The 4 Balloon Flights in Barcelona That Earn Their Price

1.Balloon Ride over Catalonia with optional Pick-up from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 609 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $229Our pick

Fly from near Vic over Catalonia’s countryside, Montseny, Montserrat, and the Pyrenees, then toast with cava and receive a signed certificate. Pickup from Plaça de Catalunya is optional. Choose a shared flight for up to eight people, a longer two-hour flight, or a private ride.

“Such an amazing experience, once in a lifetime! So exciting, peaceful and thrilling. Can’t thank our guides enough!”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $201Best value

Leave Barcelona before dawn for a small-group balloon flight over Montseny Natural Park. Help inflate the balloon, then spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes above Catalonia with a pilot such as Santi or Nicolas. Finish with pink Cava, a snack, and a signed first-flight certificate.

“Excellent balloon ride. Santi was a superb pilot with a smooth and entertaining ride. Highly recommended for fantastic views across the mountains and a journey out of Barcelona.”

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3.Montserrat Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $272

Meet early in central Barcelona and ride by shared vehicle to the Montserrat area. Your pilot, possibly Pepe, Josep, Miguel, or Charles, guides a peaceful balloon flight shaped by the wind, followed by snacks, a champagne toast, photos, and a flight certificate.

“A wonderful experience in all. Excellent staff, easy to book and make payments, our pilot Charles was well experienced and friendly. Convenient pick up and drop offs. Would certainly go for another flight.”

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4.Montserrat Hot-Air Balloon & Monastery Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · from $278

Fly for about an hour near Montserrat, help inflate the balloon, toast with cava, and ride the cable car to the monastery. Small groups, Barcelona transport, a flight certificate, and photos are included. Guided monastery visits run Mondays and Tuesdays only.

“Air baloon ride was very exciting (as well as watching the preparations). Monastery Tour is nice, but in my opinion requires more time.”

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