Hot Air Ballooning & Microlight Flight in Wadi Rum
Desert
You can do several aero sports activities in Wadi Rum and
experience the breathtaking desert landscape from an eagle eye view. For optimal conditions flights take place in the early morning. All flights are arranged by the Royal Aero Sports Club of
Jordan based in Aqaba. The club has all
insurance coverage required by the Civil Aviation Authority including third
party and passenger insurance. Flights are subject to confirmation up to 24 hours in advance. In
case of bad weather conditions or technical issues payments are fully
refundable.
Hot Air Ballooning
takes
place during the early morning hours (05:00/06:00am) and last for around an
hour, but you should allow 2 to 3 hours for the whole experience. The flight
will take you to 6,000 feet above the ground. There are two balloons with
different capacities (5 and 16 persons). The 5 persons balloon needs a minimum
of 3 to operate while the 16 persons balloon need a minimum of 8. Bring a light jacket
in the summer and a warm one in the winter as temperature drops dramatically as
the balloon rises.
A sun hat or cap is advisable and flat shoes are recommended.
Prices: 190 USD per adult, 95 USD per child (6-12 years).
Microlight Flights
are available on weekends in Wadi Rum only. You have to book at
least 3 days in advance, there is only one of these aircrafts existent. The
microlight is a small, open and versatile, aircraft with 2 seats. With a pilot
you fly above the beautiful rock formations of Wadi Rum choosing the time from
10 minutes to 1 hour.
Prices per person: 43 USD (10 minutes), 78 USD (20 minutes), 114
USD (30 minutes), 212 USD (60 minutes).
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