Enjoy the scenic flight of your lifetime! Hot Air Balloon Cairns has unforgettable views that stretch from the tranquil country landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands to the Great Barrier Reef.
We have Australia’s largest fleet of balloons. Balloon flights depart daily for visitors from all over Australia and the world.
You will love looking out on the vast blue skies over the Atherton Tablelands. Gaze down upon the rolling green farm hills and lush rainforest. As well as the relatively cooler climate conditions make for a perfect ballooning experience.
Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise floating in your Hot Air Balloon and take in the wide-open spaces! If this sounds like you, maybe you’d prefer to glide through the clouds for an hour instead – a fabulous optional extra.
Itinerary
Your Adventure Begins!
05.00am (approx) Pick-up at all Cairns accommodation & hotels. There is a one hour transfer.
6.30am Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot Air Balloon. Flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn. Spend 30 minutes floating in your Hot Air Balloon.
07.50am Return and Landing. Hot Air Balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
09.00-09.30am 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.
Included
Free door to door air conditioned coach transfers to most Cairns accommodation, hotels & resorts
Spectacular 30 minute Hot Air balloon ride
Expert interpretive commentary
Cross Country Hot Air Balloon Chase
Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
Free Wifi on coach transfers from all Cairns accommodation
What to bring
Your ticket
Walking shoes in addition to a peak hat & sunglasses
Camera
Dress casual outdoor layered clothing however white clothing not recommended.
Bottle of water
Cash credit card
Important Information
Passengers with, for instance, weight, mobility or pregnancy queries should, therefore, phone us to discuss before booking online.
All times are an INDICATION only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, therefore exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details.
We accept Visa Card or Mastercard, E-Way and PayPal.
Please call to confirm your trip 48 hours in advance on +61 7 40372700
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter a reservation. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to make amendments to prepaid tour components; including equipment hire, guided tours or course fees
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities
Terms And Conditions
Locations, prices and itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances without notice but with full consideration of your enjoyment.
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
• No alcohol may be consumed prior to in water activities
• Children’s prices are from 4 – 11 years of age
• Please remember you need to allow 24 hours from your last dive before flying.
• Passengers intending to dive but restricted due to the aforementioned will not be offered a refund.
• Please call to confirm your trip 48 hours in advance on +61 7 4037 2700
• We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
• Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of
damage, delay or personal injury.
• All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the
wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other
expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
• Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the '
Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
Passengers with medical conditions should check their suitability to fly prior to booking and advise our staff when booking. As the entire tour last more than 4 hours, passengers are advised to carry any necessary medication with them. Persons with medical conditions participating in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk and the Operator accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused.
The Operator recommends that pregnant persons do not fly in a hot air balloon and we will not carry passengers who are pregnant. Â Passengers who suspect they may be pregnant should check with their doctor before travel.
The Operator will not carry passengers who have participated in a scuba dive the night before their balloon flight.Passengers diving the day before travel should check with a qualified dive master as to the safety of the passenger in participating in the balloon flight. The Operator usually does not fly above 4,500 feet altitude and most flights are around 2,500 feet altitude. Passengers diving the day before travel who participate in the balloon journey do so at their own risk and the Operator accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused.
Children must be a minimum of FOUR (4) years old to travel on the balloon flight and children up to the age of TWELVE (12) years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the balloon flight.
Contact details are required for tracing purposes upon entry.*
Practice physical distancing.
Wash your hands regularly.
Follow the rules and keep us all safe.
Note: A printed an signed statement of compliance is displayed on premises.
COVID safe Tour Protocols & Procedures
Pre-screening
Wherever possible, Reef Trips will seek to pre-screen crew and passengers prior to attendance, in line with identified public health processes.
Maintenance of effective records, survey/questionnaire responses and other customer information may be vital in the community response to COVID-19. Records including pre-screening and contact details will be kept for a minimum two-month period.
Pre-screening also helps to increase staff and customer confidence that they are safe.
Social distancing
Due to the nature of COVID-19 and the manner in which the virus spreads (through close contact with an infected person or touching a contaminated surface), the most effective way to slow transmission of the virus is through physical distancing and hygiene practices.
In all contexts, our staff will facilitate practices which support appropriate social distancing aligned to most recent advice from the Chief Health Officer.
Our management and crew will remain up to date with health advice and to ensure compliance, above and beyond the details outlined in this document.
Indoor and outdoor areas have been calculated for maintaining a density of no more than 1 person per 4-meter square of floor space.
Cleaning & Hygiene
Management will:
Promote frequent and effective hand washing by all staff, customers, and visitors.
Have cleaning and disinfect products readily available with instructions on safe & effective cleaning & disinfecting procedures.
Ensure adequate time and resources are provided for enhanced cleaning procedures to be undertaken.
Ensure appropriate training for staff to implement enhanced cleaning procedures in line with contemporary practice.
Have alcohol-based hand sanitiser and or hand washing facilities with soap readily available to staff and customers for regular use.
Marine Tourism COVID Safe Requirements
A capacity of one person per two square metres based on accessible indoor and outdoor space provided the outdoor space offers protection when inclement weather is expected (e.g. from the sun and rain).
OR
Up to 100% of indoor seated capacity provided passengers are in ticketed and allocated seating to allow for inclement weather, except the kiosk (e.g. food and beverage kiosk) where passengers must maintain 1.5m physical distancing from these areas. Operators must also manage the outdoor space to maintain one person per two square metres in these areas.