Activities · India
Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Duration3–4 Hours
- Tour typeSmall-group — shared with other travelers
- GuideLicensed private host · English & Hindi
- CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
About this activity
Lift off at first light over the Amber valley and float above forts, step-wells, and villages just waking up, with the Aravalli hills running to the horizon. The flight lasts about an hour; the whole morning — pickup, briefing, flight, and the traditional landing celebration — takes three to four hours.
Highlights
- Tea & Safety Briefing
- Lift Off
- The Flight
- Landing & Celebration
Itinerary
ItineraryFull itinerary6 stops
Early Morning Pickup
Your driver collects you from your Jaipur hotel well before sunrise and drives you to the launch site near Amber, 30 to 45 minutes away.
Tea & Safety Briefing
Tea and light refreshments at the launch site while the crew inflates the envelope and your pilot runs the safety briefing.
Lift Off
Climb into the basket and rise over the Amber valley as the sun comes up — forts, step-wells, and hills below, with almost no sound but the burner.
The Flight
About an hour aloft. Your pilot works the wind layers to follow the valley, pointing out Amber Fort, Jaigarh, the lakes, and the villages beneath you.
Landing & Celebration
Land wherever the wind decides — the chase crew is already there. Finish with the traditional post-flight celebration and a signed flight certificate.
Return to Your Hotel
Your driver returns you to your hotel, usually by mid-morning.
What's included
- Approximately one hour of flight time with a licensed pilot
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Jaipur
- Tea and light refreshments before the flight
- Post-flight celebration and flight certificate
- All flight permits and applicable taxes
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Your vehicle
Matched to your group size. Open any one to see it.
Maruti Swift Dzire. Room for two travelers and two suitcases.
Maruti Ertiga. Three rows, room for four travelers and three suitcases.
Toyota Innova Crysta, the 8-seat layout. The most-requested car for a family, with a 300-litre boot.
Force Traveller. Push-back seats, a centre aisle and large windows, with a suitcase each.
Force Urbania: higher roof, individual reclining seats, a quieter cabin on the expressway.
Prefer something larger or more comfortable? Upgrades are available on any tour at an additional cost — tell us when you book.
Good to know
Full tour details
| Route | Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3–4 Hours |
| Tour Type | Private Activity |
| Recommended For | Couples · Families · Groups · First-time visitors |
| Operating Days | Daily at sunrise, weather permitting — main season September to April |
| Cancellation | Complimentary cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity begins |
| Accessibility | Wheelchairs and strollers available on request. |
Vehicles are allocated by group size — sedan, MPV, SUV, or Tempo Traveler. See the vehicle guide.
Important notes for this tour
- Flights operate at sunrise only, when the air is calmest. Pickup is well before dawn, and we confirm the exact time the evening before.
- Ballooning is entirely weather-dependent. If the pilot cancels for wind, rain, or visibility, you are offered another date or a full refund.
- The Rajasthan balloon season generally runs from September to April; summer flights are limited.
- Minimum age is 5 years, and children must be able to stand unaided for the whole flight. Please give us everyone's ages when booking.
- Guests who are pregnant, or who have recently had surgery, back problems, or a heart condition, should not fly.
- Wear closed shoes, long trousers, and layers — mornings are cold and the burner is warm overhead.
- You must be able to climb into and out of the basket unaided.
Guide languages
English, Hindi, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Russian — all nine at no extra cost. Tell us which you would like when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight?
The flight itself is about an hour. Allow three to four hours in total for pickup, briefing, flight, landing celebration, and the drive back.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Ballooning depends entirely on the weather. If your pilot cancels for wind, rain, or poor visibility, we offer another date or refund you in full.
What time do we start?
Flights are at sunrise, so pickup is well before dawn. We confirm your exact pickup time the evening before, once the pilot has seen the forecast.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — 5 years, and children must be able to stand unaided for the full flight. Please tell us everyone's ages when booking.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes, long trousers, and layers. It is cold before sunrise and warm under the burner.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — private transport from and back to your Jaipur hotel is included.
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Who should not fly?
Guests who are pregnant, or who have recently had surgery, back problems, or a heart condition. If in doubt, please ask your doctor first.
Do we get anything afterwards?
Yes — the traditional post-flight celebration and a signed flight certificate.
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