Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon: Sunrise Over the White Terraces

Pamukkale travertines and ancient Hierapolis

PamukkaleHot Air Balloon

Sunrise Over the White Terraces

A balloon flight at first light over the travertines of Pamukkale, then the terraces and ancient Hierapolis on the ground, all in one long day from Antalya.

Duration: Long day, about 16 hours with the night driveHotel pickup: Included, from Antalya, Belek, Side and Kemer hotelsActivity time: Flight about one hour, at sunriseLocation: Pamukkale travertines and ancient HierapolisSeason: Weather dependent, flights at dawn onlyChildren: From 4 years, under 4 not accepted
flightOne hour in the air over the terraces at first light
AMAZING VIEWSThe white travertines and the Lycus valley from above
PHOTO STOPSFlight certificate and photo stop after landing
HOTEL TRANSFERNight transfer from your hotel, sleep on the way
ticketsEntrance to Pamukkale and Hierapolis included
mealsBreakfast after the flight and lunch during the day

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

THE DAWN LIFT-OFFAbout 1 hour1

THE DAWN LIFT-OFF

The baskets rise as the sun clears the ridge and the whole valley turns gold beneath you.

WHITE TERRACES FROM ABOVEAerial view2

WHITE TERRACES FROM ABOVE

Pamukkale's travertine pools seen the way almost nobody sees them, from a thousand feet up.

HIERAPOLIS ON FOOTTickets included3

HIERAPOLIS ON FOOT

After the flight you walk the ancient city, its theatre and the pools on the terraces.

THE LANDINGCertificate4

THE LANDING

A soft landing on the plain, a flight certificate and time for photographs with the balloon.

Why you will love it

Sunrise over the white terraces of Pamukkale, seen from a basket a thousand feet up, is the single most photographed hour of any holiday in Turkey.

Don't just see itLive it

Sunrise over the white terraces of Pamukkale, seen from a basket a thousand feet up, is the single most photographed hour of any holiday in Turkey.

PHOTO GALLERY

TOUR PROGRAM

TOUR PROGRAM
  1. 00:30Pick-up from your hotel
  2. 04:30Arrival at the balloon field, tea and briefing
  3. 05:30Lift-off at first light
  4. 06:45Landing, certificate and photographs
  5. 08:00Breakfast
  6. 10:00Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis
  7. 13:00Lunch
  8. 15:00Return transfer to your hotel
WHAT IS INCLUDED
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Balloon flight with a licensed pilot
  • Flight insurance
  • Entrance to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Guide
Not included
  • Cleopatra antique pool entry
  • Photos and video sold by the balloon operator
  • Personal expenses
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • The flight depends entirely on wind and weather. If it is cancelled the balloon part is moved to another morning or refunded.
  • Pick-up is around midnight and the drive is long, so sleep on the bus.
  • Children under four are not accepted in the basket.
  • Bring a light jacket, it is cold before sunrise.
What to bring
Sunscreen and hatComfortable shoesCameraWater
SAFE & RELIABLEYour safety is our priority
COMFORTABLE TRANSPORTModern air-conditioned vehicles
PROFESSIONAL GUIDELicensed and experienced guides
BEST MEMORIESA day you will not forget

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