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An extraordinary way to experience one of Myanmar’s most scenic and cultural attractions. Local Inthar fishermen looking for the first catch of the day and boats laden full of produce on their way to the market through a maze of green floating canals. Breakfast is taken next to one of the beautiful Shan villages wherever we land.
For any booking made less than 2 days before the flight, please contact our Sales Office in Nyaung Shwe.
Address: No. (57), Phaung Daw Side Road, Win Quarters, Nyaung Shwe, Inle, Myanmar
Tel : +95 (0) 9 257 376 600, +95 (0) 979 803 5667, Office Hours : 8.00 am to 11.00 am & 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm (Monday to Sunday)
Duration : 60 to 90 min (approx.)
Price:
Fly over the majestic Inle Lake
Inle lake is one of the top tourist destinations in Myanmar, it is famous for its floating gardens and stilt houses. The local Intha people have a unique way of life, their entire communities are based on the lake. Balloons over Inle offer daily early morning flights over the lake, in view of the Shan Yoma mountains and pagodas. Our season starts on 5th of November and runs until 15th of March, our balloons carry 6 up to 8 passengers. Flying over Inle lake in a balloon for around an hour really is a unique way of experiencing one of Myanmar’s most scenic and cultural attractions.
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❝ To the great staff. Thank you for the time we have been with you on air ❞
❝ This flight with it's marvelous pictures will be in my mind a life long. Thank you very much for this experience ❞
❝ Esturo increible! ❞
❝ One of my best experiences I've ever had....Thank you very much ! ❞
❝ Dies war unser 2 Ballonflug uber Bagan! ...es var einfach fantastisch! Herzlichen Dank ❞
❝ Enjoyed every minute of the flight. The whole world should know about this! ❞
❝ Thank you so much - we had an incredible flight. Can't imagine a better place than over Bagan ❞
❝ Thank you so much for the most beautiful flight I've ever done. I can't just find other words for that great feeling ❞
❝ Vraiment incroyable! La journée ne pouvait commencer mieux!! ❞
❝ The greatest way to begin a day. A world-class experience ❞
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❝ I haven’t had such a grand birthday celebration in all my 44 years! thank you, thank you, thank you! ❞
❝ A once in a life time experience. This balloon trip is poetry in early morning over past and present. ❞
❝ The tour book says you have to see Bagan on a hot air balloon or you have not seen Bagan and its temples at all. We agree wholeheartedly. Keep it up - the good work - the balloon. ❞
❝ On our third trip to Bagan, this was the most fantastic experience yet. The views at sunrise today were truely spectacular. ❞
❝ Of all the terrific experiences you can have in Myanmar, Ballooning over Bagan is the BEST! ❞
❝ After all, it isn't always an advantage to fly non-stop. I'm really glad to have stopped in Bagan to see this beautiful region from your balloon! ❞
❝ Another wonderful flight! My 2nd time! ❞
❝ Amazing experience to flight balloon. Nice view in the air. This is the first time i fly and i will do again when i travel to this country. So wonderful. ❞
❝ The highlight of our trip to Myanmar was our Balloons over Bagan hot air balloon ride. We took our first balloon ride over Bagan in 2015 and loved it so much we returned to Myanmar in March 2016 and took our second thrilling ride. What a wonderful way to see the majestic sites of Bagan. This is an extremely professionally run tour company with knowledgeable flight captains. ❞
❝ The highlight of our Myanmar trip was for sure the “ Balloons over Bagan flight “. All was organized by a very professional team, they gave us the best temple views ever over Bagan with a soft landing and real Champagne at the end. Muchas gracias! ❞
❝ This is truly a one life experience we will never forget or regret! Thank you so much david and the professional team! Meet you in the la bamba again! ❞
Balloons over Inle - Frequently Asked Questions
Our flights on average last 60 minutes to one and half hour depending on the wind. Flights over 25 minutes are deemed completed. The whole experience including hotel pick ups and light champagne breakfast lasts between 2 ½ to 3 hours. Ballooning is also about watching the set up of the balloon, not just the flight itself. Not knowing where you are going to land is always exciting and part of the adventure!
The exciting thing is that every balloon flight is different. You will see Inle waking up in the morning. You will see many temples in the distance and get a spectacular aerial view of Inle. Sometimes you may fly over villages and see people on their early morning rounds, feeding their animals; or going to market. It is an amazing and interactive experience.
The balloon can only go where the wind takes it. So we unfortunately cannot pre-plan where it will land.
Hot air ballooning is an extremely safe activity which is highly regulated in Myanmar with strict safety guidelines. We are licensed by the Department of Civil Aviation and all of our pilots hold full commercial pilot’s licences. Our balloons are built to the highest standards of the British aerospace industry in the UK and imported to Myanmar. We operate under an aviation maintenance organisation with in-house engineers and inspectors who were all qualified in the UK. All of our ground crew regularly receive first aid and fire fighting training by UK and Myanmar Public Transport Inspectors.
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 or rock during flight. There is no sense of vertigo or motion.
One balloon can carry 8 passengers, and the other balloon can carry 6 passengers. Each basket is partitioned so that the pilot compartment with all the flight equipment is separate to the passengers. All our baskets contain safety equipment so that passengers are seated during landing.
A memory that we hope will last forever; transport to and from your hotel to launch and landing site, flight, celebratory glass of champagne and light breakfast.
All passengers receive a Flight Certificate signed by the pilot as a souvenir. There is also the option to purchase inflight photos from our specially designed digital camera that hangs from the balloon and photographs the entire basket and surrounding aerial scene. These inflight photos are complimentary as part of the Premium service package.
The take off site changes with the wind and is decided by the pilot in command on the day of the flight.
Wherever the wind takes you! This could be next to a Pagoda, a field by a village, on a sandbank, or even across the river, which will involve a short trip by boat.
For the morning flight, passengers are usually picked up at their hotels by our Balloons over Inle bus between 05h00 and 05h30 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 when you or your guide come to our Sales office in Inle to reconfirm your flight.
In the morning flight, passengers are usually back at their hotels by 9.00 or 9.30 am. Some passengers like to stay longer after landing to drink an extra glass of champagne or chat with villagers who come to witness the landing. The post flight celebrations are an important part of ballooning in this special area and not to be rushed!
Unfortunately because of the tropical location in Inle, evening weather conditions tend to be less favourable and less reliable than in our scheduled morning flights. We believe therefore that a morning flight affords a more enjoyable and superior experience. Inle is normally at its most beautiful early in the morning, and temperatures are pleasant and cool.
For safety 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.
For a pre-booking, full payment is accepted by VISA or MasterCard through our online booking system.
Yes of course! Balloons over Inle only operates when the chief pilot decides that the weather is suitable and it is safe to fly. Therefore unfortunately we may have to cancel the balloon flight at the launch site for safety reasons. In that case we will refund 100% of your payment. All direct payments to Balloons over Inle will be refunded in cash either in Inle or in Yangon. If you have made payment through your travel agent, we will advise them immediately so that they can make arrangements for your refund on you return to Yangon.
It is sometimes possible to buy last minute tickets at our Sales Desk in Inle but to avoid disappointment we strongly advise you make your booking in advance. However, if you are planning to stay in Inle for 3-4 days there is a much better chance to book a standby space on one of the flights. If you are in any doubt, please feel free to contact us directly by phone or email, and we can give you an indication of our current booking status. Please note that this is an indication only, and may not remain accurate for very long.
It is important that we receive the correct weight of each passenger at the time of booking as the total combined total weight of all the passengers on board is an important calculation made by each pilot during their pre-flight safety checks.
Conditions of flight & Booking terms and conditions
We are currently reviewing and updating our Booking Terms and Conditions for 2020/2021 hot air ballooning season to provide assurance and comfort for our guests with the most flexible and convenient terms and conditions. Please watch this space.
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