Up Alentejo

Getting to know Portugal from above will no longer be a simple dream. From Up Alentejo, we give you the opportunity to fly over this wonderful Portuguese area in the most relaxing and romantic way possible.

We are a company created from the passion and love of hot air balloon flights. Our team is made up of experienced and specialized pilots who ensure that our service guarantees safety and quality. Furthermore, we have state-of-the-art balloons to be able to offer flights taking into account the comfort and safety of passengers.

Our facilities are located at Hotel Vila Galé Country Club, in the Portuguese province of Alentejo. It's a great place for this type of trip since during 365 days of the year you can fly thanks to the weather conditions. The panoramic views from our balloons are spectacular and will leave you breathless as you experience them firsthand.

We offer two balloon flight routes from our facilities:

• Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve: it is located in the extensive plains of Baixo Alentejo and highlights the wide variety of birds that inhabit the area, such as the otid and bustard. Seeing these wonderful birds flying to the sound of the wind next to you will make this experience a perfect moment to connect with nature and disconnect from the outside.

• Albufeira de Alqueva: one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. You will be able to see the islands of cork oaks and holm oaks from above while enjoying incomparable panoramic views over the neighboring villages and their famous castles.

Regardless of the route you choose for your balloon ride, they will all develop in the same way. The activity will begin when you are collected at the pre-agreed meeting point and transported to the take-off area. Upon arrival, there will be a introduction by the flight team and a brief talk about safety rules.

Once the balloon is upright, you will climb into it and the pilot will give you a second talk about the instructions and safety rules inside the hot air balloon. All safety procedures will be carried out and our ground team will be in charge of monitoring the balloon via radio communication and GPS.

Once the flight time is over, it will be time to land with the help of our entire team. Once on the ground you will toast the success of your flight and you will receive a flight certificate to make this experience unforgettable.

Our balloons are capable of maximum14 peopleand we fly every day of the year. Depending on the season, flights are mainly carried out at dawn (between April and September) and for the rest of the year it is advisable to fly after sunrise and before sunset. Even so, we will take care of organizing the routes depending on the weather conditions on the day of your reservation.

We are open every day, so contact us to organize your next tour.aerostatic balloon.