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Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Toledo or Segovia with Optional Transport from Madrid
Badge of ExcellenceSegovia, Spain
From $227.11
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 3 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Rise to exhilarating elevations over the medieval myriad of Toledo or Segovia on a hot-air balloon ride from Madrid. Select the city you want to see from above then rise to dizzying heights and enjoy birds-eye views of Toledo’s charming Old Town and Segovia’s ancient aqueduct.Touch down and pamper your palate with a Spanish brunch featuring cava and cured meats. Bring home a flight certificate and after a few days enjoy the photographs and video that immortalize your magical memories and upgrade to enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Madrid hotel.
- Enjoy incredible bird’s-eye views of Toledo Old Town or Segovia Cathedral
- Enjoy a typical Spanish brunch and glass of cava after your hot-air balloon flight
- Take home a souvenir photo, video and flight certificate
- Round-trip transport from Madrid included, if option selected
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Hot-air balloon flight (1 hour)
- HD tour video, photo and flight certificate
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
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End point
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We can pickup inside Madrid urban area.
What To Expect
Depart from your centrally located Madrid hotel in an air-conditioned minivan, or make your own way to the launch site, depending on which option you selected. Feel your adrenaline levels surge as you approach the site and see your brightly colored hot-air balloon preparing to inflate.
Climb into the balloon’s sturdy basket and hear the roar of the gas flame as you begin to ascend into the air. Capture panoramic photographs of either the ancient sprawl of Toledo, with its winding River Tajo and the majestic Alćazar of Toledo, or the medieval myriad of Segovia, with its colossal aqueduct considered one of the region’s best-preserved Roman monuments.
Cruise over the Gothic architecture and ancient structures of the city you selected and listen to captivating commentary about the rich heritage of each area. Return to solid ground after an hour in the air and tantalize your taste buds with a brunch comprised of Spanish specialties; sample cured meats, creamy cheeses and freshly baked bread.
Peruse your souvenir photos while toasting glasses of chilled and sparkling cava then bid your guide and group farewell and return to your Madrid hotel or stay in Toledo or Segovia depending on which option you selected.
Climb into the balloon’s sturdy basket and hear the roar of the gas flame as you begin to ascend into the air. Capture panoramic photographs of either the ancient sprawl of Toledo, with its winding River Tajo and the majestic Alćazar of Toledo, or the medieval myriad of Segovia, with its colossal aqueduct considered one of the region’s best-preserved Roman monuments.
Cruise over the Gothic architecture and ancient structures of the city you selected and listen to captivating commentary about the rich heritage of each area. Return to solid ground after an hour in the air and tantalize your taste buds with a brunch comprised of Spanish specialties; sample cured meats, creamy cheeses and freshly baked bread.
Peruse your souvenir photos while toasting glasses of chilled and sparkling cava then bid your guide and group farewell and return to your Madrid hotel or stay in Toledo or Segovia depending on which option you selected.
Cathedral of Segovia (Pass By)
Acueduct of Segovia (Pass By)
Alcazar of Segovia (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children between 5 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- There is no seating available in the basket; passengers stand during the flight
- Most travelers can participate
- Pregnant travelers are not allowed
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Bill_C
Beautiful setting in Segovia, very nice ascent and descent. Good pilot, excellent friendly team. Didn’t quite depart as scheduled but that didn’t take from the experience as we could observe the setup of all the balloons while we waited. Highly recommend!
Reviews
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287 reviews
Omarelis_J, Mar 2024
We purchased these tickets because of the castles views. We only saw a castle in the distance before the balloon took air. We never got even close to the castle. We were promised castles and what we got was a view of a low security jail from all angles. We seemed to go in one big circle for an 1hr. The landing was atrocious! Their assistance had to drag the balloon over a rocky patch and over a fence. However, the pilot was friendly.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for your comments. We reviewed the full video of your flight and it hardly matches your description of the activity. We took off infront of the Alcázar castle and Cathedral, a after a few minutes the pilot climbed to 950 meters above the ground so you could enjoy the city of Segovia, the Guadarrama mountails and the natural landscape around it. The landing we very smooth and the crew helped to move the balloon over a fence as the field was closed.
Best regards from all the balloon team at Aerotours,
Donna_R, Oct 2023
Victor and his team were very professional and kind.
It was a very fun experience and I strongly recommend it!
The tour was mainly in Spanish as most visitors were Spanish. But, Victor made the effort to translate and talk to us in English.
We also had some drinks and food after the landing which was pleasant.
Thank you for this great experience !!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Many thanks for your nice review, and we are very happy to know that you enjoyed it so much!
Best regards from Víctor and all the team at Aerotours,
Icee_E, Sep 2023
An absolute ‘must do’!! First, I cannot speak highly enough about the staff! They were communicative prior to our flight and made sure that we were going to have the best experience possible. The pilots were so fun and friendly, you can tell that they truly enjoy their jobs and interacting with their riders. The basket we went up in was a bit tight but honestly, we made friends with our fellow passengers which was fun as well! As expected the views are incredibly breathtaking, and it was really cool to see the landscape from different heights. We even had a smooth landing! And they let us help pack away the balloon which was really fun! And Sancho’s post-ride playlist with our Cava and light snacks was the cherry on top!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Sancho's paylist is the ice in the cake of the balloon ride! thanks for joining us and sharing your experience with Aerotours!
Amanda_O, Aug 2023
Stunning views! Wonderful experience, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend for a great family
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Many thanks for sharing your experience, we are so happy to know that your family enjoyed it so much! it was a pleasure to have you all on board.
Best regards from all the team at Aerotours,
MICHAIL_M, Aug 2023
After many e-mail exchanges the supplier (aerotours) seemed unwilling to pick me up from Madrid. Finally they tried to persuade me to go to Segovia instead. Because I insisted to fly over Toledo they claimed weather conditions and denied the August 3d flight and proposed a flight on August 6th when I will be out of Madrid, in Santiago de Compostela or Gijon).
I asked for a full refund but they never answered.
It is the worst experience I ever had with a Viator booking, which I use almost exclusively the past years on my summer vacations throughout the world.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
The reason that you were unable to fly over Toledo or Madrid was that the weather was unsuitable for a safe balloon flight in this areas that day. We suggested Segovia where we made a wonderful flight that day, and as you refused, we requested the refund to Viator which should be credited shortly.
So we don't understand your reasons for dissapointment, where we tried to accommodate you giving the best alternative given the weather conditions, and when you didn't accepted them, we just canceled and refunded your reservation. We have no control of the weather and the only thing we can do if offer the best alternatives for you.
Regards,
Gez_W, Aug 2023
Initially we had booked the flight over Toledo but weather conditions (or booking numbers) meant that we were offered Segovia instead. It also meant an even earlier start - collected from our apartment at 5.30am - so I arrived, with my three daughters, tired and grumpy. The journey to Segovia took around 1 hour.
However, the early start meant that we had a wonderful early morning skyline to enjoy whilst the team prepared the balloon. This also allowed us time to meet our fellow travellers - a friendly group.
The initial attempt to inflate the balloon was unsuccessful so there was a delay of around 20 minutes then it was time to enter the basket. There are four compartments, each capable of holding four people. Passengers need to be distributed equally to allow for balance so there is a small chance that you may not be in the same compartment.
I was initially nervous as the balloon ascended but within minutes I felt safe and relaxed helped by confident commentary from the pilot,
The experience is wonderful. Segovia is beautiful. The balloon floats peacefully and elegantly across the town. All passengers were stunned in to silence by the majesty of the experience.
The landing was bumpy and controlled, with lots of laughter. Afterwards the team made a fun experience of repacking the balloon, paying particular attention to a young girl and getting her involved. She really enjoyed herself.
Some sausage, cheese and cava then certificates were awarded. An hour's journey back to Madrid. That evening we were emailed photos and a lovely 2.5 minute video
This was a fantastic experience, the pilot and crew were excellent, the photos and video brilliant mementos. 100% recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Many thanks for your great review, and we are so glad that your family enjoyed the activity so much!
Best regards from all the team at Aerotours,
Nicholas_S, Jul 2023
This was one of our least favorite experiences during our trip in Spain. Our issue with the experience was partially based on nature and partially with the listing on Viator. When you're trying to see some specific sites, like seeing the old city, hot air balloons rides are a gamble since you don't know where the wind will blow. Unfortunately on our trip the wind blew the opposite direction and it was very weak so we spent our entire trip floating over some neighborhoods. We also were asked if we had flexibility with dates/locations based on weather. We said we could change locations if needed. I assumed we would be informed ahead of time if there was a change of plans but we were not. We had booked Segovia, but the pick up brought us to Toledo without notice. We were never told why.
With regards to the Viator post, it said the tour would be in English. However, no one on the tour spoke English except for one of the other guests. Fortunately she was able to translate some of what the captain was saying, but I don't think it's fair to list this as an English tour, especially if there had been an emergency in the air and we weren't able to communicate.
The captain did seem really nice and the the food/drinks were appreciated.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thanks for your comments. All the pilots are passsing a proficiency check in english by our civil aviation authorities, so you must be sure that any safety information is passed to our passengers during the activity. The weather conditions were not suitable for Segovia that day, and as you previously agreed to a site change, we informed you that the activity will take place in Toledo. On every balloon flight the wind direction dictates the trajectory of the balloon, so we cannot guarantee where the balloon will go during the flight, but the pilots always do their best to make a pleasant and safe flight. Best regards from all the team,
JingYi_P, Jul 2023
We had the BEST time! Truly the highlight of our trip. It was an amazing experience right from the pick up in Madrid, the flight itself, and the brunch out in the open fields. Apart from the beautiful views both in air and after landing in the open fields, both the crew and fellow passengers were so friendly. They even gave out flight certificates in the end and sent us a nicely edited video along with pictures. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you! so nice to hear that you had such a great time with us, and you enjoyed the balloon flight experience over Segovia.
Best regards from all the team at Aerotours,
Bill_C, Jul 2023
Beautiful setting in Segovia, very nice ascent and descent. Good pilot, excellent friendly team. Didn’t quite depart as scheduled but that didn’t take from the experience as we could observe the setup of all the balloons while we waited. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Many thanks for sharing your experience with the Tripadvisor travellers! Regards from all the team,
Courtney_D, Jun 2023
Super fun experience! The team is very effective and you feel taken care of. The view is amazing, though you don’t get too close to the castle. The snack is a nice touch but it’s important to note that there is not a bathroom option for the whole tour. The pickup/drop off went well. We definitely recommend it! And make sure you pack good closed toe shoes because getting in and out of the basket is a lot and be prepared for the landing. Again super fun and an amazing memory!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thanks for sharing your experience in Tripadvisor, and we are glad to know that you enjoyed so much!
Best regards from all the team,
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