Hot air balloon over historical Bagan, Myanmar

Book a holiday to Myanmar by 31st August 2011 and when you buy one Balloons over Bagan flight receive one complimentary. Valid for travel before 31st December 2011. Terms and conditions apply.


Known as the city of four million pagodas, Bagan (or Pagan as it used to be called) is the cradle of Myanmar civilisation, the first capital of the once mighty Bamar kingdom. Although Bagan's early history is shrouded in mystery, chronicles recount that the city grew out of 19 villages.
Enjoy the sunrise over Bagan from aboard a hot air balloon. Get a magnificent "bird's eye" view of the thousand-year-old pagodas, temples and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River to fully appreciate the scale and historical importance of this magical place.

Amarapura, Myanmar, is renowned for its silk weaving

King Mindon of Konbaung dynasty founded the city in 1857. Mandaly was the last capital of the Myanmar Kings and the centre of culture and of many traditional arts. Mandalay is known for ivory and wood carvings , silk weaving and many other cottage industries. Mandalay presents fabulous scenes that are typical of their own.
A popular place to go is Mandalay Hill. Situated a couple of hundred meters above town, it offers an excellent view over the city. There are four staircases, one from each direction. A road leads part-way up to an escalator to the top. Today, it is the second largest city boasting its rich cultural heritage. The new airport of Mandalay has been officially opened on 17 September 2000. It is located about 37 km south-west of the city.