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Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs | 4 hours

366 Reviews | Alice Springs
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30-minute flight
2 Adults x $226.84
$453.68
Approx Total
$453.68
30-minute hot air balloon tour over the Central Australian Outback. Includes pickup/drop off from Alice Springs hotels and light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice.
Pickup included
60-minute flight
2 Adults x $278.69
$557.38
Approx Total
$557.38
60-minute hot air balloon tour over the Central Australian Outback. Includes pickup/drop off from Alice Springs hotels and light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 30 or 60 minute hot air balloon flight (depending on option selected)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice
  • Bookings made prior to 26 July 2022 do not include the $AUD30pp mandatory CASA Insurance Charge.

Overview

Float above the outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of daybreak, before boarding your balloon and heading aloft. Drift over this barren landscape and spot wildlife from the air. Enjoy light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice at the landing site. This is a great way to see the Outback.

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Pickup details

- Private address pick ups are not always possible. Please contact us to discuss. - If you are staying out of town, not in local accommodation options, please select Crowne Plaza Lasseters as your meeting location. Parking here is free. ... Read more â–Ľ

Itinerary

  • MacDonnell Ranges (Pass By)

    You will see amazing views of the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges from your hot air balloon flight. We do not fly over or near the Ranges but you will certainly see them for as long as the eye can see.

  • Outback Ballooning (Pass By)

    Start your ballooning adventure in the pre-dawn when the outback sky is alight with the brightest stars and the air is fresh and cool. Inflation of the balloon begins with the first faint glow of dawn in the east and we are aloft when the powerful rays of sunrise light up this ancient red land and its brooding sentinel, the MacDonnell Ranges. Drift over this rugged landscape and appreciate its immensity, keeping an eye out for native wildlife including the iconic Red Kangaroo. After the flight enjoy light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice, which is served at the landing site. A superb way to see the Australian outback.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On occasion, the 60 minute 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.
  • Child price applies to 6-14 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children 3-5 years are not recommended but considered on an individual basis.
  • Weather Conditions
  • Safety is our primary concern and if we are prevented from flying due to unsuitable weather conditions, passengers may either re-book for another day or receive a full refund. The pilot’s decision with regard to flying conditions is final.
  • Where possible, the balloon flight should always be booked for the first available day in the area to allow for re-booking in case of bad weather.
  • General Health
  • 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.
  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules and regulations and Outback Ballooning’s 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.
  • The packing up tasks at the end of the flight are optional and we would appreciate your assistance in these enjoyable activities. However, they do involve some lifting and participation is entirely voluntary. Passengers that are less able bodied are invited to stand back and take photos. Persons with medical conditions participating in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk.
  • 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 pilot’s discretion.
  • Sparkling Wine
  • Fruit juice
  • Selection of individually packaged muffins, slices and cookies
  • Cheese and biscuits
  • Fresh fruit
  • Menu subject to change without notice

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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366 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
    28
  • 3 stars
    5
  • 2 stars
    2
  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 322 reviews with 5 stars

Well worth the early...

Published on Feb, 2025

Well worth the early morning wake up call. Our balloon operator and his staff made sure the weather was safe to fly and explained the process of preparing the balloon for flight and pointing landmarks out as we drifted in the morning light. We also helped deflate the balloon at the end of the journey and celebrated with champagne and biscuits. Great experience.

Beautiful ballooning

Published on Feb, 2025

It was amazing I loved it the tour guides were friendly the landing and take off so smooth can not wait to do again

Very memorable experience

Published on Jan, 2025

It was an amazing experience. The staff was very professional and friendly. Jason drove the balloon very well. Drinks and snacks were provided at the end. I fully recommend this trip. You will enjoy it thoroughly. I swear..

Alice Springs Balloon ride

Published on Jan, 2025

This company was very professional and friendly. They were safety conscious at every turn. The scenery was spectacular as the sun came up. Great excursion.

Must do in Alice!

Published on Jan, 2025

A wonderful experience! While I’m not a fan of getting up before dawn, it was worth it. After selecting the right launch spot, our pilot Jason and his able assistant Caitlyn had the balloon laid out, inflated and ready to fly in about 20 minutes. Takeoff in the quiet pre-dawn was perfectly timed to have just enough light to appreciate silently rising to nearly 1000 feet in altitude. Then, after floating over cattle stations and observing the sunrise, Jason landed us on a dime as Caitlyn arrived in the support bus. Initiating us with the balloon flyers tradition of champagne, we were certified official aero-nauts before being returned to our hotels. All in all, the best early morning on vacation you’ll ever have!

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