● Enjoy a sightseeing tour in a complete different way: from the sky!
● You will benefit from a safety briefing and a weather report
● Hop on a hot air balloon for a unique ride above the enchanting Loire Valley
● Witness the impressive spectacle of the inflation of the balloon in which you can take part if you wish!
● Hop on a hot air balloon for a unique ride above the enchanting Loire Valley
Preparation for the flight
Preparation of the balloon for the flight lasts about 30 minutes. Pilot instructs the passengers on how to behave in the balloon during the take-off, flight and landing. Passengers are welcome to take part in the preparation of the balloon for the flight.
The Flight
A hot air balloon usually flies at few hundred meters altitude, however it may climb up to 1 km or fly just a few meters above the ground.
The Crew
A hot air balloon is always accompanied by a chase team and a car. During the flight a pilot keeps in contact with his crew. Hence, the crew knows where exactly the balloon is flying and is going to land. Our chase car reaches the landing site before or immediately after the landing.
You take off near the castles of Amboise, Chenonceau and Chaumont-sur-Loire, from our approved take-off platforms.
Included
● 3 hours (includes 1 hour hot air balloon ride)
Not Included
● Pick up and drop off at the take off platform can be included upon request (extra fee).