Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight Over The Fairy Chimneys
Description
Soar over Cappadocia’s otherworldly peaks and valleys on a hot air balloon tour, including hotel transfers. Watch the sunrise over Cappadocia’s famous fairy chimneys and enjoy an unbeatable bird’s-eye view. Sparkling wine is included. Take to the skies in a hot air balloon above Cappadocia Watch the sunrise over the stunning fairytale landscape Nibble on a light breakfast and enjoy a sparkling wine toast Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Economy Class Flights are the most popular flights in Cappadocia. The flight duration is approximately one hour and the size of basket used on this tour is for 20 to 24 passengers. We pick you up from your hotel at around 04:30-05:30 am and we first transfer you to our office for a quick breakfast* then we will take you out to our take-off area where you have the chance to see hundreds of balloons blowing up at same time. The first 30 minutes duration of our flights presents you the closest view of the fairy chimneys, while ascending to the highest altitude you will view the whole landscape in the remaining 30 minutes. After a safe landing, we celebrate our magnificent flight with champagne toasting and certification party. Now it is time to go back to hotel. You will be turn back to hotel approximately 07:45am and then continue your Cappadocia Day Tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you from your hotel and bring you our take of area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
The view itself was excellent. However, the pick up was at 06:55 from my place (description says pick up at 05:30) and the sunrise was somewhere around 07:45. So by the time we were in the balloon ready to go, the sun was already far up and we missed the sunrise of course. But the most important thing was safety! The description says a maximum of 20 passengers and we were 30 at least. Not only was the balloon COMPLETELY packed and you couldn't move, but the whole time it felt unsafe too. The typical excuse that other rides were cancelled was used. Classic scam. Go with another company.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view, and we truly appreciate you raising your concerns, especially regarding timing and safety. Regarding the pickup and take-off time, we would like to kindly clarify that hot air balloon operations are fully regulated by the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority. The exact take-off time is determined on the day of the flight based on weather conditions and official flight permissions. For safety reasons, this decision is never made by tour operators or balloon companies themselves. While sunrise times are predictable, actual flight schedules may change to ensure safe conditions. Safety is always our top priority, and flights are only permitted when conditions are deemed suitable by the authorities. On days when flights on previous dates have been canceled due to weather, there can be higher demand, which may result in fuller baskets. However, balloon basket capacities are strictly regulated. Depending on the balloon model, basket capacity can legally vary, typically ranging between 22 and up to 28 passengers, and operators are not permitted to exceed these limits or compromise safety standards. We would also like to assure you that passengers are never intentionally “squeezed” beyond allowed capacity, and all licensed operators are subject to regular inspections and strict safety regulations. That said, we are genuinely sorry if your experience did not fully meet your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve our service and communication with guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
It's one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. You cannot describe it, you have to experience it; the feeling of floating between clouds, surrounded by multicolored balloons around you and with that landscape of that unique natural formation... is something ineffable.
Excellent experience, worth the effort to get up early and face the cold in order to see the sunrise from there. We had a lot of fun with the whole group.
Tempel Travel saved our trip to Cappadocia! We had booked a balloon flight directly with one of the large balloon operators in Göreme months in advance, but it was canceled due to weather - and they did not offer us a rebooking opportunity. As soon as we got the cancellation email, I frantically took to Viator to find a flight for a later date, and found this listing. I was anxious because Tempel Travel isn't a balloon operator but a tour company (middle man), but I booked it anyway (there weren't too many options). I am SO GLAD I did. The balloon flight was with Kaya balloons, which is very well-reviewed, and we had a wonderful experience. The pilot made sure to rotate the balloon so everyone could have a good view, and he worked with a ground crew to steer us all around the valley. It was the experience of a lifetime!
Incredible journey... unforgettable ascent and very careful landing.. Excellent as we were treated. Dream and if I can I will repeat it
The ride was super pleasant. Even though the weather was cloudy that morning we managed to get up to the skies on time. the pilot took pains to get the balloon to a scenic valley which not many went to , which we well appreciated. The snack bag and the toast after were nice touches
We sincerely thank you for choosing us for your journey through Turkiye and for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. Your kind words and support mean the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure!
My wife and myself have just finished a wonderful vacation in Turkey. The tour was fantastic and we enjoyed and we visited places which are historically important. All these happened because of the great tour guide we had with us Hasan. He did an excellent job in explaining and took us to the places which are significant in history.. We highly recommend this tour especially if with the same tour guide Hasan.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a fantastic time in Turkey and enjoyed the historical sites. It's great to know that Hasan made your experience even more memorable—he truly is an excellent guide. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Once in a lifetime experience. Floating through Cappadocia was one of the best experiences I’ve had. It didn’t even feel like we were flying it was like we were sailing through the air. The driver communicated with us and told us what time he was coming and it all flowed excellently So happy I got to experience this and anyone in Cappadocia should put this on their list
We sincerely thank you for choosing us for your journey through Turkiye and for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. Your kind words and support mean the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Amazing views nice food and drink cool wealthier our tour guide and driver is very kind and nice person
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! :)
Amazing, good exoerience. But USD 350 are too high price to pay for the trip. Consider a lower range for tourist just for the experience for hot air balloon
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! :)
