Balloon Rides in Segovia from Madrid: 1-Hour Flight

You launch at dawn and float over Segovia Cathedral while it's still quiet below.

A hot air balloon ride in Segovia takes you up at first light with a professional balloonist, drifting over the cathedral and surrounding landscapes for an hour. The flight includes breakfast, champagne toast, HD video and photos. Optional transportation departs Madrid 2 hours before dawn to get you to the launch field on time. Children from age 7 are welcome, and guides speak English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Balloon ride experience in Segovia

• Start adventure at dawn near Motocross field
• Prepare for balloon flight with other passengers
• Soar the skies over Segovia

The experience

The balloon launches from a field near the Motocross facility in front of Hospital General in Segovia, where you and up to 10 other passengers meet at dawn. If you're taking the optional transfer from Madrid, you'll leave the city 2 hours before sunrise: early enough to arrive with time to spare before the balloon inflates. The flight itself lasts an hour, and you'll drift with the wind rather than follow a set route, so each flight is different depending on conditions and air currents.

Your balloonist is part of Spain's first certified balloon company, with pilots like Javier Tarno, a 6-time Spanish champion with over 4,000 flight hours. These guides have flown in some of the world's most famous balloon destinations (Cappadocia, Bagan, Myanmar, Canada), so they know how to read the air and position the balloon for the best views. The experience is built around floating and observation rather than speed or adrenaline. The sensation comes from the stillness and the perspective.

After landing, you'll toast with champagne and receive a certificate. The package includes HD video and photos of your flight, plus breakfast. The whole experience runs 3 to 4 hours from the moment you arrive at the field. Weather determines whether the flight goes ahead. The operator confirms the day before.

What’s included

• Breakfast and champagne toast after landing.
• 1-hour hot air balloon flight.
• HD video and photos of your flight.
• certificate of completion.
• optional transportation from Madrid departing 2 hours before dawn.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Field in front of the Hospital General (Segovia)”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by GLOBOS BOREAL BALLOON RIDES

Is this one for you?Book with the optional Madrid transfer if you're staying in the city and want to avoid arranging your own pre-dawn transport to Segovia. Without it, you'll need to reach the launch field on your own by dawn. The early departure time is what keeps the flight in the quietest part of the day, when the air is most stable and the landscape below is still empty.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they 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 24h before the start.

Can I take the balloon ride if I'm traveling from Madrid?

Yes. Optional transportation departs Madrid 2 hours before dawn, giving you time to reach the launch field near Segovia's Hospital General before the balloon is prepared. You'll return to Madrid after the flight and breakfast.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?

The operator confirms whether the flight will go ahead the day before, based on weather conditions. If it's unsafe to fly, you'll be notified and can reschedule.

What's included in the balloon ride package?

The flight includes the 1-hour balloon experience, breakfast, a champagne toast after landing, HD video and photos of your flight, and a certificate. If you book the optional transfer, that's included separately.

What should I wear for a balloon flight?

Wear casual, comfortable clothing suited to the temperature that day. Flat footwear is essential: no high heels or sandals. You'll be standing in the balloon basket, so stable shoes matter.

Is the balloon ride safe for people with health conditions?

The flight is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all other fitness levels. Check with your doctor if you have concerns about your specific condition.