balloon over bagan

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The balloon is guided by gentle winds not exceeding 15 mph, allowing passengers a serene and peaceful bird's-eye view of ancient temples drifting by. Using his skill the pilot is able to guide the balloon to a gentle landing on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River, or in an open field, where our friendly crew and a celebratory glass of champagne will be on hand.
 

Price
Price Per Person	Charter Rage
270 USD	1800 USD

Our price includes transfers to and from client's hotel in Bagan, sunrise or sunset balloon flight.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy:
Period Cancellation fee
9 days or more no cancellation fee
8-3 days 75 % of the price
2 day or less 100 % of the price

Balloons Over Bagan – FAQs

1. How Long is the flight ?

Our flights normally last 45 minutes to one hour, or longer depending on the wind. The whole experience including hotel pick ups and light champagne breakfast lasts between 2 and half to 3 hours. Ballooning is also about watching the set up of the balloon, and being rescued at the end too, not just the flight itself. Not knowing where you are going to land is always exciting and part of the adventure.

2. What do we see ?

Bagan as you’ve never seen it before! Like a bird would see and wherever the wind takes you! The exciting thing about ballooning is that you just don’t know. You may see Bagan waking up in the morning. You will see many temples in the distance and get an aerial view of Bagan. Sometimes you may fly over villages and see people getting up in the morning and feeding their animals; or fly over fields and see people going to market. It is an amazing experience.

3. Can we go to ---- by balloon ?

The balloon can only go where the wind takes it. So you can not pre-plan where it will land.

4. Is it safe ?

* Very Commercial passenger ballooning is the safest form of all air transport.
* In Bagan we are always very careful. We only fly when there are light winds.
* Our pilots and technicians are qualified and registered in the UK.
* Our balloons are built to the highest standards of the British aerospace industry by Cameron Balloons Ltd, the world’s largest manufacturer of hot air balloons.
* All our crew are trained to the highest international standards and have all been trained in first aid.

5. I’m scared of heights.

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 of rock during flight. There is no sense of vertigo or motion.

6. Do we see this pagoda ?

You will see lots of pagodas! Exactly which pagoda you will see depends on the wind direction.

7. How many people can fit in one balloon ?

The balloon has room for 8 passengers in four separate compartments plus a pilot. Our largest balloon can accommodate 12 passengers also in four compartments.

8. What do we get for the price ?

A memory that we hope will last forever; transport to and from your hotel to launch and landing site, flight, rescue’, celebratory glass of champagne and light breakfast.

9. Where do we take off ?

The take off site changes with the wind and is decided by the pilot in command on the day of the flight.

10. Where do we land ?

Whereever the wind takes you! This could be a field by a village, a field in the middle of nowhere, on a sandbank, or even across the river, which will involve a rescue by boat-anywhere!!

11. What time will we be picked up ?

For the morning flight, passengers are usually picked up at their hotels by our Balloons over Bagan bus between 05:30 and 06:00 in the morning depending on the location of your hotel and the hotels of other passengers. The exact time will be given to you the evening before after you come to our sales desk at the Bagan hotel to re-confirm you flight.

12. What time do we get back to the hotel ?

In the morning flight, passengers are usually back at their hotels by 08:30 am.

13. Can we fly at sunset ?

We can sometimes put on evening flights on a standby basis only. Unfortunately because of the tropical location in Bagan, evening weather conditions tend to be less favorable and less reliable than in our scheduled morning flights. We believe therefore that a morning flight affords a more enjoyable and superior experience.

14. Oh, it’s too early, I can’t get up.

Bagan is normally at its most beautiful early in the morning, and temperatures are pleasant and cool. In addition, apart from the views of thousands of temples, you will experience Bagan coming to life. At this time in the morning it is common to see from above children going to school or monks walking in long lines collecting alms for the day.

15. Can our children fly ?

For safely reasons there are age and height restrictions. We set a minimum age of 8 years old, but as a general rule, all passengers must be able to see over the basket.

16. How can we pay by credit card ?

For pre-bookings, full payment must be made in Yangon, before your departure to Bagan. Please inform us where you are staying in Yangon and what day and what time we can visit you to deliver your flight tickets and to collect cash payment.

17. Can we pay by credit card ?

Please be aware that at present credit cards cannot, or seldom be used in Myanmar. In the near future we may be able to accept Visa and Master Card, but we strongly advise you to bring either cash USD or Euro with you. Additionally, we are unable to accept traveler's chouse either.

18. Can I get my money back if the balloon flight is cancelled ?

Yes of course! Balloons over Bagan only operate when chief pilot decides that the weather is suitable and it is safe to fly. Therefore it could be possible that we have to cancel the balloon flight at the last moment for safety reasons. In that case we will refund 100% of your payment.