Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau
Overview
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Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont sur loire. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes, orchards, and vineyards of the Loire Valley with a pilot. Watch the sun slowly rise or set on the horizon and capture the spectacular views on camera, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice on landing. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Minimum children age 6 years
What To Expect
Amboise
La vallée de la Loire et ses châteaux au gré des vents !
Options
Sunrise Balloon Flight
Early meeting at sunrise when the winds are calm, the air cool & stable. You need to allow 3 hours for your adventure. Pickup included
Sunset Balloon Flight
Late afternoon meeting 2-3 hours before sunset when the winds are calm, the air stable. You need to allow 3 hours for your adventure. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hot-air balloon flight
Hotel pickup and drop-off (up to 15km or 9.3 miles from Amboise)
Glass of Champagne or Sparkling Grape Juice
Guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great communication and...
Laura W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great communication and arrived to pick us up right on time. Had to change to a morning flight due to the heat, not their fault and they were very proactive about rescheduling. We had a great flight!
great experience
jelelong,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome, breathtaking, magical, a must-do!!!! Paul Henry, our balloonist, is fantastic Great team Thank you
A beautiful experience, with lovely memories.
234mariejol,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Tom for this extraordinary flight. This is an experience we are not likely to forget. We commend the professionalism and kindness of the team. Thank you again, Eric and Marie-Jo.
Sunrise walk
sopau87,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice walk at sunrise above the Loire Very professional pilot who took us over the trees and skimmed the water
The flying O.A.P
JOHN L,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00a very good flight and a wonderful experience, i would recommend this to everybody. I am 84 years old and they looked after me very well.
Fun fun!
Olivia L,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience! Our group loved the experience! I would highly recommend. Majority of our group had not done it before and we truly loved it! Great experience for our trip!
Great experience but a bit boring
VGPM,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great once in a lifetime experience but not a lot to see. One chateaux and a lot of farm land. Very professional staff absolutely no problems but as I said not a lot to see.
Our balloonist really...
Kristine d,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our balloonist really knew what he was doing! (Paul Henry or Henry Paul?) Beautiful views and a great crew!
While advertised as an...
Dale S,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While advertised as an English tour our pilot could not give safety instructions without help guest. Flight narrative was all in French. Nice balloon ride but should be clear about languages
Ideal flight
T314YVpatricer,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb flight Saturday 09 May evening, with a team at the top. Our pilot grazed the Loire with our nacelle and made a superb landing (the nacelle remained vertical). Thank you all.
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