Private Hot Air Balloon Flight with Pottery Workshop & Greek Breakfast

About this activity
Not far from Heraklion lies the Lasithi Plateau, a peaceful valley surrounded by majestic mountains. Here, your exclusive private journey begins.

You will experience a completely private hot air balloon flight over Crete, shared only with those you choose. As you rise gently into the sky, the plateau unfolds beneath you in perfect stillness, offering a rare combination of beauty and serenity.

A Once in a Lifetime Experience 🎈

Share this unforgettable adventure with your loved ones whether it’s a romantic escape, a family celebration, or a special occasion with friends. A hot air balloon flight is the perfect way to mark an anniversary, birthday, engagement, or even a marriage proposal, creating memories that last a lifetime.

With no groups and no rush, we take care of every detail. In one seamless day, you will enjoy:

A Private Sunrise Flight

Float above the green fields and ancient windmills of the Lasithi Plateau.

A Traditional Celebration

Savor a traditional Greek breakfast box and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine upon landing, complete with a personalized flight certificate.

A Hands On Pottery Workshop

Discover one of Crete’s oldest crafts with a private lesson guided by local artisans.

A Mythological Museum

Explore ancient legends and stories that reveal the island’s rich heritage.

📸 Optional professional photoshoot – Capture your magical moments in the sky with a top-tier photographer for breathtaking aerial memories.

🚐 For your convenience, we offer a transfer service to ensure a seamless experience. We’ll pick you up from your hotel in the morning and bring you back after your flight.

📍Book your unforgettable journey today and let your dreams take flight!

Meeting Point

Your transfer is not included in your booking. If you require transfer, please contact us in advance

For any questions or urgent matters regarding pickup or the meeting point, please call us anytime — we’re always here to help.

The itinerary may change due to weather — your comfort and safety always come first.

Before You Go

Bring your сomfortable clothing, light jacket and closed shoes for the balloon flight.

Bring your camera or phone for photos!

For any questions or special requests, feel free to reach us we’re always happy to help.

Ready for an Unforgettable Day?

This isn’t just an adventure — it’s a memory in the making.

With us, you’re not just a guest — you’re our traveler, our explorer, our friend.

We’re here to make your day effortless, magical, and truly unforgettable.

You just bring your sense of wonder — we’ll take care of the rest.

What's included
Experienced pilot
Private balloon flight
A glass of sparkling wine
Light Greek traditional breakfast box
Flight certificate
Souvenir
Liability insurance
Pottery master made
Enter tickets for Mythology Park
Transfer
Other Extra Services
You need to know
A hot air balloon ride is a source of new and vivid emotions. Those who have been in the basket of a balloon at least once say that they felt amazing lightness and freedom during the flight.

There are no age restrictions for ballooning. But you should adequately assess your body and health capabilities. We do not recommend ballooning for pregnant women, children under 6 years old, people who have suffered serious injuries, fractures or sprains.

Balloons are an adventure and an unusual form of transport. To make the flight safe and bring only pleasant impressions, you need to take into account several important points.

A balloon has no rudder or engine. It is the only air transport that flies freely in the air.

The starting location can be changed even the day before the flight starts if weather conditions change. We do not guarantee a specific region of Crete or Athens for the flight. Weather conditions, especially wind strength, take precedence when choosing a start location. ‘VIVA let's fly!’ reserves the right to change the starting place and time even a few minutes before take-off.

If the pilot specifies your weight, don’t take it personally. The information is needed to calculate the lift of the balloon, according to the air temperature.

The warmer the air, the less lift the balloon has.

Need a ride? We can arrange pickup and drop-off, making it easy to join us for this unforgettable adventure. We have a comfortable minivan and a minibus at your disposal. Transportation depends on the tour program and the number of passengers.

If you did not book a transfer, our representative will contact you approximately 12 hours before your adventure to inform you about the meeting place and the meeting time.

We recommend that you do not drink alcohol or eat fatty foods before your tour to avoid motion sickness during the flight. Passengers usually tolerate the flight well, but you may want to take a motion sickness tablet just in case.

We recommend our passengers to wear cotton clothes and sports shoes for the tour. It may be windy at altitude — better bring a jacket.

You can take a photo or video camera. It would be better to keep the equipment in soft cases on a string or chain. That way it won’t fall overboard and won’t be damaged upon landing.

Balloon flights are possible if there is no rain, fog and wind strength does not exceed 5 meters per second. We check the weather forecast the day before the tour, but sometimes the weather situation can change suddenly. We are responsible for the safety of our guests and can cancel the flight even just before take-off if the weather is unfavorable.

Before the takeoff, the pilot explains how to behave during the flight: what you can and can’t do. These are simple rules that will help make the excursion comfortable and safe.

Forbidden: pulling on ropes and hoses; opening and closing valves; sitting on and hanging over the basket; taking weapons or explosives, such as fireworks, on board; smoking in the basket; drinking alcoholic beverages; sitting on the floor of the basket.

Allowed: holding on to the rope loops on the sides of the basket; taking photos and videos; enjoying the view.

The flight usually lasts about 40 minutes, but due to weather conditions or any interference, an emergency landing may be necessary. In this case, the flight time may be shortened without rescheduling the flight to other dates. Money for the tour is not refundable.

Landing a hot air balloon is an unusual experience. At this point you should hold on to the rope loops on the sides of the basket until the balloon comes to a complete stop.

In order to land comfortably, you need to bend your knees slightly or squat the moment the basket is about to touch the ground.

You may only drop the basket with the pilot’s permission.

After landing passengers will continue to enjoy the adventure with a sparkling wine and a light breakfast.

Each participant of the flight will receive a certificate and a special souvenir from ‘VIVA let's fly!’.

Then we’ll take you back to your hotel or meeting point if you’ve booked a transfer service. If not, you’ll have to drive yourself from the starting point.

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