Oman · BALLOONS
Good balloon flights fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 2 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Rise before dawn in Bidiyah for a Royal Balloon flight over Sharqiya Sands. You get a 50-minute sunrise ride, coffee, snacks, water, camp pickup where available, and a commemorative medal. Flights carry up to 12 people in the exclusive service.
“The experience was great; being on a hot air balloon and watching the sunrise in the desert is magical. Our pilot, Mateo, and the staff were friendly and professional.”
Rise before dawn for a roughly one-hour Royal Balloon Oman flight over Sharqiya Sands. You’ll watch the crew inflate the balloon, fly to about 600 meters, and finish with drinks, snacks, and a medal. Pilot Juan has been praised for clear safety explanations, and French may be available.
“A feeling of lightness in a magnificent universe! The pilot was very friendly and welcoming and spoke French! An unforgettable experience! I highly recommend it!”
Pick a gorge, a dune field or a stretch of coast.
