Participate in a memorable and exciting Balloon Tour while in Cappadocia and make your holidays special. This incredible experience provides some of the best views over Cappadocia’s infamous valleys, while is able to fill you with emotions as you witness the sun rising in front of your eyes. Fairy chimneys, interesting rock formations, vineyards, and of course a beautiful pallet of warm colours, are the main characteristics of this exciting Hot Air Balloon flight.
Your experience begins during the early morning hours, before dawn. Members of our team will drive you from your hotel towards the take-off location, with a comfortable and modern car. When you arrive there, a team of professional pilots will welcome you. At first, you will watch them preparing the activity and filling the balloon with hot air. Before take-off, they will also explain to you important information about this experience and brief you on the safety procedures. All pilots are experienced and fully licenced, while the activity is approved by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority.
By the end of the briefing, you will enter the balloon’s basket and get ready for this incredible flight. The balloons are colourful with modern design and features. In addition, they can accommodate between 14 and 20 people. The balloon will start taking off and gradually you will reach the maximum altitude of 1000 feet. The flight has an approximate duration of 1 hour. However, it is subject to the weather conditions.
At a point, the sun will start rising in front of your eyes. The warm colours create incredible reflections on the rocks below, and the backdrop is truly phenomenal. Moreover, during the flight, you can observe imposing panoramic views over the valleys. The flight enables you to enjoy Cappadocia from a different perspective. Take your time to snap some stunning photos and create unique memories with your friends or family.
By the end of the 1-hour flight, the balloon starts to follow a landing mode. When you land, get ready for an incredible after-party. According to the local tradition, after every hot air balloon flight, there has to be a champagne toast. Therefore, you will get a glass of champagne and receive your personalised flight certificate. The certificate forms an amazing souvenir from this experience that you can take back home. Once the small ceremony is over, a car will drive you back at your hotel, full of memories and incredible emotions.
The outstanding beauty of Cappadocia’s landscape, with valleys full of rocks and fairy chimneys is what attracts thousands of visitors every year. The hot air balloon flight gives you the opportunity to observe spectacular panoramic views over these valleys. In addition, during the flight, you can admire the sunrise as it reflects its beautiful, warm colours on the valleys. The hot air balloon flight is one of the most popular activities among visitors in Cappadocia. The charm and emotions you get during the flight is a lifetime experience like no other.
This tour includes transfers from and to your place of accommodation in Cappadocia. Transfers are made with fully air conditioned and modern vehicles, for your own comfort and safety. The price includes also a briefing from certified pilots and a 1-hour flight with a luxurious hot air balloon. Moreover, the price of this incredible experience includes full insurance for the whole duration of the activity, a glass of champagne after landing, and a personalised flight certificate for each of the participants.
The hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia is ideal for all. Especially in what regards families, this amazing experience can fill with enthusiasm and emotions both, adults and children. However, for safety reasons, children under the age of 5 are not allowed to participate.
Flying above Cappadocia’s beautiful valleys and observing the spectacular sunrise is definitely an experience not to be missed. With our multi-year experience, we are able to offer you a truly unique activity and take care of every single detail. However, please note that, as the flight takes place during the early morning hours when the temperatures are low, you might need a jacket. In addition, please wear comfortable shoes so that you can enjoy the flight without any inconvenience. Due to the imposing views you get during the flight, you should also bring with you a camera.
The flight takes place during the early morning hours, before the dawn. In general, the flight has an approximate duration of 1 hour. However, it must be noted that, the flight is subject to the weather conditions and to the direction of the wind. Therefore, the duration of each flight varies. In case weather conditions do not allow a flight, a full refund is given and your flight is rescheduled on the next day.
Joshua Owen
It was an excellent experience for us. You should definitely fly with a hot air balloon in Cappadocia.Mares Travel team was completely professional from the time of the reservation process to the end of the tour.