Siem Reap Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Angkor

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Top Pickfrom $174

Angkor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★4.7(136 reviews)·≈1 hr flight

The most-reviewed Angkor balloon flight
Sunrise over the temples and jungle of Angkor
Views toward Angkor Wat on a clear morning
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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from $175

Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★4.3(9 reviews)·≈1 hr flight

Sunrise flight over the Angkor archaeological park
Temples, moats and forest below
Toast and certificate included
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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How Much Does a Siem Reap Hot Air Balloon Ride Cost?

Angkor balloon options range from a short, cheap experience to a full sunrise flight over the park. All fly in the dry season.

Best Value

Sunrise flight

$174 – $175

A sunrise or sunset balloon over the Angkor plain and temples, with hotel transfers from Siem Reap included.

Most-reviewed Angkor flight · $174
Angkor flight · $175

What affects the price?

Flight length

Both flights are full sunrise or sunset rides of roughly 30–60 minutes over the park. Check the exact duration before booking.

Transfers

Most options include hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap, about 20 minutes from the launch site.

Dry season only

Flights run in the dry months and pause in the wet season, when the plain floods and mornings are unstable.

Bottom line: The most-reviewed sunrise flight at about $174 is the pick — 4.7★ across 136 reviews, with transfers included.

Which Siem Reap Balloon Ride Is Right for You?

Ride	Time aloft	Includes	Best for	Rating	From
Most-reviewed flight	~60 min	Transfers	A safe first choice	4.7★	$174	Check →
Angkor flight	~60 min	Transfers	A full sunrise flight	4.3★	$175	Check →

What to Expect on the Day

Pre-dawn pickup

You are collected from your Siem Reap hotel before sunrise for the short drive to the launch site near the Angkor park.

Inflation and take-off

You watch the crew inflate the balloon in the half-light and lift off over the plain.

The flight

You drift over the moats, temples and forest of the Angkor Archaeological Park as the sun rises, with the towers of the great Khmer temples below.

Toast on landing

After landing you finish with a toast and a certificate before the drive back into town.

What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

✓ Bring

Light layers for the warm morning
Closed flat shoes
A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Camera or phone with a wrist strap
Cash for a tip
Your booking voucher

✗ Leave behind

High heels or loose sandals
Loose scarves without straps
Selfie sticks and tripods (often not allowed in the basket)
Large bags, since basket space is tight
Drones (restricted over the Angkor park)

How to Choose a Good Balloon Operator

What good operators do

Fly with a licensed Cambodian balloon operator
Only launch in calm, clear dry-season mornings
Include hotel transfers in Siem Reap
State the flight length and basket size clearly
Have consistent, verified reviews

Red flags to avoid

Sell a short ride as a full sunrise flight without saying so
Overload the basket or hide the passenger count
Push a flight in marginal weather
Offer no free cancellation or weather refund
No clear licence or authorisation

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FAQ: Hot Air Balloon Rides in Siem Reap

What is the price of a Siem Reap hot air balloon ride?

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Siem Reap balloon rides cost about $174 to $175 for a sunrise or sunset flight over the Angkor plain with hotel transfers included. Both options fly in the dry season and include free cancellation.

Will I fly over the Angkor temples?

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The flights launch beside the Angkor Archaeological Park and drift over the plain, moats and forest, with the temples in view. As with any balloon, the exact route depends on the wind, so a direct pass over Angkor Wat itself is not guaranteed, but the aerial view of the temple landscape is the highlight.

When is the best time to fly?

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In the dry season, roughly November to March, at sunrise. These months have the calmest, clearest mornings and are also the best time to visit the temples. Flights pause in the wet season.

Is a hot air balloon ride in Siem Reap safe?

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Yes, when flown by a licensed operator. Flights only launch in calm, clear conditions, and the pilot will postpone rather than risk marginal weather. Every ride here includes free cancellation.