DESCRIPTION
This half hour flight over the vibrant red Australian outback provides a unique insight into the rugged terrain that makes up Australia’s iconic red centre. Experience the breathtaking feeling of floating silently above the outback as the sun slowly rises over the desert on this awe-inspiring ballooning adventure. Journey to the launch site in the cool pre dawn darkness and begin your ascent just as the morning light begins to illuminate the rugged McDonnell Ranges. Float gently across the vast expanse of the Australian Outback while keeping an eye out for native wildlife including the iconic red kangaroo, and gain an appreciation of the remoteness of the area as you glide across the landscape.
After you land feel free to get involved to assist the crew in packing up the balloon or take the chance to grab some photographs for memorabilia purposes. At the balloon landing site you’ll be provided with sparkling wine and tropical fruit juice for refreshments as well as muffins, slices, biscuits, cheeses and fresh fruits.
Inclusions
- 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon Flight over Alice Springs
- Enjoy a light refreshments accompanied by sparkling wine and tropical fruit juice
- Commemorative Flight Certificate
- Hotel transfers
- Flight insurance
Highlights
- See the Australian Outback Bush and Desert from the air!
- Enjoy refreshments in the desert, kilometres away from the nearest road
- Take home some amazing memories and photos of Alice Springs from a ‘birds-eye view’….Don’t forget to bring your camera
Time
- Tours depart daily from Alice Springs Hotels approximately 1 hour before first light and allow up to 4 hours for this tour
- Tour does not operate 25 December, 26 December or 1 January
Hotel Pickup
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator the day prior to your flight to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
What To Bring
- Due to the sometimes dusty conditions, it is advisable not to wear light coloured clothing
- Long pants and a hat or cap are recommended and enclosed flat heel shoes are essential
- In winter (May to September), warm clothing may be necessary as the temperature has been known to drop below 0 degrees. You will be no colder in the balloon than on the ground
- Loose items such as dangling jewellery and scarves are not permitted once passengers reach the launch site and disembark from the bus
Additional Information
- Passenger weight mandatory – Any weight above 110kg must call before making the booking
- All passengers must provide a mobile phone and email address at time of booking
- We are able to take children 3-5 years (regular child rate applies) however we do not recommend for the following reasons:
- They generally cannot see over the side of basket (1.2 metres high) although they can look through foot holes
- The noise of the burners or the fire itself can scare them (recommend earplugs if they proceed)
- If you wish to take children 3-5 years please give us a call prior to booking
- You cannot be more than 12 weeks pregnant
- Physical fitness is not a requirement to enjoy a ballooning adventure but passengers must be able to climb up and in (there are foot holes) and stand for the duration of the flight (with secure high sides to lean on) as there are no seats in the basket
- Illness and/or recent operations that may affect the person or other persons on the tour must be notified in advance. Medication should be brought on the tour
- Any form of disablement must be discussed prior to making a booking. Each person is considered on an individual basis
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
