Balloon Tours
The most unforgettable thing to do in Cappadocia is undoubtedly to fly over the fairy chimneys with a balloon at sunrise. Many people come to Cappadocia to experience this pleasure, regardless of summer or winter.
If you have come to Cappadocia and you are returning without taking the hot air balloons, it means you are leaving Cappadocia incomplete. Hot air balloons, which create a unique image in the skies of Cappadocia at the first light of the day, are one of the most popular activities for the guests who come to Cappadocia.
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If we were to discuss the most frequently asked questions about balloon tours under a few titles for our esteemed guests...
Is it safe to ride a balloon?
If you do not have a special disease such as fear of heights, it will be extremely safe and enjoyable for you to participate in balloon tours.
- The biggest risk of balloon tours is windy weather, so the government agency called civil aviation does not take the slightest risk and does not allow the balloon to take off in weather that will prevent the balloon flight.
- Therefore, if the civil aviation institution has not canceled the flight on the day you will board the balloon, there is nothing to be afraid of.
- In addition, our travel agency is doing its best to provide you with the safest flight experience by cooperating with the most experienced balloon pilots and a few balloon companies working with the ground crew among 20 25 balloon companies of the region.
- Everyone can participate in the balloon tours, provided that they are over 6 years old.
How do balloons take off?
Hot air balloons consist of 3 parts: the basket dome and the ignition system.
- Propane gas is used to vent the balloons.
- Thanks to this gas, the ignition system heats the air up to 100 degrees and the balloon takes off
- When the air starts to cool, the balloon starts to descend again.
How many people can get on a balloon?
Balloon baskets generally have a capacity of 16-20-24-28 people.
- However, by requesting a special flight from our company;
- 2-4 persons
- 6-8 persons
- With baskets for 12 people, you can also join the flight program that is just for you, together with your spouse, lover or group of friends.
When do balloons fly and what are their prices?
Hot air balloons fly in all seasons, summer and winter, as long as there is no weather opposition regardless of any season.
- As for the price, you can get the best price from our travel agency by contacting us on a date close to the date you plan to fly, as it differs in every season and sometimes even from day to day.
Services included in balloon tours
Standard flight
- FROM THE HOTEL (The vehicles belonging to the balloon company will pick you up from your hotel at the time you have been informed beforehand and take you to the balloon departure areas.)
- 45-60 MINUTES BALLOON FLIGHT (You stay in the air for an average of 60 minutes, with a minimum of 45 minutes and a maximum of 75 minutes
- CHAMPAGNE PARTY AND FLIGHT CERTIFICATE (As a requirement of the balloon flight tradition, our pilots and our ground crew, who follow the balloon from the ground, pop the champagne after you land and give you your flight certificates for each balloon that lands safely.
- DOWNLOAD TO THE HOTEL ( After the champagne party, the vehicles will drop you back to your hotel safely.)
Services included in balloon tours
Private Flight:
- PICKUP FROM THE HOTEL (only vehicles specially allocated for you will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the balloon departure area.)
- SMORNING BREAKFAST (Our company offers you snacks and tea and coffee at the balloon departure area)
- 90 MINUTES FLIGHT (There will be a pilot and only the people you want in the balloon basket during the flight of approximately 1 and a half hours)
- CHAMPAGNE PARTY AND FLIGHT CERTIFICATE (As a requirement of the balloon flight tradition, our pilots and our ground crew, who follow the balloon from the ground, pop the champagne after you land and give you your flight certificates for each balloon that lands safely.)
- DROP AT THE HOTEL (The vehicle that brings you to the area drops you back to your hotel in the same way.)
You can contact us for more detailed information and to experience this wonderful experience in the most enjoyable and safe way.