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Hot air balloon adventures

Top five places for hot air balloon rides

Discover one of the most memorable travel experiences imaginable on a hot air balloon. As you drift silently above the landscape, marvel at extraordinary natural wonders – from the vast plains of Africa to the golden deserts of Türkiye and the verdant valleys of Egypt. The globe’s top hot air balloon rides promise awe-inspiring views, profound moments of stillness, and a sense of freedom found only in the open sky. Let’s explore some of the most breathtaking places to rise into the air and see the world from a whole new perspective.

1. Qatar

Each year, the Qatar Balloon Festival transforms Doha’s skyline into a magnificent spectacle. From 11–20 December 2025, more than 50 colourful balloons will glide gracefully above the city. If you or your loved ones are first-time flyers, take a tethered flight to feel the thrill of being elevated above the ground.

As night falls, enjoy live music, light shows and performances. With creative workshops, games and family entertainment, it’s one of the country’s most anticipated annual events.

2. Cappadocia

Cappadocia in central Türkiye is one of the globe’s most iconic destinations for hot air ballooning. As dawn breaks, dozens of balloons gently ascend above the desert, featuring a dreamlike landscape of rock formations known as ‘fairy chimneys’.

Sail peacefully over valleys and ancient cave dwellings carved into soft volcanic stone, as you watch the colours of the sunrise paint the horizon. A balloon flight in Cappadocia is a remarkable escapade that captures the spirit of adventure.

3. Luxor

Bask in Luxor’s timeless charm from the sky with a sunrise hot air balloon ride. As you float quietly above the River Nile, the first rays of light reveal the ancient wonders of Egypt’s landscape. See the Valley of the Kings, where the country’s Pharaohs rest, and the majestic Colossi of Memnon standing guard over the desert.

Gaze at small villages awakening along the riverbank, boasting green fields that form a stark contrast with the surrounding arid land.

4. Serengeti

Go on a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti to admire spectacular vistas of Africa’s wilderness. Thanks to clear skies from June to October, you can witness the Great Migration as herds of wildebeest move across the plains below.

Between December and March, the landscape turns into a lush, picturesque haven brimming with life. Traversing the clouds above the savannah at sunrise, will give you a fresh outlook on nature’s beauty during your balloon safari.

5. Albuquerque

Known as the ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque hosts the renowned International Balloon Fiesta every October, when hundreds of vibrant balloons fill the desert sky. Don’t worry if you won’t be in the city at that time, as hot air balloon rides are offered all year round.

Fly away as you take in stunning panoramas of the Rio Grande and Sandia Mountains. When you’re back on the ground, stop by the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, and discover the story of ballooning.

Hot air balloon adventures

Hot air balloon adventures

Hot air balloon adventures

Hot air balloon adventures

Top five places for hot air balloon rides

1. Qatar

2. Cappadocia

3. Luxor

4. Serengeti

5. Albuquerque

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