Float over the volcanic area of La Garrotxa on a 5-hour hot air balloon tour, with sparkling Cava, a country breakfast in a restaurant exclusive to tour participants, and more. See how the volcanoes have shaped the landscape from a bird’s eye perspective.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- Catalan, Spanish, English, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Fly over the volcanic landscape of Garrotxa by hot air balloon
- See how the landscape was formed by volcanoes, peering into craters from above
- Enjoy an exclusive breakfast of local sausages, tomato bread, and wine
- Marvel at tiny villages perched on rocks, waterfalls, thick oak forests and more
- Glide with the breeze and experience the silence of nature
- Early morning coffee before the flight
- Hot air balloon flight (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Glass of cava and local pancake during the trip
- Transfer from landing site to launch field and facilities
- Country breakfast at a restaurant exclusive to tour customers
- First flight certificate
- Pregnant women
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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The meeting point is near the medieval town of Santa Pau. Parking is available for customers. To get to the meeting point: From Girona Airport - Drive on the AP7 north (Girona, France). Leave the AP7 at exit 6 and join the C66 (Banyoles, Olot). From Olot take the C 524 to Santa Pau. The launch site is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) drive on the left From Barcelona - Drive north on the AP7 and join the C17 north to Vic. North of Vic take exit 69 joining the C37 (Manlleu, Olot and Torello). Continue through a series of tunnels that finish in the Vall d’En Bas. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to Olot, and then take the C 524 to Santa Pau. The launch site is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) drive on the left Girona Train Station and Girona Airport is about a 45 minute drive Figueres TGV Station is an approximate 30 minutes drive Barcelona Airport is about a 1.5-hour drive There is a public bus stop in Olot
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- Please wear comfortable footwear
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, or children under 5 years old
- Baskets adapted for people with reduced mobility are available, including 3 door baskets for seniors, or those in wheelchairs. Disabled parking places are also provided
- This activity is subject to weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund
- Flights operate every day (weekdays and weekends)
- The full activity lasts about 5 hours, with a 1.5-hour balloon flight
- Please note that the balloon trip starts early in the morning and ends around noon. The exact time is set according to the flying season
