Balloon Ride+ Return Transfers- ex Cairns
Half Day Tour - 5 Hours
Come fly in the Hot Air Balloon capital of the world
Includes:Pick-up& return from all Cairns and Port Douglas accommodation (save on a transfer Cairns-Port Douglas or Port Douglas-Cairns - they will move you and your luggage as part of the tour!) or do Hot Air ballooning on your departure day and get a free transfer with your luggage to the Airport after the tour.
What's Included:Return transfers
Scenic balloon flight - 30 minutes
Flight certificate
Digital photos taken in-flight (extra cost)
What You See:Fantastic views of the Australian bush at dawn
Gentle flight and experienced crew and pilots
Learn about Hot Air Ballooning
Fly over the Atherton Tablelands
Spot wildlife such as kangaroos and wallabies in the wild
Extra Costs: AUD$30 per person for Aviation Insurance Levy payable onboard
Only the Best Will DoThis is the most popular place in Australia for Hot Air Balloon rides. Hot Air's specially chosen location, at Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands, provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity and our beautiful region offers unrivalled panoramic views of our unique Australian landscape. Get carried away with the fun but don't forget to look out for kangaroos and enjoy the amazing balloon festival atmosphere.
Hot Air has the biggest range of Hot Air Balloons in Australia, including the world's first Koala Balloon, the Australia Balloon& other Australian themed balloons.
Pick-up at all Cairns accommodation& hotels by a Hot Air Cairns coach for your Hot Air Balloon ride. There is a one hour transfer. Pickup times are confirmed on booking.
6.30am -Experience the fun& unique sensation of being in aHot Air Balloon, flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. The balloon takes off from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn, spend 30 minutes floating in your Hot Air Balloon, time to really breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia's largest fleet of Hot Air Balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximise the enjoyment of your balloon flight. It's just like a balloon festival, every day!
07.50am -Return and Landing, Hot Air Balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
08.00am - As you board your return coach, your Driver has a range of choices to discuss, on where you would like to end your tour. You can decide on your Driver dropping you off to:
-a delicous gourmet 5 star hotel buffet
-or the return transfer to your hotel
-or a drop-off to a local waterfront café
-or we can connect with your next tour to Kuranda or the Great Barrier reef, after 9-9.30am (varies seasonally)
We are pleased to recommend these Breakfast venues, who provide excellent quality and value for money breakfast. Your choice of breakfast is payable direct to the Breakfast venue.
09.00-09.30am -The tour finish time varies with the seasons (summer, winter and the time of sunrise). Your tour ends at drop off, so please consider when choosing breakfast that your tour will end there. All breakfast venues are within walking distance of the Cairns CBD and very close to the Reef Fleet Terminal.
THESE TIMES ARE A GUIDELINE ONLY
Departs: Sunrise daily (except for 25 Dec& 1 Jan)
Returns: Approx 9.30am