Cairns Hot Air Balloon Ride

Enjoy a unique experience and see the beauty of Australia like you've never seen it before with this Cairns hot air balloon ride. You'll remember this moment forever!

Tour Details

Early in the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cairns and take you to the clearing where the hot air balloon will be ready for the ride, which lasts approximately one hour.

Witness the balloons being inflated before climbing into the basket for an exciting aerial adventure.

As we soar into the sky, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Atherton Plateau and its mountains surrounded by jungle. Prepare to capture this moment.

After around 40 minutes of flying over the Cairns area, we’ll descend and return you to your hotel.

Hot Air Balloon + Funicular and Panoramic Train Ride

For a complete experience, book the option that includes a funicular and panoramic train ride.

After the balloon ride, we’ll head to the Skyrail station and board a funicular that travels above the rainforest, showcasing panoramic views of Cairns and the Kuranda Ranges.

We’ll walk through the forest to the second funicular at the Red Peak stop, and continue to the Barron Falls station to visit the interpretation centre.

Next, we’ll travel to Kuranda for free time to explore markets and recommended sites like the Butterfly Sanctuary and the Venom Zoo.

Lastly, take the panoramic train along the mining railway line down the Macalistar Range, observing Barron Falls during the 1.5-hour journey. The tour concludes at Cairns Central Station after a total of 12 hours.