Balloon in Mandalay

Balloon in Mandalay

This astonishing experience in Mandalay allows you to fly in a small, private balloon and capture Mandalay, the last royal capital of Burma Kingdom in a beautiful, different way. 
As you drift with the wind, the balloon will bring you through the rural villages,offering birdeye view to entire region from Mandalay Palace to Sagaing Hill, dotted by ornate temples and spectacular religious sites poke out from forest. 
balloon mandalay

Unique Experience

The balloon flight is operated by Oriental Ballooning team with Uk-qualified pilots ensuring the best safety process while the services both onboard and on land are second to none. 

balloon view

The take-off site will be decided according to the wind and weather condition of the day you depart. The hotel collection time starts around 5.00am and your early wake up is compensated by the timeless view over Sagain Hills, Royal lake, Mandalay Hill, Seagame stadium and rural residence dotted in fertilite farms. 
There are chances to witness stream of monks collecting alms on the street, local villagers flock to the central markets and do not forget your camera to photograph Mingun giant temple reflecting on the surface of Irrawaddy River. 
The balloons present you with the best filming and photographic platform to the well known sites such as Ubein bridge, world`s longest teak foot bridge curving over 1,300 yards. 

balloon landing

Sample Itinerary

Every day is different when it come to ballooning. The winds change daily and the weather is affected by the seasons. The sun rises later in December than in October or March.
The following itinerary is an example of what you may experience with Oriental Ballooning, but times and locations will be confirmed the night before your flight. See above for details of some of our launch sites.
05:30 – 06:00: We’ll collect you from your hotel in one of our old Landrovers
06:00 – 0630: You’ll meet your pilot, and enjoy pre-flight tea, coffee and pastries. You’ll also be given a safety briefing.
06:30 – 06:45: Watch as the balloons are prepared by the trained crew and inflated by the experienced British pilots
06:45 – 07:00: All aboard! Climb into the basket and prepare to take off.
07:00 – 08:00: Enjoy the amazing experience of floating over this beautiful, busy city as it comes to life. Land on the riverbank, in the rice fields, or maybe even on an island in the middle of the river!
08:00 – 08:30: Celebrate your safe return to earth with a drink of chilled sparkling wine, served with fruit. Receive your personal flight certificate, signed by your pilot
08:30 – 09:00: We’ll return to your hotel in time for breakfast or sightseeing.
 

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