Our company was created to promote flight, air, nature and southern excellence. Southern Italy is a unique territory, yet to be discovered, and the balloon is the best way to admire it from a new perspective, upside down. The experience of our team will lead you towards the discovery of the true and authentic soul made in the south, made up of food and wine excellence, typical crafts and sites of historical and cultural interest. We are a true airline, the only Italian company in southern Italy authorized to perform commercial flights with passengers, as we have a license issued by ENAC, the National Civil Aviation Authority and specific aeronautical insurance.
Fly in a hot air balloon to Matera, on the Sassi of the European Capital of Culture city. This is Matera, a rare pearl, a city within a city, a transversal landscape, a World Heritage Site since 1993, European Capital of Culture for 2019.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Matera balloon flight for small groups lasts about 1–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $325 per person for this Matera experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is It is mandatory for passengers to make initial phone contact at least 48 hours before the flight and will be contacted within 12 hours of the flight to receive more details about the departure point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 32 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 61 verified reviews; it is run by Mongolfiere al sud Italia.
Quiet flight in the Matera area. The cathedral visible in the distance, beautiful view over fields and hills. Very professionally organized, WhatsApp group, safe equipment, numerous helpers
Vielen Dank! Es war uns eine große Freude, Sie bei uns an Bord zu haben. 🎈
Unique experience, between nature and tranquility, silence and wonder, enchanting sensation of lightness accompanied by the beauty of a place that speaks of history and nature. Attentive organization and care for guests, high professionalism of the pilot and the staff
Grazie mille Angelica, vi aspettiamo per un prossimo volo sempre al Sud Italia :)
A dream come true. Certainly sacrifices were made to arrive so early for the flight, but it was truly worth it. Staff available, friendly and kind, even and especially before the event, during the organizational phase. Unique and unrepeatable occasion, evocative atmosphere at dawn, definitely breathtaking, which feels like a dream coming back to life when looking at the photos and thinking back to those unique moments.
Grazie di cuore per questa splendida recensione! 🎈 Sappiamo che la sveglia all’alba richiede qualche sacrificio, ma leggere che ne sia valsa la pena ci riempie di gioia. Il nostro obiettivo è accompagnare ogni passeggero fin dalla fase organizzativa e regalare un’esperienza indimenticabile, fatta di emozioni, silenzi e panorami mozzafiato. Siamo felici che questo sogno continui a vivere nei suoi ricordi e nelle fotografie. Grazie per aver volato con noi: speriamo di ritrovarci presto insieme, ancora una volta a testa in su!
Magnificent flight passing over Matera and passing between the sassi. Punctuality and precision. The pilot Aldo is simply SUPER
Grazie 🙏 è stato un vero piacere avervi a bordo con noi .. vi aspettiamo per i prossimi appuntamenti ☺️😜❤️
First hot air balloon flight, on the occasion of my birthday! A very beautiful experience, the team is super professional, one feels safe. They are incredibly kind and express themselves very well in English!! I recommend it a thousand times.
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Magnificent! Breathtaking landscapes!! Magical moments
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Thank you for making my childhood dream come true. I am so happy. The whole team is wonderful, attentive, and the scenery was magnificent.
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A truly amazing experience, well-prepared, competent, and very friendly staff. We really had fun. We recommend it to everyone
Grazie mille è stato un piacere avervi a bordo.
Great experience, friendly and professional team, I recommend
Merci beacoup 🙏❤️
Really nice! All the people who worked to make this experience happen were absolutely friendly and professional, making everyone feel at ease. Recommended
Grazie mille è stato un piacere avervi a bordo, vi aspettiamo per il prossimo volo ☺️
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matera balloon flight for small groups | 1–4 hours | 4.8 (61) | $325 | |
 Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour | 2–3 hours | 4.9 (1,921) | $35 | View |
 Guided Tour of Matera Sassi | 2 hours | 4.7 (1,530) | $17 | View |
 Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock | 2 hours | 4.8 (554) | $23 | View |
 Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES | 2 hours | 4.9 (501) | $35 | View |
 Full Private 3h Excursion to the Sassi di Matera | 3 hours | 4.9 (465) | $337 | View |
 Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta and Rock Church | 2 hours | 5.0 (421) | $14 | View |