Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia near Heraklion

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From€250

3 hrs

Everybody welcome

From 6 years-old and up

Discover Crete from a new perspective on a mini-trip above the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Lassithi plateau!

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia near Heraklion

From€250

3 hrs

Everybody welcome

From 6 years-old and up

Semi-Private Hot Air Balloon over the Lassithi Plateau I 30 - 40 Minutes

From€250

3 hrs

Everybody welcome

From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

Experience Crete in an incredible way as you rise with the sun and fly over the island's stunning landscapes with an expert on this amazing hot air balloon over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia!

Course of events

You should plan to spend around 3 hours on this activity:

Arrival at the meeting point or pick up at your accommodations and introduction to your instructor
Drive toward the take-off site
Safety and activity briefing
Balloon preparation
Start of your 30 to 40-minute hot air balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau
Sparkling wine and light breakfast
Distribution of flight certificate
Return to your accommodations or to the meeting point and end of the activity

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. Since hot air balloons depend entirely on the weather conditions, for everyone's safety, they can be cancelled at any time.

Meeting time will be communicated to you a day prior to the activity (it will be approx. 06:00 AM)

Pick up is offered from areas starting from Ammoudara and Heraklion until Malia. Transfer from other regions of Crete is available upon request for an extra fee.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people, and people with fractures, sprains, or serious injuries should abstain from booking.

Meeting point:

Pick up from areas starting from Ammoudara - Heraklion - Malia, or meet on location in Lasithi Plateau at Elin Gas Station, Epar.Od. Neapolis - Chersonisou, Lagou 720 52

Spoken languages:

Greek, English

Included

Flight certificate
Expert pilot
Light breakfast
Champagne
Hot air balloon flight
Pick up and drop off at your accommodations (check special terms)
Souvenir

Excluded

Transportation to the meeting point from outside the pick-up area (for an extra fee)

Do not forget to bring

Clothing adapted to the weather
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Water

From€250

3 hrs

Everybody welcome

From 6 years-old and up

Practical information

Experience Crete in an incredible way as you rise with the sun and fly over the island's stunning landscapes with an expert on this amazing hot air balloon over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia!

Course of events

You should plan to spend around 3 hours on this activity:

Arrival at the meeting point or pick up at your accommodations and introduction to your instructor
Drive toward the take-off site
Safety and activity briefing
Balloon preparation
Start of your 30 to 40-minute hot air balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau
Sparkling wine and light breakfast
Distribution of flight certificate
Return to your accommodations or to the meeting point and end of the activity

Special terms

Meeting time will be communicated to you a day prior to the activity (it will be approx. 06:00 AM)

Pick up is offered from areas starting from Ammoudara and Heraklion until Malia. Transfer from other regions of Crete is available upon request for an extra fee.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people, and people with fractures, sprains, or serious injuries should abstain from booking.

Meeting point:

Pick up from areas starting from Ammoudara - Heraklion - Malia, or meet on location in Lasithi Plateau at Elin Gas Station, Epar.Od. Neapolis - Chersonisou, Lagou 720 52

Spoken languages:

Greek, English

Included

Flight certificate
Expert pilot
Light breakfast
Champagne
Hot air balloon flight
Pick up and drop off at your accommodations (check special terms)
Souvenir

Excluded

Transportation to the meeting point from outside the pick-up area (for an extra fee)

Do not forget to bring

Clothing adapted to the weather
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Water

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Practical information

Meeting point:

Pick up from areas starting from Ammoudara - Heraklion - Malia, or meet on location in Lasithi Plateau at Elin Gas Station, Epar.Od. Neapolis - Chersonisou, Lagou 720 52

Spoken languages:

Greek, English

Cancellation: Moderate

Weather guarantee:

Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.

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About the activity

Fly over the stunning rocky and green mountainous landscapes in central Crete with an expert pilot and celebrate the flight with a glass of champagne on this hot air balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia, near Heraklion! Hot air ballooning consists of inflating a giant specialized balloon or envelope, and using the atmospheric pressure of the different temperatures to rise up into the air and take a 30 to 40-minute flight, depending on the weather conditions of the day. Now, located at 900 above sea level and at the center of eastern Crete, the Lassithi Plateau is a stunning natural wonder that looks like a patchwork of fields surrounded by the rugged mountains of the Dikti range.

This semi-private hot air balloon flight will take up to 8 passengers into the air with an expert pilot who will handle all the technical aspects of the flight. Your instructor at VIVA Let's Fly! offers you a pick-up service at your accommodations around Heraklion, Amudara, and Malia, and they'll confirm the pick-up time about 12 hours before, but it will usually take place around 6 am. You'll drive over to the take-off point and see how the experts prepare the balloon as your pilot explains a few safety recommendations for you to follow throughout the experience.

Then, it's time to fly! You'll rise slowly above the stunning natural landscapes of the Lassithi Plateau on the hot air balloon, and enjoy the incredible view as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. Your hot air balloon flight over Crete will last between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on weather conditions, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience, and once you land, you'll eat a delicious light breakfast and have a toast with champagne as your pilot delivers your flight certificate to commemorate this wonderful moment.

Don't forget to bring comfortable clothing and shoes, including an extra layer in case it gets cold as you fly, sunglasses, sunscreen, and anything else you might need to spend around 3 hours on the whole on this amazing hot air balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia!

Take your chance to experience Crete like never before as you fly over its natural wonders with an expert. Book your hot air balloon over the Lassithi Plateau from Malia, near Heraklion, today!