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Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. You have the choice of pick-up from Cairns, the Northern beaches or Palm Cove hotels.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided to the satisfaction of the pilot, or they will not be able to fly
Children aged 3 years and under are not permitted to fly
Mobile phone contact required when booking
Pregnant women unable to travel
Please provide mobile phone number or email address at time of booking
Flight time is minimum 40 minutes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Insurance Levy
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Digital photo package
Glass of Bubbly or Juice
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop off
We provide a light breakfast snack
Commemorative flight certificate
Gratuities
Hotel pickup from Yorkeys, Holloways, Kewarra
PalmCove Beach side breakfast : 5 star gourmet beachside breakfast at Palm Cove
Private return transfers: Enjoy private chauffered transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver as your guide
Pickup included
Trsf from Cairns Hotels
Pickup included
Private balloon flight: Enjoy experienceing ballooning in your own private balloon with one of our experienced pilots.
Gourmet beachside breakfast: 5 star gourmet breakfast at Palm Cove
Private return transfers: Enjoy private chauffered return transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver as your guide
Pickup included
551 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gary R,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
Wouldn’t refund with a tour booking conflict. Schedule changed due to weather and didn’t receive a refund,
Kathleen L,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
Experience was amazing, views you can't beat and the staff were extremely friendly and patient. Big thanks to Tori, Suzi and Bob.
Maria G,
Feb 13, 2025
- Viator
Perfect day in air balloon The tour guides were very attentive It was a good experience. Lovely views
Angela D,
Jan 6, 2025
- Viator
So much fun! Can’t say enough good things about the sunrise hot air balloon experience in Cairns! Our family LOVED it!
Eyal F,
Oct 3, 2024
- Viator
Great experience!! Wonderful atmosphere and team. We really enjoyed it. The preparation was good , the flight was excellent and the crew was very professional.
Operated by Hot Air Balloon Cairns