Hot air balloon flight over Goreme fairy chimneys

Rise over Goreme's fairy chimneys and watch the valley wake below you

A hot air balloon flight over Goreme Valley in Cappadocia, lasting around two and a half hours total with hotel pickup included. You fly for one hour over the valley's unique rock formations, then return to the launch field for champagne and a certificate. A live English-speaking guide accompanies the experience, and children from age 7 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight in Goreme

• Hotel pick up and breakfast served
• Transfer to balloon take off field
• Enjoy 1-hour flight over Goreme Valley

The experience

The flight itself runs one hour over Goreme Valley, the only balloon operation in this part of Cappadocia: the nearby Çat Valley, 30 km away, has just three or four balloons by comparison. Hotel pickup happens 30 minutes before takeoff if you're staying in Goreme, Uçhisar or Çavuşin. If you're further out in Nevşehir, Ürgüp, Mustafapaşa or Nar, the driver arrives an hour earlier. Breakfast packs are served on the ride to the launch field.

Once airborne, you see the valley's fairy chimneys and rock formations from above: a view that shifts constantly as the balloon drifts. The flight lasts the full hour, then you return to the takeoff field. Champagne and a flight certificate wait for you on the ground, and an air-conditioned vehicle brings you back to your hotel. The whole outing, from pickup to return, takes around two and a half hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• breakfast packs on the transfer.
• one hour of flight time over Goreme Valley.
• champagne after landing.
• flight certificate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tripster Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or a ride to the launch field. The driver collects you at a set time and brings you back after the flight, which settles the logistics if you're staying anywhere in or around Goreme without your own transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 14 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual flight time in the balloon?

The flight itself lasts one hour over Goreme Valley. The full experience, including pickup, breakfast on the ride, and champagne after landing, takes around two and a half hours total.

What's included in the balloon flight?

Champagne after landing, a flight certificate, hotel pickup and drop-off, and breakfast packs served during the drive to the launch field are all included. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transfers.

When does pickup happen, and where?

Pickup is 30 minutes before the balloon's takeoff time if you're staying in Goreme, Uçhisar or Çavuşin. If you're in Nevşehir, Ürgüp, Mustafapaşa or Nar, the driver arrives one hour earlier to allow travel time to the launch field.

Why fly over Goreme instead of other valleys in Cappadocia?

Goreme Valley has the most balloon activity in the region and offers unique rock formations and fairy chimneys. Other nearby valleys like Çat, 30 km away, have far fewer balloons operating and a different landscape.