One-hour Hot Air Balloon Flight Tour

Experience panoramic views of above the Outback as the sun rises over the MacDonnell Ranges

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Free cancellation available
Duration: 4 hours

On this tour, you’ll float through the sky above the Outback on a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise. After being picked up before sunrise, you’ll head to the take-off area and begin the ascent just as the morning light begins to radiate the MacDonnell Ranges.

During the ride, you'll take in panoramic views of the Australian Outback and will also have the chance to spot native wildlife including the Red Kangaroo. After landing, you’ll be served light refreshments accompanied by sparkling wine and tropical fruit juice in the bush.

You’ll have the opportunity to purchase ballooning souvenirs and a flight certificate for all participants before returning to your hotel.

Why visit

  • Experience expansive outback views on a morning hot-air balloon ride
  • Get the chance to spot native wildlife including the iconic red kangaroo
  • Enjoy light refreshments and sparkling wine in the middle of the desert

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hot-air balloon flight
  • Light refreshments

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Child car seats

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)

    Additional information

    The weight of every passenger is required at the time of the booking and participants weighing over 110 kg will receive an additional safety requirements email.

    Please note that there are no refunds given for no shows on the morning of the tour or if you change your mind at the the launch field.

    The recommended minimum age to participate is six years.

    Please note assisting the crew in packing up the balloon is optional and involves some lifting. Participants with medical conditions in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk.

    Please wear outdoor clothing (preferably not white), long pants and a hat or cap. Enclosed flat heel shoes are essential. Warm clothing may be necessary from approximately May to September. Loose items such as jewellery and scarves are not permitted once you reach the launch site and disembark from the bus.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Alice Springs
    Please note that pickup and drop-off services are available from accommodations in Alice Springs. Please enter your pickup details at checkout. Please note that hotel pickups will commence 60 minutes before the scheduled tour time. Please contact the tour provider to confirm pickup details. The pickup locations are Wintersun Caravan Park, Alice Springs Tourist Park, Aurora Alice Springs, Diplomat Alice Springs, Elkira Court Motel, Mercure Alice Springs Resort, Alice’s Secret Travellers Inn, Alice Lodge Backpackers, Jump Inn Alice Budget Accommodation, Quest Alice Springs, Alice On Todd Apartments, Desert Palms Alice Springs, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, Gapview Hotel & Campgrounds, BIG4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park, G’day Mate Tourist Park, Heritage Caravan and Tourist Park.

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