It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through these hot-air balloon destinations around the world with us.
Soak in Cappadocia, Türkiye’s, chimney-like landscapes and sunny skies on a hot-air balloon ride. Many tours offer premier experiences with hotel transfers, light bites and even Champagne. Cappadocia is best known for its distinctive rock formations in Monks Valley and Göreme, as well as Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls. © Elenatur | Dreamstime.com
A popular way to witness the sunrise loom over the West Bank’s ancient Egyptian monuments is on a hot-air balloon over Luxor. Ideal in early morning, these trips soar over the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. © Chandu09 | Dreamstime.com
Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosts one of the largest ballooning events in the state, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, where dozens of brightly colored balloons fill the sky. Balloon rides are also available through companies like Rainbow Ryders, which offers sunrise and private sunrise rides. Minimum age is typically 5 years old. © Tim Pleasant | Dreamstime.com
At dawn, when winds are calmest and temperatures the coolest, hot-air balloons take to the skies around Napa Valley, California. Rise above the picturesque region and see vineyards, the coastline and the valley from new heights. Many top-rated balloon companies operate in the area. © Francesco Carucci | Dreamstime.com
Dubai offers unique hot-air balloon flights, where the desert’s grandeur and the dunes’ magnificence are elevated with in-flight falcon shows. Watch as a trained falcon soars alongside the balloon. Sunrise rides are also very popular. © Vladwitty | Dreamstime.com
How many people can say they’ve taken a hot-air balloon over Tanzania’s Serengeti? Balloon safaris in the Serengeti travel over the African savannah, offering glimpses of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Victoria and wildlife. Sometimes, dramatic thunderstorms can be spotted in the far distance, too. Minimum ages are typically around 7 years old. © Jezbennett | Dreamstime.com
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