Hot Air Balloons Around The World
Best Places To Ride A Hot Air Balloon Around The World. Jump on, and take off for breath taking views and the wonder of floating above the world. One of the most unique travel experiences that will make any holiday unforgettable. Whether it’s deserts, lush greenery or the wild planes of the Serengeti, every destination becomes wonderous when you are looking down at it from a hot air balloon!
It’s time to fly! The world is a beautiful place and when on holiday there is no better way to take it all in than with an unforgettable hot air balloon experience. Whether you wake up early to see the sun rise or opt for a sunset ride, hot air balloon rides are an enchanting and exciting way to explore a new place.
The perspective from above is vastly different from your view on foot and while rides may vary in price and length it will always be worth it! At Pak Travels we have curated a list of the best places to take a hot air balloon ride so that you can get the most out of your trip and make your holiday extra special!
Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa
Imagine flying over the Serengeti, with lions and buffalo running beneath. Make sure you avoid the rainy season for your trip but with the right timing you could be watching a zebra or buffalo migration, and meet a family of elephants. If you love to watch a David Attenborough documentary this is one trip you want to add to the bucket list! Add the special touch of looking down from the sky to your incredible trip and get the view of a life time.
The Serengeti stretches from Tanzania into the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti is guaranteed to give you numerous animal sightings in any season. In addition to the more than two million wildebeest, gazelle and zebra that pass through the region during the Great Migration, there are lions, hippos, giraffes, elephants and other big game animals in abundance as well. Our tip is to book a longer ride so that you have a greater chance of seeing the beauty of the Serengeti and its inhabitants for longer.
Cappadocia
This destination has to be on the list. Cappadocia is one of the world’s most famous places for hot air balloon rides. Overlooking magical fairy chimney rock formations and caves amidst the sunrise is a spectacular view. The sky is also so beautiful filled with multiple balloons making it the perfect moment to take a picture. In Cappadocia ballooning companies run hot air balloon rides between 45 minutes and two hours. There are a few different flight options, and what you pick will depend on your budget and how much time you want to spend in the sky. For the experience of a lifetime, try a private tour that stays up longer and allows for better Instagram selfies.
Enjoy a sunrise ride in the clouds surrounds by hundreds of other balloons for one of the most unique landscapes in the world!
Luxor, Egypt
Overlook the Valley of the Kings, desert and the Nile River as the sun rises on a city full of history. Luxor has a number of ballooning companies offering you the chance to see the ancient tombs and temples from above meaning a great deal is often to be had! We would recommend booking a balloon ride with breakfast included to make the moment extra special.
Tuscany, Italy
When you think of Tuscany in Italy you generally don’t associate it with hot air balloon rides. However a hot air balloon ride in Tuscany is easily one of the most romantic balloon rides in the world. Overlooking gorgeous landscapes of greenery, hills and beautiful villages the view is akin to a fairytale. Follow up your balloon ride with a local Tuscan breakfast and a romantic walk.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai offers hot air balloon rides across endless rolling sand dunes and an opportunity to see the beautiful wildlife including camels, gazelles and the iconic Arabian Oryx. As with everything in Dubai bespoke experiences are available whether you want the balloon all to yourself or have any other requests in this city all you have to do is ask, as nothing is impossible. Whether your view is of the futuresque buildings or the timeless rolling sand dunes you will have an incredible time floating above the world.
Enjoy breakfast in the air with breath taking views and make your experience in the desert more memorable by finishing off the day with a desert safari.
Lake District, England
Sometimes all you need is a staycation to help reset and get a spring back in your step. The Lake District in England is home to England’s tallest peak, Scafell Pike, as well as mountain scenery and native English flora and fauna. A hot air balloon ride over Lake Windermere and surrounding hillsides is the perfect way to start or finish a family trip to the great outdoors without having to catch a flight first.
Melbourne, Australia
With very few cities around the world offering hot air balloon rides with city views, a sunrise ride over Melbourne city is a great way to take in the views and experience the city in a unique way. Whether you choose to go as a couple or with the whole family a morning ride is definitely worth waking up early for.
For incredible experiences in incredible places get in touch with Pak Travels. We can arrange flights, hotels, transfers and excursions all with you and yours in mind. Up, Up and Away!
