Hot air balloon rides are one of the most unique and exciting experiences you will ever have. With companies such as excursionmania.com, you can experience the sensation of floating above Pamukkale with a breathtaking view of the ancient city of Hierapolis and the famous limestone rock formations. Imagine the silence as you rise into the sky seeing history and nature as only seen while flying over it in a balloon.
Hot air balloon flight
Your magical hot air balloon adventure starts right here in Pamukkale, located just 20 minutes from Denizli. Your day starts early in the morning when the winds are at their calmest and the temperatures are the coolest. Floating up in the air as the golden sun rays spread across Pamukkale will take your breath away.
Inflation of the hot air balloon
Your fun begins immediately when you arrive at the launch field where the crew will invite you to help to inflate the hot air balloon. This will take about 20 minutes. Then you will be given safety instructions before floating off into the bright blue sky and get the chance to see everything on the ground from a fresh angle. The actual flight route and the location of the landing will depend on the weather and the wind conditions. This is a great opportunity to take the best photos of this wonderful place so make sure you’ve got your camera with you.
Celebration
After you land, when both feet are on the ground again, the crew will be waiting for you and celebrate your enjoyable flight with the traditional champagne toast. They will hand you a certificate of your memorable flight and drive you back to the starting point.
How long does Pamukkale Balloon Tour last?
Flights last approximately one hour but the whole hot air balloon experience will last at least 3-4 hours. This includes transportation to the launch field, balloon inflation, the flight, pack-up balloon, champagne toast, and the transportation back from the landing site.
What to bring/wear on a Pamukkale Balloon Tour?
It is recommended to wear outdoor clothes and solid shoes as the ground is often covered with dew in the early morning. The temperature is a little colder before sunrise. Make sure you don’t forget a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and your camera.
What happens when it’s raining?
Final flight decisions are made 1 hour before your flight in the morning. If it’s raining, all flights are canceled because of unsafe flying conditions. Keep this in mind if you’re planning a special occasion.
Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon
These Balloon Tours are fantastic for any ocassion, whether it’s to celebrate your birthday, holiday adventure, or simply because it’s on your bucket list. The sky is the limit when you book your adventure flight here in Pamukkale.
What can you do in Pamukkale?
Besides flying above this beautiful area with a Pamukkale Balloon Tour, you can do a lot of sightseeing with both your feet on the ground. You can visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, the Roman Theatre, and the necropolis. Walk around bare feet on the white cotton-like terraces and swim in the mineral-rich water of Cleopatra’s pool.
How to go to Pamukkale
Pamukkale is conveniently located about 20-minute away from Denizli. You can either catch a minibus or taxi from Denizli. The airport to visit Pamukkale is Cardak Airport. It takes approximately one hour to go to Pamukkale from Denizli-Cardak airport.
