all year round.
The meeting point, meeting time, route and duration of the flight vary according to the best weather conditions, at the pilot’s discretion.
You are not permitted to bring any items on board, with the exception of photographic equipment and binoculars, provided they are contained in suitable small bags and stowed away before landing.
Smoking is prohibited at the take-off site, the landing site, on board the hot-air balloon and in any of the organisation’s vehicles. The hot-air balloon is fuelled by highly flammable liquid propane.
Options are available for people with food allergies and intolerances: please contact the organiser using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to inform them of any dietary requirements.
Dogs and other animals are not permitted.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Layered clothing (suitable for the temperature fluctuations experienced during a hot-air balloon ascent)
- Closed trainers (no heels)
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
Valsamoggia, Bologna
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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry 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.