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Cairns Classic ballooning self drive to Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands

  • Cairns
  • Hot Air Balloon
  • Special Experience
  • Scenic Flight
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Discount

Overview

A Hot Air Balloon vehicle will pick you up from Mareeba Heritage to commence a hot air balloon scenic flight. Choose to get your morning off to a great start, with a spectacular balloon inflation display. Rise up and float over the scenic Atherton tablelands with its rainforest fringed mountains and tranquil country landscapes. The balloon ride is classic flight. Watch out for local wildlife and afterwards there are balloon pack up games before boarding the coach for the return transfers 

ITINERARY

Meet our Pilots & Crew at the Mareeba Heritage Centre. Meeting times are confirmed on booking.

06.30am

Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot Air Balloon, flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. The balloon takes off from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.  Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn, floating in your Hot Air Balloon, time to really breathe in the wide-open spaces!  We have Australia’s largest fleet of Hot Air Balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximise the enjoyment of your balloon flight.  It’s just like a balloon festival, every day!

07.50am

Our hot air balloon flights are more than an aerial adventure. Upon landing, you’re invited to a post-flight celebration featuring an array of locally-sourced refreshments. Delight in a selection of fresh fruits, energising muesli bars, scrumptious muffins, and a delectable variety of savoury pastries and quiche. Pair these with our carefully selected sparkling wine or a refreshing orange juice, as you share your experiences and create connections with fellow adventurers, our pilot, and support crew. Please note, our offerings may vary to continuously provide you with the best of local produce.

Digital photos are available for free after your morning with us and will be automatically emailed to you.

08.00am

Drop off to the Mareeba Heritage Centre. The tour finish time varies with the seasons (summer, winter and the time of sunrise).

What’s included

Included

  • Pick up from Mareeba Heritage Centre
  • Complimentary digital photo package
  • Air conditioned coach transfers to balloon launch and landing sites
  • Spectacular Classic Hot Air balloon ride
  • Expert interpretive commentary
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride Commemorative Certificate
  • Air insurance levy fee ($30)

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Children's rates are the same with adults.

Children must be a minimum of THREE years old to travel on the balloon flight and children up to the age of TWELVE years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult on the balloon flight. Children aged THIRTEEN to SEVENTEEN years old can travel on the balloon flight by themselves, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the rest of the tour including bus transfers. Children less then THREE years old may travel with their parents on the tour, but must remain on the ground in the company of at least one responsible adult at all times. Adult prices will apply from THIRTEEN (13) years old.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. Please make sure to check the email and check the confirmation details. On the day of tour, go to the meeting point by yourself and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.

Meeting point: Mareeba Heritage Centre

It is passenger's responsibility to re-confirm with Hot Air their meeting time at least 48 hours prior to travel. Reconfirmation link: https://manage.hotair.com.au/search

Good to know

All times are an INDlCATlON only. Please note that times do change summer/winter/spring, exact start times given on receipt of your full booking details. The day before travel, please go to https://manage.hotair.com.au/search and enter your name and order confirmation number (we will give you the confirmation voucher of), once again confirm your pick up time, in order to know exactly the bus arrival time;

If you are late for the trip due to personal reasons, you will be deemed to have given up to participate in the trip. We will not be able to arrange the change of date or refund.

Hot air balloon flights are dependent on weather conditions. For passenger safety, we will suspend flights in some unsuitable weather conditions (such as strong winds, rain, or fog), and you can choose to reschedule. Similarly, flights may be delayed or rescheduled if the minimum number of passengers is not met.

Passengers who suspect they may be pregnant should check with their doctor before travel. Pregnant passengers are permitted to fly with the Operator up to 3 months (13 weeks) of their pregnancy term. *** Pregnant persons beyond 3 months (13 weeks) of pregnancy are not permitted to fly.

At no time will a passenger be allowed to fly if their judgment is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medicine

Due to weight and safety restrictions, handbags and backpacks may not be carried on the hot air balloon. Please do not bring large bags.

Unless the camera fails, digital photos will be provided every flight. If the camera fails, no compensation or refund will be given.

Please note that the timings might be adjusted due to seasonal changes, and the specific schedule is subject to the reservation confirmation you received.

It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed in shoes – no heels, slippers or skirts please.

Bring a jacket as it gets quite cool as the sun rises and please avoid white clothes.

Carry hats and sunglasses, and a fully charged camera for taking pictures.

If your flight time is from April to October (in winter), you need to wear warm clothes to prevent the cold; in other months, there will be warm airflow due to the burning of hot air balloons, so you do not need to wear warm clothes.

Passengers who have participated in a day or night of diving the day before a hot air balloon flight should consult a certified diving instructor on whether it is safe to take part in a hot air balloon flight.

If the weather/conditions are unsuitable, we will notify you the day before your departure, and you can choose another date or receive a 100% refund. However, no refunds or compensation will be provided for other expenses (hotel, activities, etc.) incurred due to the cancellation of the hot air balloon activity.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

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