I'm considering a hot air balloon ride in Tuscany for next year but I'm curious as to whether anyone has taken such a ride in Tuscany & whether you thought it was worth the money...it's pretty costly. Any input is appreciated.
Posted by
Glostrup, Denmark
1319 posts
I haven't tried balloon ride in Tuscany, but we tried it a few years ago in Turkey (Cappadoccia) and it was a fantastic experience we still talk about.
The quiet (when they stop the flame) and the feeling of air in your face was like nothing I had experienced before :-) It was definitely worth the money for us - but Tuscany might be more expensive :-(
Posted by
OP
Alta Loma, CA, USA
1446 posts
Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking it's probably worth while since a hot air balloon ride is on my bucket list. However, I could take one close to home in Temecula wine country for a lot less money but I'm thinking Tuscany might be more scenic. It really is a lot of money though. The company I'm looking at charges €280 per person & this seems pretty steep.
Posted by
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1232 posts
I took one, but not in Tuscany. It was in South Florida, and not as expensive. However, it was an incredible experience! I would do it again if I could.
Think of it as a bucket list item! Being in the air was awesome, but to be over Tuscan countryside......
If you can afford it, go for it!
Posted by
Corvallis OR
7025 posts
We took a balloon ride in Napa Valley many years ago (at least 15 years) and even back then it was $250/per person so, with the normal increases over the intervening years I don't think it's an outrageous price. And it's Tuscany!
Posted by
Atlanta, GA
84 posts
Everything is relative - as I recall, they were charging $450 for a ride during the mass ascension at the Albequerque Balloon Festival a couple of years ago. So, it may be a good deal depending on your perspective.