Balloon Flights Expand Over Inle Lake

The Oriental Ballooning Company is preparing to inflate its service by offering hot-air balloon flights over Inle Lake and the surrounding area in southern Shan State, a company spokesperson told The Myanmar Times.

“Our hot-air balloon service is ready for those who want to see an aerial view of Inle Lake and the surrounding area,” said the company’s manager, U Zarni.

Last November, Oriental Ballooning started offering balloon flights in Mandalay and Bagan for US$320 a person for both locals and foreigners.

“Most passengers are foreign tourists,” U Zarni said. “They prefer riding over Mandalay because it has more to see than Bagan.”

Flights are available in four-seat and eight-seat balloons, which are manufactured in England and flown by experienced English pilots.

via – Myanmar Times.