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Fly with Australia's most experienced and reliable balloon operator.
Hot Air’s pilots have more flight hours than any other operator in the Southern Hemisphere. They know every inch of the local area ensuring you have the most amazing, safe and comfortable hot air balloon flight.
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
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
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
Mobile phone contact required when booking
Please provide mobile number and email address at time of booking
Pregnant women unable to travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Interesting and educational expert commentary
Entry into Cairns Aquarium
We provide a full hot air ballooning experience.
Civil Aviation Insurance Levy
Airconditioned transfers from the meeting point to the launch site.
PROMOTION FREE - Digital photo package.
Commemorative flight certificate
Gratuities
Transfer back to accommodation after the aquarium visit is not included.
Mareeba
Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sun's first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon. Our experienced pilot will fly you over the stunningly lush Atherton Tablelands region for an experience like never before. After we gently touch back down, you’ll enjoy a light snack and toast to the incredible morning with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice.
Cairns Aquarium
with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. After the flight you will be dropped off at Cairns Aquarium to See Australia’s only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank, 360-degree Oceanarium, 20-meter underwater tunnel, mangrove boardwalk, and Australia’s largest freshwater exhibit.
Pickup included
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Owen D,
Dec 9, 2020
- Viator
We started off by taking a 1hr journey away from Port Douglas to Mareeba, upon arrival we disembarked in an industrial zone next to what smelled like a sewer where my wife and I began to vomit from the overpowering smell. We decided to continue with the hot air balloon as we had already wasted 1hr of our holiday on a one way trip to Mareeba, We climbed into the basket of the Hot air balloon along with 16 (yes you heard right) other people and we took off. I tried to shield myself from the burner with my hat as the pilot took the balloon up, it feels like you are getting Sunbury the whole time. The scenery was farm land and mountains. We were in Port Douglas where there is reef and rain forest which is what we expected to see from the balloon. The landing was ok, and then we helped pack up the balloon and the gave us some cheap champagne. Not worth it for $340pp
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