Nepal · BALLOONS
Good balloons tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 2 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
You’ll leave your Lakeside hotel before sunrise, ride 25 to 30 minutes to the launch area, and receive a safety briefing before a 30 to 40-minute balloon flight. Expect broad views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung Himal, Phewa Lake, and the surrounding countryside.
“from start to finish communication was quick and effortless thank you”
Start with hotel pickup in Pokhara’s Lakeside area, then rise at sunrise for 30 to 40 minutes above Pokhara with views toward Mt. Annapurna. The small operation carries no more than 10 people and includes welcome drinks, hotel drop-off, a certificate, and insurance. Bring your own camera, since photos and video cost extra.
“The organisation and the balloon flight was 5*Star. Very competent driver, a smooth flight and a great view. Horrible was the software of Viator. I wanted to change the date. Several attempts failed. Finally, I canceled the flight and booked again. Friends of mine had many problems to cancel the flight on the webside”
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