The main difference of this flight from our standard flight is that instead of a
pre designated take off area, we choose from among the 10 different fields we
have all around the region, that will give us the best possible itinerary,
depending on the wind conditions of that particular day. To do this, our pilots
take a tour of the region way before sunrise time, and check the winds. We
collect our passengers from their hotels roughly one hour before sunrise and we
bring them to our base, and serve tea, coffee and cookies, as the passengers
meet. In the meantime we let go several helium test-balloons to check the last
state of the wind, to make a final decision on the most suitable launching site.
Then we climb aboard our vehicles and go to the take-off field. Then you will
watch the balloon being inflated and heated up, which is quite a sight in
itself. In the meantime your pilot will give you a safety briefing. Once
everything is ready, and your pilot tells you to do so, you can get into the
basket for take off. During the flight we rise to altitudes of several hundred
meters to give you a good view of all that there is around, but what we do
mostly is drift through the valleys and canyons and around the fairy chimneys,
performing contour flying. This sort of balloon flight is possible only in
Cappadocia in the whole world. The actual flight is between one and a half hours
to two hours. At the end of the flight we land safely in an appropriate field.
On landing, we have a traditional celebration party with a champagne cocktail
and cakes, and we give every passenger a commemorative flight certificate
written to their names. Then we bring our guests back to their hotels. The whole
excursion takes about 3 to 4 hours from pick up to drop off. Therefore if the
passengers wish to go on a sightseeing tour during the day, they are back in
time to join the tour.
- Pick up from your hotel with luxury vans early in the morning (usually before
sunrise).
- Drive to the take off area.
- A light breakfast with coffee/tea and snacks.
- While watching the inflation of the balloon a small briefing about ballooning.
- Take off to live one of the most unforgettable experiences in your life.
- Upon landing celebrate your flight with champagne.
- After getting your commemorative flight certificate and gift transfer back to
hotel.
- Your entire balloon adventure lasts about 3 or 4hours so you will have a full day
for other activities unless you want a nap.
