A View From The Sky: Where to Get The Best Hot Air Balloon Ride

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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta hosts more than 500 hot air balloons from around the world every year for nine days — and that’s not the only place to find masses of beautiful hot air balloons!

We know seeing the world from a wicker basket is on your bucket list. The best hot air balloon ride is the one that creates the best memories.

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Find the Best Hot Air Balloon Ride

In the United States, there are a couple of excellent spots for hot air balloons trips.

American Southwest

Worldwide acclaim comes to early October’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every year.

People from all over the globe travel to show off their themed balloons. It makes for some of the most beautiful, postcard-ready pictures, too. Photographers from all over make the festival even more artistic!

The American Southwest is one of the best hot air balloon destinations in the world. Many people visit the Great Reno Balloon Race in September every year. Nevada and neighboring Arizona, which is home to the Grand Canyon, have some of the most sprawling vistas of the beautiful country.

Sedona’s incredible rock formations make for serene views on a hot air balloon ride.

Colorado

Colorado Springs is the site of a hot air balloon festival each year over Labor Day. Dozens of balloons rise over the rocky mountains, making for gorgeous photographs from the ground and the air!

But it’s not just the quaint Colorado Springs that has the best hot air balloon rides. You can arrange flights over Boulder, Denver, and Estes Park in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

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As a world-class city, Denver has lots more to offer travelers who come for the hot air ballooning!

Worldwide Hot Air Balloons Trips

Outside of the United States, Canada and England are known for their hot air ballooning festivals. But there are other places in the world that look best from the air, as well.

Kenya and Tanzania are known for their low-riding balloons that offer views of the savannah. And Myanmar, with its flat landscapes and many temples, is ripe for hot air balloons trips, too.

“Down under” is renowned for its fun and economical tourism options, and the best hot air balloon ride you’ll find is over Queenstown, New Zealand. For the most adventurous of world travelers, Taiwan and China are also known for having some of the most beautiful hot air balloon rides.

There’s also a large hot air balloon festival every other year in the French countryside, and it’s known for its elite amassing of photographers. If you’re a shutterbug — this one’s for you!

Traveling Far and Wide

The best hot air balloon ride is the one that provides you peace, excitement, and views to die for. Many of the hottest vacation spots for the rich and famous coincide with the most beautiful hot air balloon rides.

Check out our list of the top luxury travel destinations for celebrities and the super-wealthy.

Maybe you’ll find your next vacation spot!