The hot air balloon operator offers an aerial view of the region’s striking landscapes.
Adventure returns to the ancient valleys and canyons of AlUla as Hero Experiences Group prepares for the seasonal comeback of its world-class excursions and hot air balloon experiences. Visitors can discover one of Saudi Arabia’s most captivating destinations through two exclusive offerings: Hero Balloon Flights Saudi and Platinum Heritage Saudi.
Hero Balloon Flights Saudi
Hero Balloon Flights Saudi is the Kingdom’s first and only commercial hot air balloon operator and the official partner of the Royal Commission for AlUla. Sunrise flights offer guests an opportunity to unlock their inner explorer as they float 4,000 feet above AlUla’s stunning landscapes, canyons and tombs, ideal for adrenaline junkies and photography enthusiasts alike. As the balloon rises to thousands of feet, the morning light lifts over sculpted cliffs, sandstone buttes and the Nabataean tombs of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Onboard, a Saudi cultural storyteller narrates the journey, offering insight into the land and its people, and sharing tales of the civilisations that once traded, travelled, and thrived here.
All pilots captaining the Hero Balloon Flights fleet not only have decades of experience in hot air ballooning, but have also flown in destinations worldwide. Incidentally, Balloon Adventures Dubai successfully orchestrated the AlUla Skies Festival.
Platinum Heritage Saudi
Platinum Heritage Saudi offers the most exclusive luxury safaris in AlUla, with privileged access to the protected Sharaan Nature Reserve. Guests travel in Land Rover Defenders across terrains shaped over millennia, guided by dedicated Conservation Guides who read the landscape with precision and care. Each journey delves into wildlife habitats, ancient rock inscriptions and dramatic natural formations while tracing the stories that connect the reserve to the broader narrative of the region.
The topography is strikingly diverse. Towering sandstone canyons rise above sweeping plains, while ancient mudflats and seasonal wildflowers create shifting textures across the desert. Native species return to view, from the flash of Idmi gazelles in the distance to the call of rare birds overhead. Carefully chosen stops reveal petroglyphs etched into rock faces, linking visitors to traditions and travellers of a distant past.
Safaris can be tailored by time of day and depth of immersion. Mornings favour exploration and photography, while evenings lean into stargazing and stillness. Purpose-built vehicles ensure comfort and clear sightlines, with pauses for refreshments and moments of discovery.
O: Visit www.heroballoonflights.com for bookings and more information.