A Hot Air Balloon Ride in Chiang Mai, Thailand -- The Launch

[skeazle]

Very nice,Sheila! My wife and I promised ourselves a balloon ride and we will do it. I like the balloon with a guy under it at 1:00. top left of frame. I'd like one like that.

[travelswithsheila]

@skeazle He was a real pro and balloons all the time. It has got to be something to balloon over the Serengeti and watch the migration. I think they charge something like $500 U.S. for that, PER PERSON! Thanks for visiting my channel. Best regards, Travels With Sheila

[nanessa61124]

haha i look at the date of this video and it was on my birthday in 2010 (:

[travelswithsheila]

@nanessa61124 A happy 2011 Birthday to you! and Happy New Year. Best regards, Travels With Sheila

[travelswithsheila]

@MrRipjaw123 I would definitely think so. Let your fingers do the walking in the Yellow Pages and surf the Net. Sheila

[travelswithsheila]

@MrRipjaw123 Not at all! We barely knew the balloon had lifted off, and we gently floated over the countryside. The only noise is the "whoosh" of the burner each time the balloonist filled the balloon with more hot air. Really, really enjoyable!

[travelswithsheila]

@MrRipjaw123 All hot air balloon rides run about $300 U.S. PER PERSON! Almost everywhere in the world. That's why we waited so long to do one. The are expensive and easy to find in most "touristic" countries. A person can even float over the animals roaming the Serengeti plains. I think that one is around $500 U.S. a person. Save up for a once in a lifetime experience. Believe me, at that price, not an everyday event! Thanks for watching.

[mikami123]

Thanks airborn mom !

[pinkunicorn15]

I've always wanted to ride one!

[travelswithsheila]

@pinkunicorn15 Do it! I was a nervous wreck envisioning a big balloon crash but it was so peaceful and fun. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Best regards, Travels With Sheila