Follow the course of the river Ebro and let yourself be enchanted by the classic vineyards that paint the city of wine in a spectacular balloon trip around La Rioja. Discover everything that can be seen in this province, with whom to share this aerial adventure and much more.

To fully enjoy a flight There are a thousand routes to enjoy the whole of La Rioja in its entirety.

Where to take a hot air balloon ride over La Rioja?

- You can fly through the skies of Haro, Spain's most important wine producing city. Discovering how it is surrounded by vineyards from a hot-air balloon is a real spectacle. You will be able to admire the church of Santo Tomas and its beautiful historical centre, which has been declared a Protected Historical Site. The river Ebro and the river Tirón surround it almost entirely, giving the city of La Rioja a perfect soil conditions for grape harvesting.

- Enjoy a hot-air balloon flight discovering the Ebro Valley region in all its splendour. Its beauty flying over in this giant aircraft will provide you with great doses of tranquillity and happiness. You will not be able to stop looking at the immensity of the land of La Rioja, as it possesses you while you observe how the typical colours of the land of wine dominate the views.

What do you need to know before doing the activity?

Travelling in a hot-air balloon around La Rioja is a versatile adventure that will delight people of all ages. But in order to make your decision based on everyone’s taste, it is necessary that you read carefully the following information:

- Let them fly like away like Peter Pan. Yes, of course, there are balloon flights for children. No doubt, children are the ones who most enjoy preparing the balloon, they are enthusiastic from the first minute and when the balloon starts to inflate, their emotions will do so too. La Rioja will be extended down in front of you while children are amazed by the views of any balloon flight.

- Being romantic never goes out of fashion. La Rioja is a romantic getaway destination by nature thanks to its wine, its land full of vineyards, its beautiful natural landscapes... But to bring all this together and create a unique moment while you fly over all the magic of La Rioja in a balloon, is simply heart-stopping. There are balloon rides exclusively for couples in La Rioja characterised by their romanticism, which is why many of these balloon rides celebrate love by toasting with authentic Rioja wine, a product of the land that lies before your feet. It is not surprising that many daring people take advantage of this magical moment to ask for your hand and make of this balloon trip around La Rioja a memory that is the stuff of movies.

- Get to know Haro's viticulture from the air. A hot-air balloon trip to discover the capital of La Rioja is a great way to share a special experience with friends, especially because during the balloon trip we will get closer to the typical products of the province, making a toast with some champagne from La Rioja too. At the end of the flight, you will be able to enjoy a tasty and traditional Riojan style lunch and, of course, accompanied by an excellent local wine.

When do these flights take place?

Balloon flights start quote early, usually first thing in the morning. Preparations begin around 7 or 8 in the morning, to start the flight around 11:00 am. Both the take-off spot and the flight time are always subject to the weather conditions. The wind of La Rioja is not usually very changeable, but do not worry since the aeronautic professionals always prepare each flight in detail and study the weather conditions very carefully before each departure.

How long are the tours?

Normally, a trip in a balloon with a view of the Riojan countryside lasts approximately 1 hour and a half. However, and contrary to popular belief, a balloon flight is not limited to the duration of the flight itself, as you will be able to see for yourself. All the preparation of the balloon, such as the balloon’s inflation, safety check and flight set up, will take you a little over 3 hours. We know that the "big" part of the experience is the feeling of freedom when the wind caresses your hair and the overwhelming beauty of La Rioja at our pleasure, but we cannot deny that all the mise en place make this experience own a unique charm to it.