About this tour
Rise above Segovia in a hot air balloon for three hours of drifting over this UNESCO-listed city and its iconic monuments. From the basket, you'll spot wildlife crossing the plains below whilst your pilot shares knowledge of the landscape unfolding beneath you. The experience concludes with a traditional Spanish picnic featuring cured meats, cheese and cava, plus you'll receive an HD recording and photographic documentation of your flight.
Highlights
- Float above Segovia's medieval architecture and aqueduct
- Spot roe deer and regional wildlife from the air
- Pilot commentary on landmarks and landscape features
- Post-flight celebration with Iberian ham and cava
- HD video and photos included
- Flight certificate as keepsake
What to expect
You'll start early, meeting your pilot at the launch site near Segovia. The balloon ascends gently, offering progressive views of the city's Roman aqueduct, castle and rooftops spreading across the plains. The flight itself is surprisingly quiet—just wind and occasional burner flames. Your pilot will point out geographical details and wildlife sightings as you drift. The descent is soft. Once landed, the ground crew guides everyone to a celebration picnic with regional wines and charcuterie, where you'll receive your flight diploma and HD footage.
Good to know
Early starts are typical for balloon flights (weather dependent). Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with spinal injuries. Wheelchair accessible on ground. Bring layers—it's cooler aloft. Optional Madrid transfers available separately. Flight duration is roughly one hour; total experience runs three hours including setup and celebration.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.