Bagan Hot Air Balloon Ride 2023 (Balloons Over Bagan)
- Hotel Pick–up: 5.00 am to 5.30am. We inform your hotel about the pick-up time for the Balloon over Bagan in advance. Then we pick you up from your hotel around 5.00 am and transfer you to the launch site. You will enjoy snacks & coffee when the balloon is being inflated which takes around 25 minutes
- Then we take off for the amazing balloon ride over Bagan. It is a privilege to witness sunrise up in the air in Bagan. We pass through the most important pagodas of Bagan just like a bird. The tour route covers the most spectacular views of Bagan from above
- After this approx. 45 min to th tour (depending of the wind direction), the pilot is landing with the help of the ground team.
- After the landing refreshing drinks, coffee, fruits, croissant and Champagne are waiting for you. On the spot where we land We deliver your flight certificate and the photos code to download it
- Hotel Drop off: 8.30 am to 9.30am. Then we take you back to your hotel starting from 8.00 am.
ORIENTAL BALLOONING
Premium Flight
Starting from $175$
- Flight type is Premium (Oriental Ballooning) (Sunrise) Tour
- Tour Duration: 3 hours (from 1st October 2022 to 10th of April 2023: 5:00-8:30 and Flight time is 1 hour on the air (approx.)
- Balloon capacity is maximum 12 persons
- Complimentary hotel pickup and return service (Free pick up service from all hotels in New Bagan, Old Bagan and Nyaung-U)
- Before takeoff coffee, tea and pastries.
- Comprehensive Briefing by your pilot
- In-flight photo Post-flight Champagne
- At the end of the balloon tour, celebration and the certificate is issued
STT BALLOONING
Standard Flight
Starting from $290
- Flight type is Standard (STT Ballooning) (Sunrise) Tour
- Tour Duration: 3 hours (from 7th October 2022 to 10th of April 2023 : 5:00-8:30 and Flight time is 1 hour on the air (approx.)
- Balloon capacity is 16 persons
- Complimentary hotel pickup and return service (Free pick up service from all hotels in New Bagan, Old Bagan and Nyaung-U)
- Before takeoff coffee, tea and pastries.
- Comprehensive Briefing by your pilot
- In-flight photo Post-flight Champagne
- At the end of the balloon tour, celebration and the certificate is issued
Balloons over Bagan
Standard / Premium Flight & Full Breakfast
Starting from $190
- Flight type is Standard / Premium (Balloons over Bagan) (Sunrise) Tour
- Tour Duration: 3 hours (from 7th October to 10th of April: 5:00-8:30 and Flight time is 1 hour on the air (approx.)
- Balloon capacity is 8 persons
- Complimentary hotel pickup and return service (Free pick up service from all hotels in New Bagan, Old Bagan and Nyaung-U)
- Before takeoff coffee, tea and pastries.
- Gourmet Breakfast
- Comprehensive Briefing by your pilot
- In-flight photo Post-flight Champagne
- At the end of the balloon tour, celebration and the certificate is issued
Balloons over Bagan – Probably the Greatest Balloon Ride in the World
Bagan is one of Asia’s most popular destinations today and the Bagan hot air balloon ride is an activity that’s on everyone’s bucket list. The ancient city is home to the largest ancient temple complex in Asia where you’ll find thousands of temples and stupas scattered in a vast land area. In fact, whenever you search about Bagan online, you’ll come across images of colorful hot air balloons magically floating over thousands of temples. This is what makes Bagan stand out from the rest of the tourist sites in Asia.
Taking the Bagan balloon ride is an experience you’ll never forget. Sure, it’s possible to explore the temples and stupas on a bike, but if you want to make the most out of your Bagan trip, you should not miss out on this wonderful experience. But before you book a hot air balloon ride in Bagan, it’s important to plan your trip well.
Best Time to Take a Balloon Ride over Bagan
The ballooning season will only run from October until 10th of April. So if you want to experience riding the Bagan air balloon, you should schedule your visit within these months. Also, most of the rides are scheduled during sunrise. This is when you’ll get a glimpse of the most dramatic views of the ancient city. Furthermore, the cooler temperature in the morning means the balloons will be able to float near the temples allowing you to enjoy a more detailed view.
Bagan Sunrise from The Hot Air Balloon
You Have Four Balloon Flight Operators MyanMarvels Travel and tours offers:
There are currently four operators of the Bagan balloon flights. Here’s what you need to know about them:
Oriental Ballooning
Oriental Ballooning has been in the business since 2013 and has already established a good reputation for providing the best balloon ride experience to their clients. In fact, their balloon operation continues to grow. They are now one of the most sought-after hot air balloon operators in Bagan. Thus, it’s recommended that you book with them as early as possible since their basket spaces get filled up pretty quickly MORE
Balloons over Bagan
Balloons Over Bagan is one of the most established Bagan balloon ride operators. The company was established almost 20 years ago by a small group of crews and one pilot. But nowadays, the company runs a fleet of 12 hot air balloons flying over at Bagan with hundreds of experienced crewmembers. Their more than two decades of experience has made them one of the leading providers of Bagan air balloon rides. MORE
STT Ballooning
Established in 2016, STT Ballooning is the newest operator of hot air balloon rides in Bagan. Thus, they have the youngest fleet of hot air balloons. Their balloons have different capacities and can carry a maximum of 8, 12, or 16 passengers. STT Balloons is an affiliate of Cameron Balloons, a world-renowned hot air balloon ride operator in Bristol, UK. Currently, they have a fleet of 9 balloons with plans to add more.
Golden Eagle Ballooning
You’ll easily recognize the hot air balloons of Golden Eagle with its golden yellow shade and a logo of an Eagle in it. The company has flown more than 2,000 hot air balloon flights over Bagan and carried more than 20,000 passengers. Thus, you can guarantee the utmost safety and excellent service when booking with them. Golden Eagle Ballooning is a subsidiary of Golden Express Tours.
All Hot Air Balloon companies in Bagan launch just after dawn when the winds are at their calmest and the temperatures are the coolest. Floating up in the air during sunrise across the ancient’s pagodas of Bagan will take your breath away.
Flights typically last up to one hour. But because there are so many variables in ballooning, you should count on about 3-4-hour commitment. This includes check-in, balloon inflation, the flight, pack-up, transportation back from the landing site, and the companies offer a sit-down ceremony afterwards which can include snacks and champing.
Most balloon companies can accommodate 8-16 passengers in one basket and have 2 services: Standard and Premium. Most companies also offer a private flight just for two.
The main difference is the number of person in the basket. Premium Balloon ride in Bagan is up to 8 people in the basket and Standard Balloon rides in Bagan is up to 16 person in one balloon basket
Hot air ballooning is an activity contingent to weather. All flights are subject to cancellation if flying conditions are unsafe at the time of launch. If you’re planning a special occasion keep this in mind, always have a plan B for your itinerary. Weather decisions are made 1 hour prior to check-in the morning of your flight.
Less than 5 days per year do the balloon rides gets canceled in Bagan. You are entitled to a full refund and in case seats are available next day you can do it again in the following day.
About MyanMarvels Travel & Tours and Balloon Bagan Ride
Using there skill and years of flight experience in Bagan the balloon pilots in Bagan are able to guide the balloons Over Bagan to a gentle landing where our friendly and experienced crew will be waiting for you with fruits, fresh pastries and a glass or two of sparkling wine to complete the post flight celebration. Most of the pilots are trained in UK & Australia and New Zealand and safety is number one priority for all the balloons companies in Bagan and Myanmar; not a single incident had occurred since the first flight in 2009 operated by the pioneer company of Balloons over Bagan Hot air balloon rides in Bagan are great for any event whether it’s on your “Bucket List” or to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, family fun, or vacation adventure.
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Terms and Conditions
- Balloons over Bagan prices are valid ride from 1st of October 2022 to 10th of April 2023
- Name changes only can be made up to 30 days before the balloon flight date without penalty.
- Valid only for balloon rides in Myanmar operated by Balloon Over Bagan and Oriental Ballooning
- 20$ peak season charge applies for peak season (15th December 2022 to 10th January 2023) for the balloon ride in Bagan both with Oriental Ballooning and Balloons over Bagan
- 3,5% credit card payment fee not included. Bank charges must be paid by the remittent
- Last minute price surge: for bookings made within 3 days ahead of the balloon ride in Bagan a 30$ surge per person shall apply.