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Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride
Watch the world wake up from above on a sunrise hot air balloon experience in Cairns, offering breathtaking views, expert pilots and a truly memorable start to the day.
Start your day in the most unforgettable way with a classic hot air balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands, complete with return hotel transfers from Cairns. After an early-morning pick-up, you’ll arrive in time to watch the spectacular balloon inflation, a magical start to your experience.
As the sun rises, lift gently into the sky and float above the stunning Atherton Tablelands, where rainforest-fringed mountains, rolling countryside and patchwork farmland stretch out below. Keep an eye out for local wildlife as your experienced pilot guides you smoothly across this breathtaking landscape.
After landing, join in the traditional balloon pack-up games, a fun and hands-on part of the experience, before boarding the coach for your return transfer around 9:30am.
To finish the morning in style, toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice — the perfect way to celebrate an incredible aerial adventure.
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 sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands
- Expert commentary from your pilot throughout the flight
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns city accommodation.
- Commemorative Hot Air Balloon Ride Certificate
- A glass of sparkling wine or juice upon landing to celebrate
- Digital photo package to capture your experience
- Flexible Booking – cancel for a full refund or amend your booking for free!*
Experience Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Breakfast
- Ballooning souvenirs
- In-flight photographs
Departs
Start times
Duration
Terms & Conditions
- All pick-up and 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.
- Photos are taken by the pilot and support crew as part of balloon operations and fall secondarily to CASA safety requirements and operational Standard Operating Procedures. In some cases the pilot or crew will prioritise these primary tasks and photos will not be taken.
- Similarly, due to the outdoor environment within which our operation occurs, photographic equipment failure may occur. Whilst we take precautions against such failure and endeavour to have back up systems in place, such failure may result in a loss of data.
- Photos included as part of any package are offered in good faith, and offered on the proviso that photos are available. No discount, refund or compensation will be provided in the event that photos are not available.
- *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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