Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer
Goreme, Turkey
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Light Breakfast (snacks)
- Post-flight celebration with non-alcoholic champagne
- Celebrate your adventure with a flight certificate
- 60-minute hot air balloon flight with a certified pilot
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Our driver will pick up the passengers from their hotel locations or meeting points, and our driver will be waiting at the location with a sign with the guests' name and surname in his hand.
Itinerary
1
Love Valley
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
A truly magical experience! The day started with an early pick-up from our hotel and a warm welcome at the launch site with light refreshments. Watching the balloons being prepared was already exciting, but the real highlight was the flight itself. Floating peacefully above Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys at sunrise was breathtaking. Our pilot was knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel very safe throughout the journey. The post-flight champagne toast and flight certificate were the perfect finishing touches. Everything was smooth, professional, and unforgettable. A big thank you to Mr. Ibrahim for organizing such a memorable adventure. Definitely a must-do!
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Very poor experience. There was something clearly wrong and nothing was communicated to us. The flight was not a sunrise flight. Took off well after sunrise.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we understand how disappointing it must have been to miss the sunrise flight.
We would like to clarify that on the morning of your scheduled flight, the Civil Aviation authorities temporarily placed the balloon flights on hold due to strong wind conditions. Since passenger safety is always our highest priority, we are required to strictly follow the decisions and instructions of the aviation authorities. Unfortunately, this delay was beyond our control and resulted in the scheduled sunrise flight being missed.
Weather conditions and official flight restrictions are an unavoidable part of hot air balloon operations, and flights can only proceed when the conditions are considered safe by the relevant authorities.
We sincerely regret the disappointment this caused and appreciate your understanding. We hope that, despite this unexpected situation, you were still able to enjoy the beauty of Cappadocia during your visit.
Kind regards
The balloon ride was nice and the pilot was very knowledgeable and fun. The only problem with this balloon experience was the distance and it was far away from Goreme and only two balloons went up from there. The description did say it would be less balloons but i didn’t expect to only be two and it was very far to drive to and from. Overall had a good balloon experience but felt it could have been more fun with other balloons
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the flight and that our pilot made the experience fun and informative.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the launch location and the number of balloons. As mentioned in the tour description, this flight takes place in a quieter area with fewer balloons than Göreme. However, the exact number of balloons in the sky can vary each day depending on the season, demand, and the number of scheduled flights. On the day of your flight, only two balloons were operating in that area, which is why the sky was quieter than expected.
We’re glad you still had a good balloon experience, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another unforgettable flight!
We were outside waiting for car and they turned us away and did not reschedule or book refund. Terrible experience. Don’t book with this company.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. However, we would like to clarify the situation.
Your pickup time (03:35 AM) was confirmed with you via WhatsApp one day before the tour. Our driver arrived at your hotel on time and waited for approximately 30 minutes. During that time, we attempted to contact you both by phone and through the hotel reception, but we were unable to reach you.
You contacted us at approximately 04:10 AM, after the vehicle had already departed. At that point, it was not possible for the vehicle to return, as doing so would have caused the other guests to miss their scheduled experience.
We have WhatsApp records documenting the confirmed pickup time and our communication attempts, and we are happy to provide them if required. While we understand your frustration, your review does not accurately reflect the events that occurred
It is a once in a lifetime experience. With the balloon mov8ng up and down, you could experience more than one sunrise.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Cappadocia experience with us. Hope to see you again in Turkey!
We had a very enjoyable and scenic flight for two main reasons: 1) our pilot was excellent and 2) there was a thick layer of snow on the close by mountains, which made for very picturesque scenes. The fight was, however advertised as being in Goreme and at sunrise. In spite of being picked up at 03h50 we only arrived at the launch site after sunrise due to a two hour drive to get there. This was very disappointing from a photography point of view. If you, like us, are wanting to capture images of the unique Goreme landscape at sunrise, this is not the hot air balloon ride for you. Clients should be informed of this in future.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the flight itself and appreciated both our pilot’s experience and the beautiful snowy scenery.
We would also like to clarify that on the day of your flight, there were weather-related delays and waiting procedures due to flight permissions and safety conditions. Unfortunately, this caused the flight to take place later than originally planned, after sunrise. Safety is always our first priority in hot air balloon operations.
Thank you again for flying with us and for sharing your experience.
Best Regards, Red And Green Travel
Grat experience recomendable i lote it..............................................................
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Our Cappadocia hot air balloon ride was truly magical. Everything was well organized, and the staff were very kind, helpful, and professional. They made the experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Experiencia inolvidable. Se ponen en contacto contigo por Whatsapp y te avisan de la hora de recogida en tu hotel. El vuelo genial y bolsa con desayuno, brindis y diploma.
An unforgettable experience. They contact you via WhatsApp and let you know the pick-up time at your hotel. The flight was fantastic, and the gift bag included breakfast, a toast, and a certificate.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
The tour company (Red and Green Travel) came to pick us up precisely at 6:30am, and dropped us off at the Hotel afterwards. Company staffs kept up well informed about the weather conditions the day before the flight and we were very lucky that the cancellation we were worried about did not happen. The flight experience itself was beyond amazing. Overall, very happy with the whole thing.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Amazing experience, had to delay a day due to weather but we were lucky enough to have time in our trip to still go. Organizer was responsive, Pilot was a blast energetic, fun and professional. Smooth flight and landing 10/10 would recommend. Book in advance and give yourself a few days just incase winds dont agree with flying, it was about an hour out but we enjoyed our views and experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
I made my reservation easily. I had’nt problems with the transportation or balloon flight. It was very enjoyable. I recommend it to everyone. Thank you to the agency.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Trip was amazing, staff was proffessional and kind, the view from the balloons worth getting up early. Definitely recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
We booked the hot air balloon on the eve and everything was handled so swiftly. Transport was on time and Ibrahim our organizer has assisted us before, during and after our flight. It was an amazing experience, well planned and unforgettable. Highly recommended !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Our hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was truly unforgettable. The pilot started with clear landing safety tips, then took us on a longer, higher route than the others. We floated low through the gorge and over the river before rising above to watch the sun light up the Ihlara Valley. Absolutely breathtaking.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Experience gives two morning options. I picked 3:30 am because I had to be back at the hotel early. However, they picked me up at 4:30 instead and said I will be back in time. I wasn’t.
We get to the balloon area and they we get on. We practiced how to crouch down for landing - in my area, it was 5 of us and we all couldn’t crouch but they didn’t move us which can be completely dangerous. During our ride, we hit a tall bark which had a huge impact on the basket we were on and everyone had an injury (sore leg, sore arm and even cuts on elbows because of the impact) then later we hit another tree. To top it off, we didn’t even land correctly - it landed on the side and we had to crawl out of there. We were in a middle of the field no where near a road. Had to wait for the van to pick us up. It was absolutely horrible. The pilot didn’t even ask if we were okay or apologize for the experience. On top of that, he was selling the video for 10€ and since I was in a group of 10. He wanted to charge 100. Which wasn’t fair because not every member wanted a video. I made it back to my hotel late. We were only in air for about 40 minutes instead of an hour AND we didn’t not receive a certificate for going on an air balloon as stated in their listing. I do not recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello,
First of all, thank you for your feedback. Your reservation on October 2nd was made as a group of 11 people through Viator, with Mr. Joseph Zapata listed as the group leader. Mr. Zapata contacted us to confirm the availability for 11 people and also asked whether it would be possible to reach the airport transfer on time after the flight — which we confirmed. After this confirmation, you and your friends completed the booking.
Following the flight, we stayed in contact with Mr. Zapata, who informed us that the experience went very well and expressed his satisfaction and thanks (which can be verified through our WhatsApp correspondence). Neither you, Mr. Zapata, nor any other member of your group contacted us with any complaint or concern after the flight.
Therefore, receiving this review 15 days after your flight was quite surprising for us. We do not feel that your comments were made in good faith, but we still thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Best regards,
Everything was well planned. When I had a glitch in my scheduling Ibrahim fixed it immediately. I was so impressed with his service. Our driver was so thoughtful and helpful when we asked to be dropped at a different location from our hotel. Everyone was great!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Booking process through having activity with this company was stress free. It was easy to contact with them, and also they were informative. Our balloon ride was out side of Goreme area, but we still had great view and fun experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Great 2nd best option if you can’t do the Goreme one or if you’re not sure if you’d like it . As it’s gentle and smooth, the guys were great and experienced
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
We had arrived in Cappadocia late Friday night and booked our original balloon ride tour for Sat 20th but due to unfavourable weather conditions this was cancelled, no balloons flew at all and this continued on the Sunday aswell, Monday being our last option we booked this tour operator who had availability. On the sunday night they advised the balloon ride was cancelled due to weather and offered us another balloon ride in Ilara Valley, we accepted given this was our final day but was aware the experience wouldn't be the same. Later that night we spoke with a nice taxi driver who told us to avoid this experience as its not as good which we knew anyway and he told us that balloons were not cancelled for tomorrow, hearing this we contacted the tour operator we had spoke with previously- Ibrahim. We were also checking the SHM website which hadn't given the red/green flag conditions or update yet for the following morning. Ibrahim told us it was too late to cancel and we wouldn't be refunded but we explained we had only opted for this because he had said no balloons would be flying in the Gerome area and most tour operators had cancelled (but they hadnt) he was vague at first but after accepting the less deseriable experience he had advised it was only his tour company that had cancelled goreme experience, he was a smooth talker and basically just told us everything we wanted to hear. The next morning we reluctantly went to the balloon ride in Ilara Valley. This was over an hour away and on the way the SHM website had updated to confirm balloons were safe to fly in Goreme! Most balloon rides flew that morning and we were stuck in the middle of nowhere. We were beyond gutted and infuriated, this experience was the one reason we wanted to visit cappadocia like most people and we had been hoodwinked into thinking this was not going ahead and persuaded to take a less desirable experience. Not only did we not get to ride in a hot air balloon but we didnt get a chance to see them either. Upon arrival to Ilhara Valley there was 3 balloons already being set up for flight, our balloon which was being prepared for take off had big rips and holes innit, it was compromised and unsafe so we took the decision to not fly. We believe given the last 2 days balloon rides had been cancelled for goreme, Monday would have been extremely busy and the tour operator probably overbooked and had to offer people a less desirable alternative so they could keep our money. Would avoid, do not place your trust or experience in this company.
Great experience overall! The crew was professional and made the ride feel very safe. Booking last minute was a huge advantage, and we got the best price during a very expensive week. Only drawback was the limited number of balloons, otherwise a fantastic ride!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Went smoothly and had a great time with the balloon ride. Service was excellent from the agency and balloon conpany.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see
you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Magnificent views. Prompt pickup and great service. There is no breakfast but it means you can sleep in a little later. They did provide water and snacks pre flight you could take with you on the balloon. Flew close to the fairie chimneys and love valley. Incredible and must do!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Red and Green Travel
Very nice experience
Pilot was fun and experienced.
Just bring a warm jacket for early sunrise rides
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
It was magical, amazing and breathtaking experience. The crew and the staff were very helpful throughout the experience. And most importantly it did worth the price. Recommended for anyone without any doubt. Has very pleasant experience with Ibrahim who did managed the coordination end to end and it made our lives so easy.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
A truly magical experience! The day started with an early pick-up from our hotel and a warm welcome at the launch site with light refreshments. Watching the balloons being prepared was already exciting, but the real highlight was the flight itself. Floating peacefully above Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys at sunrise was breathtaking. Our pilot was knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel very safe throughout the journey. The post-flight champagne toast and flight certificate were the perfect finishing touches. Everything was smooth, professional, and unforgettable. A big thank you to Mr. Ibrahim for organizing such a memorable adventure. Definitely a must-do!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
An unforgettable experience! We were picked up from our hotel before sunrise and taken to the balloon site, where we enjoyed some snacks while watching the preparations. The flight was amazing — we soared up to 1,000 meters and admired the fairy chimneys from above. Our pilot was very professional and shared great insights about the area. The champagne celebration and flight certificate at the end were a lovely touch. Everything was perfectly organized. Special thanks to Mr. Ibrahim for his great hospitality. Highly recommended👍🏻
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
We'd like to thank Mr. İbrahim for providing us with this experience. He's a very kind and experienced person. He's our only address in the Cappadocia region.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
It was a wonderful experience for us. We would like to especially thank Mr. Ibrahim, the operator who assisted us. On our next vacation, we will do all our activities with Mr. Ibrahim again. Thank you.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
I bought a balloon flight through this provider. It was the best experience I have ever had in my life. I will fly with this provider again every time I come to Cappadocia. They are reliable, accurate and knowledgeable in every way.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had a great time, and we hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
Red and Green Travel
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