Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride / Royal Balloon
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Goreme, Turkey
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Float above Cappadocia’s stunning lunar landscapes on an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride. Select your preferred flight duration and basket size, then start your experience with a light breakfast and coffee or tea before takeoff. After you land, celebrate the adventure with a glass of sparkling wine—an absolute must for any trip to Turkey.
- Admire incredible panoramic views of the Cappadocia region from the air
- Choose from a 1- hour or 75-minute flight, to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a light breakfast before you ascend and a glass of bubbles after
- Includes handy hotel transfers from Cappadocia area
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Live commentary on board
- Snack Breakfast
- Flight medal
- Champagne ceremony after balloon ride.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
4:30 to 5am; you must contact the local supplier after booking to verify your exact pickup time (contact details will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Itinerary
Whether you’ve opted for the shorter queen flight or the longer king flight, your Cappadocia hot-air balloon experience begins with an early morning pick-up by air-conditioned minivan from your central hotel.
Thanks to mother nature, Cappadocia possesses one of the most otherworldly landscapes on earth. Compacted volcanic ash has been eroded over millions of years to reveal multicolored layers, spires, and the so-called “fairy chimneys.” The best way to see it is by air.
First, enjoy a light preflight breakfast, with coffee and tea available for an additional pick-me-up. Then, travel to the launch point, where you meet your expert pilot and watch your colorful balloon inflate.
As you lift off, the ground shrinks beneath you. Fly over Cappadocia, looking down at canyons, spires, plateaus, and undulating valleys.
Listen to your pilot illuminate the geological history of this region, and don’t forget to snap a few photos. After your safe landing, once the balloon canvas has been removed, toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine and receive your commemorative medal.
Relax on your drive back to your central Cappadocia hotel.
Thanks to mother nature, Cappadocia possesses one of the most otherworldly landscapes on earth. Compacted volcanic ash has been eroded over millions of years to reveal multicolored layers, spires, and the so-called “fairy chimneys.” The best way to see it is by air.
First, enjoy a light preflight breakfast, with coffee and tea available for an additional pick-me-up. Then, travel to the launch point, where you meet your expert pilot and watch your colorful balloon inflate.
As you lift off, the ground shrinks beneath you. Fly over Cappadocia, looking down at canyons, spires, plateaus, and undulating valleys.
Listen to your pilot illuminate the geological history of this region, and don’t forget to snap a few photos. After your safe landing, once the balloon canvas has been removed, toast your flight with a glass of sparkling wine and receive your commemorative medal.
Relax on your drive back to your central Cappadocia hotel.
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Cappadocia
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable clothing and footwear; a light jacket, hat and sunglasses are highly recommended
- Not recommended for child aged under 6 years old
- Not recommended for participants with back problems or pregnant women
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Roland_E
Was 100% fantastic. You need to go with Royal Balloon. The hotel pickup was on time, nice big new Mercedes van picked us up, met for a very nice breakfast at their offices and then proceeded to the balloon. the boarding process was simple and not much effort. then take off and the most wonderful ride we have ever had. The pilot explained the sites we flew over. the view was simply unbelievable. The pilot recorded a 360video that we could purchase but I had my own 360 camera. When we landed it was directly onto the trailer of the pickup truck so no fuss. perfect landing. We then had champagne and strawberries with chocolate and received our flight metals. photos with the crew and back to the hotel. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with these guys. 100%
Reviews
5.0
based on 7,193 reviews
Katherine_F, Apr 2026
Magical experience. The company kept in communication, so I felt confident that I was booking with a legit company. It was pricey, but it was worth it!!!
elizabeth_l, Apr 2026
It was very organized and one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The pilot was safe, fun and made our experience unforgettable
rakeshlnotani, Apr 2026
Very very good experience. Timely pick up at 5 am, nice breakfast at 5:15 and timely take off at 5:50. 1 hour flying time with a great pilot Gorkem. Nice champagne to top it off. Highly recommended!!
Uyen_V, Jan 2026
Highly recommend to fly with Royal Balloons. The fly is very smooth & the crew is professional. They will also provide 360 degree photos & videos to purchase at the end of the trip.
Roland_E, Dec 2025
Was 100% fantastic. You need to go with Royal Balloon. The hotel pickup was on time, nice big new Mercedes van picked us up, met for a very nice breakfast at their offices and then proceeded to the balloon. the boarding process was simple and not much effort. then take off and the most wonderful ride we have ever had. The pilot explained the sites we flew over. the view was simply unbelievable. The pilot recorded a 360video that we could purchase but I had my own 360 camera. When we landed it was directly onto the trailer of the pickup truck so no fuss. perfect landing. We then had champagne and strawberries with chocolate and received our flight metals. photos with the crew and back to the hotel. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with these guys. 100%
Renato_P, Nov 2025
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.
JamesW_S, Nov 2025
This is a must for visiting Cappadocia! We had a 5-star pilot with a wonderful personality. We travel a lot, and this will go down as one of our best tours! Royal Ballon runs a professional, safe and wonderful hot air balloon excursion. Set your worries aside, these people know their business and have a long history of creating exciting excursions. Go for it!
Alain_Q, Oct 2025
Very well organize.
Intriguing and so beautiful.
We love it all the way and it should be done
Alain .
Laura_P, Oct 2025
This was an awesome experience, we were out of bed around 3:45 am to be ready for our 4:30 am pick-up. We were provided with a lite breakfast of fruits, cakes and access to the loo before going to the launch point. It was interesting to be up-close watching the balloons being filled with air from a fan initially, and then to see the burners turned. The accent, ride and landing were unique and as we rose up, some on the ground used us as a backdrop. Having 17 total in our basket, I would have paid much more to have half that number. Being able to take in the serenity is so much easier when there are fewer people around you. The crew and support staff were professionals who provided great direction from start to finish along with champagne & many chocolate covered strawberries. This is a beautiful way to start the day.
Aymen_e, Aug 2025
The best expérience in my Life, just AMAZING
THE VALLEY VUE , the sunrise👌
Big thanks to Royal balloon for everything
Aprel_P, Aug 2025
An unforgettable experience! Söyler was an amazing pilot — skilled, friendly, and made us feel completely safe. The sunrise views over Cappadocia were breathtaking. Highly recommend!
Amanda_B, Jul 2025
Incredible experience from start to finish! They pay attention to every detail of the experience. I would highly recommend!!!
kellie_m, Jul 2025
Highly recommend this experience. Royal balloon company created an awesome event and exceeded expectations for professionalism and safety. They absolutely have the balloon set up down pat - was important to us given the inherent risk of balloon ride.
Di_M, Jul 2025
We rode with Ömür & everything was perfection. Spring for the king ride. We had 8 people total which gave us plenty of space to take pictures. For 20 euros, you can buy pictures and videos from outside the balloon which are worth it. There is breakfast beforehand and we got medals at the end. The entire crew took exceptional care of us. We felt safe and happy the entire time. Mustafa is super fun! THANK YOU to Royal Balloon. :)
Lilia_F, Jul 2025
Well if u r in Cappadocia u need to do this hot air balloon it’s magical it’s out of this world I have done balloons before but never like this one this is a 5 star experience this happy n the captain was superb
AntonioLuis_F, Jul 2025
The smoothest ride!
It was an amazing experience, from pick up to drop off, the Royal Balloon team is extremely professional and kind.
The breakfast is plentiful and a good way to kick off the day (which started at 4am!!)
We went on to the take off place, watching the balloon filling up was very interesting!
And then we hoped on onto to basket and Ahmed Basyigit, our amazing pilot took us on the smoothest ride over the main key points around Goreme. Ahmed pointed out all the interesting points, largely enriching the experience.
To top off, we had a perfect landing on top of the trailer, perfectly ending this amazing trip.
Thank you to all the Royal Balloon team, who were very attentive throughout the full experience.
Connor_M, Jul 2025
Expect an extremely early wake up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A must-do in Cappadocia that Royal Balloon made seamless and comfortable. Soak it in and enjoy a nap after!
Arjun_U, Jul 2025
Experience was unbelievable. The heights at which one is like flying, as if suspended in the air, was an awesome experience. It is a must do activity if never done earlier.
But, unfortunately the charges charged were exorbitant. I paid through my nose for this balloon ride... like Euro 200 per person. However, when I reached Cappadocia, there were shops offering different activities/exccursion at the fraction of the price. Like for a ballon ride, they were asking a meagre Euro 65 per person.
So my advise, pls do not book online, rather buy it when u reach, at max you might not get the desired day or date. But certainly you could save a lot of money.
EunYoung_A, Jul 2025
I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The entire operation was incredibly well-run and meticulously organized, which immediately put me at ease.
The professionalism of the pilot was truly impressive — knowledgeable, skilled, and focused on safety throughout the flight. It was clear that safety was a top priority, which made the experience not only thrilling but also reassuring.
Giovanni_L, Jun 2025
From start to finish the experience was wonderful. I had heard that sometimes you need to be patient when they are choosing their sites to take off from but we barely had to wait at all. Our pilot Tankut was AWESOME and so fun. We had a wonderful time and would surely reccomend
sharine_c, May 2025
The tour was organised and they keep good communication, reply within that day.
Pilot was experience and the flight was very stable. Even my parent who are scared of height was not worry.
We were lucky to have 7 people in total on our flight! And we got photos and video from the tour after ( with an extra fee)
We got hotel pick up at 4:25am and went to have breakfast before going the ballon. Ballon took of at 5:30 and we had 1 hour flight time.
The ballon was a bit distanced from other ballon so the other ballon looks a bit small, but still a nice view.
My family recommended the trip and going with royal ballon :)
Steven_L, May 2025
Excellent excursion. Everyone was friendly, professional and helpful. Air tour was magnificent. Ran like a well oiled machine which is what you need for this kind of activity.
Katrina_A, May 2025
The experience was amazing! Highly recommended! Hassle free booking, on time hotel pick up and smooth take off and landing. The pilot, Trugul, is very friendly and professional.
Matthew_W, Apr 2025
Flawless trip. Picked us up on time, prepared breakfast, great pilot of 18 years, smooooth landing and a sparkling wine breakfast. This is the one you want to book! Our hotel receptionist (who we did not book from) said they are highly regarded in town
Connor_T, Apr 2025
One of the most amazing things we have done, the views were spectacular and the crew was very professional. Well worth the money, we did the 6AM flight which was cheaper than the earlier launch - we loved this, when we took off there were already 50+ balloons in the sky and it was stunning.
Sheng_X, Nov 2024
Really good experience, nice person, great team and beautiful view. I am sure you will love this trip!
Ian_P, Nov 2024
Balloon ride was great but no need to spend extra money with this company. The basket was very crowded. We had 6 people per section and there are 4 sections. I think you get similar experience with any balloon company in the area and no need to choose this company at $300 per person! I thought it said 16 person balloon when I booked so chose this company over other even though it was more expensive.
Madison_H, Sept 2024
Such an amazing experience with an amazing pilot Ahmet! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. The views were incredible, I felt very safe, and he gave us the best experience possible. We were even able to get the footage of the entire ride at the end. The champagne toast and chocolate covered strawberry at the end were the icing on a cake to a wonderful morning. If you’re looking to take a hot air balloon ride in Göreme definitely book with Royal balloon!
Pamela_V, Sept 2024
Abdullah and Burak were great pilots - friendly and professional. Although I was a bit nervous, they made me feel very comfortable. The scenery and views were breathtaking. So glad we took this ride with Royal balloon! I highly recommend!
Manish_V, Aug 2024
Great Hot Air Balloon Ride. Tank was our pilot...very knowledgeable, safe. Provided a great flight experience. Would highly recommend Royal Balloon for trip in Cappadocia
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