As you are floating high above the beautiful Costa Brava, the wind gently carrying you over a mix of green fields, rough hills, and a peek of the sparkling sea. That’s what you’ll get with our hot air balloon costa Brava tour, a shared adventure that’s perfect for families, couples, or anyone who loves a good view. Not just a ride; it’s a chance to see Catalonia’s Empordà region from a whole new angle, and it’s worth every penny.
When you sign up for one of our hot air balloon rides in Girona, you’re in for a relaxed yet exciting morning. The whole thing lasts about three hours, but the flight itself is around an hour, plenty of time to soak in the sights. You’ll meet up early around 6:30 or 7:45, just as the sun’s coming up, because that’s when the air is calmest.
Don’t worry, we’ll keep you busy: you can help inflate the balloon if you want, which is pretty cool to watch as it grows huge right in front of you. Once you’re up in the Costa Brava balloon ride, it’s all quiet and smooth, with the pilot pointing out landmarks below. After landing, we celebrate with a glass of cava (that’s Spanish bubbly) and a fluffy almond cake, think of it as a little toast to your adventure.
This economical trip is for everyone, but we recommend children below the age of 5 to not participate in the Costa Brava Balloon tours ascent.
Your day starts bright and early near Girona, where we’ll pick a spot based on the wind—could be near Figueres or another Empordà town. First, you’ll see the crew set up the hot air balloon flights in empordà, and if you’re curious, they’ll let you pitch in.
Then, it’s lift-off! You’ll float over the countryside, catching views of farms, forests, and that famous coast. The pilot knows the area like the back of his hand, so you’ll hear stories about what’s below.
After about an hour, you’ll touch down wherever the wind takes us (don’t worry, a van follows to bring you back). We wrap up with cava, snacks, and offer a personalized souvenir photo magnet to prove you’ve conquered the skies with hot air balloon emporda.
We fly all year round, mostly on weekends, but weekdays work too if the weather’s good. It’s got to be calm usually, no rain, no strong winds (under 20 km/h). If it’s a no-go, we’ll reschedule, no hassle.
Almost anyone can join. But we recommend kids over 5 are welcome, but we don’t recommend it for pregnant women, just to be safe.
Dress comfy; think layers, sneakers, and maybe a hat. It’s not cold up there, but mornings can be chilly on the ground.
It’s a shared tour, so you’ll be with a small group, usually 20, depending on the balloon size. Makes it cozy and fun!
The balloon does not give vertigo, since the sensation is not of being at a very high point, but of floating.
No, it is not cold, since the burners give off a lot of heat, you’ll feel much warmer.
No, the balloon does not swing. Once we go up, we move with the wind and this means that there is no swaying.
