When you’re going to Bagan you probably will see the sunrise at one of the temples. It is an amazing view! You will see the hot air balloons starting their flights and see how the fly over the amazing pagoda landscape of Bagan. I think fly a hot air balloon in Bagan above 4000 temples will be awesome.
What costs a hot air balloon in Bagan
A hot air balloon in Bagan will costs in between 300.000 MMK ($300) and 380.000 MMK ($380) for a 45 min flight, so that is quite expensive. Before you make your final decision just go to the sunrise and watch the hot air balloons above Bagan. This is already a view I will never forget! For me the hot air balloon in Vang Vieng ($80) was already awesome. But when you’ve the money and want to do to it. Just do it. Better regret of something you’ve done than regrets of something you haven’t done. (but I’m sure you won’t regret!)
Book a hot air balloon flight in Bagan
When you want to book a hot air balloon flight the best is to do it in advance. Because the hot air balloons in Bagan are very popular and the companies are aloud to fly with 5 balloons each day. When you want to book a balloon last minute, ask your hotel. They can call the different companies who arrange the balloon flights above Bagan if there is a place left.
Check the last information about the hot air balloons in Bagan
Video of the hot air balloon Bagan
Security for the balloons above Bagan.
- The balloon has been constructed by the world leader of the hot air balloon. The pilots and technicians are English and the flight certifications is English. The passengers are assured for 2 milions of dollars.- This is for Balloon Over Bagan company (BOB)
- It is better to wear natural fiber clothes, try to avoid synthetic clothes.
- Pregnant woman can not fly.
- Child below 8 years old can not fly.
- Child below 16 years old can fly only if accompagnied by an adult.
- The bus of the company will pick you up at your hotel between 5h30 and 6h00 (AM)
- The overall experience last 2h30 to 3h00 (balloon preparation, flight, champagne breakfast).
- If the captain has to cancel the flight at the last minute for weather or security reason, your ticket will be refund.
- Any passenger in excess of 125 kg or requires 2 passengers seats in the basket will have to pay two tickets.
