Ballooning & Rafting Tour

Experience the thrill of a 30 minute hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast. Then your off to the Barron River for an exhilarating white water rafting trip down the grade 3 river.

See the rainforest from above & below on this 1 day tour from Balloon with Hot Air. This is the perfect way to experience North Queensland on your next holiday.

Note: This tour will no longer be on offer from 01APR09 onwards

Itinerary

5.00am: Pick up at hotel, one hour transfer, pick up times confirmed on booking
6.30am: Experience the fun & unique sensation of hot air ballooning down under. Your balloon floats over the picturesque landscape at sunrise, breathe in the wide-open spaces!
8.00am: Return and Landing, balloon pack-up and lots of laughs.
8.30am: Come down to earth and enjoy breakfast & champagne, fresh juices, eggs & bacon, tropical fruits & a hot and cold buffet is all yours as you relax in the open air restaurant and have a browse at the selection of Cairns' souvenirs.
10.00am: Drop back to Cairns City for free time shopping/lunch before your afternoon rafting trip (Port Douglas clients), or to your hotel (Cairns accommodation only)
2.00pm: Your experienced whitewater rafting River Guide will pick you up from hotel and transfer you to the top of the Barron River (Grade 3) just 20 minutes away.
2.30pm: Arrive at Barron Gorge Power Station. Split up into crews for briefing. You'll spend a bit over one and a half hours on the Barron river, great fun Grade 3 Rafting.
5.00pm: Finish of Trip - light refreshments may be purchased. Return transfers on Rafting coach to your accommodation, or other places around town. Just let the driver know where you would like to go.

Note: times are approximate and subject to change

Highlights

Spectacular 30 min Hot Air Balloon scenic flight Approximately 2 hours of rafting through Barron Gorge

Inclusions

Free Hotel Pickups Spectacular 30 min Hot Air balloon scenic flight Hot & Cold Aussie Breakfast + Champagne Expert interpretive commentary Cross Country Balloon Chase Free Commemorative flight Certificate 1/2 Day Barron River Rafting

Times

Departs: Daily from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. One hour transfer from Cairns or 30 minutes direct transfer from Port Douglas. Pick up times confirmed on booking
Returns: To your accommodation, or onto further tours.
Please Note: This tour will no longer be available from 01APR09 onwards.

Additional Information

Instant Quote: Provides rates in Australian Dollars including GST
What to Bring: Walking shoes, camera, dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended due to bush environment
Operated By: Balloon with Hot Air