7 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in The World
Been meaning to do something exceptionally extraordinary for your next vacation? If swimming with sharks and riding the world’s scariest roller coasters are too much, what about boarding a scenic hot air balloon ride?
From ancient Burmese city Bagan, coffee capital of the world Melbourne to New Mexico’s largest city Albuquerque, here are 7 Best Destinations In The World For An Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Adventure.
#1 ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
Wake me up when September ends because every October, the long anticipated International Balloon Fiesta will be held at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hop on a memorable hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders where prices start from US$299 per pax for a one-hour ride.
Source: International Traveller
#2 BAGAN, MYANMAR
How does the idea of floating above over 4,000 temples and pagodas sound? Book a hot air balloon journey with Eastern Safaris from US$320 per person and be enthralled by a bird’s eye view of the Myanmar’s historic monuments.
#3 CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
This is probably the most iconic hot air balloon ride in the world! Cappadocia’s two-millennia-old Turkish rock formation is absolutely magnificent and best viewed from above. For a favourable weather, it is highly recommended that travellers visit between March and December.
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#4 CHATEAU D’OEX, SWITZERLAND
For an epic hot air balloon trip across the snowy mountains, visit Château d’Oex in Switzerland. Be treated to a spectacular and panoramic view – at a relatively exorbitant price, of course. Individual flights start from US$444 per person.
#5 LETCHWORTH STATE PARK, NEW YORK
A hot air balloon flight across Letchworth State Park is priced at approximately US$249 per person and the only operating company is Balloons Over Letchworth. Note that you can only hop on a ride from May to mid October.
Source: Picture This Ballooning
#6 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
From bicycles, buses, trams, trains to horse carriages, you can indeed travel by literally any mode of transport in the world’s most liveable city! An hour-long hot air balloon flight across Melbourne’s central business district starts from A$320 per person with Balloon Over Melbourne.
Source: Queenstown New Zealand
#7 QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
Queenstown might be notorious for its adrenaline-pumping sports such as skydiving and bungee jumping, but it also has leisure activities such as a scenic hot air balloon ride. Bring along your camera and stunning views of Lake Hayes and the Southern Alps await. Rates start from NZ$386 per person.
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