Hot Air Balloon Flight near Rome
4 h
About this activity
Your experience starts in Magliano Sabina in front of Park Hotel Sabina where you will meet your pilot, the crew and the other passengers.You will then go on-board our jeep and go ahead to the launch site nearby.
The pilot will make a detailed preflight briefing on security and the landing position.You are allowed to make questions and you can make photos while the persons from the crew inflate the balloon.When the balloon is inflated the pilot welcomes the passengers on board on the 'lighter' than air flight.
The balloon will reach the maximum height of 500 meters,1500 feet you will be able to fly in the Tiber Valley and a few kilometers away you can visit other places of great interest, the Tiber Farfa Nature Reserve, the Abbey of Farfa, Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este, Bracciano, Trevignano and Anguillara with the beautiful lake. Below you will see rivers and the typical countryside of Lazio.
The direction of the flight depends on the wind. Some directional control is possible by ascending or descending into air currents going in a different direction, this information is checked prior to take off be releasing a small helium balloon and checking up to date weather reports. The pilot can raise or lower the hot air balloon by controlling the temperature inside the balloon.
A balloon is the only aircraft with a 360 ° panorama, the passengers can just relax and can take photos of the spectacular scenery under.
The temperature is almost the same as on the ground; for this reason you should wear sporty clothes of natural fibres, and sporty shoes, no high heels or sandals are allowed.
The ground retrieve follows the flight on the ground with the jeep and when the time comes to return to earth you'll be met by our retrieve crew.
The flight will be celebrated with local wine, soft drinks and local food after landing while the crew pack away the balloon.The pilot will also give you First Flight Certificate. You will then be taken to your original meeting point on our jeep.
The pilot will make a detailed preflight briefing on security and the landing position.You are allowed to make questions and you can make photos while the persons from the crew inflate the balloon.When the balloon is inflated the pilot welcomes the passengers on board on the 'lighter' than air flight.
The balloon will reach the maximum height of 500 meters,1500 feet you will be able to fly in the Tiber Valley and a few kilometers away you can visit other places of great interest, the Tiber Farfa Nature Reserve, the Abbey of Farfa, Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este, Bracciano, Trevignano and Anguillara with the beautiful lake. Below you will see rivers and the typical countryside of Lazio.
The direction of the flight depends on the wind. Some directional control is possible by ascending or descending into air currents going in a different direction, this information is checked prior to take off be releasing a small helium balloon and checking up to date weather reports. The pilot can raise or lower the hot air balloon by controlling the temperature inside the balloon.
A balloon is the only aircraft with a 360 ° panorama, the passengers can just relax and can take photos of the spectacular scenery under.
The temperature is almost the same as on the ground; for this reason you should wear sporty clothes of natural fibres, and sporty shoes, no high heels or sandals are allowed.
The ground retrieve follows the flight on the ground with the jeep and when the time comes to return to earth you'll be met by our retrieve crew.
The flight will be celebrated with local wine, soft drinks and local food after landing while the crew pack away the balloon.The pilot will also give you First Flight Certificate. You will then be taken to your original meeting point on our jeep.
Included
- Detailed briefing
- Flight that lasts approx.one hour with an operator holding a commercial Operator Certificate issued by the Civil Authority
- Toast with local wine, soft drinks and local food after landing
- First flight certificate signed by the pilot
- Transport on our jeep
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, minimum age 8 years, minimum heigth 130 cm
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Original
100%
Tourism
95%
Adrenaline
80%
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