Standard Cappadocia Balloon Ride

When: We have 2 flights around sunrise, first takes off before sunrise, second takes off 30 minutes after the first flight so just after the sunrise. The perfect time of the day to get some great snaps of the valleys and other balloons in the air. Sometimes, we might have to wait due weather conditions.

Season: Everyday, all year as weather permits
Tour time: 1 Hour on air, Total tour time: 2.5 to 3 hours

Pick up:
Summer (April to October): 4:00 am to 5:00 am depending on your hotel location.
Winter (November to March): 5:00 am to 6 am depending on hotel location.

How will you know your pick up time: We will give you an estimated pick up at time of booking. Our crew will email your final pick up time one day before the flight, between 17.00 to 19.00 pm.

 

 

James

14.05.2025

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The sunrise colors across the Cappadocia valleys were unreal—floating over Fairy Chimneys felt like a dream come true

Michael

14.05.2025

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Crew made the whole experience stress-free, from hotel pick-up to the celebratory champagne toast after landing

John

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I was nervous at first, but the pilot’s calm explanations and gentle take-off turned my jitters into pure excitement

Robert

14.05.2025

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Basket space was comfy; everyone had room to take photos without elbows bumping every second

David

14.05.2025

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Drifting above Göreme’s cave houses gave me a totally new appreciation for the region’s history and geology

William

14.05.2025

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Loved how the pilot rotated the balloon so each side of the basket got equal photo ops—super considerate

Richard

14.05.2025

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Landing was smoother than most airplane touch-downs I’ve had, and the ground crew was right there waiting

Joseph

14.05.2025

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The standard flight duration felt just right—long enough for golden-hour shots yet early enough to be back for hotel breakfast

Thomas

14.05.2025

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Watching dozens of other balloons rise simultaneously created a magical, almost surreal skyline

Christopher

14.05.2025

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Hotel pick-up was punctual at 4:45 am, and the light breakfast at the launch site kept me going till we got back

Charles

14.05.2025

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Pilot pointed out rock formations that looked like camels and mushrooms, adding a fun mini-geology lesson mid-air

Daniel

14.05.2025

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Felt completely safe the entire time; equipment looked impeccably maintained and the safety briefing was clear and concise

Matthew

14.05.2025

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The in-flight silence—only broken by occasional burner blasts—made the whole valley feel peaceful and timeless

Anthony

14.05.2025

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Ground crew snapped great photos of us during take-off, which we could download later at no extra charge

Mark

14.05.2025

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Even in the standard basket, views were unobstructed; I never felt like I was stuck in the back

Steven

14.05.2025

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Toasting with sparkling grape juice after landing was a delightful touch for non-alcohol drinkers in the group

Donald

14.05.2025

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Temperature dropped a bit mid-flight, so the pilot offered extra blankets stored on the basket—nice surprise

Andrew

14.05.2025

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Seeing our own shadow glide over the rock pillars was a highlight I didn’t expect

Joshua

14.05.2025

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Communication before the tour was prompt; every WhatsApp question was answered within minutes

Paul

14.05.2025

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If you’re debating the splurge, do it—the memories (and photos) are worth every lira