The 3 Best Balloon Flights in Crete

1.Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $294Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for a hot-air balloon flight over Crete’s Lasithi Plateau. With an English-speaking pilot and crew, you’ll help prepare the balloon, rise 300 to 400 meters, then celebrate with breakfast, sparkling wine, a flight certificate, and a small gift.

“Absolutely fabulous experience. early pickup, up into the mountains to a huge plateau area. Perfect weather, lovely group of people, so peaceful, wonderful views. The landing was so gentle it was hardly noticeable. Breakfast at a proper Cretan restaurant, excellent fresh food, altogether superb. I really would recommend it. Many thanks for the wonderful experience”

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2.Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $353Top rated

Start with a sunrise balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau, help inflate the balloon, then enjoy a Greek breakfast. Later, board a semi-private catamaran from Heraklion or Hersonissos for swimming, snorkeling, sushi, fresh fruit, unlimited local drinks, and sunset views near Dia Island. Sergey and the yacht crew may be part of your day.

“have to say this activity was an amazing experience, firstly the hot air balloon was lovely, the boys that were our guides were so friendly and so attentive! we have to give special recognition to the staff and the experience on the catamaran, firstly they were all so friendly and helpful, Secondly, we want to thank Joanna, Minas and Wesley for helping me propose to my partner and made it so special! It is an experience me and my partner will never forget, they truly made the experience unforgettable! the cruise itself was also fantastic with lovely views, great swim and the food was unbelievable!”

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3.Semi-private Hot Air Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $300

Meet the Viva Let’s Fly team at Lassithi Plateau, help prepare the balloon, and spend 40 to 60 minutes in the air with pilots such as Serghei and George. After landing, celebrate with sparkling wine, a Cretan breakfast, souvenirs, and a flight certificate.

“My husband and I did the air balloon over Crete. It was awesome . There were six off us in the basket. It was a beautiful day , sun and no wind . Our pilot Serghei and George were so friendly. Serghei explained everything to us from beginning to end . They took photos from beginning to end and sent them to us after the flight . We were picked up from the hotel and back . Breakfast was very nice too. Serghei is a great pilot cause he made the flight so smooth that you didn’t feel like you were in an air balloon .”

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