Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

Overview

Available languages

English

French

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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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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)

What To Expect

Amboise

La vallée de la Loire et ses châteaux au gré des vents !

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.62

237 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

198

Once in a Lifetime
Kelsey M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This experience was nothing short of magical. Everything was seamless and everyone who worked for the tour company was so kind and helpful. We really appreciated their commitment to safety and professionalism, monitoring the wind, weather, etc for the planned date several days in advance and explaining all the needed safety information before the flight. There are no words to describe how awe-inspiring the views are on this flight. If you have the ability and opportunity, book this.
Beautiful but be physically able!
Anne W,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Beautiful views and great crew! You will be asked to help put the basket on the truck, deflate the balloon and load into the carrier. Those with physical constraints will find this challenging. I have a pulled back and there seniors in our group that found this very challenging. This should have been mentioned as a requirement. In other balloon rides I have done they had a crew do this as part of the cost.
Amazing!!
Carrie H,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Bucket list event! Absolutely amazing! Once in a lifetime experience. Very grateful for Kevin and the smooth ride:. Thank you!!!
Tom, our hot air balloon...
John B,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tom, our hot air balloon pilot, was both professional and informative. With a good sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves floating over the Loire River and Valley! Thank you.
The Trip of a Lifetime - Absolutely Magical!
Heather G,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
THE MOST INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this trip was, it was the highlight of our week. Balloon Revolution did a fantastic job preparing for our flight. Our original trip was rescheduled due to weather and they were helpful and accommodating around our schedule. Kevin did a fantastic job keeping in close contact with us regarding changes and pickup/drop off itinerary. Tom did an amazing job videoing the flight from the drone, and the pictures/videos were a very reasonable and absolutely worth the price. You MUST book this trip! My only negative feedback was that we had to aid in the landing/teardown process while on the sandy beach of the Loire river, which was not anticipated. We assisted in deflating and folding the balloon - not a problem but more of a heads up to future travelers to wear appropriate pants and footwear for off-roading.