Top Hot Air Ballooning sites
Hot air Ballooning is the oldest form of aerial transportation. The chaotic airport and the cramped middle seat of flights have made flying more of a chore, so rekindle your love of flying in the air with hot air ballooning destinations. Flying in hot ballooning is the best way to get a beauty beyond description kind of view. Exploring a new place from the basket of hot air Ballooning is an unparallel experience. A vacation is the perfect blend of extravagance and relaxation. Hot-air balloon rides do not come cheap, but there are a few destinations in the world, where the experience of hot air ballooning will be incredible and you will find them worth your money. The first Hot air ballooning flight was taken in the year 1783, and from then it has become one of the unique ways to get the Worlds spectacular views from above. So here we go with the list of top places in the world for hot air ballooning.Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
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Myanmar is famous for its 2,300 temples, pagodas, and stupas. When you travel to these places with an electric bike or on foot you will find these magnificent, but one can find the scale of it all by drifting overhead. The ancient city of Bagan, having the ruins of temples gives a beautiful view in the golden light of sunrise. The recommended operators include Oriental Ballooning and Balloons over Bagan. Balloons take off from the southern edge of Bagan and follow the wind over some of the biggest and most iconic monuments, like the Ananda and Dhammayangyi Temples. The beautiful view of palms and tamarind trees, mist-covered Mount Popa volcanois all worth seeing through hot air ballooning. The season in Bagan lasts from mid-October through mid-March. For the best view, you can go hot air ballooning in the soft light of dawn or dusk.Cappadocia, Turkey
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The dotted cave hotels and the natural rock formations which are often referred to as fairy chimneys by the locals is the best-appreciated landscape of Cappadocia, Turkey from hot air ballooning. The surreal rock formations and the lush green view of Central Turkey are very impressive from the ground but the view is truly epic from 3,000 feet in the air. Most balloon tours of Cappadocia last between one and three hours, and many operators offer breakfast before the flight, as well as snacks or Champagne onboard. For your memorable aerial excursion, one can opt Butterfly Balloons and Royal BalloonTurkeys Central Anatolia. Cappadocia is a breath-taking display of natures majesty. The best time to opt for hot air ballooning in Turkey is autumn or spring season as the summer is sweaty and crowded too.Read more:The best of Istanbul only for you!Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Albuquerque has the status of a premier hot-air-ballooning destination. Albuquerque plays host to one of the largest hot-air balloon festivals in the world. Every October, pilots take to the skies above the Sandia Mountains in creatively patterned aircraft as part of theAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. During the festival when 5000 hot balloons of different colors take flight together, the sight is mesmerizing. The pre-sunrise Dawn Patrol ride and nighttime Glowedo sessions are also worth attending. The high elevation, dry heat, and calm winds make for smooth flying year-round. Albuquerque is a heavenly paradise for hot ballooning lovers.Read more:A Beginners Guide to Explore Mexico CityQueenstown, New Zealand
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The natural beauty of New Zealand is an epitome of breath-taking views. This destination will surely give you an amazing experience of Hot air ballooning, flying over rivers, lakes, mountains, and valleys make New Zealand the most beautiful eco traveling destination. Queenstown and the Southern Lakes region will stun you with the local flora and fauna, unspoiled national parks, and glassy fiords. Watch seals and dolphins cut through the water as you sail high above, enjoying the panorama of incredible natural beauty in hot air ballooning. Sunrise Balloons offers panoramic views over the remarkable Lake Wakatipu and other natural attractions in Queenstown.Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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The unspoiled natural park is truly a bliss for mankind. Meticulously protected from human interruption, tourists observe Serengeti National Park as you glide over it in the hot balloon and take in West Africas landscape. See hippos, lions, and more from a unique point of view. The moderate climate of Tanzania is suitable for round the year hot ballooning, but the most suitable time is from March to May and from October to December. This national park is the largest migration in the world.Maasai Mara, Kenya
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The African Safari is the dream destination for every adventure-seeking soul, but the added sparks are when the animals are viewed from above. A hot air balloon ride over southwestern Kenyas Maasai Mara National Reserve includes views of grassy plains, rolling hills, and rushing rivers in addition to the wildlife.Several packages of Maasai Mara also include hot air ballooning, so whenever you plan a trip always enquire about hot air ballooning trip. From your birds-eye perspective, you might spot wild beast running across the savannah, a herd of elephants gathering at a watering hole or hippos lurking in the Mara River.Read more:Into the WildWoods: Things to do in KenyaYarra Valley, Australia
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Yarra Valley is one of the most coveted wine regions in Australia. In hot air ballooning ride, travelers can admire swaths of the vineyard and the Yarra River, which cuts across the patchwork landscape, from the basket of a balloon and one can imagine from there how beautiful a wine country can be. Hot air ballooning is enjoyed around the year, but the best season is autumn. March, April, and May are the more desirable months.Gstaad, Switzerland
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The hot air ballooning ride will give you the perfect natural view of snow-covered alps and the Swiss chalets below every January, Switzerland hosts the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Chteau-d'Oex. The nine-day festival draws participants from several countries and launches nearly a hundred hot air balloons into the crisp air.Gstaad region of Switzerland is every hot ballooners dream.Loire Valley, France
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A hot air balloon ride in the Loire Valley will give you a 360-degree view of the regions castles, fortresses, palaces, chteaux, and manors.This valley is located at a distance of 200 miles southwest of Paris. The scenery can even make painters jealous. This valley includes 800 castles and manor houses. The perfect time for hot air ballooning in France is from April to October. The castles are open for tourists. Named a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Loire Valley is just 200 miles southwest of Paris and packed with stone villages, bucolic vineyards, beautiful sunflower fields, enchanting forests, and meandering rivers await. Morning and evening hot-air balloon rides are available.Istria, Croatia
In Istria, the most favorable time for hot air ballooning is September and October when the weather cools down. The bucolic interior of rolling hills and fertile plains attract food- and culture-focused visitors to Istrias hilltop villages, rural hotels, and farmhouse restaurants, while the indented coastline is enormously popular with the sun-and-sea set. Though vast hotel complexes line much of the coast and the rocky beaches are not Croatias best, facilities are wide-ranging, the sea is clean and secluded spots are still plentiful.Read more:Here is why you should visit Croatia once in your lifetimeColors are the most important visual treat at every age. Imagine flying in a vibrant colored hot air ballooning ride, you will feel like your dream of flying in the sky like a bird is fulfilled. This vacation, try a little bit pricy adventure and get immersed in the natural sightseeing from several feet above the earth and enjoy the beauty of the sky and breathtaking views of the listed destinations.
