The 8 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 $85Top rated

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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5.Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 30 min · from $175

Take a 30 to 35-minute hot air balloon ride over Siem Reap Province at sunrise or sunset. From above, you can see Bakong Temple, rice fields, villages, and nearby ancient sites. Hotel pickup, return transport, and an English-speaking driver are included. Flights carry up to 18 to 25 passengers.

“just beautifully executed. export pilot, dreamy and lovely experience.”

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6.Angkor Balloon Sunrise or Sunset ride and Pick up/Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 30 min · from $43Best value

You’ll ride from Siem Reap by tuk-tuk to a helium balloon station only 800 meters from Angkor Wat. The private English-speaking driver handles pickup and return, while the short balloon flight gives you a high bird’s-eye view of the temple area and town. Choose sunrise or sunset, but allow for weather and changing flight times.

“Nie wieder! Am besten man bucht sich so einen Tuktuk Fahrer und holt sich vor Ort ein Ticket für 25$. Letztendlich waren wir 19 Minuten statt den 30 Minuten oben. Ich wurde direkt von dem Ballonfahrer gerufen, dass ich mich beeilen soll, dass es die letzte Fahrt wäre. Ich mich also beeilt und auch keinen Sonnenuntergang gesehen, da ich wie gesagt nur 10 Minuten oben war. Nach mir sind dann weitere Personen gefahren.”

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7.Angkor Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 4 reviews · 30 min · from $175

Take a 30 to 35-minute hot air balloon flight from Siem Reap at sunrise or sunset. From above, you may see Bakong, Lolei, rice fields, villages, and the city. Pickup and return transport are included, with an English-speaking driver and a small group limited to 10 people.

“il pick up è stato ben organizzato. puntulai. esperienza positiva. peccato non aver sorvolato sopra i templi più importanti.”

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8.Sky Venture Microlight Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 30 min · from $270

Take a private 30-minute microlight flight over the Angkor area with Eddie, an American pilot based in Cambodia for 10 years. Hotel pickup, tuk-tuk transfers, and an English-speaking pilot are included. Choose a sunrise or sunset flight for views of temples, rice fields, palm trees, jungle, flooded forests, and possibly Tonle Sap.

“Excellent flight. Worth every penny for the spectacular views and first rate service provided. Eddie the pilot was extremely friendly and professional. Transfers to and from the microlight were included and very comfortable.”

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