An independent guide to hot air balloon rides worldwide
hotairballoonrides.net is an independent guide to hot air balloon rides worldwide. We research licensed operators, flying seasons, launch sites and prices for 23 destinations — from Cappadocia and Luxor to the Serengeti, Tuscany and Dubai.
Every destination page is written from scratch based on the real flights available, seasonal patterns and first-hand research. We don't copy operator descriptions — we give you the context you need to choose the right flight, the right season and the right operator. We are not a balloon operator ourselves; every booking is completed on the partner's platform. Browse the full list of balloon rides by destination to find yours.
Our guides span the world's best ballooning regions:
We list flights from GetYourGuide and Viator — two of the largest global activity booking platforms. Flights are selected based on:
We do not accept payments from operators to be featured. The ranking is based on review data, not commercial arrangements. See our full selection of hot air balloon rides across all 23 destinations.
When you book a flight through a link on this site, we earn a small commission from GetYourGuide or Viator at no extra cost to you. This commission is how we fund the research, writing and maintenance of this site. It does not influence which flights we recommend or how we describe them.
Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Email us at contact@hotairballoonrides.net.