SIEM REAP · BALLOON FLIGHTS
Weather takes mornings out of the calendar, so the operator matters as much as the view. Below: the 8 siem reap hot air balloon rides tours that handle it best, and what each one includes on the ground.
You’ll ride a hot-air balloon above Siem Reap Province for about 30 to 35 minutes at sunrise or sunset. Hotel pickup, return transport, and an English-speaking driver are included. The route offers views of Bakong Temple, Lolei Temple, rice fields, and villages, though Angkor Wat itself may not be visible.
“Absolutely fantastic! We were well look after and the experience was awesome!”
You’ll rise 120 meters in a tethered helium balloon just 800 meters from Angkor Wat. The 15-minute flight gives you a bird’s-eye view of the temple, Siem Reap, and nearby temples. English assistance is provided, and you may meet a helpful guide such as Mr John, who has offered photos and temple explanations to visitors.
“Great view of Siem Reap and Angkor temple! It’s great that there’s this option to see the city from a bird view angle! Beautiful scenery! It lasted very short, that’s the only thing. It felt quite private, as we were just 5 people total in the balloon.”
Explore Angkor Wat and the wider Angkor National Park with an English-speaking Cambodian scholar such as Nak or Phy. You’ll see Apsara carvings, Hindu bas-reliefs, active shrines, and major temple sites, then rise 200 meters in a tethered helium balloon for 12 minutes if weather allows. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and transport are included.
“Awesome experience. My guide, Phy was very informative. He spoke english very well, so communication was not an issue. Would recommend to anyone that wants a tour of Angkor Wat.”
At Angkor Balloon, an English-speaking instructor guides you into a helium balloon gondola only 800 meters from Angkor Wat. The tethered flight gives you a high view of the temple area at sunrise or sunset. It costs $30 per person, lasts about 15 minutes, and depends on weather.
Spend seven hours exploring Angkor Wat and the temples of Angkor National Park with an English-speaking Cambodian guide. You’ll see Bayon’s giant carved faces, Ta Prohm’s tree-covered ruins, and rise about 200 meters in a tethered helium balloon if weather allows. Lunch, hotel transport, and bottled water are included, but the $37 Angkor Pass is extra.
“Since there aren’t many tourists around, I was the only person who showed up on this “tour group”- which was fantastic! Had a guide called Mr. Phy whom showed all the best hidden spots, he was well versed in the history of Ankor Wat and took the best pictures on my phone! I had fun :D”
You’ll leave Siem Reap by minivan for a 30-minute hot air balloon flight near Bakong Temple. Choose sunrise or sunset, then look down on Bakong, Pre Ko, Lolei, rice fields, and village life. An English-speaking driver handles the transfer, and the balloon carries about 18 to 25 passengers.
“just beautifully executed. export pilot, dreamy and lovely experience.”
You ride a tethered helium balloon about 800 meters from Angkor Wat, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap. The 30-minute visit is designed for sunrise or sunset views, though actual airtime can be shorter. Bring a camera and allow for weather-related changes.
Take a sunrise or sunset balloon flight over Siem Reap Province, with views toward Bakong, Lolei, rice fields, villages, and the city. The flight lasts about 30 to 35 minutes, with hotel pickup and return transport included. The balloon carries up to 25 passengers, while the booking is promoted as a small group of up to 10.
“il pick up è stato ben organizzato. puntulai. esperienza positiva. peccato non aver sorvolato sopra i templi più importanti.”
Every place in the catalogue where a basket goes up on a clear morning.
