点评:This adventure was the highlight of our Italy trip in October 2023. What a truly majestic point of view, gliding with ease above the clouds, the Tuscan landscape unraveling before us, as the peace and quiet wrapped around us. If you are seeking a magical way to see the Italian countryside unobstructed, and you want a little excitement - book this trip.
Team:
Gianna (owner) and entire flight team were organized, professional, and kept things running smooth. They monitor weather and confirm everything the night before.
Logistics:
Meet at just before 7 AM at an open field in Tavarnelle. Use google maps (not Apple) to input the site coordinates and allow extra time to drive up the mountain in dark and fog. Not too difficult, but take your time. Dress warmly in layers to adjust easily, wear pants (you must climb into the basket), and wear comfortable footwear (sneakers or hiking boots) that you won’t mind getting a little muddy. You don’t know exactly where you’ll land, and it could be in an empty field or deserted vineyard with uneven ground. This ride probably not for someone with moderate to severe mobility issues, unless discussed in advance with the crew. Entire adventure lasted about 3.5 hours from meet point to being dropped back at our cars after breakfast.
Extras;
A crew in an SUV meets you at the landing site where you watch them deflate and pack up the balloon. This did take about 45 minutes and you kind of stand around while it happens. Then they take you to Gianna’s home (a vineyard) where you enjoy a light breakfast of champagne, fruits, cheeses, cakes, and breads. You have the option to purchase drone footage or still shots from them at this time.
I was surprised and delighted at how smooth the lift off, flight, and landing were. It was like we were in a cloud! At no time did we feel windy or unstable, and the pilot navigated our path beautifully.
Honestly, just do it!
翻译:这次冒险是我们 2023 年 10 月意大利之旅的亮点。这是一个多么雄伟的视角,轻松地滑翔在云层之上,托斯卡纳的风景在我们面前展开,和平与宁静包围着我们。如果您正在寻找一种神奇的方式一览无遗地欣赏意大利乡村,并且想要一点刺激——那就预订这次旅行吧。
团队:
吉安娜(机主)和整个飞行团队组织严密、专业,让一切顺利进行。他们监控天气并在前一天晚上确认一切。
后勤:
上午 7 点前在塔瓦内勒 (Tavarnelle) 的一片空地上集合。使用谷歌地图(不是苹果地图)输入地点坐标,并留出额外的时间在黑暗和雾气中开车上山。不太难,但慢慢来。多穿几层衣服以方便调整,穿裤子(必须爬进篮子),并穿着舒适的鞋子(运动鞋或登山靴),这样你就不会介意沾上一点泥。你不知道自己会在哪里着陆,可能是空旷的田野,也可能是地面凹凸不平的废弃葡萄园。除非事先与工作人员讨论,否则此行程可能不适合有中度至重度行动不便的人。从集合点到早餐后送回我们的车,整个冒险持续了大约 3.5 小时。
额外服务;
工作人员开着 SUV 在着陆点与您会面,您可以看到他们给气球放气并收起。这确实花了大约 45 分钟,而你在这一切发生时都站在一边。然后他们带您到吉安娜的家(葡萄园),在那里您享用包括香槟、水果、奶酪、蛋糕和面包的清淡早餐。此时您可以选择购买无人机镜头或静态照片。
我对升空、飞行和着陆的顺利程度感到惊讶和高兴。我们就像在云端一样!我们从来没有感到有风或不稳定,飞行员完美地引导我们的路径。
老实说,就做吧!