Ampurdán from the Basket: A Family Hot-Air Balloon over Colomers at 500–1,200 m

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Ampurdán from the Basket: A Family Hot-Air Balloon over Colomers at 500–1,200 m

A shared family flight for two adults and two children that lifts over the Ampurdán to reveal the Medas Islands, the Ter River and Cape Creus, with a celebratory almond cake and cava on landing.

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Ampurdán from the Basket: A Family Hot-Air Balloon over Colomers at 500–1,200 m.

Duration
1 hora
Location
Colomers
Operator
Globus Empordà
Category
Balloon
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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During this family shared hot-air balloon ride you rise above the Ampurdán between roughly 500 and 1,200 meters, taking in sweeping coastal and river vistas—from the Medas Islands and the Ter River to the gulfs of Roses and Pals and the Cabo de Creus—and finish the flight with the balloon packed away and a traditional almond cake and a cava toast to mark the landing.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE VIEWS

Coastlines and Rivers from Above

The flight traverses the Ampurdán airspace at altitudes that put the Medas Islands, the Ter River and the gulfs of Roses and Pals into a single field of view, with Cabo de Creus visible on the horizon.

THE FLIGHT

Soaring Between 500 and 1,200 Meters

Expect the balloon to operate in an altitude band that offers broad panoramas across inland and coastal features of the Ampurdán, delivering a calm aerial perspective over the landscape.

THE LANDING

Touchdown Ritual: Cake and Cava

After landing the crew packs the balloon and participants are offered a slice of almond cake accompanied by a celebratory toast of cava to conclude the flight.

What the day feels like

What the Flight Feels Like

The excursion is a family-focused shared balloon flight that lifts you high over the Ampurdán, giving a broad, bird’s-eye view of islands, river corridors and coastal gulfs before descending for a communal landing and celebration.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this shared family flight is (and isn’t) made for.

1
Families of 2 adults + 2 childrenThis product is presented as a family shared flight specifically accommodating two adults and two children per booking.
2
Smaller or larger family groupsIf your household composition differs from two adults and two children, confirm options and availability with the operator; the official offering targets the 2+2 family configuration.
3
Siblings and multi-generational familiesThe format is family-oriented; for arrangements outside the stated two-adult/two-child setup, consult Globus Empordà on suitable alternatives or shared-flight policies.
4
Guests with health or mobility concernsAny specific health, age or mobility questions should be checked in advance with the operator to confirm suitability for the flight.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Meeting & Departure

The meeting point is Parc del Ter in Colomers (Girona); confirm the exact meeting time with the operator.

Duration

The flight experience lasts approximately 1 hora.

What to Bring

No specific equipment list is provided here; check with Globus Empordà for recommendations and any gear requirements prior to the flight.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the flight?

The flight duration is 1 hora.

Where do we meet for the flight?

Meeting takes place at Parc del Ter in Colomers, Girona.

What will we see from the balloon?

From roughly 500 to 1,200 meters you can see the Medas Islands, the Ter River, the gulfs of Roses and Pals and views extending toward Cabo de Creus.

Is there any celebration after landing?

Yes; after landing the balloon is collected and participants are offered almond cake accompanied by a toast of cava.

How many people does the family shared flight accommodate?

This is a family shared flight arranged for two adults and two children.