Hot Air Balloon Flight Aix en Provence Sunrise Lavender

The wind carries you 360 degrees over rolling terrain without a single engine sound.

A hot air balloon flight near Aix en Provence takes you aloft at sunrise for one hour over lavender fields, mountains and villages, with private transportation from your hotel, a pre-flight briefing, and a champagne celebration after landing. The experience runs three and a half hours total. Children from age 6 can fly. The activity is not suitable for pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Provence

• Attend briefing and balloon preparation
• Take off at sunrise
• Enjoy 360° aerial views of Provence
• Experience serenity aboard the balloon pods
• Land and share pot of aerostier with crew

The experience

You start before sunrise. A driver picks you up from your accommodation and brings you to the launch site, where the balloon is already being prepared. A live English-speaking guide walks you through what happens next: how the balloon fills, how the basket works, what to expect once you leave the ground. Then you step in. The balloon rises without drama, and within minutes the earth below becomes a map of Provence: the Durance river, the lavender fields in their rows, the stone villages clustered on hillsides. The light at that hour is what the operator emphasizes: soft and clear, the colors sharp. You drift for about an hour, turning slowly in the basket to take in the full 360-degree view. There is no engine noise, no vibration, just the occasional roar of the burner and the wind.

After landing, the crew gathers everyone for the traditional champagne toast: the "pot of the aerostier," as it is called. This is when the flight becomes social, when you compare what you saw and felt with the other passengers and the guide. By the time you are back at your hotel, roughly three and a half hours will have passed since pickup.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• pre-flight briefing with a live English-speaking guide.
• one hour of flight time in the balloon basket.
• 360-degree views of lavender fields, mountains and Provençal villages.
• champagne toast after landing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 1 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Azur Provence Montgolfières

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so non-French speakers follow the briefing and the explanation of what you are seeing. Book this flight if you want to experience Provence from the air at the moment light is best, and you are comfortable with the gentle motion of drifting rather than the sensation of speed.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the hot air balloon flight take off?

The flight departs at sunrise, which is when the light and visibility are best for seeing the Provence landscape. Exact timing is confirmed the day before, from 2pm onward, based on weather conditions.

What happens after the balloon lands?

After landing, you join the crew and other passengers for a champagne toast, a tradition in ballooning. This social moment is part of the full three-and-a-half-hour experience.

Does the price include transportation to the balloon launch site?

Yes, private transportation from your hotel is included in the package, along with the flight itself and the post-flight celebration.

What should I know before booking this balloon flight?

The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers. All other fitness levels are welcome. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, so you will understand the briefing and the commentary throughout.