Angkor from the Air: The 8 Best Balloon and Microlight Flights

1.Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon

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

A hotel pickup takes you from Siem Reap to a hot air balloon flight at sunrise or sunset. From the basket, look for Bakong Temple, Lolei and the countryside below. Flights carry up to 25 passengers and last about 30 to 35 minutes. The team includes English-speaking drivers; Ms Pea is one staff member named by a guest.

“Amazing experience! The views over Angkor were beautiful, the ride was smooth, and the staff made it feel very safe. Highly recommend if you’re in Siem Reap. 🎈”

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2.Angkor Wat plus Balloon Ride with Khmer Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $85Best rated here

Explore Angkor Wat with an English-speaking Cambodian scholar, then take a 12-minute tethered helium balloon ride, weather permitting. Hotel pickup, transport, cold water, and lunch at a local restaurant are included. The balloon may run before or after the temple visit, and the $37 Angkor Park ticket is extra.

“Took the private tour with Phy. Very patient and friendly guy. Very comfortable to talk to. He is very passionate about the culture and explain the visiting sites really well. He is also very caring and understanding as I’m an solo female traveller. TRead more”

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3.Sky Venture Microlight Siem Reap

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

Take a private 30-minute microlight flight from Siem Reap with pilot Eddie, an American expat with thousands of hours flying around Cambodia. Look down on Angkor’s temples and the surrounding countryside, with possible routes toward Tonle Sap. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and flights may be scheduled for sunrise or sunset.

“The experience was outstanding, it was emotional being able to fly over the temples and the countryside. The whole team was very nice and professional. I totally recommend it”

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4.Small-Group Tour with Balloon Ride and Lunch

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

Spend seven hours at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm with a local English-speaking guide, shared air-conditioned transport, and Khmer lunch. A 10-minute tethered helium balloon ride may add views from 200 meters, weather permitting. The guide varies, with past tours led by Chou, Chantorn, Nak Chum, and Phy.

“Thank you for make our stay in Simi Rape Amazing . this trip was amazing. The difference between a private tour and an ordinary tour is huge. Here the tour guide had the opportunity to show us and explain the history of the Andkor Temple Cambodia in great detail. We had time to visit the most interesting places. The Tour Guide was considerate of our requirements. The driver Pola was always on the right track .In a place that saved us a lot of walking in the hot weather. We had the chance to fly in a balloon too, the view was incredible And I can assure you it was…”

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5.Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon

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

Rise above Bakong Temple and the countryside around Siem Reap on a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon flight. The flight lasts about 30 to 35 minutes, with hotel pickup and return transport included. You may see rice fields, villages, and nearby temples from the air. No pilot’s name is provided, and weather can affect whether the balloon flies.

“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 $43Cheapest here

A private pickup takes you from your Siem Reap hotel to Angkor Balloon, about 800 meters from Angkor Wat. From a tethered helium balloon, you get a high view of the temple area and city at sunrise or sunset. The ride is advertised as 30 minutes, though time aloft can be shorter.

“booked for sunset, and on the day they said it was fully booked offered trip before. which turned out to be much shorter. 10 minutes from lifting off to landing. didn't offer a partial refund to reflect shorter trip.”

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7.From Krong Siem Reap: Angkor Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Pickup

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

Take a roughly 30-minute balloon flight from Siem Reap Province, with views toward Bakong, Lolei, rice fields, and villages. Choose a sunrise or sunset departure, and hotel pickup and return transport are included. An English-speaking driver handles the transfer; the flight is shared, with the balloon able to carry up to 25 passengers.

“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 30-minute private microlight flight near Siem Reap, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Pilot Eddie, an American expat with thousands of hours flying in Cambodia, takes one passenger at a time above the Angkor area and surrounding countryside. Choose a sunrise or sunset flight; routes can include temple complexes and 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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