Private hot air balloon ride in Siena
Highlights
- Live an unforgettable experience flying over the city of Siena and the Sienese hills in a private hot-air balloon.
- Admire the breathtaking panorama from above in total safety, in the company of an experienced pilot.
- Celebrate a special occasion with your loved ones with a final toast.
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Full description
Flying in a hot-air balloon is an extraordinary experience, to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. And experiencing it together with whoever you want, on a private hot-air balloon, is something simply unique!
Let yourself be carried away by the wind, admiring the panorama of the city of Siena in the magical atmosphere of dawn. An experienced pilot will guarantee you maximum safety, taking care of all phases of the flight, while you will only have to think about enjoying one of Tuscany's most beautiful landscapes.
What we will do
The rendezvous is at the take-off area in Siena, at first light. Here, we will be welcomed by the pilot, who will direct us to the hot-air balloon for our exclusive use.
We will then board the balloon via special passages on the side of the basket and, after a briefing on safety regulations, we will finally be ready to take off. The pilot will briefly explain the behaviour to be adopted during the various phases of the flight.
We will reach an altitude of between 300 and 1200 metres, depending on the wind of the day. We will fly over the city of Siena, with its splendid medieval brick buildings. We will see from above Piazza del Campo, with its characteristic fan shape, the Duomo, the Torre del Mangia and the surrounding hills. The pilot will take care of everything, guaranteeing maximum safety, while we will only have to enjoy the splendid panorama.
After about one hour of flight, it will be time to land. The wind conditions will determine the landing zone, which generally takes place on grass. Afterwards, we will find refreshments (included in the fee) prepared by the crew, including pastries, a plate of local cheeses and cold cuts, and a glass of champagne.
After the refreshments, the pilot will take us back to the take-off site. The activity has a total duration of about 3 hours and includes a safety briefing, a one-hour flight and return to the starting point.
Who it is aimed at
Flying in a hot-air balloon is suitable for everyone, you can fly from 4 years of age upwards and with a minimum height of 90 cm. The only restrictions are for pregnant women and people with serious heart problems or restricted mobility in their lower limbs.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of the activity.
The activity can be booked all year round, weather permitting, and is reserved for private groups of up to 6 participants.
Important: the flight takes place at dawn, to take advantage of the best winds and the most suitable temperatures, but the take-off time may vary depending on the time of year chosen. The day before the scheduled activity, you will receive confirmation of the take-off time and meeting place from the pilot.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable clothing and flat shoes
Don't forget to bring
- Water Bottle
- Cap
- 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
Siena
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 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.