Overview

We are a family operated business since 1986. We offer early morning 30 and 60 minute balloon flight tours, with daily departures from Alice Springs.

Our tours include return transfers, the balloon flight, a flight certificate and a 4 course chicken and sparkling wine breakfast.

Your ballooning adventure 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.

The balloon flight takes place to the south of Alice Springs, between the Alice Springs Airport and the 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 balloon crosses 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. In addition to sparkling wine tropical fruit juice cocktails juice we will be supplying an enticing variety of individually packaged savoury and sweet breakfast foods upon landing. A range of Outback Ballooning souvenirs is also available. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements should be notified at the time of booking.

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

Clothing: Long pants, sturdy footwear, hat and sunscreen.

*** FROM 1 APRIL 2010, BREAKFAST WILL NO LONGER BE PART OF THE TOUR***

Location

Alice Springs (Alice Springs and Central Australia - Northern Territory)

Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Numbers

We operate some of the largest balloons in the world. Our largest balloon carries 20 passengers, plus the Pilot.

Session Time

4.5 hours.

Guidelines & Restrictions

All passengers are briefed and given safety instructions on the day. This includes take off and landing positions. Passengers must be physically able to stand for the duration of the flight. Medical conditions should be advised prior to departure.

Return transfers from Alice Springs accommodation are included with every tour.

Children must be 6 yrs old, or 1.4 metres tall. Children prices are applicable from 6 - 16 years of age, and are 20% off our adult prices.

All passengers must reconfirm the day before the activity takes place.

Booking Insurance

It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for further details.

Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Booking Insurance provider.

Contact Us

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