Hot Air Ballooning in Cairns: The Ballooning Capital of the World

Don’t miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands – it’s one of the top “must do” activities when visiting the tropics. You have the choice of pick-up from Cairns, one of the world’s hot-air balloon capitals, or fashionable Port Douglas.

A balloon festival is fun to watch but it’s even more fun to hop aboard and take flight in a hot-air balloon! You’ll never forget the wonder, romance and silence of your first hot-air balloon ride, and the sensation of floating with up to a dozen other balloons over the Atherton Tablelands is amazing.

The basic tour includes the 30-minute scenic flight, a full all-you-can-eat hot cooked breakfast with champagne, and a souvenir flight certificate. You can also take the opportunity to expand the experience and include some of the tropical north’s best-known attractions with your scenic flight.

  Receive a complimentary bottle of French Sparkling Wine per couple
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Schedule Details Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• January 01 (New Years Day)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from all Cairns, Cairns beaches, Port Douglas accommodation

Departure Time: 5:00am, time varies seasonally, exact pickup time confirmed with booking. Return details:

• Tour concludes at approximately 10:00am at your hotel in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Palm Cove
• Tour concludes at approximately 9:45am at your hotel in Port Douglas

Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all Cairns, Cairns Beaches and Port Douglas centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. Itinerary: C30GISL - Hot Air Ballooning and Green Island Cruise

Experience the wonder, romance and silence of a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy this all inclusive tour, your scenic flight, return transfers, full hot Aussie breakfast and buffet, champagne toasts and souvenir flight certificate. It's just like a balloon festival every day so book today for memories to last a lifetime.

After breakfast, there is free time for an hour in Palm Cove before traveling on the "Reef Rocket" catamaran to Green Island. Located just 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns in Australia's World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is a beautiful coral cay which enjoys world acclaim as a tropical island paradise. Here you can choose to snorkel or go on a glass bottom boat. There is also the opportunity to relax on the beach or wander the National Park. On your return to Cairns, you will be transferred by luxury coach to your hotel.

C30KQST or PD30KQST - Hot Air Ballooning, Kuranda Scenic Train, Tjapukai and Skyrail

Experience the wonder, romance and silence of a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy this all inclusive tour, your scenic flight, return transfers, full hot Aussie breakfast and buffet, champagne toasts and souvenir flight certificate. It's just like a balloon festival every day so book today for memories to last a lifetime.

After breakfast, transfer to the world famous Kuranda Scenic Rail. On arrival in Kuranda, the "Village in the Rainforest", you have the opportunity to take a stroll through the many arts and crafts shops there. Afterwards ride above the rainforest canopy on the world famous Skyrail Gondola, followed by a visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. On conclusion of your visit to Tjapukai, you will be transferred to your hotel.

C30RAFT or PD30RAFT - Hot Air Ballooning and Barron River Rafting

Experience the wonder, romance and silence of a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy this all inclusive tour, your scenic flight, return transfers, full hot Aussie breakfast and buffet, champagne toasts and souvenir flight certificate. It's just like a balloon festival every day so book today for memories to last a lifetime.

After breakfast, go white water rafting on the Barron River. It's adventure galore as you paddle through the rainforest. Enjoy light refreshments and your expert rafting guide great commentary. After your white water rafting, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rapids are level 3 rapids which are very tame and are a fun level, suitable for everyone! No previous rafting experience is necessary.

C30RKS or PD30RKS - Hot Air Ballooning, Kuranda, Rainforestation and Skyrail

Experience the wonder, romance and silence of a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy this all inclusive tour, your scenic flight, return transfers, full hot Aussie breakfast and buffet, champagne toasts and souvenir flight certificate. It's just like a balloon festival every day so book today for memories to last a lifetime.

After breakfast, you have the opportunity to take a stroll through Kuranda, the "Village in the Rainforest" and visit the many arts and crafts shops there. Next take a ride on an amphibious Army Duck and see wildlife galore close-up at Rainforestation. Afterwards ride above the rainforest canopy on the world famous Skyrail Gondola, followed by a luxury coach transfer to your hotel.

Combination ballooning package options:

From Cairns:
C30 – Hot-air ballooning scenic flight only
C30GISL – Hot-air ballooning and Green Island cruise
C30KQST – Hot-air ballooning, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail
C30RAFT – Hot-air ballooning and Barron River rafting
C30RKS – Hot-air ballooning, Kuranda, Rainforestation and Skyrail

From Port Douglas:
PD30 – Hot-air ballooning scenic flight only
PD30KQST – Hot-air ballooning, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail
PD30RAFT – Hot-Air ballooning and Barron river rafting
PD30RKS – Hot-air ballooning, Kuranda, Rainforestation and Skyrail

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