The 4 Hot Air Balloon & Helicopter Rides Tours in Cambodia That Earn Their Price

1.Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 30 min · from $174Our pick

You’ll rise above Siem Reap Province for about 30 to 35 minutes at sunrise or sunset, with views toward Bakong Temple, Lolei, rice fields, and village life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The balloon carries up to 25 people, though some flights may be smaller. Bring a camera, arrive ready for an early start or a short sunset outing, and expect a calm, gentle flight.

“watching the children run after the balloons and throwing sweets down for them”

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2.Angkor Wat plus Balloon Ride with Khmer Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $85Best value

Explore Angkor Wat and the wider Angkor National Park with an English-speaking Cambodian scholar such as Nak or Phy. Your 6 to 7-hour tour includes hotel transport, a 12-minute tethered helium balloon ride when weather allows, and Khmer lunch. Tuk-tuk transport is used for smaller groups, with a van for larger parties.

“Our guide was absolutely fantastic, taking us around a very large and complex top tourist destination in Cambodia in a highly efficient and professional manner.”

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3.Sky Venture Microlight Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 30 min · from $270

Take a private microlight flight above Siem Reap, Angkor temples, rice fields, jungle, and possibly Tonle Sap. Pilot Eddie, an American expat with thousands of hours flying in Cambodia, handles the aircraft. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with sunrise and sunset flights available.

“I had a great experience flying with Sky Venture Microlight in Siem Reap. They were very punctual, the flight was smooth, and the views were beautiful. We passed over several small temples before ending the tour with the highlight (flying over the iconic Angkor Wat).. My only comment is that the microphone system wasn’t working, so Captain Eddie couldn’t share information with me during the flight. Instead, he pointed out the key spots by hand to make sure I didn’t miss any of them. Aside from that, I truly enjoyed the experience, and I highly recommend it to adventure lovers who want to see the famous temple from a completely…”

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4.Small-Group Tour with Balloon Ride and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $111

Spend seven hours exploring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm with an English-speaking Cambodian guide. You’ll learn Khmer history, see famous carvings and giant stone faces, eat a Khmer set lunch, and take a 10-minute tethered balloon ride if weather allows. Guides such as Chou, Chantorn, and Nak Chum have been praised for clear explanations and thoughtful service.

“Like the other travelers mentioned it’s a bit expensive for what you get especially considering that the Angkor tickets were not included. But we ended up getting a private tour and our guide Chantorn was amazing and very informative.”

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