Hot-air Balloon Flight near the Alqueva Lake from Monsaraz with Champagne
Travel with the wind in a hot-air balloon near the Alqueva lake and marvel at the sunrise over the lake and the village of Monsaraz!
Practical information
Join this 1-hour hot-air balloon flight from Monsaraz and toast your return to earth with champagne!
- You'll fly in a group of 24 participants max (there are different baskets for 16, 20 or 24 participants).
Please allow for 3 to 4 hours of activity in total (preparation of the balloon, transport, activity briefing) including 1 hour of flight.
- Prepare the balloon with the help of the Windpassenger team.
- Once the balloon takes shape thanks to the powerful burners, climb into the basket for a journey full of surprises.
- Hot-air balloon flight of around 1 hour, with views of lush green fields, golden cornfields, oak and olive groves.
- You can also admire Monsaraz and the waters of the Alqueva dam.
- Your guide will comment on the points of interest seen during the flight.
- Back on land, you'll have a drink of champagne.
- Return transport to the flight departure point.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
A minimum number of 10 participants is required to run this activity.
Individuals with heart conditions must inform the instructor upon receiving their Manawa confirmation. In some cases, participation may be prohibited for safety reasons.
Vertigo does not occur during a hot-air balloon flight, as it is linked to visual contact with the ground. So even people prone to vertigo can enjoy the experience to the full.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant women or people with physical disabilities.
Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
- Transport back to the point of departure after the flight
- Personal hot-air balloon certificate
- Champagne
- Transport to the activity meeting point
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather
- Closed shoes
- Windproof jacket
- Cap or hat
- Camera
- Water bottle
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Practical information
This hot-air balloon flight near Lake Alqueva is the perfect way to discover the Alentejo region from a unique perspective during your stay in Portugal! Accessible from the age of 6, this easy activity offers to its participants the privilege of flying silently over landscapes of golden cornfields, oak and olive trees, as well as over the medieval village of Monsaraz, its castle and its church! One of Europe's largest man-made lakes will also stretch out before you: Lake Alqueva.
For your hot-air balloon flight from Monsaraz, you'll meet the professional Windpassenger team early in the morning to prepare the balloon. Thanks to the power of the burners, the balloon will take shape and your anticipation will be at its peak! You can then climb into the basket and get ready for take-off. During the activity, your guide will comment on the points of interest seen from the sky.
For around 1 hour, you'll enjoy a magical aerial experience, with the impression of totally rediscovering your surroundings. After a gentle climb, you'll enjoy a silent flight, with no vibrations or jolts. In short, a truly unique flying experience! This hot-air balloon flight near Lake Alqueva will give you the impression of being suspended in time, with the only reminder of its passing being the sunrise over the horizon.
On your return to land, you'll toast with champagne to round off your hot-air balloon flight from Monsaraz in style! Finally, the guides will take you by shuttle to the starting point of the activity, where it will end.
Book this hot-air balloon flight near Lake Alqueva and admire the beauty of the Monsaraz area from the sky during your stay in the Alentejo!