The top places in the world to visit by hot air balloon
Here is an original gift to offer: a balloon trip to discover fantastic places seen from the sky.
Silent, eco-friendly and original, this activity has many arguments to convince you to explore the world in small groups. Climb aboard the gondola and enjoy a breathtaking show to unusual places. With a fantastic aerial view, the balloon ride will leave you with an unforgettable memory. Here is a small selection of hot air balloon flights lasting between one and four hours, each of which includes a visit to places that are really worth seeing. One of the best ways to discover a country while respecting nature and the environment. Come on, let's go up in the air...
Barcelona (Spain)
This discovery flight allows you to share your adventure with a maximum of 8 people on board the gondola. Thanks to this formula you can share this exceptional experience with your family or friends in a large and safe gondola. You will take off from Cardedeu to admire the beautiful landscapes of the Catalan countryside. You will fly over the Montseny Natural Park and if you are lucky enough to have a clear view you will be able to see as far as the peaks of Montserrat, Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea. Open your eyes and discover Catalonia from a unique perspective.Price: 120 € (child) and 180 € (adult)
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Air to Air Africa 's hot air balloon flights take place at Glenburn Lodge, a private game reserve located in the "Cradle of Humankind", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Close to Lanseria and 35km from Johannesburg, your hot air balloon flight takes place at dawn. The company ensures your safety and guarantees a truly unique experience. Float as if on a cloud and enjoy the scenery below you. Enjoy the serenity of the flight as you watch the sun rise over the horizon.Price: €65 (child) and €129 (adult)
Cappadocia (Turkey)
Experience a daydream and float in a hot air balloon over the magical world of Cappadocia as you discover the magnitude of its surreal landscapes dotted with fairy chimneys (towering rock formations shaped by wind, volcanic activity and water erosion). You'll feel like you're on a new planet on Earth. You will admire the rare formations of Cappadocia with its volcanic spires and unique villages, certainly one of the most spectacular aerial views of your life.Price: 127 € (child) and 175 € (adult)
Chenonceaux in Touraine (France)
Take off ina hot air balloon to discover one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley from the sky. Chenonceau Castle is located in the Indre-et-Loire region of France and is the most visited private historical monument in France. It is also composed of several gardens, a park and a vineyard. Art Montgolfières offers you the possibility to fly in a public gondola or to book a private flight for an intimate activity with family or friends!Price: 159 € (child) and 200 € (adult)
Bagan (Burma)
One of the best ways to see the temples of Bagan is from a hot air balloon. The flight takes 45 minutes and starts at sunset, drifting over the Bagan plain, and allows you to see the temples and pagodas as well as theIrrawaddy and the mountains in the distance. Flights can also be taken at sunrise and allow you to get closer to the temples. Please note that for this destination, flights are not available all year round but only between mid-October and mid-March.Price: 318€.
Milan (Italy)
Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon flight and contemplate the beautiful Parco del Ticino, a natural park located only 30 km from Milan. When the pilot reaches the right height, you will be able to see Milan and some other cities like Pavia and Piacenza, as well as the Alps and the Apennines. You will see the Po River, the largest Italian river, and the typical Lombardy countryside with its fascinating geometry. You will fly at a maximum height of 500 metres and the temperature is almost the same as on the ground.Price: €99 (child) and €169 (adult)
Svalbard (Norway)
Svalbard is an archipelago of Norway located in the Arctic Ocean. Discover the incredible Arctic wilderness by hot air balloon with Spitzbergen Adventures who offer regular hot air balloon flights over the Norwegian island of Svalbard which is mostly covered by glaciers. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience something special and exclusive. Silence, nature and incredible mountain scenery await you and all from the air.Price: €658
Flight over the Vienne (France)
Take a hot air balloon ride to discover the fabulous landscapes above the Vienne and its surroundings. The Vienne river crosses a wide variety of landscapes between the Millevaches plateau and the Touraine plain and three regional nature parks: Millevaches en Limousin regional nature park, Périgord Limousin regional nature park and the Loire-Anjou-Touraine regional nature park. Flights take place at dawn or dusk, in order to avoid thermal winds and to take advantage of the most beautiful lights!Price: 100 € (child) and 150 € (adult)
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Explore the world's second largest desert from the air on this hot air balloon flight in Dubai. Soaring 4,000 metres into the sky at sunrise, experience theArabian Desert like never before on this scenic hot air balloon flight. See thousands of undulating dunes at first light - spot paw prints in the early morning sand, tracing the changing contours of the landscape against the backdrop of modern Dubai.Price: €157
Cape Town (South Africa)
ExperienceSouth Africa's most spectacular scenery from the unique vantage point of a hot air balloon. Life Ballooning is situated in the heart of the recently recognised UNESCO Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, at the foot of the majestic Magalies mountain range. You will enjoy an extremely scenic flying experience, perfectly situated between Stellenbosch and Paarl, just outside Cape Town, in an area known as Joostenberg Vlakte.Price: €259
Interlaken (Switzerland)
Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Alps on this hot air balloon flight. Discover the raw beauty ofEurope' s most impressive mountain range on this majestic flight. Travel through theBernese Oberland between the emerald waters of Lakes Thun and Brienz, discovering dense forests, alpine meadows and glaciers as you soar through the clouds at an altitude of 1,321 metres overlooking the towns ofInterlaken and Unterseen.Price: €2035 for a group of 12 people
