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Balloons over Bagan trip was amazing . You need to book before you leave your country via travel agent or online . It's amazing. Early morning start and you are picked up by Balloons Over Bagan staff from your hotel at 5.30am where you are driven to your balloon take off site.
You are given a small breakfast and a safety briefing from your pilot . The briefing was very clear but some of our party did not follow instructions . Our experienced pilot sorted out these people very quickly. 4 slots for 4 people each area . We were shown the landing position and again practised it once we were in the basket.
Then, it was up , up and away. It was a smooth take off. The view from above was amazing. My first time in a balloon and another item in my bucket list ticked off. The pilot was excellent. Throughout the flight she took a number of photos on a go pro camera during the flight.
The balloon basket occupants were silent . Spell bound and mesmerised by the ever changing views above and below. Balloons available in line of sight from all directions. Cameras clicking, videos being taken, selfie sticks being used and still we wanted more. The pilot dropped the balloon lower and then rose again higher and then suddenly it was time to land.
Landing was fun . We spotted a landing spot in the distance. Some balloons had already landed. Prepared in landing position then suddenly we were down on the ground and it was over. Would I do it again. Yes!! It's a must do. We were greeted by a glass of champagne and croissants by the ground crew. For $15 US you could by a USB stick of photos from the flight and a video.
I feel so privileged to be able to fly above Bagan and see all the amazing temples from above and now go by bus and tour a selection of temples today
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