Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau | La Vacanza Travel

Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Fontainebleau
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  • 3 hours
  • Fontainebleau
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Fly above the Fontainebleau Forest on a hot-air balloon ride that provides aerial views of the French countryside outside of Paris. During a morning or evening flight, look down on rivers, villages, and the vast forest, which was once the hunting ground of French kings, home to wild boar, deer, and pheasant. The ride takes place either just after sunrise or at the end of the day, when winds are calm and the air is cool and stable. The total adventure is about three hours, including balloon inflation, a 1-hour flight, a traditional toast upon landing, and return to the start point. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a private tour for just two passengers and a pilot in the basket.

Your hot-air balloon experience takes place in Fontainebleau, a town about 45 minutes outside of Paris, home to the Château de Fontainebleau.

You'll start with balloon preparation and inflation, watching as it rises into the air. Then hop aboard the basket and take off on your 1-hour flight, admire views of town, the castle, and the forest. When you land, enjoy a glass of Champagne for the traditional toast des aéronautes, and then return by vehicle to the starting point.

Please note: When booking, please specify if you prefer the morning or evening tour, or you may contact the local operator after booking.

Inclusions
  • Glass of Champagne
  • Light refreshments
  • Driver/pilot
  • Live commentary on board
  • Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passengers MUST reconfirm 24 to 48 hours before the flight
  • Pickup and drop-off is available from the train station or hotels in Fontainebleau only; not Paris
  • Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund less 15 euros per ticket
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A mobile telephone number MUST be advised at time of booking
  • Please indicate, either on the booking form or by contacting the local tour operator after booking, which time you prefer for the balloon ride, morning or afternoon
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Avenue de Maintenon, Av. de Maintenon, 77300 Fontainebleau, France


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Georgette_F

01 Sep, 2023

It was a nice, cool day and we waited while the team ran a few balloon tests to see which direction our balloon would travel. We ended up not going over Fountainebleau, but it was nonetheless a beautiful trip! It was our first ever hot air balloon trip and it did not disappoint. We soared over gorgeous villages and churches where some of the locals waved up at us. We finished it off with helping the team pack up and a champagne toast. Must try!!

Niconibbi

13 Jul, 2023

We had a fantastic time and felt very safe. The team was welcoming and professional. The views were fantastic and now we want to go on another of their rides in a different region. It was a little difficult to find a date, as our first was cancelled due to weather conditions, but that's just how it is with hot air balloons. Great experience once we got there :)

Christina_R

29 Jun, 2023

An experience of a lifetime. An amazing family memory to enjoy our first hot air balloon ride together. Hopefully it is the first of many. The Fontainebleau area scenery just made this an over the top experience. Our flight crew was knowledgeable, friendly and informative.

Mark_R

13 Jun, 2023

The whole trip was amazing---riding over the French country as the sun started to set. My favorite part was how low we got to the ground and how we just flew over a little town, almost as if we were a part of that town. The pilot was great and I felt very safe. And the champagne toast to follow was awesome. I would definitely do it again.

Paige_H

16 Oct, 2022

Staff is excellent . It was a little confusing coordinating with La Vacanza Travel. La Vacanza Travel continued to state the time as 6:30 pm. Really it is 16:30. La Vacanza Travel please correct your time. The staff was very competent and personable. The views were peaceful but boring compared to our trip over Cappadocia in Turkiye. Weather was perfect and the view lovely but not exciting. Also, it is NOT a half day. More time is spent riding around in a van. Luckily we had our own driver who followed the Montgolfier vehicles and the balloons. It was great for an introductory hot air balloon trip.

User's Picture Gallery

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Totally worth any travel or expense needed.

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Oh what a night!

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Great experience

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Prestation très décevante loin du château de Fontainebleau

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Formidable!! Excelente experiencia. Imperdible. La recomendamos!

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Belle envolée ! 🎈

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Un beau cadeau d'anniversaire

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Expérience au top !

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Merveilleux !

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Un grand moment

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