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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over Madrid’s Guadarrama Regional Park

4.6 · 101 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madrid Operated by Aerotours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h–6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:30, 08:00 · Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Flight with Madrid Transport)
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A one hour balloon flight over Guadarrama Regional Park with brunch, a glass of cava, passenger insurance and your photos, video and flight certificate all included at €205 per person.

Hotel pickup from Madrid is an option at booking.

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Flight OnlyThe page priceNo hotel pickup or drop-off included. Experience starts and finishes at Villanueva de la Cañada (approximately 40 minutes from central Madrid)€205
Flight with Madrid TransportIncludes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Madrid hotels€245

Children from €165 (ages 6 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Brunch, water and 1 glass of cava
  • Passenger insurance
  • Hot-air balloon flight (1 hour)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • HD tour video, photo and flight certificate
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.6
101 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 92 of 101

Star breakdown of all 101 ratings

5 stars
82 · 81%
4 stars
10 · 10%
3 stars
3 · 3%
2 stars
4 · 4%
1 star
2 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew and aerial views, though some report unclear communication when the flight location changes.

Praised

  • Friendly, professional crews who help passengers feel safe
  • Aerial views of Segovia and the surrounding countryside
  • Convenient hotel pickups and return transfers
  • Cava and snacks after landing
  • A peaceful feeling during the balloon flight

Complaints

  • Some report late or unclear relocation updates, while others praise the communication
  • Some do not receive promised photos, while others appreciate the photos and video
  • Some find the scenery uninteresting, while others praise the views
  • Some find breakfast below expectations, while others enjoy the snacks and cava

Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 July 2014 to 7 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please let us know the address you are staying if the pickup option is selected · Open in Google Maps
Departure
06:30, 08:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Flight with Madrid Transport) (446 pickup points listed by the operator, 445 of them hotels)
Operator
Aerotours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Soar through the skies on an incredible hot-air balloon ride above Spain’s gorgeous Guadarrama Regional Park! The exciting flight glides above a landscape of forests and mountain plains, peppered with monuments like the Castle of Mocha. After an hour in the air, touchdown to enjoy a lavish Spanish brunch with a glass of cava and receive souvenir photos, a video and flight certificate. Simply make your own way to and from the launch field or upgrade to include round-trip transport from central Madrid.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes are highly recommended
  • Pregnant travelers are not allowed
  • Check in case of a medical condition reducing the mobility

Children

  • Children between 5 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Children from €165 ages 6 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: weights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund
From €205 per adult · Flight Only