Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight
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Rise above the Australian Outback on a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Alice Springs. Your adventure begins in the pre-dawn hours with a pick-up from your accommodation in Alice Springs, and you can even help prepare the balloon for take-off. As first light spreads over the desert, drift above the Outback and watch the colours and shapes of the landscape come alive, with golden hues of daybreak across famous formations such as the West MacDonnell Ranges. Much of this land can only be reached by a few bush tracks on the ground, but from the air you get a full view of its wonders and may spot wildlife below. Choose a 30-minute or a 60-minute flight, with an expert pilot giving commentary in English throughout. After landing, you can join in packing up the balloon if you wish, then enjoy light refreshments with Australian sparkling wine or fruit juice and a small snack, and take home a commemorative flight certificate before you are dropped back at your hotel. It is a memorable way to see the Outback from a completely new perspective.
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Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight Price & Options
Highlights
- Float above the Australian Outback as the sun rises over the desert
- See the golden light of daybreak spread across formations such as the West MacDonnell Ranges
- Choose a 30-minute or 60-minute flight with commentary in English from an expert pilot
- Enjoy light refreshments with Australian sparkling wine or tropical fruit juice after landing
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs included
What's Included
- Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in Alice Springs
- Sunrise balloon flight of 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the option chosen
- Commentary in English by the expert pilot during the flight
- Optional participation in packing up the balloon after the flight
- Light refreshments with sparkling wine or fruit juice and a small snack after the flight
- Commemorative flight certificate
What's Not Included
- Other personal expenses
Not Suitable For
- Women who are over 12 weeks pregnant (CASA rules and Outback Ballooning policy)
- Wheelchair users (the activity is not wheelchair accessible)
- Children aged 3-5 (not recommended)
Child Adult Policy
- Child ticket: ages 6-14
- Adult ticket: ages 15 and over
- Children aged 3-5 are not recommended to join this activity
- All passengers must be able to climb up and into the balloon basket (approx. 1.2 m high, with footholes) unaided
- All passengers must stand for the whole flight, as there are no seats in the basket
Pickup Time Drop Off Time
- Pick-up is approximately 1 hour before first light (from around 4:15am in December-February and from around 5:30am in June-August)
- The exact pick-up time is shown on your voucher or sent by the operator by email after booking
- Please reconfirm your pick-up time with Outback Ballooning (1800 809 790 or 08 8952 8723) the day before your flight
- Drop-off is back at your accommodation in Alice Springs after the flight and refreshments
Opening Hours
- Operates daily, except 25 December, 26 December and 1 January
- Flights depart at sunrise, so start times change every day
- Opening hours are subject to change without prior notice
Things To Know
- Flights take place in the Outback about 15 km south of Alice Springs, beside the MacDonnell Ranges and over the historic Owen Springs Cattle Station
- You will be asked to check in online the day before your flight; please give your mobile number and email address when you book so the operator can send the check-in link
- The whole experience, including transfers, takes about 4 hours
- Illness, recent operations or any condition that may affect you or others must be told to the operator in advance; please bring any medication you need
- Persons with medical conditions take part in the flight and pack-up at their own risk
- For the 60-minute flight, the flight time may be split into two flights with a short break or changeover, depending on operating conditions; you will be told the day before
- Sunrise times shift slightly through the year; if your booking is made well in advance, the operator may contact you to reconfirm an adjusted pick-up time
- If the minimum of 2 passengers is not met, the flight may be cancelled and you can choose another date or a full refund
- Participants who arrive at the launch field but decide not to fly will not receive a refund
- Maximum group size: 24
Starting End Point
- Pick-up from all accommodation in Alice Springs is included with every flight
- Please select your hotel when you book
- You are dropped back at your own accommodation after the experience
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher or smartphone ticket at pick-up
- The voucher is valid only on the date booked
Dress Code
- It is dusty in the Outback: outdoor clothing (preferably not white), long pants and a hat or cap are recommended
- Closed, flat-heeled shoes are essential
- It is warmer in the balloon than on the ground but can be cool before sunrise; warm clothing may be needed from May to September
- Loose items such as dangling jewellery and scarves are not permitted once you reach the launch site
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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FAQs
Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.
You get round-trip transfers from your accommodation, a 30 or 60-minute balloon flight with English commentary, light refreshments with sparkling wine or fruit juice, and a commemorative flight certificate.
Pick-up is about 1 hour before first light and drop-off is back at your accommodation in Alice Springs after the flight and refreshments.
Children aged 6-14 need a child ticket, adults 15 and over need an adult ticket, and children aged 3-5 are not recommended to join.
Wear outdoor clothing, long pants, a hat or cap, and closed flat-heeled shoes. Warm clothing may be needed from May to September.
Women over 12 weeks pregnant, wheelchair users, and children aged 3-5 are not suitable for this activity.
The whole experience, including transfers, takes about 4 hours.
If the minimum of 2 passengers is not met, the flight may be cancelled and you can choose another date or get a full refund.
You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before the visit. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee, and about 4% is deducted from refunds for processing charges.
