Cairns Hot Air Ballooning

Highlights

• Self drive or return transfer to Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation
• Breathtaking hot air balloon flight and highly skilled pilot
• Hot air balloon pack up games and laughs
• Champagne toast on landing

Description

Experience a hot air balloon flight with Hot Air at dawn over the spectacular Cairns region. As the sun rises your Cairns balloon flight will gently lift off and your experienced Hot Air balloon pilot will lead the hot air balloon over the stunning vista of the Atherton Tablelands, commonly known as the Cairns Highlands. After an approx. 40 to 60 minute balloon flight, your pilot will guide the balloon to a gentle landing where the basket remains in the upright position.

At the completion of your Hot Air ballooning experience, you have the option to self drive or, by arrangement, be returned to your Cairns accommodation, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail or Tjapukai so you have the afternoon to enjoy other tours in Cairns. Hot air ballooning in Cairns is a surreal experience and will be a ride of a lifetime with expert commentary from your Hot Air pilot.

Balloons are guided by the wind current which makes ballooning so unique. The pilot has control to go up and down but otherwise your balloon is guided by nature. The Kuranda range provides a buffer from the coastal winds making the gentle Mareeba Valley on the Atherton Tablelands the ideal place for ballooning. This means less cancelled balloon flights in the Cairns region than any other location in the world. The cool air, just after dawn, in the Mareeba Valley provides the stable conditions which are perfect for ballooning, which is why your balloon flight with Hot Air departs at dawn. 

Trip Includes

• Option for self drive or return accommodation transfers to Cairns
• Exhilarating scenic Tablelands approx. 40 to 60 minute balloon flight
• Experienced balloon pilots and friendly and helpful crew
• Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
• Cross Country Hot Air Balloon chase
• Inflight digital download photos
• Complimentary sparkling wine upon landing

Duration

• Classic ballooning (self drive) - allow 4 hours approx.
• Classic ballooning with return accommodation transfers from Cairns - allow 5 hours
• If you are self driving, allow 1 hour drive each way from Cairns to Mareeba Heritage Centre (1hr 15mins from Port Douglas)

Departures

• Classic ballooning (self drive) - departs approx. 5.00am at Mareeba Heritage Centre
• Classic ballooning with return accommodation transfers from Cairns - departs approx. 5.00am from Cairns (returns 9 - 9:30am)
• Operates daily all year (excluding 25th December and 1st January)
• Departures times vary with the seasons, please reconfirm with Hot Air directly 48 hours prior to travel

Other Information

• Port Douglas accommodation is self drive only
• Meeting times can vary seasonally as daytime hours change - times are indication only
• Flights routes may vary due to weather and at the pilot's discretion
• Air conditioned coach transfers
• Bring enclosed walking shoes and a camera
• Dress in warm casual outdoor clothing as it can be cold early in the morning
• Sunglasses and a peak hat are strongly recommended
• Car parking available at Mareeba Heritage Centre for self drive option
• Children must be at least 3 years old (no infants) for safety reasons
• For weight, mobility or pregnancy questions, please contact us
• Re-booking is subject to availability
• If cancellation is inside of 24 hours prior to travel, a $50 rebooking fee will incur per person