Places to Visit in Myanmar

BALLOONS OVER BAGAN

To see the panoramic view of Bagan in the early morning, we would like to offer you "Balloons over Bagan" services.
The Balloons is only operating from 1st October until 31st March each year.
 

Our price for the Balloon-ride is 270.-- USD / Person for 1st October 2009 to 31st of March 2010 and includes transfers to and from the Hotel, welcome drinks and some snacks provided by Balloons Over Bagan.

****There is a peak-season surcharge of 15.-- USD / Person add-on for the flights during 24 December 2009 to 04 January 2010.

May be it looks expensive on your first consideration. But flying with a balloon is very special. At least you may try once in a lifetime and you will get unique experience that you will never forget and take the record of beautiful view of Bagan. As the operator uses professional equipment and has foreign pilots, the price may become understandable.

About Balloons over Bagan detail is as follows:

There are morning flights (for sunrise) and maybe also evening flights. Evening flights can not be booked in advance and are only operated depending on weather conditions etc.
 

You will find more information like frequently asked questions, the conditions of flight and terms & conditions of the Balloons on their webpage:
http://www.easternsafaris.com/balloons_over.html

We are very confident in the operator; they leave a good and professional impression on us and we have no doubts on safety.
Balloons over Bagan was set up and run by Brett Melzer and Khin Omar Win many years ago.

Landings in Europe seem sometimes to be very hard. We have neither experienced that here in Bagan ourselves nor heard of from our guests. The landings are typically very smooth.
 

It might be foggy in December and January.

We hope that your flight will be on a day without fog, it however can not be ruled out.

The flights are also operated if it is slightly foggy, which in fact can offer a nice silhouette.
 

Normally we need the following details of guests who would like to book a Balloons flight with us.

• the Hotel where you stay

• arrival date to Bagan

• your chosen flight date

• your body weight.

We are of course reluctant to ask for your body weight; however this informatisen flight date

We are of course reluctant to ask for your body weight; however this information is required by the pilot.

Booked and confirmed morning flights are not cancelled by the operator, even if there would be only a few participants. If the flight would need to be cancelled e.g. due to weather reasons, Fascinating Land Travels will refund the full amount. If the Balloon ride is the solely booking with us, we will refund you the full amount but deduct handling fees 10 USD (total) in order to at least cover our taxi expenses etc.

 

Travel insurances usually exclude the risk of such Balloon-rides. The operator, based on their own information, themselves cover an international insurance.

The minimum age is 8 years. Minimum height is 4’6” tall (137 cm).

Other project of Balloons:
After a promotional launch of an escorted balloon tour through Shan State in 2008, they plan for "Balloon Safaris" during December 2009 again. Each all inclusive and private tour will fly over Pindaya, Inle Lake and Bagan. For a detailed plan for this very exclusive tour, please check with us!