🇧🇷 Hot Air Balloon Diary of Ascension | Sunrise is beautiful
🏠 Clube Do Balão 🗺️ Estrada Maria Alves, 1 - Bairro dos Correia, Boituva - SP, 18550-000 📞 +55 11 94018-6628 🔍 Instagram: @clubedobalaoboituva.oficial 🌅 Dawn Takes Flight: Hot Air Ballooning in Boituva An hour and a half from São Paulo, this rural escape demands an early start—arrive by 5 AM, meaning a 3 AM departure if driving. Opt for the owner’s pickup service: 300 BRL one-way, split four ways for a steal. ✨ The Pre-Flight Ritual Morning Magic: Wander dewy fields as balloons inflate under a lingering moon. The "half-light" glow makes for epic photos, but waterproof shoes are a must (grass soaks through sneakers). Basket Etiquette: Climbing into the wicker basket is a workout—skip skirts for ease. Pro tip: Layer up! The burner’s flame is deceiving; dawn winds are icy. 🎈 Up, Up, and Away Lift-Off: Takes off around 5:50 AM, with 40 minutes of flight plus landing adjustments. Our group of 6 enjoyed a cozy ride, but larger crowds can pack up to 12. Sensory Overload: The burner roars like a dragon, while below, patchwork fields unfold like a quilt. "It’s like floating in a dream," my friend yelled over the wind. 🍾 Post-Flight Celebrations Champagne Toast: Landings end with bubbly and a simple breakfast (think cheese, bread, coffee). Turkey vs. Brazil: No sea of colorful balloons like Cappadocia, but Boituva’s quiet skies offer intimacy. "Less touristy, more raw," said our pilot, pointing to distant waterfalls. 🪂 Add-On Adventure Feeling bold? Drive 15 minutes to the local skydiving 基地. "Two air adventures in one day"—just ask for the tandem jump + balloon combo deal. 💰 The Cost Breakdown Transport: 300 BRL pickup / 350 BRL Uber back (fixed price). Balloon Ride: 407 BRL per person (4-person group discount via Pix). Value Verdict: "400 bucks for literal cloud nine? Worth every real." 📸 Pro Tips for Shooters Golden Hour: Shoot during inflation (moon + balloon glow) and landing (sunrise over fields). Go Wide: Use a wide-angle lens to capture the basket against the vast sky. Candid Moments: Snap friends squinting in the burner’s heat or clinking champagne flutes post-landing. #HotAirBalloon #NewYearAdventure #BucketListExperience #BrazilianCountryside #TravelFever #SkyHighWanderlust