Hot air balloon flight at sunrise in Segovia: 25+ years of expert experience

Rise with the sun and watch Segovia reveal itself from the air

A hot air balloon flight at sunrise over Segovia, Spain, where you ascend as the city wakes and spend 45 minutes to an hour drifting above its landmarks and countryside. The experience runs 3 hours total from meeting point pickup through flight, landing and a cava toast, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese and a flight diploma to take home.

The experience

You meet at a designated point in Segovia before dawn, and the crew prepares the balloon while you watch. Once airborne, the flight lasts 45 minutes to an hour as you drift over the historic city and the Spanish countryside spreading out below. The pilots are certified and share stories about what you're seeing: the architecture, the landscape, the way the light changes as the sun rises. There's no engine noise, no sudden movements. The balloon rises gently and floats on the wind.

After landing, the ground crew helps you down and the tradition begins: a toast with cava to mark the flight. This moment, with the balloon deflated behind you and the countryside still quiet, is when most people take their photos. The whole outing (from arrival to return to the meeting point) takes 3 hours, so you're back by mid-morning.

You receive a flight diploma as a record of the experience. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the group. Children are welcome from age 5. If you need hotel pickup, contact the operator directly by WhatsApp to check availability and pricing.

What’s included

• Hot air balloon flight lasting 45 minutes to an hour.
• certified pilot and ground crew.
• flight diploma.
• transportation back to the meeting point.
• cava toast after landing.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Voyager Balloons EU

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Segovia without a car. The crew handles pickup and drop-off, getting you airborne at sunrise and back by mid-morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 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.

How long is the actual time in the air?

The balloon flight itself lasts 45 minutes to an hour, depending on wind conditions and the route the pilots choose. The full 3-hour experience includes pickup, balloon inflation, the flight, landing, the cava toast and return to the meeting point.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is not included in the standard price. If you need it, write to the operator on WhatsApp through the booking platform to check availability and what it costs.