Our most popular flight, just 1 hour from Barcelona and with an exceptional 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.
Can you imagine soaring in a hot air balloon in the Barcelona surroundings? The experience of seeing Montserrat from a bird's eye view is one of those experiences called to accompany you for life. At Globus Kon-Tiki we make this dream become a reality.
Our most popular flight, 1 hour from Barcelona and with an exceptional panoramic view of the Montserrat mountain.
The balloon flight through the Barcelona surroundings is among our most requested routes. This activity is perfect to discover Montserrat: one of the most emblematic icons near Barcelona.
Located just 1 hour from the Catalan capital, Montserrat has become a symbol not only of Barcelona, but also of the whole of Catalonia. Truly, his very unique profile is unique in Europe.
The balloon flight through Montserrat gives us a unique perspective of the neighboring regions, Bages and Anoia. The succession of wheat fields, pine forests, holm oaks and even vineyards forms a mosaic of colors and textures that is splendidly appreciated at 1,500 meters of altitude.
In addition to its proximity to the city, balloon flights are distinguished by their eclecticism. After all, it is not usual for the same flight to combine extraordinary geological phenomena with population centers.
Anoia and Bages are located 26 km and 34 km respectively from Montserrat. This proximity makes them ideal meeting points for the hot air balloon flight near Barcelona. It will be the pilot who, depending on the weather conditions, decides from where to take off.
To the south of Montserrat is Anoia, with 139,459 hectares and capital in Igualada Geographically, it presents three clearly differentiated areas: the forests of the Ódena Basin, the wheat fields of the Calaf plateau and the vineyards of the Montserrat plain. Did you know that this region is home to 25 medieval castles?
With an area of 109,224 hectares, the Bages is located in the north of the Montserrat massif. Known as the "heart of Catalonia” for its central location, it is populated by vineyards and Mediterranean forests. The region, whose capital is Manresa, stands out for its religious and Romanesque heritage.
We have to warn you that hot air balloon flights through Barcelona capital are strictly prohibited. There are strict aviation safety regulations in this regard that all providers of this service must comply with.
This ban is based on the fact that hot air balloons compromise the safety of commercial aircraft. After all, they lack directional controls and their schedule coincides with the busiest times of the airport.
The ban on balloon flights through Barcelona extends to the entire City of Barcelona, given the enormous extent of its controlled airspace. Fortunately, the Montserrat airport provides a highly satisfactory alternative.
The hot air balloon flight in the Barcelona surroundings has the Montserrat Massif as the undisputed protagonist. To see it in the light of dawn is simply magical. The most fascinating thing is that, depending on the region from which you fly, you get a completely different perspective of this mountain range.
The brownish-gray hue of the mountain range contrasts intensely with the cold colors of the surrounding landscape. From above, the regions that make up it can be seen more clearly. The monastery of Montserrat, nestled among the rocks, stands as an architectural jewel harmoniously integrated into this sacred landscape.
The urban centers of the regional capitals are one of the main attractions of these flights. Manresa, crossed by the Llobregat River, shows its historical bridges and its architectural heritage. Igualada exhibits its urban structure surrounded by fields and mountains.
Farmhouses, crops, forests... seen from the sky, the surroundings of Igualada and Manresa, give us a rural tapestry of immeasurable beauty. Corners such as the Conca d'òdena and the altiplano de Calaf look beautiful from a bird's eye view.
If the day is especially clear, the visibility from the balloon is significantly multiplied. It is then that you can see the brightness of the Mediterranean to the east and the silhouette of the Pyrenees to the north. Even the Osona region is visible on the horizon when the atmospheric conditions allow it.
Hot air balloon flights are strongly conditioned by the weather. For safety reasons, if these are not optimal, the activity will be postponed for another day.
Flights always depart first thing in the morning. This is due to security reasons. At dawn, the sun has not yet warmed the air too much and there is less chance of rain or strong winds.
No hot air balloon flight is the same as another. Unlike the plane or the car, the balloon's path depends on the wind. Therefore, and as with the day of the flight, it is convenient to face this activity with flexibility.
The aircraft moves very smoothly, so it is rare to experience vertigo or dizziness.
Depending on the weather and the expected wind direction, between one and two days before the flight, you will receive by email the exact location and time of departure, usually in the morning approx. 30 minutes after sunrise which varies depending on the time of year.
At Globus Kon-Tiki we lead the Catalan wind farm sector. Not for nothing, we have been receiving the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice continuously since 2015. Book your hot air balloon flight in the Barcelona surroundings with us to benefit from the experience and professionalism that characterizes 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
As a purchase confirmation you will immediately receive an email and the link to download the personalized ticket with the name of the beneficiary and the comment you want to add. Includes the presentation instructions, data to activate the flight, booking conditions and recommendations for the day of the flight
An exclusiveness of Globus Kon-Tiki as a present to all participants after ballooning, it's personalized with the carrier data and can be ordered making the purchase to receive it before flying and deliver it as a gift, also includes images and description of the areas of flight, indications to activate the flight, booking conditions and recommendations for the day of the flight. It must be carried 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 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 2pm will be sent the following day. It is not possible to arrange a delivery time. The courier will come on the first working day after purchase 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.
