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)
It was a fantastic experience. We loved every second of the tour. The team is amazing. We received so much information about ballooning and about the area. The weather was perfect. We highly recommend Hot Air, it is worth every $.
Thank you Jake, Bob, David and all the team for making this morning so special.

(From Google review)
Palmyr
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
We had an absolutely unforgettable morning with Hot Air Balloon Cairns! The views were breath-taking — floating above the misty Tablelands as the sun rose was amazing. However, what really made the experience special was pilot Bob. From the moment we took off, he had everyone laughing with his wit, commentary, and cheeky Aussie humour. Bob made everyone feel comfortable, kept the vibe light and fun, and had us grinning the entire flight. 10/10 would fly with Bob again!

(From Google review)
Ethan B.
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
From the early morning pickup to the flight and light snack – everything was perfect‼️
It was the coldest morning of the year at 11°C.
I highly recommend wearing warm clothes during this season.
Unfortunately, we didn’t spot any kangaroos, but the scenery and the flight were absolutely wonderful‼️

(From Google review)
Reiko- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Our group of 21 from a dance tour joined the experience, and it was truly an emotional and unforgettable time!!!
The scenery was incredible, but what stood out even more was how the staff made it so fun and welcoming with their smiles and energy!
Thank you so much ♪

(From Google Review)
Miho- Japan
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Everything was extremely well organised – from the pick-up, to the balloon ride, to the champagne afterwards. Hiroshi the driver was on time, funny, and drove safely; Josh the pilot knew a lot about the landscape and had great humour; and Susie from the crew was perfectly in tune with what needed to be done. An extremely good team! Unfortunately it was a bit cloudy, but that didn’t take away from the fun. Still had a fantastic time in the air, followed by a well-prepared breakfast and champagne.

(From Google review)
Kim
8/14