Looking for some of the world’s best hot air balloon adventures? Many travelers are choosing to take an adventure-based vacation in 2020, and hot air ballooning is one of the more popular adventures being chosen. There is something both inspiring and magical about flying in a hot air balloon, so if you’re looking for the best hot air balloon vacations available this year, check out the list below to find out more about the exciting hot ballooning adventures you can now choose from.

The 7 Best Destinations for Hot Air Ballooning

Below is a list of the 7 best destinations for hot air ballooning.

1. Dubai. Viewing the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and taking in Arabian sunrises are two top reasons why travelers choose to take a hot air balloon ride in Dubai. The desert views are quite unique, as the dunes change often throughout the day, changing shades depending on the where the sunlight is shining at any given moment. Weather permitting, travelers can fly in a hot air balloon at altitudes upwards of 4,000 ft. Best time to go? Anytime between September and May.

• Africa. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: This African safari now offers visitors a balloon adventure that’s quite unique. The Park is home to the largest mammal migration in the world, offering some of the most unforgettable views of Africa. Enjoying the African sunrise is another top reason for travelers to choose this location for their hot air balloon vacation. Best time to go? Year-round ballooning is available in Africa, with migrations occurring between March to May and between October to December.

• Ireland. Hot air balloon flights in Ireland offer visitors choices – take a ride shortly after sunrise or choose to start their balloon ride about 3 hours before the sun sets. These are the times when the winds are at their calmest, allowing for a balloon ride that will create memories to last a lifetime. Irish Balloon Flights fly from 3 different locations around Ireland. Best time to go? Between April and September.

• Scottsdale. Viewing Scottsdale’s lush Sonoran Desert as it comes alive with its unique wildlife and unbelievable views is something that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. The best views of a Sonoran sunrise are viewed from a hot air balloon ride, as well as the famous Sonoran sunsets. Best time to go? Between November and March.

• Napa Valley. Napa Valley offers hot air balloon riders to enjoy viewing the many different vineyards that tend to look like a well-designed quilt from high above. The colors of the vineyards range from shades of green, making a great backdrop for taking pictures from up above. There are about 600 wineries in business in the Napa Valley area. Best time to go? Spring time and autumn are suggested. This is the time when the San Francisco Bay area fog begins to fade away, and a time when visitors can expect to experience the warmest weather.

• Albuquerque. Albuquerque is well-known as a paradise for hot air ballooner’s, mainly due to the accommodating weather. A hot-air balloon festival takes place here every October, and is thus a top vacation destination for travelers who enjoy seeing hundreds of spectacular brightly colored balloons floating in the sky. Best time to go? Summer is for travelers who don’t mind the heat, and autumn is a time that embraces the spirit of ballooning due to the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

• England. Hot air balloon flights in England are a popular adventure option for travelers who are choosing to vacation somewhere in England. Views include rolling countryside’s, small towns, quaint villages, and the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Travelers need to choose a dawn or dusk adventure, and will enjoy their hot air balloon ride for hours. Best time to go? Anytime between May and October. Balloon flights are dependent on the weather.

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