Floating high above the earth in a hot air balloon will give you a unique perspective that ground-based adventures just can’t match. From landscapes dotted with ancient structures to incredible nature views, hot air balloon rides are truly an unforgettable experience. So if you’re looking to mark this adventure off your bucket list, here are some of the best places to soar through the skies.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is perhaps the most famous hot air balloon destination in the world. It’s famous for its surreal landscapes filled with fairy chimneys and ancient rock formations. The best time to go is at sunrise when the light plays beautifully on the rocks. The sight of dozens of balloons rising together is as breathtaking as the views.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Imagine floating silently over the vast plains of the Serengeti during the great migration. Hot air balloon rides here offer a bird’s-eye view of countless wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife as they traverse the landscape. It’s an unparalleled way to experience one of nature’s most incredible spectacles.
@safiriwithsherry Did you spot the baby elephants? This experience is a must do when visiting the Serengeti. The hot air baloon provides a completely different perspective of the vast , beautiful landscape and the great migration. I did it with @serengetiballoonsafari which were amazing. #safari #africa #tanzania #serengeti #hotairballoon #thegreatmigration ♬ sonido original – KiaraMarBalto
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Home to the annual International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque sees hundreds of balloons take to the skies each October. The desert landscape below offers stunning vistas of the Rio Grande, Sandia Mountains, and the city itself.
@kait_touch_this ALBUQUERQUE’S INTERNATIONAL @Balloon Fiesta 📌 the largest balloon festival in the world 🌅🎈— filled with 600+ hot air balloons, hundreds of vendors and pure bliss ✨ so happy to check this off my #bucketlist! They have a lot more than just hot air balloons too! Would you attend? #balloonfiesta #balloonfiesta2023 #alburquerque #visitabq #visitalbuquerque #visitnewmexico #newmexicotravel #southweststyle #phillyblogger #newmexicoblogger #thingstodoabq #bucketlistadventures #fyp ♬ Travel & Road Trip Background_Good Vibes, Refreshing / Off-Road, Touring, Drive, Bike, Holiday, Vacation(1326776) – Ney
