Pamukkale hot air balloon tour: Hierapolis from above

See Hierapolis and Pamukkale's travertines from a balloon at dawn

A hot air balloon tour over Pamukkale that departs around 7am with hotel pickup across the region, giving you views of the ancient city of Hierapolis and the white travertine pools from the air. The flight includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport to the takeoff point, where you have time to take pictures before launch. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale

• Pickup from hotels in Pamukkale
• Travel to hot air balloon takeoff point
• Take memorable pictures before takeoff
• Fly over ancient city of Hierapolis
• Observe healing and spiritual center
• View Pamukkale travertines from air

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in the Pamukkale region around 7am. You'll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the takeoff point, where there's time to walk around and take photos before the balloon launches. From the air, the route passes over Hierapolis, the ancient city that served as a healing and spiritual centre because of the hot springs nearby. You'll also see the white travertine pools of Pamukkale spread across the landscape below.

The flight itself lasts around an hour, and the defining advantage is the vantage point: what looks like a white staircase or frozen waterfall from ground level becomes a vast, patterned expanse when you're floating above it. Hierapolis, which sits on the hillside overlooking the pools, comes into full view from the air in a way ground-level visits cannot match. A live guide travels with the group and speaks your language, narrating what you're seeing as you drift over the sites.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from the Pamukkale region.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to the launch site.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and additional languages.
• soft drinks and refreshments.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by OLENDA TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from anywhere in the Pamukkale region means you don't need a car or separate transport to the balloon. The vehicle collects you and handles the logistics, so you can focus on the early start and the flight itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Turkish.

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.

What time does the hot air balloon tour start in Pamukkale?

The tour begins around 7am, with hotel pickup from anywhere in the Pamukkale region. You'll be driven to the takeoff point in time for photos and preparation before the balloon launches.

What will I see from the balloon over Pamukkale?

You'll observe Hierapolis, the ancient city built as a healing centre around the thermal springs, and the white travertine pools of Pamukkale from above. The landscape patterns and scale are visible only from the air.

Is pickup from my hotel included in this tour?

Yes, pickup is included from all hotels in the Pamukkale region. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you and transports you to the balloon launch site.

How long is the hot air balloon flight?

The flight lasts around one hour, giving you time to see both Hierapolis and the travertine pools from the air before returning to the takeoff point.