Top Turkey Hot Air Balloon Rides

The pickup was perfectly on time, and the driver was super professional. The breakfast was amazing, the pilot was excellent, and the balloon experience itself was absolutely insane. The views over Soganli Valley were breathtaking 🔥 There weren’t as many balloons in the sky compared to the main Cappadocia area, which was a little disappointing, but I guess that comes with the cheaper price from this valley. Overall, it was still an unforgettable experience.

Had 2 days,of cancelled flights at Cappadocia, but 3rd time lucky! Flew right over Pamukkale Cotton Castle, and,no wind,so just hovered over it gently spinning for 45 mins. Ballooon was already inflated when we arrived, so got straight in and took off. Perfect!

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.

Other than the driver not arriving at the appointed hour, which required a phone call and several texts, everything was wonderful. We boarded the balloon as soon as we arrived at the site. The pilot and his co-pilot did an excellent job. The balloon ride was spectacular. We saw a lot and enjoyed every minute of the experience. The balloon landed so smoothly on a truck bed that we didn't have to assume the position we were instructed to in case of a rougher landing. The employees helped 4 seniors out of the balloon with ease. Thank you for a super experience.

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.

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.