Hot Air Balloon Flight over Canavese (Caravino, Turin)
Riferimento Castello di Masino - Via del Castello 1 - Caravino Torino - Italy
What will you do
Romantic take-off near the Castello di Masino (dating back to the 11th century, residence of the Valperga counts for ten centuries and now a FAI property), which dominates the surrounding plain from the top of a hill. Depending on the direction of the wind, during the flight you will be able to enjoy the varied panorama of the Canavese characterized by villages, medieval villages, cultivated fields, woods and lakes, and the morainic amphitheater from the glacial era. In the background to the west the chain of the Alps from which Monviso can be distinguished in the distance.
The flights are always different, the direction and speed are entrusted to the wind: we know where we are leaving, but not where we arrive! During the activity the pilots will illustrate to all the participants (Italian, English and French spoken) the basic principles and curiosities of aerostatic flight. The ground crew, always in contact with the pilots, follows and recovers the balloon upon landing.
Duration: Actual flight has an indicative duration of 45' / 1h00. The service lasts about 2h30 on average and includes: inflation, flight, deflation and return to the meeting point. All passengers will be invited to participate in the deflating maneuvers of the balloon, about fifteen minutes after the flight.
The flights are always different, the direction and speed are entrusted to the wind: we know where we are leaving, but not where we arrive! During the activity the pilots will illustrate to all the participants (Italian, English and French spoken) the basic principles and curiosities of aerostatic flight. The ground crew, always in contact with the pilots, follows and recovers the balloon upon landing.
Duration: Actual flight has an indicative duration of 45' / 1h00. The service lasts about 2h30 on average and includes: inflation, flight, deflation and return to the meeting point. All passengers will be invited to participate in the deflating maneuvers of the balloon, about fifteen minutes after the flight.
What to expect
Flying in a hot air balloon is an extraordinary experience that is worth trying, an activity that is both exciting and relaxing, offering a breathtaking view and an absolutely unique feeling of freedom. In a hot air balloon you have the impression of floating lighter than the air enjoying a 360 ° panorama as if from a terrace. The silence is interrupted only by the breath of the burner that warms the balloon, you can fly slowly, low to the ground, skimming trees, fields and small towns or rise a few thousand meters without almost realizing it, no other aircraft offers you this versatility. When you fly in a balloon, you know the take-off point but you don't know where the precise landing point will be, this is the philosophy and also the principle of balloon flight: flying for the sake of flying without a predefined destination, indulging in the winds.
This experience has received from TripAdvisor the Certificate of Excellence for 5 years in a row and awarded with the "Traveller's Choice" in 2020 - 2021 and 2022
This experience has received from TripAdvisor the Certificate of Excellence for 5 years in a row and awarded with the "Traveller's Choice" in 2020 - 2021 and 2022
What's included
What's included
- Group balloon flight for 10-20 people
- Passenger civil liability insurance according to current legislation governing air transport.
- Nice personalized Certificate at the end of the flight
- Shuttle service to the take-off point and return to the meeting point for groups of up to 30 passengers
- Group balloon flight for 10-20 people
- Passenger civil liability insurance according to current legislation governing air transport.
- Nice personalized Certificate at the end of the flight
- Shuttle service to the take-off point and return to the meeting point for groups of up to 30 passengers
What is not included
Anything not specifically described.
To remember
Cancellation conditions:
Confirmation will be given to you 2 days before the flight, if the flight is canceled it will be possible to reschedule for subsequent days or obtain a refund without any costs charged. The flight could be canceled and postponed due to failure to reach the minimum number of passengers
In case of purchase of an "annual gift voucher", this is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase and will be activated upon booking. In case of cancellation due to bad weather (communication within 2 days before the flight) the customer can rebook as many times as he wants, always within and no later than the expiry date.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult (parent or proxy) - max 2 children per adult.
Cancellation: no cost within 4 days of the flight (for example, Wednesday evening at 18.00 for flights on Saturday and Sunday). Under 4 days the ticket will not be refunded. It is possible to change the name or transfer the voucher, but this must be communicated in advance within 4 days before the flight.
Confirmation will be given to you 2 days before the flight, if the flight is canceled it will be possible to reschedule for subsequent days or obtain a refund without any costs charged. The flight could be canceled and postponed due to failure to reach the minimum number of passengers
In case of purchase of an "annual gift voucher", this is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase and will be activated upon booking. In case of cancellation due to bad weather (communication within 2 days before the flight) the customer can rebook as many times as he wants, always within and no later than the expiry date.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult (parent or proxy) - max 2 children per adult.
Cancellation: no cost within 4 days of the flight (for example, Wednesday evening at 18.00 for flights on Saturday and Sunday). Under 4 days the ticket will not be refunded. It is possible to change the name or transfer the voucher, but this must be communicated in advance within 4 days before the flight.
Tips
Castello di Masino is located half an hour by road from Turin (about 40 km), 1 hour from Milan (about 90 km) and less than two hours from Genoa.
Flights all year round morning / afternoon / evening.
We recommend sports clothing suitable for the season, the temperature on board is similar to land.
Flights all year round morning / afternoon / evening.
We recommend sports clothing suitable for the season, the temperature on board is similar to land.

Via del Castello 1
City: Caravino
(IT) Italy
Duration:
2 ore, 30 minuti
Degree of difficulty:
Easy
Età minima obbligatoria:
7 years
Requisiti per la partecipazione:
Flight restrictions:
- Those suffering from serious bodily limitations and walking problems, cardiovascular problems, serious back or joint problems, bone deficits, pregnant women cannot fly.
- if you are unable to enter and exit the basket independently or take one/two steps, pass one leg at a time to the other side of the parapet and go back down inside the basket.
- if you are unable to maintain the correct support position during landing (flex your knees while holding the handles).
- if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Those suffering from serious bodily limitations and walking problems, cardiovascular problems, serious back or joint problems, bone deficits, pregnant women cannot fly.
- if you are unable to enter and exit the basket independently or take one/two steps, pass one leg at a time to the other side of the parapet and go back down inside the basket.
- if you are unable to maintain the correct support position during landing (flex your knees while holding the handles).
- if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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3
Very good
52 reviews
#3 of 6 Places to Eat in Caravino

Review dated 06 Ott 2023
Pausa pranzo
All'interno del castello. Possibilità di sedersi all'esterno. Buona qualità, menù con non molta scelta ma assolutamente sufficiente per una pausa pranzo durante la visita, prezzi, forse, leggermente sopra la media (ma ci può stare, ci troviamo all'interno del castello....). Unico neo le lunga coda alla cassa dove 3 persone fanno il lavoro almeno di 6

Review dated 02 Giu 2023
Peccato non si possa valutare meno di zero
La lentezza alla cassa è esasperante. Sono arrivato trovandomi davanti dieci persone. Dopo 35 minuti ne avevo ancora 5…
Ho viaggiato tanto in tante parti del mondo ma una cosa del genere non l’avevo mai vista. E stiamo parla do di una caffettiera che propone tranci di pizza e di focaccia ! Assurdo.
Ho viaggiato tanto in tante parti del mondo ma una cosa del genere non l’avevo mai vista. E stiamo parla do di una caffettiera che propone tranci di pizza e di focaccia ! Assurdo.

Review dated 13 Nov 2022
Piacevole sorpresa
È stata una piacevole sorpresa. Ci aspettavamo il solito bar dove prendere un cappuccino per mettere sotto i denti qualcosa ed abbiamo trovato un piccolo bistrot dove gustare assaggi della zona e taglieri di salumi e formaggi con un calice di vino. Il tutto in una splendida terrazza con panorama mozzafiato...

Review dated 21 Ago 2022
rapido, gentile e anche buono
la caffetteria offre alcuni antipasti tipici della zona e anche menu pizza o focaccia per i bambini, servizio rapido e gentile, pausa perfetta durante la visita al castello.

Review dated 17 Apr 2022
Al Castello di Masino col caffè nel bicchierino
Se uno beve acqua gasata, proporre la Ferrarelle è un insulto all anidride carbonica.. l alternativa è la Boario Naturale from Brescia.. il caffè nei bicchierini di plastica è un insulto alla caffeina. NCS
Caravino
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