Our most popular flight, just 1 hour driving from Barcelona and with panoramic view of the Montserrat mountain
Add the transfer from Barcelona city during the purchaising if you don't have your own vehicle to arrive at the take off field:
collect point in front of Hotel Regina, C/Bergara 4 Barcelona 1 hour before the takeoff
The activity includes:
Depending on the weather forecast and wind direction, between one and two days before the flight, you will receive by email the location and the exact time of departure, usually in the morning approximately 30 minutes after sunrise, which changes depending on every season.
Hot Air Balloon over the surroundings of Barcelona
Can you imagine rising in a hot air balloon over the surroundings of Barcelona? The experience of seeing Montserrat from a bird's-eye view is one of those moments destined to stay with you for a lifetime. At Globus Kon-Tiki, we make this dream come true.
The hot air balloon flight near Barcelona is one of our most requested routes. This activity is perfect for discovering Montserrat, one of the most iconic landmarks near the Catalan capital.
Located just 1 hour from Barcelona, Montserrat has become a symbol not only of the city but of all Catalonia. Truly, its uniquely shaped silhouette is one of a kind in Europe.
The hot air balloon flight near Montserrat offers a unique perspective of the surrounding regions, Bages and Anoia. The succession of wheat fields, pine forests, holm oak groves, and even vineyards creates a mosaic of colors and textures that can be beautifully appreciated at altitudes of up to 1,300 meters above sea level.
In addition to its proximity to the city, balloon flights stand out for their eclectic nature. After all, it is not common for a single flight to combine extraordinary geological formations with populated areas.
Anoia and Bages are located 26 km and 34 km respectively from Montserrat. This proximity makes them ideal meeting points for hot air balloon flights near Barcelona. The pilot will decide the take-off location depending on weather conditions.
To the south of Montserrat lies Anoia, with 139,459 hectares and its capital in Igualada. Geographically, it features three clearly distinct areas: the forests of the Conca de Òdena, the wheat fields of the Calaf plateau, and the vineyards of the Montserrat plain. Did you know this region is home to 25 medieval castles?
With an area of 109,224 hectares, Bages is located to the north of the Montserrat massif. Known as the “heart of Catalonia” due to its central location, it is filled with vineyards and Mediterranean forests. The region, whose capital is Manresa, stands out for its religious and Romanesque heritage.
Hot air balloon flights over Barcelona city are strictly prohibited. There are strict regulations from the State Aviation Safety Agency that all service providers must comply with.
This prohibition is based on the fact that aerial activities without precise trajectory control cannot be carried out over densely populated urban areas due to the lack of safe landing space, or near airports with intense air traffic such as Barcelona.
The ban on balloon flights extends to the entire city of Barcelona and several kilometers around it, due to the large extent of its controlled airspace. Fortunately, the area near Montserrat offers a highly satisfying alternative.
Hot air balloon flights around Barcelona feature the Montserrat massif as the undisputed highlight. Watching it at sunrise is simply magical. What's most fascinating is that, depending on the region you take off from, you get a completely different perspective of this mountain range.
The gray-brown tones of the mountains contrast strongly with the cooler colors of the surrounding landscape. From above, the different regions become much clearer.
The urban centers of the regional capitals are among the main attractions of these flights. Manresa, crossed by the Llobregat River, showcases its historic bridges and architectural heritage. Igualada displays its urban layout surrounded by fields and mountains.
Farmhouses, crops, forests… seen from the sky, the surroundings of Igualada and Manresa offer a rural tapestry of immeasurable beauty. Areas such as the Conca de Òdena and the Calaf plateau look stunning from above.
What to bring on a hot air balloon flight?
Preparations before the flight
Hot air balloon flights are highly dependent on weather conditions. For safety reasons, if conditions are not optimal, the activity will be postponed to another day.
Flights always take place early in the morning when the atmosphere is more stable. This is for safety reasons: at dawn, the sun has not yet heated the air too much, helping to avoid thermal currents.
No two hot air balloon flights are the same. Unlike planes or cars, the balloon's route depends on the wind. Therefore, it's best to approach this activity with flexibility and without fixed expectations.
The aircraft moves very smoothly as it travels with the air currents. The sensation is one of stillness, and there is no risk of motion sickness.
Depending on the weather forecast and expected wind direction, you will receive the exact meeting point and departure time by email between 48 and 24 hours before the flight. It is usually in the morning, approximately 30 minutes after sunrise, varying depending on the time of year.
Before the flight
During the flight
At Globus Kon-Tiki, we lead the hot air ballooning sector in Catalonia. It's no coincidence that we have been receiving Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice award continuously since 2015. Book your hot air balloon flight around Barcelona with us and benefit from the experience and professionalism that define us.
See here below 2 of the usual meeting points: the pilot will assess the best take-off point based on the weather forecast and wind direction, the passengers will be informed 2 days before the flight:
MeetingPoint ANOIA
Hotel Amèrica - Igualada ( Barcelona).
Lat-Long [N 41º 35,343 E 001º 37,220'] SEE MAP
At 40 minutes from Barcelona by the A-2 road
MeetingPoint BAGES
Carrer de Francesc Macià, 08262 Callús, Barcelona
https://goo.gl/maps/KFUrTYQXW5omUw4X8
ANOIA
BAGES
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE BAGES TURIST OFFICE WEB SITE
Upon completing your purchase, you will immediately receive a confirmation email containing a link to download your personalized ticket. The ticket will include the beneficiary's name and any message you wish to add. It also includes presentation instructions, the information required to activate the flight, booking conditions, and recommendations for the day of the flight.
An exclusive Globus Kon-Tiki gift for all participants after the balloon flight. It is personalized with the carrier's details and can be ordered at the time of purchase to receive it before the flight and present it as a gift. It also includes images and a description of the flight areas, instructions to activate the flight, booking conditions, and recommendations for the day of the flight. It must be brought on the day of the flight.
During the purchase process you can also purchase the Original Kon-Tiki Buff with an additional cost of € 10 per buff. You will receive them together with the passports that you must take the day of flight.
* 24h/48h shipping with a single associated cost per destination and shipping, regardless of the parts you order. Courier shipments will not be delivered on weekends or holidays. Purchases made after 11 AM will be sent the following day. It is not possible to arrange a delivery time. The courier will come from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm, if you are not at the indicated address he will leave a note for you to contact him. Service available just for Iberian Peninsula except Portugal.
