Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride with return transfers

Tour Code -
CClassic
68 Reviews
$495.00
Ride Highlights
  • 🎈Spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride
  • 🥐Light snack on landing
  • 💧Complimentary cold beverage
  • 🎙️Expert commentary
  • 🍾Glass of Sparkling wine and Juice on landing
  • 🚌Return Air Conditioned Transfers from selected locations 
  • 📜Commemorative Certificate

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Pre-dawn pick up

Pick-up at all Cairns accommodation & hotels by a Hot Air Balloon Cairns coach for your Hot Air Balloon ride.  There is a one hour transfer.  Pickup times are confirmed on booking.

 

06.30am

Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot 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, 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

Our hot air balloon flights are more than an aerial adventure. Upon landing, you're invited to a post-flight celebration featuring an array of locally-sourced refreshments. Delight in a selection of fresh fruits, energising muesli bars, scrumptious muffins, and a delectable variety of savoury pastries and quiche. Pair these with our carefully selected sparkling wine or a refreshing orange juice, as you share your experiences and create connections with fellow adventurers, our pilot, and support crew. Please note, our offerings may vary to continuously provide you with the best of local produce.

Snack after your hot air balloon flight

09.30- 10.00am

The tour finish time varies with the seasons (summer, winter and the time of sunrise).  We can drop you back to your Cairns accommodation or, with prior notice, we can drop you off to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Skyrail, Tjapukai or perhaps a Cairns cafe or restaurant if you would like to have breakfast at your own arrangements.

  • Free door to door airconditioned coach transfers to most Cairns accommodation, hotels & resorts  (Transfer Details here)
  • Spectacular Hot Air balloon ride
  • Expert interpretive commentary
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
  • Digital photo package
  • Glass of bubbly or juice on landing
  • Your ticket
  • Walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
  • Peak Hat & sunglasses
  • Bottle of water

Tour Conditions:

  • Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2026. Conditions of Travel.
  • Prices may vary by day, season, and/or availability. Price is displayed at checkout. 
  • For Passengers with Weight or Mobility queries please phone us to discuss before booking online.
  • Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.
  • Prices are $AUD per person.
  • 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
  • 100% charge applies if passengers fail to fly on the morning booked. 24 hours notice is required for changes. Re-booking is subject to availability and possible at a fee, please ask us.
  • Classic flight provides a full flight experience to suit the prevailing flying conditions
  • Where photos are included in your package, these are subject to availability. Conditions of Travel, 21.4.
  • For self-drive (drive to meet us) please check and plan your drive according to QLD Dept. of Transport and Main Roads Current Conditions.
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68 Reviews
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5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
We visited Cairns for our honeymoon and joined this tour!
Waking up at 3am was really tough, but the experience was so incredible that it was absolutely worth it!
All the staff were so friendly and kind, and we genuinely felt happy that we came.
The flight time was about an hour, which felt very fulfilling. After landing, everyone helped pack up the balloon together — something we’d never experienced before — and it was surprisingly fun.
After that, we were treated to a celebratory toast with champagne, orange juice, and light refreshments, which made us very happy.
They also took lots of photos for us, and we received the digital photos right away!
When we have children in the future, we’d love to come back again. Thank you so much!

(From Google review)
Emma- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Highly recommended, I'm terrified of heights, my experience was a gift that will never be forgotten. Tony, Magic Mike, Jade and of course our amazing pilot Josh, what an amazing team. It was like meeting my new family in 21/2 hours, thank you for one of the best experiences of my lifetime, and thank you to all the beautiful people we experienced our flight with.

(From Google review)
Justine H
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
A fantastic experience! Kristyn and Brownie picked us up exactly on time at our resort, they were so pleasant and joking around - made us feel comfortable right away. Once we arrived the rest of the team were already underway with set up - the whole team were so fun and equally organized and professional . Josh was our pilot and gave a great commentary about the Region during the flight. The balloon flight itself was so peaceful. Floating over trees was one of my favourite parts with amazing views of the sunrise , misty mountains and animals below. The Landing was perfect and the food and champagne were delicious. So happy my daughter and I did this together . Bucket list item ! So worth it. 🌅

(From Google review)
Veronica C.
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Waking up at 2:30 AM made for a tough schedule, but it was totally worth the splurge!
We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed a smooth and stable flight.
The experience felt unhurried, with plenty of time to take it all in.
Seeing wild kangaroos hopping, flocks of birds, and cattle from above—only a balloon can offer that perspective!
Not once did I feel scared during the flight; I just enjoyed the beautiful sunrise, nature, and city views.
Helping pack up the balloon and joining the little morning party afterward also made for a relaxing and interactive time.
This might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I have zero regrets—it was amazing!
If I get the chance, I’d love to do it again!

(From Google review)
Mirei K- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Blown away by the hot air balloon experience. Brownie, Suzy, Kristyn and especially Bob the skipper were amazing.
Balloon riding was on my bucket list forever so this was a wonderful way to tick it off. Flying high above mareeba and the staff really made every bit of the flight enjoyable, dad jokes interspersed with very interesting bits of information.
The fun didn't end when we landed, we were treated to a champagne refreshment, and pictures were taken throughout the day by the staff, so every bit of our experience was recorded.
Highly recommend, don't miss out!

(From TripAdvisor)
Zoopiggi
13/14