Sunrise Ballooning in Alice Springs

Alice Springs, Australia

Float above the Outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of daybreak, before boarding your balloon and heading aloft. Drift over this barren landscape and spot wildlife from the air. Enjoy a light champagne breakfast on the landing site. This is a great way to see the Outback.

Start your ballooning adventure in the pre-dawn when the outback sky is alight with the brightest stars and the air is fresh and cool. Inflation of the balloon begins with the first faint glow of dawn in the east and we are aloft when the powerful rays of sunrise light up this ancient red land and its brooding sentinel, the MacDonnell Ranges.

Drift over this rugged landscape and appreciate its immensity and the flashes of green and ruby pink that announce wheeling budgerigars and galahs. After the flight enjoy a light champagne breakfast, which is served on the landing site. A superb way to see the Australian outback.

USD $264.24

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Gwenda H	January 2012
Great morning

Review by: Sandra M	November 2011
Great experience, always felt safe. Surprises: the "shotgun" sound of firing up the balloon in flight gave me a fright every time; the heat coming off the flame felt like we were being cooked. Long time to set up and pack down. "Champagne breakfast"? Not really.

Review by: Dorothy J	August 2011
A great experience helped by pleasant guides and instructors.

Review by: Karen W	June 2011
This balloon ride was so much fun. Very cold first thing in the morning, but when we finally got in the balloon, the heater (gas fire for balloon) was working great. I would say dress for the cold, we went in June, but the sunrise over the MacDonnell range was lovely. As this was an anniversary present from our family, I can only say "Go for it". One of the most amazing things I have ever done.

Review by: Susan H	April 2011
I would like to have had a longer time in the air on the balloon. Didn't think the 1/2 hour was anywhere near enough

Review by: jan t, Australia	May 2010
Enjoyable experience. Staff pleasant and courteous

Review by: Jan T	May 2010
Enjoyable experience. Staff pleasant and courteous

Review by: Gary F, United Kingdom	October 2008
Fantastic.

Review by: Sharon O, Australia	July 2008
Absolutely awesome!

Review by: Ravi K, United States of America	May 2008
The ride itself was worth doing, although I thought it was somewhat overpriced.

Review by: Angela W, United Kingdom	January 2008
It was very hot and noisy but definitely worth getting up for. Enjoyed the flight and the breakfast.

Review by: ANGELA W	January 2008
It was very hot and noisy but definitely worth getting up for. Enjoyed the flight and the breakfast.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	December 2007
A pleasant morning trip by air. Be prepared to help repack the balloon - a very dirty job due to the desert dust.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	September 2007
Wonderful views, great time. You definitely get dirty, but it's worth it.

Review by: Peter H, Australia	January 2007
Too much emphasis was put on NOT flying due to poor conditions. We did fly, but the elevation was much lower than expected because of the weather, and the scenery boring after first 10 minutes. Expensive for what we got, I think.

Review by: Marilyn T, Australia	November 2006
This experience was unreal. The staff were very professional and multi-skilled. We felt very safe.

Review by: MARILYN T	November 2006
This experience was unreal. The staff were very professional and multi-skilled. We felt very safe.

Review by: Elizabeth M, Australia	October 2006
The sunrise over the Alice was breathtaking. Superb!

Review by: Michael C, United Kingdom	August 2006
This was a fantastic experience. The pilot and driver were helpful and informative. The breakfast was excellent, and help was provided for my 72 year old mother who also took part in the balloon ride. Words cannot really sum it up. Seeing the sunrise over Alice was so amazing, I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real! Having only just returned from Australia we are now saving up to go again. Keep up the good work!

Review by: Martine C	August 2006
This was a fantastic experience. The pilot and driver were helpful and informative. The breakfast was excellent, and help was provided for my 72 year old mother who also took part in the balloon ride. Words cannot really sum it up. Seeing the sunrise over Alice was so amazing, I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real! Having only just returned from Australia we are now saving up to go again. Keep up the good work!