Hot air balloon flight over Montserrat from Barcelona
Float where the wind takes you above Montserrat
A 3-hour hot air balloon flight from Barcelona over Montserrat mountain and the surrounding province, with hotel pickup, a live guide in your language, and a champagne toast after landing. Children from age 5 are welcome. The flight operates year-round, with departure times adjusted by season. The wind direction and speed determine your route across the sky.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hot air balloon tour over Montserrat
- Pickup from Barcelona
- Soar above Barcelona province
- Float over Montserrat mountain
- Enjoy views from the balloon
The experience
Montserrat mountain rises from the Barcelona province landscape, and a hot air balloon gives you the vantage to see it whole. You'll be picked up from Hotel Regina in central Barcelona at 05:25 in summer, 07:25 in winter, or 06:25 in spring and autumn. Early enough to catch the calm air that makes the flight possible. The balloon lifts off and drifts with the winds. Where you go depends on what the air does that morning, so no two flights trace the same path. A professional guide travels with you and narrates in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
The flight lasts around three to five hours from start to finish, though the time in the air itself is shorter. You'll see Montserrat's distinctive peaks and the valleys and towns spreading out below, the scale and detail changing as you rise and drift. After landing, the crew serves a snack of hummus, crunchy cheese chips, nuts and water, followed by a champagne toast: a small ceremony that marks the end of the flight. You'll receive a flight certificate and photos from the day.
The pickup and drop-off use shared vehicles with other passengers, so you're traveling with a small group rather than alone. Children from age 5 can join. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns. The balloon operates every season, each bringing its own conditions and light.
What’s included
- Private transportation from Hotel Regina and back to Barcelona.
- professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
- snack of hummus, crunchy cheese chips, nuts and water after landing.
- champagne toast.
- flight certificate.
- photos from the flight.
Information
Lasts 3h–5h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 225 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
Operated by Globus Kon-Tiki
Is this one for you?The shared-vehicle pickup means you'll travel with other passengers, so this suits anyone comfortable with a small group rather than a private flight. The early morning departure is built around the calm air that makes the balloon stable, so it's worth the wake-up if you want smooth, drifting flight over Montserrat.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 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 is Montserrat mountain and what will I see from the balloon?
Montserrat is a distinctive mountain formation near Barcelona known for its jagged peaks and dramatic landscape. From the balloon, you'll see the mountain's full shape, the valleys and towns surrounding it, and the broader Barcelona province below: the view changes as you drift and rise, revealing detail at different altitudes.
How early do I need to wake up for the pickup?
The meeting time at Hotel Regina is 05:25 in summer, 07:25 in winter, and 06:25 in spring and autumn. Early departure is necessary to catch the calm morning air that makes the flight safe and smooth.
What happens if the wind is too strong to fly?
Wind direction and speed determine whether the flight can proceed and where the balloon will drift. The operator monitors conditions and makes the call on the morning of your flight. If conditions aren't safe, you'll be notified and can reschedule.
What's included after the flight ends?
After landing, you receive a snack of hummus, crunchy cheese chips, nuts and water, followed by a champagne toast. You'll also get a flight certificate and photos from the day.
Hot air balloon flight over Montserrat from Barcelona
3h–5h · EN · ES · FR · IT · at your hotel
from € 225 per person
≈ US$ 257 in your currency