Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Bagan: 8,000 Temples from the Sky
Rise above a thousand years of temples at once
A hot air balloon ride over Bagan floats you 45 minutes to an hour above the ancient temples and pagodas of Myanmar's cultural heart. Hotel pickup and pre-flight refreshments are included. You drift with the wind, see villages and early morning activity below, land safely, and receive champagne, breakfast and a pilot-signed certificate to take home.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hot air balloon flight over Bagan
- Take off in hot air balloon
- Float over ancient temples
- View Bagan waking up
- See villages and locals
- Enjoy aerial views of pagodas
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- pre-flight coffee, tea and refreshments.
- the hot air balloon flight itself.
- free inflight photos downloadable from the website.
- champagne and light breakfast after landing.
- a flight certificate signed by the pilot.
Times
- Every day 05:30
Before you book
Operated by Balloons over Bagan and Balloons over Inle
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The experience
The balloon launches at dawn: the exact site shifts with the wind and the pilot decides on the day. You'll rise into the sky as Bagan wakes up, watching thousands of temples and pagodas spread across the landscape below. The flight itself is stable. Because the balloon travels with the wind rather than fighting it, the basket doesn't sway or rock, so even people nervous about heights find the experience calm. You drift over villages where you might spot people on their early morning rounds, feeding animals or heading to market: moments that change with every flight.
Before you go up, the crew inflates the balloon while you have coffee, tea and light refreshments. After you land safely back on the ground, you're met with a glass of champagne and a light breakfast. The pilot signs a flight certificate for you to keep as proof you were there. Souvenir photos from the flight are available to purchase if you want them.
Is this one for you?The early dawn launch and full morning commitment suit travelers who can start before sunrise and want the complete ritual (the quiet takeoff, the slow drift over waking villages, the champagne landing) rather than a quick aerial snapshot.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
How long is the hot air balloon flight over Bagan?
The flight lasts 45 minutes to an hour in the air, with the full experience (pickup, pre-flight refreshments, the flight itself, and breakfast after landing) taking several hours from start to finish.
What time does the balloon launch in Bagan?
The balloon launches at dawn to catch Bagan waking up, though the exact launch site and time shift with the wind and are decided by the pilot on the day of the flight.
What's included in the Balloons Over Bagan experience?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, pre-flight coffee tea and refreshments, the hot air balloon flight itself, landing with champagne and light breakfast, free inflight photos (downloadable from the operator's website), and a flight certificate signed by the pilot are all included.
Is the balloon ride stable, or will I feel like I'm swaying?
The balloon is very stable during flight because it travels with the wind rather than moving against it. There's no swaying, rocking or sense of vertigo, which is why the experience suits people who are nervous about heights.
What's the minimum age to fly in the hot air balloon over Bagan?
The minimum age is 7 years old, and passengers must be at least 4'1" tall or 125 cm so they can see over the basket during the flight.
Can I buy photos from my balloon flight?
Yes, souvenir photos taken during your flight are available to purchase. Free inflight photos are also included and can be downloaded from the operator's photo website.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Bagan: 8,000 Temples from the Sky
45m–1h · EN
from US$ 230 per person
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