About this tour
Drift above Tuscany's countryside in a hot air balloon for one hour, launching from near Siena. You'll ascend to 2,000 feet over rolling vineyards, cypress-lined villas, medieval castles and olive groves—the full postcard view. An expert pilot and crew handle everything, and you'll touch down for a local breakfast spread and a glass of sparkling wine to mark the occasion. The 2.5-hour total experience includes transport back to your starting point.
Highlights
- One-hour flight over Tuscan vineyards and hilltop villas
- Rise to 2,000 feet above rolling countryside
- Local breakfast picnic at landing site
- Glass of sparkling wine included
- Experienced balloon captain and crew
- Return transport to launch location
What to expect
You'll be collected from your launch point (confirmed the day before based on wind conditions) and briefed by the pilot on safety and what to expect aloft. The flight itself lasts an hour, during which you'll float silently across the Tuscan landscape, watching villages and vineyards unfold below. The ascent is gentle and the basket ride surprisingly stable. Once landed in a field, the crew sets out a local breakfast with regional produce—bread, cheese, cured meats—which you'll enjoy alongside sparkling wine. A minibus then ferries you back to the launch site, wrapping up by mid-morning.
Good to know
Launch location changes daily based on weather; you'll get confirmation the evening before. Not suitable if pregnant or with serious heart conditions. Wear flat, closed shoes and layers—it's cooler aloft. Arrive early; allow extra time if arranging hotel pickup separately (costs extra).
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.







