Top Turkey Hot Air Balloon Rides - page 11

We purchased this tour one day before the tour. They sent us a message a few minutes later. The driver picked us up at the time we agreed on. The balloon ride was fantastic! All the crew — the pilot and the workers — were amazing. Everything was perfect! We had champagne and received a certificate to celebrate that we made it. 1000000/10. I definitely recommend them.

I am incredibly pleased with this tour. The communication started the day before to schedule everything and explain. The hotel pick up was right on time, the van was roomy and clean. The crew setting up the balloon was well organized and prepared. They gave us each a bag with drinks and snacks. The basket had 8 compartments besides the pilots in the middle. They explained points of interest and even made some cute videos. I definitely recommend.

On a whim, I decided to look for an evening activity, and I’m genuinely glad I found Istanbul Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show. It ended up being one of those travel surprises that stays with you long after it’s over. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ The show is top notch and beautifully paced. It moves through folkloric dances from Anatolia, the Balkans, and the Caucasus, blended with oriental dance and modern choreography, and it never once drags. The structure keeps you engaged the entire time, and the costumes are incredible. The 360-degree projection effects add to the atmosphere without distracting from the performers. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ Every dancer is impressive, but what really stands out is the passion behind it. You can feel that this isn’t just choreography they’re executing. It means something to them. Quite honestly, for the caliber of performance, I think they are undercharging. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ Before the show, there’s also a small dance culture exhibition in the foyer, which is a nice touch and gives helpful context about what you’re about to see. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ My only piece of advice is to make the booking process clearer: if you buy tickets online, you still need to pick up a physical ticket at the venue, and that’s when you’re assigned a seat. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ One performer I have to call out specifically is the man who had a few solo performances, including one where he spun for nearly five minutes while using his clothing as a reflective prop. The way he married the music with his movements was beyond impressive, and I genuinely left that moment nearly speechless. ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ ⸻ I highly recommend this show. It’s moving, energetic, and memorable in the best way.

An absolutely wonderful must do! While the tour goes up in a different valley, the experience was still extremely enjoyable & felt just as magical. In fact, the day we went up the balloons over Goreme couldn’t due to weather constraints. The breakfast was tasty & the champagne at the end was a very nice touch.

I was a little nervous because we were later than the other balloons taking off and actually thought I might have made a mistake and booked a very expensive balloon watching tour instead of a ride. I should not have worried. We were just one of the later balloons. Our pilot, Adem, was amazing. He took us low into canyons and soaring high. He even landed us directly onto the trailer-which I don't think is a common occurrence-he is just that confident of a pilot. This would not happen with most pilots so I would not expect to do this if I booked again, circumstances were just right. I do not like heights, but this was such a peaceful experience. Wonderful experience overall.

Definitely a must when in Goreme! I was very nervous to go on the hot air balloon ride with so many balloons going up at once but it was completely safe. The pilots are amazing on how they can control where they are going. You can't really feel the movements of the hot air balloon. You just sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views. From the pickup, breakfast in the morning, balloon ride, drinks after, and the drop-off at your hotel, this was an absolute must do.

What an amazing experience! The zipline over the river was absolutely thrilling, and the ATV ride through the trails was pure fun and adrenaline. After that, we took a boat trip down the river with the funniest and most energetic captain ever - he made everyone laugh the whole way! Our whole group bonded on the boat, and by the end of the day we felt like one big team. Everything was perfectly organized, super fun, and full of great memories. Totally recommend this adventure to anyone who loves excitement and good vibes!

Absolutely amazing experience from the very beginning. Great seeing all the balloons inflated and taking off. Breathtaking views of all the other balloons once up in the air. Very easy landing straight onto the trailer. A must do if visiting Cappadocia.