Chiang Rai Hot Air Balloon Flight – Guided Aerial Tour

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The Chiang Rai: Guided Hot Air Balloon Sightseeing Tour offers a unique and breathtaking way to experience the beauty of northern Thailand. Take to the skies in a hot air balloon, enjoying panoramic views of Chiang Rai’s stunning landscapes, including lush jungles, rivers, temples, and the iconic Golden Triangle region. This guided tour provides a tranquil and unforgettable experience, with a professional pilot offering insightful commentary as you float peacefully above the scenic surroundings. The flight typically lasts around an hour, allowing you to capture the picturesque vistas from a bird's-eye view. After the descent, enjoy a celebratory drink to mark the experience. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this hot air balloon ride provides a serene yet exhilarating way to explore Chiang Rai's natural beauty. After this spectacular 45 minute journey you will be driven back to the point at which you first began the exciting, and memorable, day.

Your experience

What’s included

• Hot Air Balloon flight of approximately 45 minutes

Not included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Return transportation from/to hotels in Chiang Rai city area

Before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All pilots are very experienced and fully licensed, having logged hundreds of hours flying passengers in hot air balloons.
• Balloons/baskets vary in size. Capacity is between 4-8 passengers. Maximum weight is 120 kilograms or 260 pounds. If above this, additional charge of 100percent payable at location. If total weight exceeds permissible weight for flight by law, no refund or alternate flight can be offered.
• Wear suitable clothing that will protect you from heat of the balloon burner and the sun as well as suitable shoes (no flip-flops). Also useful are sunglasses, a hat (that won't fly off!) and binoculars.
• Participants will not be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages or other substances forbidden by Thai law prior or during the services. As a consequence, immediate action will be taken and no refund will be given.
• A balloon flight cannot be delayed because of the late arrival of passengers! Because of meteorological reasons, the balloon has to take off and land on time!
• A passenger MUST be above 137cms. in height. (Any person 137cms. or under, regardless of age, is not permitted due to the height of the basket. No child 4 years or younger permitted. Only one child is permitted per one adult passenger.
• Pregnant women are not permitted to fly
• The launch-pad at Ban Chomna Resort may need to be changed due to various factors, such as winds, etc., as instructed by the local air flight authorities
• Operator is the only licensed Thai ballooning company for commercial flights in Thailand, has received approval for commercial flights and Standard Certification by the Department of Civil Aviation Thailand and therefore guarantees all appropriate safety standards are met.
• Passengers must pay full attention to the safety briefing given by the pilot in command before the launch of the balloon, ad questions should be put to pilot if the briefing is not understandable or unclear.
• A Flight assessment will be taken before each flight. Balloon Operator reserves the right to cancel or delay the flight for any safety reasons, unfavourable weather conditions or operational difficulties without prior notice at any time prior to the scheduled departure for any reasons. Full refund will be made.

Cancellation policy

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