Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona
Overview
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Leave the hustle and bustle of Barcelona behind and join this early-morning hot-air balloon flight at only 30-45 minutes away from the city. A hot-air balloon ride is the best way to capture outstanding views of Catalonia from heights of up to 3,000 feet (900 meters). Prepare for an exhilarating flight as you take off and begin to enjoy the sense of freedom and tranquility of floating through the air, you'll be airborne between 1 and 1.5 hours before landing for a sumptuous Champagne brunch.
Our ballooning flights include an optional pick-up in Barcelona city centre and roundtrip transfer to the flying area. Want a longer or more intimate experience? Select a 2-hour flight to spend longer in the air or upgrade to a private flight plus the pilot.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child aged 5 and under are not allowed to board a hot air balloon
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local Brunch after the flight (if 2-hour flight option booked)
Pink Cava champagne toast, fruits juice and water available, light snack.
Pick up and drop-off from Barcelona city center (if option selected at moment of booking)
Balloon Flight with a maximum of 8 passengers on board (shared flight option)
First Flight Certificate signed by pilot.
Gratuities
Breakfast before activity.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona
If your book our pick up service, your adventure begins here, from the emblematic Plaza Cataluña, located in the city center of Barcelona. Meet our team there, jump in our ballooning van and let's go for the balloon adventure ! Also, if come at night, get into the Hard Rock Café and have nice ambiance, good music and international food.
Restaurant Zèfir
Before heading to the balloon launch site, make a stop in this tipical Catalan Cafeteria for you to have a quick coffee, drink a fresh orange juice and get a quick snack. This place is the meeting point with the ballooning team and also be your last chance to go to toilet...
Options
Balloon Ride over Catalonia
Meeting point in flying area: from Vic city (to be confirmed by operator according to weather condition)
Experience: hot-air balloon ride over Catalonia countryside near Barcelona
Duration: 1 hour
Extras included: local snack, water, fruits juice, Cava champagne toast, free souvenir photos, flight certificate
Transportation is not included
Starting point:
Restaurant Zèfir, Carrer 11 de Setembre, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Balloon Ride + Pickup from BCN
Pick up included: transfer from and to Barcelona city center
Experience: hot-air balloon ride next to Monseny Natural Park
Duration: 1 hour
Extras included: local snack, water, fruits juice, Cava champagne toast, free souvenir photos, flight certificate
Starting point:
Hard Rock Cafè, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Pickup included
Private Ride + Pickup from BCN
Pick up included: transfer from and to Barcelona city
Experience: Exclusive VIP 1-hour hot-air balloon ride next to Montseny Natural Park
Duration: 1 hour
Extras included: local snack, water, fruits juice, Cava champagne toast, free souvenir photos, flight certificate
Pickup included
Private 2-Hour Balloon Ride
Pick up included: transfer from and to Barcelona city
Experience: Round trip pick up service + Exclusive hot-air balloon ride over Catalonia lasting 2 hours + brunch in local restaurant
Duration: 2 hours
Extras included: Extras included: water, fruits juice, free souvenir photos, flight certificate, brunch in local restaurant
Pickup included
Reviews
588 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It’s a one hour balloon ride
Chris B,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a one hour balloon ride. We arranged for the Barcelona pickup, transported an hour away, to grab a coffee while waiting for the team to finish the balloon prep. Did the one hour hot air balloon ride, first time ever-so it was fun as a one time thing. Picked up in a field, a quick stop for coffee, then transported the hour back to Barcelona. Simple in nature, recommended for first timers.
Balloon with Santi!
Marie G,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00First balloon experience, a childhood dream come true! Pilot Santi has a great look and is greatly friendly. Drinking bubbles is a great way to finish this activity. It's worth getting up before the rooster!
The balloon ride was...
Ryan S,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00The balloon ride was great. Very easy ride with clear instruction and great views. Benjamin did a great job! Highly recommended.
The Hot Air Balloon...
Talara A,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Hot Air Balloon experience was a nice break for the crowds on Barcelona. The team taking us on the Hot Air Balloon ride were professional, kind and very skilled.
Fun but not as advertised completely
Allyson R,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Trip never saw Monserrat & I wouldn’t have picked it if it wasn’t mentioned as a viewpoint. Overall it was a nice experience and nice people but I wouldn’t have picked this and it also should be mentioned that when you land you have to wait while they pack up the balloon and then they make the participants help back up this heavy balloon and lift it onto the truck. Too expensive of a trip to not have seen what was promised and have to do the work.
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Operated by Ballooning Barcelona