Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Brașov & Covasna: Carpathian Views

Rise above rolling hills and mist-wrapped mountains to see Transylvania from the basket

A private hot air balloon flight over Brașov and Covasna in Transylvania, operated with 1 to 3 balloons, where you drift silently above traditional villages, hidden valleys and the Carpathian Mountains at sunrise. The experience lasts 2 to 3 hours total, includes a certified pilot with nearly 500 flights of experience, champagne, a flight certificate and GoPro footage of the journey.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Transylvania

• Take off at sunrise
• Float above Brașov and Covasna landscapes
• Enjoy panoramic views of Carpathian Mountains
• Spot hidden valleys, rivers, and meadows
• Observe traditional villages from above
• View Óriás Pince Hill and wine cellars
• Land after 45–60 minute flight

The experience

The balloon launches from Óriás Pince Hill near the village of Moacșa in Covasna County, a hidden gem shaped by old wine cellars carved into the earth. From the basket, you float above a patchwork of rolling hills, dense forests and untouched countryside: traditional villages with small houses, church towers and winding rural roads pass below. The Carpathian Mountains rise above the horizon, often wrapped in morning mist, creating a dramatic backdrop. Depending on the route, you may spot hidden valleys, rivers, vast meadows and wildlife moving through the early morning landscape.

The flight itself runs 45 to 60 minutes, long enough to drift silently across one of Europe's last truly wild and unspoiled regions, far from crowds. A certified pilot and ground crew manage the balloon, and a Toyota Land Cruiser brings you back after landing. No previous experience is needed: the calm and perspective of floating above the landscape is the whole point.

You receive a flight certificate, champagne to toast the sunrise, and GoPro or Insta 360 footage captured during the flight so you have the views to share. The experience works for couples, small groups or friends celebrating a special occasion, and it suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Certified pilot and crew with nearly 500 flights of experience.
• hot air balloon flight lasting 45–60 minutes.
• ground assistance team and return transport by Toyota Land Cruiser.
• champagne and flight certificate.
• GoPro and Insta 360 photo and video footage.
• passenger insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Danish, Hungarian and Romanian

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by X Balloon Transylvania

Is this one for you?The small-group format with 1 to 3 balloons keeps the experience intimate and peaceful, so friends and couples can share the journey together without feeling crowded, while still enjoying a personal and relaxed atmosphere above the landscape.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Danish, Hungarian and Romanian.

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 do you actually see from the hot air balloon over Brașov and Covasna?

From the basket, you drift above rolling hills, dense forests, traditional villages with church towers, hidden valleys, rivers and vast meadows. The Carpathian Mountains rise in the distance, often wrapped in morning mist, and you may spot wildlife moving through the early morning landscape depending on the route.

How long does the hot air balloon flight last?

The flight itself runs 45 to 60 minutes, and the total experience from start to finish takes 2 to 3 hours, including ground preparation, the flight and the return journey by vehicle.

What's included in the hot air balloon ride?

The package includes the flight with a certified pilot and ground crew, champagne, a flight certificate, GoPro or Insta 360 photo and video footage, passenger insurance and transport back to the launch site by Toyota Land Cruiser.

Do I need experience to go on a hot air balloon flight?

No previous experience is needed: the pilot and crew handle everything. The flight suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.