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Sunrise Balloon Flights – Ras Al Khaimah
Witness the sun rise and illuminate the spectacular Ras Al Khaimah desert from a hot air balloon. Appreciate the dramatic and spectacular colours of the Northern Emirates. Soar with eagles to a height you may observe wildlife in their natural habitat without disturbing them, where you may see foxes, oryx, camels, and more. Depending on the breeze, we may fly past mangroves, the desert and wadis or towards the majestic Hajar Mountains. Ballooning is recognized as one of the more environmentally friendly activities with relatively low impact on the earth.
Highlights of Hot Air Balloon Ras Al Khamah
- Each balloons have a passenger capacity 16-20 plus pilot
- Size 450,000 cubic feet Dimensions 34..6 mm / 30.3 mm.
- The baskets are divided into 4 compartments.
- Can be equipped with removable banners for special events.
- Daily flight photographs will be available to the passengers upon landing (Optional with extra charges).
Your standard balloon flight Includes:
- Free transportation within the UAE - Please check availability before booking.
- A 50-70 minute sunrise hot air balloon flight.
- Light Refreshments after landing of sparkling grape juice as per ballooning tradition.
- A souvenir flight certificate signed by your pilot.
- Return to your hotel, car or original collection point.
- Please do check via call or Whatsapp +971-559338858 Before Booking.
- If coming by your own car we can pick you from a fixed collection point *(example ENOC gas station near the RAK ceramic center has good lighting and free parking.
Optional Extras:
- Photo and video of the flight.
Key Things to Know Before You Book:
- Confirmation subject to availability. Please do check the availability via Live chat or Whatsapp +971559338858 before online booking.
- We pick guests from Hotels in RAK or Starbucks at Al Hamra mall.
Terms & Conditions:
- Child Policy: Recommended minimum age 6, recommended minimum height 135cm.
- October - May - subject to teampretures and weather conditions.
- DSLR cameras are not allowed, however phone cameras are allowed.
- Above 11 years will be charged as an adult.
Passengers not allowed to fly:
- Children less than 6 years old
- Alcoholic, drug intoxication, pregnancy, back injuries, reduced mobility and mental conditions.
- Serious Heart problem / serious knee & back pain
- Anyone had major surgery during the last 6 months
- Persons suffering from height phobia not recommended
- Due to current guidelines, guests with high-risk medical conditions, chronic diseases, and respiratory illnesses will not be able to join our tour
- Disabilities covering the following are not allowed for flying Mental or emotional disabilities Physical impairments covering disabilities.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made at least 36 hours prior to scheduled flight departure: eligible for full refund by way of voucher, valid for 12 months.
- Cancellations made under 36 hours prior to scheduled flight departure: not eligible for refund
- Passengers who arrive at an activity and are in breach of the Terms & Conditions of flight (under the influence of alcohol, drugs, age, size etc., please refer to the Terms & Conditions of the activity), will be prevented from undertaking the activity and no refund will be provided.
FAQ's
We will contact you after checking the weather forecast the evening before your flight to confirm.
We will arrange to pick you up at the time of your booking from your hotel within Ras Al Khaimah. If you are not staying in a hotel, we will arrange to meet you at your nearest hotel or a central meeting place.
Aviation laws forbid the use of mobile phones in flying vessels, including hot-air balloons. You can still use your phone camera however on airplane/flight mode.
Hot Air Ballooning is a weather dependent activity so if your balloon flight has to be cancelled by us due to unsuitable weather conditions then you may rebook anytime within the validity period of your ticket or voucher. Please check the terms and conditions for details.
The breakfast is included free of charge and of course you don’t need to participate if you don’t want to, but it is not refundable if you choose not to.
Wind direction determines a hot air balloons flight path. Your pilot can steer the balloon, to a limited extent, by adjusting the balloon’s altitude and making use of different wind speeds and directions. The burners are used to heat the air and make the balloon rise. The pilot adjusts the fuel “burning” to stay level before the balloon starts to descend. Venting hot air out the top makes you go down quicker. Pilots follow the wind patterns and adjust their altitude to move the balloon in different directions according to where they would like to go.
Yes, we have the latest Insta360 cameras mounted on the balloon, from multiple viewpoints.
We can take children from age six.
We reserve the right to ask for children to be restrained, or to refuse to fly them if safety is a concern.
Children and teenagers under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult or person 16 years or over, who is responsible for them during the flight.
Ballooning is also not an activity suitable for babies due to safety reasons.
The pilot needs to know the total weight of all passengers to decide how many people can go in each basket. Weight limitations vary from one balloon company to another depending on the lift capacity and size of their balloons. If you are over the weight limit but still want to ride in our balloon, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
We ask passengers to leave their cameras and binoculars at home due to strict privacy laws in the UAE. You can however use your phone camera if your phone is switched to aeroplane mode. As an optional extra, we will be taking some amazing photos and video of your flight from our onboard camera system which will be available and ready to share upon landing.
In short – very safe. Detailed studies have proved internationally that you are at higher risk driving in a car than flying in a hot air balloon. Balloons are no less safe than flying in any other kind of aircraft.
Hot air balloons undergo the same rigourous safety checks as any other aircraft, with routine maintenance checks and operating procedures. The GCAA oversees all aircraft activity in the UAE and scrutinizes operational systems in accordance with the FDA rules and regulations.
Our pilots are all highly skilled and qualified international pilots, with years of experience to their credit.
Ballooning is a weather dependant activity. We won’t fly in rain, fog, or wind consistently above 11 kph. We won’t take a balloon up if there is a threat of thunderstorms in the area. There can be other conditions that can affect the decision to fly or not to fly. Ultimately we abide by the local aviation authority’s decision whether to fly or not. If your flight is cancelled, you can re book at a convenient time, within the valid period of your booking or voucher.
