When the subject is to enjoy Brazil’s scenery from above, aboard balloons, balloon rides are all over Brazil.
Inland cities, such as Boituva (SP), are among the pioneers in the activity.
Brotas (SP), famous for its extreme water sports, has also entered the flight path!
Other destinations around the country are already starting to bet on the attraction, such as Chapada dos Veadeiros (GO) and Flores da Cunha (RS).
Off you go?
BOITUVA (SÃO PAULO)
The sky of Boituva always dawns colorful. The reason?
The many balloon rides in the city every day – the region is home to several accredited companies for ballooning.
The flights between 500 and 1,500 meters of altitude last about an hour, in the course of four kilometers, over farms, fields, pastures, plantations, and cities that surround the floodplain of the Sorocaba River.
After landing, a sparkling wine toast, a breakfast worthy of the adventure!
CHAPADA DOS VEADEIROS (GOIÁS)
From above, the landscape reveals the exuberance of the Brazilian Cerrado, besides the rivers and mountains that draw the limits of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
The flight takes 45 minutes to an hour (depending on the wind), reaching an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.
The tours occur during sunrise, and the flight plan is defined shortly before boarding.
The adventure can be done in two balloons – one for exclusive flights, with a capacity for two passengers, and another for collective flights, with up to eight passengers.
In both, a toast with sparkling wine close the works.
TORRES (RIO GRANDE DO SUL)
It is possible to embark on balloon flights throughout the year, usually at dawn and dusk, lasting 45 minutes.
The scenery includes beaches and the incredible rocky formations of the Rio Grande do Sul resort.
For those who are also partying fans, the best option is to go to the destination during the traditional Ballooning Festival, which already has 30 editions and occurs between April and May, with competitions involving pilots from various countries and shows by national artists.
Also among the attractions is the Night Glow, an exciting show of colors and lights on Praia Grande and in the Ballooning Park.
FLORES DA CUNHA (RIO GRANDE DO SUL)
In the middle of the Serra Gaúcha, the Luiz Argenta winery offers, on special dates (among them Valentine’s Day), the experience of flying in a balloon.
At the end, of course, a delicious toast with the wines and sparkling wines of the house!
For those who prefer not to risk the adventure, the Clô Wine Bar, in the gardens of Luiz Argenta, has a deck overlooking the vineyards and a respectable menu to be tasted without haste. To accompany it, fresh bruschettas.
BROTAS (SÃO PAULO)
Besides the famous water activities, such as rafting, the city also offers attractions in the sky!
The balloon rides happen once a month, and the scenery includes pastures, rivers, waterfalls, and sugar cane plantations.
The altitude can reach 1,000 meters high.
The trip lasts about 40 minutes, with departures in the morning.
Upon previous reservation, it is possible to take a romantic balloon ride exclusively for couples who want to celebrate a special date.
Romantic, isn’t it?
SÃO LOURENÇO (MINAS GERAIS)
The small town in Minas Gerais is famous for its hydro-mineral resources – the Parque das Águas is the destination of many tourists who seek the therapeutic properties of its springs for relaxation and leisure.
But ballooning has already entered the tourist route of São Lourenço, with one-hour flights performed daily in the morning.
Up to six people can enjoy the adventure, which starts by flying over the city’s buildings until it reaches the coffee farms in the region.
PIRACICABA (SÃO PAULO)
The city is proud of its constant breeze, which allows exciting balloon flights.
The trip through the air has no defined itinerary since the balloon goes where the wind blows.
The landscape, however, is always surrounded by beautiful valleys, farms, sugar cane fields, and the river that gives the city its name.
Lasting one hour, the trip ends with a pleasant picnic.
To toast the adventure, sparkling wine glasses share the space with bread and cakes.
CAMPOS DO JORDÃO (SÃO PAULO)
In the beautiful city, the adventure takes place at the Tarundu Leisure Center.
There are two options to enjoy the experience of going up in a balloon.
In the captive flight, it is attached by long ropes, taking off and landing in the same place.
It is a good opportunity for those who want to feel the thrill of flying in a hot air balloon. The free flight is pure adrenaline!
The flights take off from Tarundu, and the wind direction defines the landing place.
The activities last about an hour and are offered twice daily, at dawn and dusk.
With information from fériasbrasil