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

Save more with our Self-drive option!

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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Average: 5 (1 vote)
My father and I (a high school first-year student) joined this tour after arriving in Cairns and booking it as an optional activity.

The hot air balloon tour departed from the Queenslander Hotel at 3:40 AM. On the way, the winding mountain road to Kuranda was quite bumpy, and when a small child got carsick, the driver kindly offered a seat change and took a break—he was incredibly kind and thoughtful. I think motion sickness medicine like the kind used for Green Island or Outlander tours would be good to bring.

The balloon staff were all cheerful and friendly, making the whole experience so much fun.

When in Cairns, not riding this balloon simply isn't an option—the 45-minute flight offers a 360° panoramic view, sunrise, and even sightings of kangaroos and wallabies. It was an absolutely incredible time, well worth more than the cost.

Folding up the balloon together with everyone afterwards was also a fun activity.

We arrived at Cairns Airport at 9:30 AM with plenty of time to spare for our Jetstar JQ025 flight that day.

(From TripAdvisor)
Seaside13338193951- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
There was a booking mix-up with the travel agency, so we were feeling quite anxious at first. But one of the guides kindly and cheerfully spoke with us, which really helped us feel at ease.
The guide mentioned they liked Japan, and we had lots of conversations, shared laughs, and it made the atmosphere very relaxing.
There were many other guests riding the balloon with us, but the guide made an effort to engage with everyone equally, creating a lively and enjoyable vibe.
The other staff members were also very warm and helpful, kindly answering my questions even though I was using broken English and a translation app.
Of course, riding the balloon was amazing, but we also got to share a light breakfast with everyone afterwards, and help pack up the balloon with the team — such rare and wonderful experiences. It was incredibly fun!

(From Google review)
hug r- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
I don't usually do reviews but after having one of the best mornings with Hot Air Balloon Cairns, I felt that I should.

I have done 3 other Balloon rides and this was by far the best experience. We were picked up by our driver Brownie from Cairns and transferred to Mareeba. Our pilot was Frank and we also had magic Mike and Brian to assist. These four men really made the experience magical. They were very professional , yet had a great sense of humour, which made everyone feel relaxed, even the people that were terrified at the start. The champagne after the flight also went down well.
I would definitely book with them again and would recommend them to everyone else.

(From Google review)
Suzi
14/14
 

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