30-minute Hot-air Balloon Ride Experience

A hot-air balloon ride over the outback while experiencing sunrise

Free cancellation available
Duration: 4 hours

On this hot-air ballooning adventure, you will get the opportunity to enjoy views and experience sunrise.

After reaching the launch site before dawn, you will start the ascent just as the morning light begins to illuminate the MacDonnell Ranges. Floating over the Central Australian Outback, you can admire the remote area and keep an eye out for native wildlife including the red kangaroo. You will be flying for a distance of around 10–20 kilometres. After landing, you may assist the crew in packing the nylon balloon or click photographs. You can also enjoy light refreshments accompanied by wine and juice, as you take in desert views. You will get the chance to buy souvenirs, after which a commemorative flight certificate will be given to you.

Why visit

  • Experience flying over the Outback while taking in sunrise views
  • Native wildlife including the red kangaroo and the remote area
  • Chance to enjoy refreshments and, while taking in desert views

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

    Please note that this tour requires all the participants to mention the weight when booking, as participants over 110 kg will receive additional safety requirements.

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

    The minimum age for participating in this experience is six years.

    Please note that assisting the crew in packing up the balloon is optional and that it involves some lifting. Participants can choose to stand back and take photos also.

    Participants with medical conditions participating in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Alice Springs
    Please note that pickup and drop-off services are available from selected hotels 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. Pickup is available from the following locations: - Wintersun Caravan Park - Alice Springs Tourist Park - Aurora Alice Springs - Diplomat Alice Springs - Elkira Court Motel - Mercure Alice Springs Resort - Alice’s Secret Traveller's 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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