Hot Air Balloon Flight in Loire Valley
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You'll fly above one of the most magnificent castles, like the castle of Chenonceau, Amboise, or Chaumont sur Loire. You'll have the possibility of participating in hot-air balloon preparation for the flight. A small degustation of local products will be offered at the balloon landing place after the flight.
You can order the photos and video of the flight on a very nice USB key.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
There are many places where you may fly by hot air balloon, but a flight in the Loire Valley, France, is one of the top 10 things to do in this beautiful country. You will overfly at least one of the most beautiful castles in France: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chinon, Chaumont sur Loire. All these castles are inseparable from the history of France and its kings. Hot air balloon flights are organized every morning and evening, if weather permits, from April to October. Balloon tours usually start in the early mornings (at about 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.) and evenings (from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.). A balloon flight lasts for about 1 hour, but the entire process takes about 3–4 hours. After a flight, a small degustation of local products (wine, cheese, and sweets) will be offered, and then you will be "baptized" by a deep ballooning tradition; you will be granted baptizing names and titles, as well as the first flight certificates. Then our pilot will bring you back in a 4x4 car to the meeting or take-off site.
Options
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Over castle of Chenonceau Duration: 3 hours Petite dégustation
What‘s Included
Snacks
Transportation from the landing place to the meeting place
Experienced guide
USB key with photos and video of the flight
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wawwwwww!
Explorer46758794702,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinaire pilote hors pair Merci
Beautiful June Morning
nwrightatknox,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing balloon ride! Beyond the beautiful scenery, the post ride ground reception was a great surprise! Our pilot Aurimas was funny while informative during the ride and we felt safe throughout the whole experience. Communication prior to ride day was excellent and we would highly recommend Aurimas and his team for your Loire balloon ride.
Once in a lifetime memory with great Pilot
Seaside54124255038,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with master pilot, who took us to longer distance than other balloon competitors Learned a lot about Lithuanian culture as he discussed types of food from Lithuania Kind ground crew Recommend highly
Balloon Baptism
272charlineb,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous moment for this balloon baptism over the Vienna Valley. Great pilot who explains the whole procedure and safety very well. Professional and perfect support. Aperitif served on landing with great kindness, generosity and sharing. Many thanks to the whole team. Prior follow-up by SMS was perfect too! Very fast answers systematically.
Overview of the Loire castles
jlucizzo,May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous discovery, the balloon flight over the Château de Chenonceau and Chaumont sur Loire, the very experienced pilot made us spend a bit of an hour in a good mood. The really great landing in the countryside, and his very available buddy was there to welcome us. This outing concluded in the most beautiful way, a table being set with coffee, croissants, fruit juice, sparkling wine, cheese, cake and wine from Lithuania, where the pilot and his partner are from. Really a very nice hot air balloon ride. To do without hesitation.
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