How long is the flight?

The airborne portion is about 1 hour; total outing including transfers and breakfast usually takes 2–3 hours.

What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is 4 years old; a minimum group size applies for shared flights.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Flights are subject to meteorological conditions; cancellations allow rebooking—operators will notify you in advance.

Do I need to show anything at check-in?

You must present your booking confirmation to the pilot at the meeting point; punctual arrival is required or you may lose the flight without refund.

Are private flights available?

Yes—private flights for small groups are offered at fixed higher rates; inquire at booking for exact pricing and capacity.

Who operates the flights?

Flights are operated by People and More, S.L., a company authorized by AESA.

Sunrise Balloon Flight Over Guadix Geopark | Balloon | Air Tour

At first light, hot-air balloons lift from the plains above Guadix, hovering over a landscape carved into ridges and hollows. Paseo en globo en Guadix offers a one-hour sunrise flight over the Guadix Geopark in Andalucía, Spain, with cave houses, badlands, and the Sierra Nevada as backdrop. Operated by People and More, S.L., the experience includes transfers, a briefing, the hour-long flight, landing pickup, and a traditional breakfast.

The launch routine is part of the show: teams unfold the envelope, fans and burners coax the fabric to life, and the basket tips into the air as the valley below becomes a patchwork of ochres and terracotta. From the basket you can pick out the famous casas cueva—dwellings carved directly into the soft sedimentary rock—and the badlands that formed from millennia of erosion. The geology here is notable: exposed layers of clay and sandstone sculpted into steep ravines and hoodoos that read like a lunar map under sunlight. On clear days the Sierra Nevada rises white and distant, framing the scene.

Practical details matter: flights meet at dawn, with pickup points and exact times confirmed 12–48 hours before the flight. The active portion is roughly 1 hour in the air; the overall outing includes transfers and breakfast. Standard rates listed include Adults (16+): €204.67 and Children (4–15): €188.93, with private flights available for small groups at higher flat rates. Minimum group sizes apply for shared flights. The operator is authorized by AESA; weather can cancel or require re-scheduling.

This outing works for families (minimum age 4) and riders comfortable standing in the basket for the duration. It is not suitable for pregnant travelers or people with severe heart conditions or mobility issues; disclose medical conditions when booking. Dress in field-ready layers and solid footwear—landings can be bumpy and ground temps at dawn are cool.

Why book this trip? Ballooning over Guadix reveals textures and human history you cannot get from the road. The cave houses speak to generations who adapted to soft rock; the geopark’s badlands are geological classrooms visible from every angle in a silent, floating theater. The included breakfast and local transfers make it an easy, immersive half-day that anchors any Andalucían itinerary.

Whether you’re chasing a camera shot, celebrating a milestone with a private flight, or simply wanting to rise above a wild landscape at daybreak, Paseo en globo en Guadix delivers a rare perspective—quiet, high, and unforgettable. Bookings require punctuality: you must present your reservation to the pilot and arrive at the designated meeting point on time; no-shows forfeit the flight without refund. Operators confirm exact meeting locations and times 12–48 hours in advance via phone or WhatsApp, and flights are subject to meteorological safety decisions. Always.