Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride
Overview
Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. You have the choice of pick-up from Cairns, the Northern beaches or Palm Cove hotels.
What's Included
- Insurance Levy
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Digital photo package
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Glass of Bubbly or Juice
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup from Yorkeys, Holloways, Kewarra
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up at hotels in the Cairns and Northern Beaches areas. The start time provided is indicative only. Actual pickup times vary by location and season, and will be confirmed by the tour operator before your travel date. Contact the tour operator if not received 48 hours before your flight.
What To Expect
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Hot Air Balloon Cairns (pass by)
Atherton Tablelands
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided to the satisfaction of the pilot, or they will not be able to fly
- Children aged 3 years and under are not permitted to fly
- Mobile phone contact required when booking
- Pregnant women unable to travel
- Please provide mobile phone number or email address at time of booking
- Flight time is minimum 40 minutes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2990C30_C60
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Insurance Levy.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Digital photo package.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Commemorative flight certificate.
- Glass of Bubbly or Juice.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup from Yorkeys, Holloways, Kewarra.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insurance Levy
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Digital photo package
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Commemorative flight certificate
- Glass of Bubbly or Juice
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup from Yorkeys, Holloways, Kewarra
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- All passengers must be able to get into the balloon basket unaided to the satisfaction of the pilot, or they will not be able to fly
- Children aged 3 years and under are not permitted to fly
- Mobile phone contact required when booking
- Pregnant women unable to travel
- Please provide mobile phone number or email address at time of booking
- Flight time is minimum 40 minutes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
