Hot Air Balloon Experience in Cairns and Port Douglas
This is the ultimate hot-air balloon experience. Witness the impressive scene of balloons being inflated. Your dedicated flight crew will make all the preparations necessary for your sunrise flight. Feel the peace and serenity of floating above the countryside and seeing the rolling hills and open fields set against the stunning backdrop of the rising sun. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy sweeping views of the Atherton Tablelands on one side, then look towards the coast and Great Barrier Reef—it’s the best of both worlds! After gently touch back down, you’ll enjoy a toast to the incredible morning with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice.
Inclusions
Package: Join-in Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride
What’s included
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
40 minutes to 65 minutes of hot air balloon flight
Free digital photo package
Hot Air pilot signed commemorative certificate
A glass of sparkling wine on landing and a chat with the pilot
Air insurance levy fee of AUD 30
Interesting and educational expert commentary
Not included
- Other personal expenses
Packages: Private Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast and Private Transfer from Port Douglas, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
What’s included
- 40 minutes to 60 minutes of full hot-air ballooning experience
- All-inclusive digital photo package
- A hot air balloon pilot signed a commemorative certificate
- Exclusive Palm Cove restaurant for a hot breakfast with sparkling wine
- Air insurance levy fee of AUD 30
- Interesting and educational expert commentary
- Private round-trip hotel transfers with a dedicated driver and vehicle
Not included
- Other personal expenses
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
FREE Digital Photo Package valued at $80
5hr - 6hr Duration
Please select an experience date
Join in group
Package: Join-in Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride
Eligibility
- Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
- Children aged 3-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children who have not yet reached their 3rd birthday (0-2 years) may accompany as a spectator under supervision the of an adult spectator but are not permitted to fly
- Children aged 15+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Packages: Private Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast and Private Transfer from Port Douglas, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
Opening hours
- The activity is available daily
Eligibility
Participants must be aged 3+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 3-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 13-17 can travel on the balloon flight by themselves but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the tour
No prior experience needed. This activity is safe for beginners to participate
This activity requires a minimum of 2 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Make your holiday to Cairns or Port Douglas for a truly memorable hot air balloon experience with loved ones
- Experience the fun and unique sensation of being in a hot air balloon
- The balloon takes off from Mareeba, on the Atherton Tablelands
- Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn and the time to really breathe in the wide-open spaces!
- The operator has a highly trained crew to maximize the enjoyment of your balloon flight
- You’ll have the opportunity to help with the packdown of the balloon at the end of your flight
Package: Join-in Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride
- [Departure] pick up. You can choose to depart at the following times: 03:50, 04:00, 04:15. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking,.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- [Attraction/experience] Tablelands Regional
- [Attraction/experience] Tablelands Regional, Return and landing
- [Return] Shuttle included
- Day {num}
Additional information
- You must be able to stand for the duration of the flight
- You must be able to climb up the 1.2 meter foothold ladder into the hot air balloon basket without assistance
- Passengers with medical conditions or that have accessibility issues, please check with your doctor or specialist prior to booking
- At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine
- Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags
- Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided on every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given
- This activity is not recommended for pregnant women Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible What to bring
- Sunscreen / Caps or hats
- Camera What to wear
- Casual clothing / Walking shoes
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed-in shoes; no heels, slippers, or skirts
- Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes
- If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes
Booking limitations
- Group size: 1-24 participant(s)
Package: Private Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
- [Departure] 04:30, pick up. Pick-up time may vary depending on the season.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- [Attraction/experience] 06:00, Tablelands Regional, You arrive just in time to see the spectacular sight of your hot air balloon inflate Take off and experience the fun and unique sensation of hot air ballooning
- [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Tablelands Regional, Return and be whisked off by your private transfer to a beachfront five-star resort to enjoy a private breakfast at NuNus, based in Palm Cove. You will also get a glass of crisp, cold sparkling wine
- [Return] 09:30, Shuttle included
- Day {num}
Additional information
- You must be able to stand for the duration of the flight
- Pregnant women and those who participated in diving the previous day are not suited for this activity
- You must be able to climb up the 1.2-meter foothold ladder into the hot air balloon basket without assistance
- Passengers with medical conditions or accessibility issues should check with their doctor or specialist prior to booking
- At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine
- Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags
- Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided on every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Caps or hats
- Water bottle What to wear
- Casual clothing
- Walking shoes
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed-in shoes; no heels, slippers, or skirts
- Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes
- If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes
Fee Related
- Same price applies to all ages
Package: Private Transfer from Port Douglas, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
- [Departure] 05:00, pick up. Pick-up time may vary depending on the season.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late
- [Attraction/experience] 06:00, Guided tour, Tablelands Regional, You arrive just in time to see the spectacular sight of your hot air balloon inflate Take off and experience the fun and unique sensation of hot air ballooning
- [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, Tablelands Regional, Return and be whisked off by your private transfer to a beachfront five-star resort to enjoy a private breakfast at NuNus, based in Palm Cove You will also get a glass of crisp, cold sparkling wine
- [Return] 11:00, Shuttle included
- Day {num}
Additional information
- You must be able to stand for the duration of the flight
- Pregnant women and those who participated in diving the previous day are not suited for this activity
- You must be able to climb up the 1.2-meter foothold ladder into the hot air balloon basket without assistance
- Passengers with medical conditions or accessibility issues should check with their doctor or specialist prior to booking
- At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine
- Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags
- Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided on every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Caps or hats
- Water bottle What to wear
- Casual clothing
- Walking shoes
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed-in shoes; no heels, slippers, or skirts
- Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes
- If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes
Fee Related
- Same price applies to all ages
Hotel pick up
Package: Join-in Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- All drivers have Hot Air LOGOS on their T-shirts and all of the buses are clearly marked
- Pick up times are early morning and vary summer and winter
- Supply your mobile number on check out and receive a link from Hot Air on the morning of travel that will pinpoint your driver, bus and expected pick up time with Hot Air’s ballooning app that keeps customers informed with precise up to date information
Pick up is available from accommodation in Cairns and Northern Beaches
Pick up time:
04:00-04:30
Package: Private Transfer from Cairns, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- All drivers have Hot Air LOGOS on their T-shirts, and all of the buses are clearly marked
- Pick-up times are early in the morning and vary in the summer and winter
- Supply your mobile number at check-out and receive a link from the operator on the morning of travel that will pinpoint your driver, bus, and expected pick-up time with Hot Air’s ballooning app that keeps customers informed with precise, up-to-date information
Pickup is available from accommodation in Cairns
Pick up time:
04:00-04:30
Package: Private Transfer from Port Douglas, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- All drivers have Hot Air LOGOS on their T-shirts, and all of the buses are clearly marked
- Pick-up times are early in the morning and vary in the summer and winter
- Supply your mobile number at check-out and receive a link from the operator on the morning of travel that will pinpoint your driver, bus, and expected pick-up time with Hot Air’s ballooning app that keeps customers informed with precise, up-to-date information
Pickup is available from accommodation in Port Douglas
- Pick up time: 05:00
- Pick up time: 05:30