Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight - 30 mins

Your 30 minute Alice Springs Hot Air ballooning flight begins in the cool pre dawn darkness as you are picked up from your accommodation in Alice Springs. During the 15-minute drive to our desert launch site you will get to know the crew as they make final weather checks and explain the routine for the morning. At the launch site gas burners are used to inflate the balloons just as the sun lights up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges.

Once floating gently in the air you will appreciate the vast remoteness of the Australian Outback. Wildlife, particularly big red kangaroos are seen nearly every day as the hot air balloon floats above spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations.

After landing you may become involved in assisting the crew or taking photographs as we pack the nylon balloon back into its bag.  At the balloon landing site you will be offered champagne and tropical fruit juice accompanied by a selection of muesli biscuits, exotic slices, cheese and fresh fruit and given the opportunity to purchase photographs taken earlier in the morning. A range of souvenirs is also available.

Transfers back to your hotel, the airport or another tour, and a commemorative flight certificate completes your morning.

Price shown is for 1 Adult

INSURANCE FEE

A mandatory flight insurance fee of $25 p.p. is payable directly to the operator on the day of the flight.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• clients who cancel their ballooning flight within 24 hours of departure
• are a "no show" on the morning of the tour
  
• or who suffer "cold feet" on the launch field ...
  

... will not be given a refund. Where circumstances are beyond a client’s control, consideration will be given. Refunds are at the discretion of the operator.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Balloon flights can be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The operator will endeavor to rebook the passengers for another date that suits their schedule. If this is not possible, passengers will receive a full refund.

INCLUSIONS

Return transfers from Alice Springs accommodation and a commemorative flight certificate. Champagne and tropical fruit juice accompanied by a selection of muesli biscuits, exotic slices, cheese and fresh fruit.

START & FINISH TIMES

Times vary considerable throughout the year. Summer: 4:00am to 8:00am. Winter: 5:00am to 9:00am. Exact times will be provided in writing upon booking confirmation.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING

Due to the sometimes dusty conditions, it is advisable not to wear light coloured clothing. Long pants, sturdy shoes & a hat are recommended. In Winter (May to Sep) it is necessary to wear heavy clothing as the temperature has been known to drop below 0 degrees.

FITNESS LEVELS

A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in our hot air ballooning tours. Participants must be able to climb into the balloon basket & stand upright for the duration of the flight. We cannot fly anyone more than 14 weeks pregnant.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

• Children must be 6 years old, or stand at 1.4 metres tall.
• Children 5 years & younger are not permitted.
• Children prices are applicable from 6 – 16 years of age.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

NUMBERS

Your flight will operate with a minimum of one person. Our maximum capacity exceeds 100 people per morning.

Price shown is for 1 Adult