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Hot Air Ballooning - 60 Min Flight - Alice Springs

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Experience the breathtaking Hot Air Ballooning experience, floating silently above Australia's iconic Northern Territory!

Experience the breathtaking Hot Air Ballooning experience, floating silently above Australia's iconic Northern Territory!

Highlights

  • 60 Minute Hot Air Balloon experience
  • Breathtaking Outback views
  • Hotel transfers included
  • Light refreshments included

Discover the untouched beauty of Australia’s Northern Territory as you float overhead in a hot air balloon!

Your ballooning adventure begins an hour before first light when the outback sky is still dark and speckled with bright stars!

Watch as the balloon inflates and the sun starts to rise in the east. You'll ascend into the sky while admiring the stunning sunrise over the MacDonnell Ranges.

As you drift over this rugged landscape and take in its exceptional immensity, keep an eye out for native wildlife including the iconic Red Kangaroo and gain an appreciation of the remoteness of the area as the balloon glides across the landscape.

After your 60 minute flight, celebrate your landing with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a light snack.

On occasion, the flight time may be two separate, sequential 30-minute flights taken one directly after the other with a short changeover in between the two flights, depending on operational restrictions. Passengers will be notified the day prior should this be the case on the day of their flight.

A truly unique and memorable way to experience the Outback!

Aviation insurance charge is included: Mandatory aviation insurance charge of $30 per person is included in the price you pay below. There is nothing more to pay on the day.


***Balloon Chase***

A fantastic way to watch friends or family!

Our Balloon Chase option is perfect for those who would like to be involved in the hot air ballooning experience without taking the flight.

We’ll pick you up along with your group and you’ll learn all about how the Hot Air Balloons work before watching the balloon take to air!

You will stay on solid ground with the rest of the crew and travel through the desert tracks to the landing point where you will join your group for a glass of wine or fruit juice before returning to town.


** Pick-up time is approximately 1 hour before first light and please allow up to 4 hours for this tour.**

Adult $415.00
Child $338.00 (6 - 14 years old)

What's included

  • Return transfers from all accommodation properties in Alice Springs
  • Light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice
  • 60 minute flight
  • Transfers (at the end of tour) to the airport or other tours are available on request

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Physical fitness is not a requirement to enjoy a ballooning adventure, but passengers must be able to climb up and into the basket (approx. 1.2 metres in height) unaided using the basket foot holes and stand for the duration of the flight. Assisting the crew to pack up is entirely voluntary and does require some lifting.

    Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules and regulations and Outback Balloonings policy prevent us from flying women who are over 12 weeks pregnant. Pregnancy must be advised in advance. Illness and/or recent operations that may affect the person or other persons on the tour must be notified to Outback Ballooning in advance. Medication should be brought on the tour. Any form of disablement must be discussed with Outback Ballooning prior to making a booking. Each person is considered on an individual basis. The flight and carriage of any passenger will take place at the pilots discretion.

  • Child age is 6-16 years. Children 3-5 years are not recommended but considered on an individual basis.

    Cancellations - Passengers will not be given a refund if they: cancel their ballooning tour within 24 hours of departure no show on the morning of the tour or suffer cold feet on the launch field. No fee is charged for cancellations more than 24 hours before the flight.

    Please note: Depending on many operational factors, which vary each day, you may be on the ground or in the balloon when the sun is actually coming over the horizon or rising, either way you will still see an amazing dawn.

Available Bookings from 30 Mar to 12 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$415.00
  • Child$338.00

  • Adult$415.00
  • Child$338.00

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$344.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$344.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$344.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$344.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$365.50

  • Adult$430.00
  • Child$365.50

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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heatherk11 from Australia wrote on 19 February 2022

Awesome

Was great to see the Alice from a different perspective. We got picked up on time, the team worked well together.

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Natalie Berne from Australia wrote on 02 May 2021

Worth the early morning wake up call

Worth the early morning alarm call. Sunrise over the dessert was a delight. The pilot was great and informed us extensively about all the scenery. And the support crew were also great to have have an informed chat and a joke with. The birds eye view and experience was a must do. Worth the alarm and recommended.

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From Hot Air Ballooning - 60 Min Flight - Alice Springs

Hi Natalie. We are pleased you enjoyed our tour. Thank you for taking the time to write us a 5 star review and post these greats photos!

christelled1 from Australia wrote on 12 October 2019

Amazing

Awesome experience ! Sunrise and view from up in the sky were stunning! Thank you Duncan, Jason and Liam for this great experience.

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From Hot Air Ballooning - 60 Min Flight - Alice Springs

Thank you for the glowing review Christelle. It’s always lovely to hear from our happy customers after a memorable ballooning experience in Alice Springs. We will pass on to the whole staff. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review.

Chris LAWN from Australia wrote on 20 December 2020

Ok but loud

Ear plugs recommend

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Alison Sly from Australia wrote on 30 August 2019

A great experience floating through the air.

It was an early start but worth it to catch the sunrise. Floating so high up and looking over the landscape was brilliant and slightly surreal. Very professional group and would recommend this experience.

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From Hot Air Ballooning - 60 Min Flight - Alice Springs

Thanks for such a great review Alison. We will pass on your comments to the whole staff. We are a little biased and think that the early morning skies are indeed stunning and floating gently in a hot air balloon over the vast desert landscape is the only way to go! We're glad you had a great time. Cheers!

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