Balloon Flight Over Alice Springs and the Australian Outback

Key facts

Where: Alice Springs, Australia

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Duration: Approx. 5 hours, including 30 or 60 minute balloon ride

Price per person

from $258.90

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Take an unusual ride overlooking the Australian Outback
Witness the first rays of the sun as they light up the majestic MacDonnell Ranges
Spot kangaroos, spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations

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Soar on top of the vast Australian Outback as the first rays of the sun light up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. From the hot-air balloon look down upon kangaroos, spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations.

The journey starts 1.5 hours before dawn, and during your 15-minute drive to the launch site your crew will explain the routine of using gas burners to inflate the balloon and the final launch. Whether you’re up for 30 minutes or 60, the experience will leave you spellbound.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Alice Springs. The journey starts 1.5 hours before dawn, and during your 15-minute drive to the launch site your guide will explain the routine of using gas burners to inflate the balloon and the final launch.

Soar over the Australian Outback and see kangaroos, spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations.

You have the option of being in the hot air balloon for 30 or 60 minutes.

Enjoy a Glass of Champagne or Fruit Juice accompanied by a variety of individually served muesli biscuits, exotic slices, cheese and fresh fruit before re boarding your bus to return to your Hotel. The tour ends at your hotel.

Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
It is recommended clients wear practical outdoor clothing including long pants, sturdy footwear and a hat. In the winter months it is essential to wear heavy clothing including beanie, scarf and gloves.
A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in our hot air ballooning tours. Participants must be able to climb into the balloon basket and stand upright for the duration of the flight. All health conditions should be discussed with Outback Ballooning prior to departure.

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Scenic balloon flight (30 or 60 minutes)
Champagne and fruit juices and variety of sweet and savoury breakfast items
Flight certificate
Guide

Exclusions

Meals
Aviation Insurance of AU$25 per person is not included (payable direct prior to flight)

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily

Duration
Approx. 5 hours, including 30 or 60 minute balloon ride

Start time
1½ hours before dawn

Meeting point
Your hotel in Alice Springs (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)

Ending point
Your hotel in Alice Springs

Sale price

$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Dos & Don'ts
Remember to take a hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water and a camera

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We will never charge you any administrative fees for cancellations. For most tours and activities, there is no penalty for bookings cancelled a week in advance.

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