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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5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
My Sister and I had a great time. Our balloon was the 1st that flew out (among 3) and the last one to fly in. We were fortunate to have Josh (the best) as our pilot for the morning. The flight was stable and the landing was smooth. Mike is such an awesome driver and host. He kept the activity lively with his wittiness and tricks. While Brian and the young lad are so hardworking and accommodating.. Will surely recommend their team to friends and family.

(From TripAdvisor)
517rnc
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
I joined as a spectator and had a wonderful time. Jake, Bob and Brian were entertaining and you can tell they take safety very seriously. They engage everyone and have the prep and clean up down to a science. I also appreciate the bus pickup at the hotel, as a tourist I didn’t have my own car.

(From Google review)
Shelley
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
It was my first time riding a hot air balloon, and I really enjoyed it. The view from above was amazing, and we could see Australia’s plants and animals.
Thank you to the staff and pilot for all the preparations so early in the morning.
K K - Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
An INCREDIBLE experience which intertwines excitement, adrenaline, good views and the silent peace found only at those heights. Professional and friendly team makes the experience unique and safe. Great food and drinks after the tour. I totally recommend the experience, use Mareeba’s great geography and weather to your favour! PS: you would be surprised on how hot air balloons could land, an adventure!

(From Google Review)
Andrés C.
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Jake was our comical coach driver
Bob our very experienced balloon driver and Suzy our ground crew today.
Worth waking up early for!!!
I’m not a fan of heights. This was peaceful and so gradual I was able to look out easily and not feel queasy.
Stunning scenery over Mareeba and the Atherton tablelands. Juice champaign and food was a lovely way to end.
They take professional photos throughout that are free to download at the end.
Excellent way to spend a morning.

(From TripAdvisor)
katrinae717
7/14