Glide over the Tiber River at sunrise on a hot air balloon. Enjoy stunning views of Otricoli, sunflower fields, and the Roman countryside. Land for a traditional celebratory toast of local wine paired with tasty local snacks.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English, Italian, Norwegian

Highlights

Glide over the Roman countryside on a hot air balloon
Fly into the sunset over the Tiber River
Toast your flight with local DOC wines and snacks
Enjoy staggering views of the Apennines
See the panorama of Rome in the distance

Full description

Travel just 37 miles (60 km) outside of Rome to the small town of Magliano Sabina located on the Via Tiberina. Meet your pilot to transfer to the nearby launch site for a pre-flight briefing. If you choose, you can assist with the balloon inflation. Once the balloon is inflated, the pilot will welcome you onboard the 'lighter than air' flight. As you ascend into the air, enjoy 360-degree panoramic views and get bird's eye photo opportunities of the spectacular scenery. The maximum height you will ascend to is 1,500 feet (500 meters) where the temperature is almost the same as on the ground. The ground crew will be tracking your flight as you go and will be waiting with the Jeep transfer to take you back to Magliano Sabina after your landing. When you land, after a 40-60-minute flight, toast your adventure with local DOC wines, salami, and cheese. Your pilot will sign your First Flight Certificate as a souvenir of your day.

Includes

Detailed pre-flight briefing
1-hour hot air balloon flight (approximate)
Traditional toast of wine and snacks at the end of your flight
First flight certificate, signed by the pilot
Transportation by Jeep to the flight take-off spot
Full insurance and VAT

Transfers from/to Rome

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
People with recent surgeries

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form

Meeting point

Outside Park Hotel Sabina, Magliano Sabina (RI), SS3, 02046 Magliano Sabina RI, Italy

Open in Google Maps ⟶

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Intoxication

Know before you go

Flights are operated by a commercial balloon company with certifications from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority
The operator is not qualified to judge your fitness, so you are responsible for ensuring that you are fit to fly
Flights are not permitted for pregnant women, those suffering from any significant medical condition, or those that have recently undergone surgery
Do not take the flight if you are not able to keep a correct landing position (bend knees and keep the hands on the handles), or if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
Please provide a certificate of your fitness to fly from your doctor or specialist. It is essential that you disclose any medical or physical condition that could affect your safety or the safety of others
Children aged from 8 years and up can fly, but they must be at least 4'3" tall (1.3m)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.5 /5

based on 2 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4/5

Sort by:

Beautiful experience at dawn on a Sunday morning. As soon as the hot air balloon broke away from the ground, it seemed to live in an almost surreal reality, time stopped and everything became magic ... Wonderful landscapes and enchanted atmosphere. All the fears that had made me hesitant for days also dissolved. Great credit also goes to Ivan and Elisa, truly exquisite people. Straconsiglio.

June 29, 2020

Good evening, the flight itself was a great experience, we left at about 8.00 because the balloon was set up the same morning. The flight lasted just over half an hour and we saw very little and to give an idea of the journey it is like getting on the underground at Roma Termini and getting off at Repubblica-Piazza Esedra more or less. Frankly, we expected more and of the advertised three hours of flight there were not even a full one. The pilot justified the short journey due to weather conditions, I believe that in these cases the flight should not be confirmed. Nothing to say about the staff except that there was availability, they worked and were polite and polite. Friendliness, Massimo and Daniela

March 28, 2022

Rome: Hot-Air Balloon Flight over the Tiber Valley

Rome: Hot-Air Balloon Flight over the Tiber Valley

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating: