14 Balloon Flights Worth Getting Wet For

1.Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 510 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $38Our pick

Leave Antalya before dawn for a hot air balloon flight above Pamukkale, followed by the white travertines and ancient Hierapolis. Guides such as Osman, Levent, and Ismail add history and humor, while lunch, champagne, and hotel transfers make this a full day out. Entry fees are extra.

“The tour began early in the morning right in time at 4am,and we reached pamukkale at 7am with two stops for coffee and washroom.Our ballon started late and in the process we were able to watch other ballons fly.The whole experience of seeing sunrise ,monuments,pamukkale steps was amazing.The ballon ride was very smooth and we got certificate and champagne in the end.Then we wegan tour of hierapolis.Our guide me levent was exceptional and gave us an indepth insight on the ancient ruins,significance and history.He also taught us videography tricks as he is an expert in handling camera effects.We were given 1.5 hours in pamukkale got water springs and it was…”

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2.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 494 reviews · 14 hours · from $37

Leave Antalya before dawn for a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight above Pamukkale’s white terraces, then explore Hierapolis with a guide such as Kaan, Gozde, Apo, or Inci. You’ll have free time at the thermal pools, an open-buffet lunch, and hotel transfers, but entrance fees and breakfast cost extra.

“The trip was really great! Kaan our tour guide was really good , he explained more about history. He was a friendly and kind”

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3.From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $40

Leave Antalya around 1 a.m. for a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight over Pamukkale, followed by free time at the white travertines and Hierapolis, then an open-buffet lunch. Guides such as Gözde, Apo, Ahmed, and Suleyman have earned praise, but long transfers and uneven organization can affect the day.

“Amazing experience with the hot air balloon ride. Transportation was good. Our guide Nihaan was good as well. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for easy experience.”

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4.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Flight Certificate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Begin with pickup from Pamukkale or Karahayıt, then watch the balloon inflate before a one-hour sunrise flight over Pamukkale’s white travertines, Hierapolis, and the Meander Valley. English-speaking pilots, 12 to 16-person baskets, hotel transfers, a flight certificate, and a landing toast are included.

“Very good. Amazing view, great pilot and trustworthy crew.”

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5.Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 14 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale by air-conditioned coach, with an optional hot-air balloon flight, buffet meals, Hierapolis, Cotton Castle, and Cleopatra’s Pool. Guides such as Ismael, Said, Othman, and Ali have earned warm praise, but the day can run 14 to 17 hours and extra entrance fees apply.

“The expérience was amazing with a great guide (Ismael). I recommend to anyone. The driver was so nice too !”

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6.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

You’ll leave your Pamukkale hotel before sunrise, ride in a basket limited to 16 people, and spend at least an hour in the air when weather allows. See the white travertines and Hierapolis from above, then return by vehicle after a nonalcoholic champagne toast and flight certificate.

“Excelente! Buen piloto y su equipo de ayudantes son muy serviciales. Imperdible experiencia!…me encantó”

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7.Full-Day Marmaris Pamukkale Tour With Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Leave Marmaris around 2 am for Pamukkale, where you’ll watch the balloon inflate, fly over the white travertines and Hierapolis, then explore the ruins and thermal pools. Breakfast, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, insurance, a certificate, and a sparkling toast are included. Weather can cancel the flight.

“Trip was cancelled and wasn’t told until an hour before our trip to which was 2 am may I add and was told of cancellation at 1 am , Not informed by Viator but by the operator of the trip. Cost in all was £490 I’m yet to get my refund . One man said it was because of the weather another said not enough people had booked to make it worth their while. Terrible service, unpredictable as to whether they will show up or let u know in plenty of time of cancellation. Never book book this balloon ride you could be very disappointed.”

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8.Pamukkale Balloon Flight Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 117 reviews · 16 hours · from $180

Leave Marmaris around 1:00 to 2:00 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight above Pamukkale, followed by the Cotton Castle, Hierapolis, breakfast, lunch, and optional Cleopatra Pool. English and Russian guides, including Sonny, Kerem, and Mete, lead the day.

“The hot air balloon ride was incredible and the swim in the antique pool was great. Kerem was a great friendly guide.”

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9.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 74 reviews · 16 hours · from $59

Set out around midnight from Side or Alanya for Pamukkale. Fly above the white terraces at sunrise, toast your landing with champagne, explore Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool, then eat a buffet lunch. Guides such as Apo and Ercan are praised for their care and clear explanations.

“This really was an amazing trip! Ercan is a fantastic guide - very competent, knowledgeable, patient and approachable. The trip was well organized. Ercan told interesting stories and facts about the place, showed the group around but also left enough time for everybody to explore parts of Pamukkale on their own. On our way back Ercan created a playlist with the group‘s favorite songs - very nice idea! Thank you!”

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10.Alanya, Side, Antalya: Sunrise Balloon Tour in Pamukkale

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · from $238

Leave Alanya, Side, or Antalya before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale. You’ll receive a safety briefing, fly with an English-speaking guide, explore the travertines for about two hours, and finish with an open-buffet lunch. Guides Kadir and Gozde are noted for thoughtful organization.

“I enjoyed the tour, the person doing the tour and the driver were extremely nice! Amazing, I recommend!!!”

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11.Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 50 minutes - 16 hours · from $35

You’ll leave Antalya before sunrise for Pamukkale, where an optional one-hour balloon flight offers views of the white thermal terraces and Hierapolis. An English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking guide leads the site visit, followed by free time, lunch, and return transport. Balloon times and document requirements deserve confirmation before booking.

“Lot balonem specjalnie mnie nie zachwycił. Ruin Hierapolis nie zwiedzałem, wyglądają podobnie jak Izraelu czy Grecji. Cały wolny czas wykorzystałem na chodzenie po urokliwych tarasach z leczniczymi ciepłymi wodami za scenerią jak na lodowcu. Problematyczny jest transfer, przy zakupie wycieczki adres odbioru zz hotelu nie stanowił problemu ale po zapłacie i zbliżający się terminie odbioru z hotelu pojawiły się problemy. Problemy są również z wymuszaniem przesyłania zdjęć dowodów i paszportów pod pretekstem dokonania ubezpieczenia na lot balonem i szantażowali niedopuszczeniem do lotu podczas gdy przy zamawianiu wycieczki oczekiwali tylko podstawowych danych osobowych i numeru dowodu. Na miejs...”

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12.Jewels of Turkey – 4 Day Trip to Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,902

You’ll fly from Istanbul to Pamukkale, walk barefoot across its white travertines, explore Ephesus, then spend two days in Cappadocia. Small guided groups, airport transfers, three hotel nights, four lunches, and an optional sunrise balloon ride keep the trip moving, though the schedule leaves little room for delays.

“Where to start? Communication with the tour provider was amazing. WhatsApp phone app makes it easier. Guides and drivers were professional, knowledgeable and and passionate about Turkey and its history. Do a little historical research before you go. Hotels were terrific and the meals were delicious. Ballon ride - a must do. I’d go again. Highly recommend!”

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13.Antalya to Pamukkale: Day Tour W/Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 14 hours · from $30Best value

Leave Antalya early for Pamukkale, with an optional sunrise balloon flight, guided Hierapolis visit, travertine terraces, Cleopatra’s Pool, and Turkish lunch. Guides such as Ibrahim, Abdullah, and Kaan have been praised for clear, flexible help, but expect a long road day and extra entrance fees.

“Although very dinamic and with a lot of transfers, it was a well organized day trip, with enough free time to enjoy it. The baloon flight was spectacular - I recommend it. We have a lot of apreciation for our guide Abdullah, who provided all the necessary information in a clear way. We had a great day and Pamukkale is absolutely worth seeing.”

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14.Pamukkale Day Tour w/Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 17 hours · from $30

Leave Antalya before dawn for Pamukkale, where you can float over the white terraces at sunrise, explore Hierapolis with an English, German, or Russian guide, walk the thermal terraces, and choose Cleopatra’s Pool. Levent is among the guides named in guest feedback.

“The overall experience was excellent. Our guide was so warm and welcoming, and the lunch was great too.”

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