They had two little bonfires set up to keep up warm. I would definitely dress comfortably and ready for the cold. In the morning it was about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For reference, I was wearing a shirt, sweatshirt, thick sweater, and a jacket and was still really cold. It wasn't unbearable, but the fires definitely helped! Soon we saw them firing up the hot air balloons, getting ready for our ride. Pretty much right when they have them floating vertically, we were told to hop into a basket. The basket is big with separate compartments. You might not get your own little area, although we did. It's also possible that they'll rearrange you based on perceived weight to keep the basket balanced. Once we were up in the air, the sun started to rise with a light pink dusting over the sky and a bright red horizon. It was absolutely beautiful. If you have a choice between the two time slots, I would definitely do sunrise (although it probably warmer later in the day). Our guide had us all laughing with music and tons of jokes. She was great! We had about an hour in the air, going up and down and taking in all the views. Plenty of time for pictures and videos. At the end, you get a certificate, and are driven back to the site for breakfast.
Part of the excursion includes a camel ride. For more on that part of the experience, click here!
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