Seville: Hot-Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast & Cava with Pickup

Summary

Sunrise balloon ride near Seville with breakfast and cava

You’ll float over Seville’s countryside at sunrise in a hot-air balloon with a small group and local pilot. After landing near Benacazón, enjoy traditional Andalucian breakfast and cava before heading back by hotel pickup. It’s quieter than you’d expect up there — and something about those early morning colors stays with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really know what to expect when we climbed into the basket just outside Seville — it was still dark, and I could smell damp grass underfoot. Our pilot, Javier, handed out these funny little hats (I kept mine), then started firing up the burners. The sound of the flame was louder than I thought it’d be. Suddenly we were lifting off, kind of quietly, except for someone’s nervous laugh (maybe mine). The city lights faded behind us and everything below turned soft and blue as the sun started to come up. I remember how cold my hands got gripping the edge at first — but I barely noticed after a minute or two because that view just sort of took over.

We drifted over patchwork fields and rivers winding through the Andalucian countryside — you could see all the way to some distant hills if you squinted. Javier pointed out olive groves and told us how his grandfather used to farm nearby. He joked that if we landed in a field, he’d have to buy the farmer breakfast (apparently a real thing here). The air smelled faintly sweet, maybe from wildflowers? Or maybe just my imagination running wild up there. Either way, it felt peaceful in a way that’s hard to explain unless you’ve done it.

Landing was bumpier than I expected — not scary, just… bumpy. We all laughed about it afterward while walking to a little café in Benacazón for breakfast. There was fresh bread, tomatoes, olive oil (so much better than what I get at home), and a glass of cava that tasted extra fizzy after being up in the sky. Someone tried to make a toast in Spanish; pretty sure we butchered it but nobody seemed to mind. They gave us these certificates for flying — mine’s already wrinkled from my bag but I kind of like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hot-air balloon ride and breakfast

• Meet at Benacazon 4-star hotel
• Join other passengers
• Take hot-air balloon ride at sunrise
• Enjoy panoramic countryside views
• Land and visit nearby cafe
• Have traditional breakfast and Champagne

Top questions

How long does the hot-air balloon ride from Seville last?

The flight itself varies depending on wind conditions but usually lasts around 1 hour.

Is hotel pickup included for this Seville balloon tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What do you get for breakfast after landing?

You’ll have a traditional Andalucian breakfast at a local café near Benacazón plus one glass of cava.

Are children allowed on this hot-air balloon tour?

Yes, children aged 6 or older (and at least 130cm tall) can join if accompanied by an adult.

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

If weather conditions aren’t safe, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

Is this balloon ride suitable for people with health issues?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or limited mobility.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Seville, a shared hot-air balloon flight with a local pilot (plus one of those classic flight hats), water during your trip, an Andalucian breakfast with one glass of cava after landing near Benacazón, and even a little certificate to remember your flight by before heading back into town.