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Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride
Ready for a breathtaking start to your day? Glide high above the stunning Atherton Tablelands on a sunrise hot air balloon ride! With Cairns’ largest fleet of balloons and spectacular views, this is your chance to experience Australia from a whole new perspective.
Soar gently above the picturesque Atherton Tablelands at dawn in one of Australia’s largest fleets of hot air balloons. Departing from Mareeba, you’ll float through the sky, taking in stunning landscapes as the sun rises—perfect for soaking up the wide-open spaces and fresh air.
With a highly trained and fun crew, every day feels like a balloon festival! Enjoy the unique sensation of hot air ballooning with expert commentary and a commemorative certificate to remember your adventure.
Itinerary (subject to change):
- Pre-dawn pick-up: Get picked up from your Cairns accommodation and enjoy a 1-hour scenic transfer to your launch site.
- Flight at 6:30 AM: Rise above the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and take in breathtaking views. Our lively crew and expert pilots will make sure you have an unforgettable experience.
- Landing at 7:50 AM: Celebrate your adventure with a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruits, pastries, and a glass of bubbly or juice as you chat with the crew and fellow passengers.
- Return to Cairns: Depending on the season, you’ll be back in Cairns between 9:00 and 9:30 AM.
Departs:
Daily, year-round except 25th December and 1st January.
Hotel Pick-up:
This tour picks up from centrally located Cairns accommodation.
Duration:
Around 5.5 hours.
Departure Time:
Approximately one hour before sunrise (approximately 5:00 AM).
Experience Includes
- Spectacular hot air balloon ride
- Expert interpretive commentary during the flight
- Pick-up and drop-off from all major Cairns hotels
- Commemorative Hot Air Balloon Ride Certificate
- A glass of bubbly or juice upon landing
- Digital photo package to remember your adventure
- Flexible Booking: Cancel with a full refund or amend for free!*
Experience Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Breakfast
- Ballooning souvenirs
- In-flight photographs
Departs
Daily, year round, except 25 December, 01 January and 14 February.
Start times
Approximately one hour before sunrise. Your exact time will be confirmed locally.
Duration
4-5 hours. Your balloon flight will last 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on the option chosen.
Terms & Conditions
- All pick-up and drop drop-offs are approximate and seasonal and will be confirmed upon booking.
- You must be able to climb up the 1.2 meter foothold ladder into the hot air balloon basket without assistance.
- You must be able to stand during the entire flight.
- Children 0 to 2 years inclusive are not eligible to fly. Proof of age is required for children aged 3 to 5 years inclusive.
- Wear casual outdoor layered clothing suitable for a bush environment (white clothing not recommended).
- Enclosed footwear is compulsory.
- Please bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a bottle of water and a camera.
- In the event of inclement weather, the flight will be cancelled but can be re-booked for another day. If unable to travel on an alternative day, a full refund applies.
- It is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and company requirement that Passengers flying with the Operator must be able to climb INTO the basket unaided.
- All times are an INDICATION only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details.
- Pregnant women and those who participated in diving the previous day are not suited to this activity.
- Passengers with medical conditions or that have accessibility issues, please check with your doctor or specialist prior to booking.
- No passengers will be allowed to fly if their judgement is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine.
- Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks will not be carried on the hot air balloon.
- Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided on every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given.
- *Cancellation policy: Free cancellations and amendments are allowed for bookings cancelled with the tour operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. Please keep in mind that there is a significant time difference between Australia and the UK, so be sure to allow for this when making your cancellation. After the 72-hour window, no amendments or refunds will be provided.
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