AlUla Hot Air Balloons

Feel the thrill as every one of your senses gets activated - from the sun warming up your skin, and lighting up the landscapes, to the exhilarating sound of the burners, followed by the quietness you can only experience 1,200 metres up in the air. Whether you are yearning for an exclusive experience to share with only your loved ones or you want to share the adventure with other travellers, these hot air balloon experiences will surely satisfy your wanderlust.

Key Information

Difficulty level: Guests need to be able to climb in and out of the hot-air balloon unassisted
Duration: 3 hours including transfer
Minimum age: 5 years
Health requirement: No recent surgeries, no chronic back injuries
Meeting location: Hotel or Winter Park Visitor Parking
Pick-up time:
Sep to Nov: 4:30 am
Dec to Feb: 5:30 am
Mar to Apr: 4:15 am

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Safety briefing
  • Water, coffee and dates served before take-off
  • Hot air balloon flight over AlUla landscapes (shared or private)
  • Expert pilot and story telling
  • Hotel drop-off

*Guests will be picked up and dropped off by Hero Balloon Flights from all major hotels. Other guests will need to meet at Winter Park Visitors Parking.

Know before you go
  • Pre-registration is required. Please bring your ID and ticket for check-in.
  • Please read the terms and conditions before purchase and note that you will be required to complete a waiver form before the activity.
  • Guests who fail to meet at the designated time and place will not be able to join the experience.
  • Guests should wear comfortable clothing with closed-toe walking shoes or boots.
  • Early mornings can be chilly; we strongly recommend you bring a warm jacket.