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Balloons Over Bagan

Bagan, Myanmar

45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Overview

Get the best views of Bagan’s 8,000 temples and pagodas, all of which are nigh on impossible to visit on land, during an extra-special hot-air balloon flight. Taking a morning flight means you’ll watch the sunrise and see the area at its most magical, when morning mist shrouds the greenery. Plus, for added convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get the best views of Bagan's 8,000 temples and pagodas on a hot-air balloon flight
An extra-special experience ideal for couples
Witness the sunrise and see the area at the most magical time of day
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Hot Air Balloon ride over thousands of years’ history in Bagan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Receive a flight certificate signed by the pilot and take the memory home with you to keep forever
Free inflight photos, downloadable from our photo website.

Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

05:30 AM

End point

Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Usually the hot air balloon will be landed on a site different from the takeoff place(But in the same area only). After landing and service , we will send the traveler back to his/her hotel or to the point where we picked up in the morning.

Pickup details

Usually we will pick up between 5am and 6am.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 7 years and 4’1” tall or 125 cm (passengers must be able to see over the basket).
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
The take-off site changes with the wind and is decided by the pilot in command on the day of the flight.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Any Passenger in excess of 125 kg / 280 pounds, or any passenger who requires the space in the basket for 2 passengers, will be required to book the extra space at the time of booking and pay a 100% surcharge of the ticket price. Failure to provide accurate information in advance could lead to the refusal of flight at the launch site, whereby no refund will be offered.
Ballooning does not usually affect those people who are scared of heights. Because the balloon travels with the wind, the basket is very stable and does not sway or rock during flight. There is no sense of vertigo or motion.
For safety reason, any known medical condition which may affect your ability to fly or assist the crew must be disclosed to Balloons over Bagan at the time of booking and to the pilot on the day of the flight, i.e. epilepsy, recent surgery etc. Some conditions may preclude you from eligibility to fly. Pregnant women will not be permitted to fly. Balloons over Bagan will not accept liability for illness or injury due to any undisclosed condition or failure to comply with any reasonable instruction given by the pilot or crew or company representative.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Henry_S

My friend & I toured Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake & Mandalay and two of the most memorable parts of our Myanmar trip was our balloon rides in Bagan and Inle lake. Ballooning is a peaceful & beautiful way to see the amazing sites around both regions. Moses, our captain in Bagan was personable and very knowledgeable about the area. Shaun who was our captain in Inle was also very fun and knowledgeable and we go to experience a touch & go boat landing on the lake which was a thrill! You will not regret ballooning over Bagan & Inle! Thank you!!!

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Absolutely outstanding

Tony_p, Mar 2024

Incredible journey, very well organized and excellent communication about pick up and drop off. The ballon ride over the temples of Bagan is spectacular and our pilot Andy was great in sharing his knowledge of the area in a kind way. The entire crew are so pleasant. I highly recommend this excursion with Ballon’s over Bagan.

Unique Experience!

diogo_f, Feb 2023

Pilot and Staff very professional! Really a Unique Experience! Site and views are remarkable! There are no other place in the world!

Fantastic experience

Shweta_C, Jan 2023

Fantastic experience! Everything was very well organized from pick up to food, to safety instructions, photos, toilets - no detail was left unattended. And captain Gavin and his crew were just great. It was an amazing way to see all of bagan. Will highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

We are glad to know you enjoyed our service. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here and recommendation !!!!

Ballooning was the highlights of our trip to Myanmar

Henry_S, Feb 2020

Amazing Bagan Experience

a1147555, Feb 2020

Exceptional morning in the sky! The whole arrangement was very professional and we spent a lot of time in the sky over Bagan. The group was electric and very welcoming. Fantastic photos captured

A bucket list experience!

Jessica_Z, Jan 2020

Wow! This was an amazing adventure. It was my first time in a balloon, but Balloons Over Bagan did not disappoint. This company had been strongly recommended to me above the growing competition of ballon companies in Bagan and I'm glad I listened to the advice. The staff were great and our pilot was a wonderful guide to this experience. If you are going to Bagan, you can't miss this!

bucket list experience

deirdre_k, Jan 2020

well worth the price. very safe trip. highly recommend as the entire process was very easy and unique

Spectacular and breathtaking

Karen_O, Jan 2020

The cost was a deterrent initially but the experience was worth every cent. Set the stage for an amazing few days in Bagan. A must do. Book ahead.

Awesome experience!

DORA_H, Dec 2019

Great views to Bagan Pagodas, a very good explanation from the guide in english. We had a great moment and awesome pictures!

Great Experience, but some suggestions:

Charlotte_O, Jan 2019

Overall Balloon ride was a very interesting experience, from boarding to landing. I am scared of heights but I was so much in awe of the way the balloon softly took off and landed, and the professionalism of the pilot was superb. However, the 'champagne breakfast' was disappointing. Not at all what I expected. Yes, the champagne was good, but for the price of $350 per person, I would expect white tablecloths and chairs to complete the experience.

Rather expensive but well worth...

Alison D, Apr 2018

Rather expensive but well worth it. Extremely well organised with experienced Belgium pilot, Christophe, so felt in completely safe hands. We were fortunate that conditions on the day allowed a long flight 1.5 hrsover the main temple region at a maximum altitude of 1100ft. However, customers should be aware that weather/wind conditions can affect the flight time and direction. The experience finished with champagne and croissants and a chance to chat with the pilot before being taken back to our hotel in the vintage bus.

The Best of

Kathrin_J, Feb 2020

Traumhaftes Erlebnis, hoch professionelle Organisation, Gesamtpaket vom Abholen bis Sektempfang danach großartig. David strahlt große Souveränität aus. Wir werden uns gern daran erinnern.

Vol à ne pas manquer

jjb17590, Jan 2020

Très bellle expérience vol parfait et de belles photos meme si le prix est élevé Superbes photos ou vidéos à faire souvenirs inoubliables