Cappadocia Balloon Ride

There is nothing quite like watching the sun rise over Cappadocia from a hot air balloon. The landscape below you is something out of a fantasy novel, towering fairy chimneys, deep valleys carved over millions of years, and ancient cave homes dotting the hillsides.

You will be picked up from your hotel before dawn and taken to the launch site where you can watch the balloons being inflated. Once airborne, your pilot will guide the balloon across the valleys for roughly an hour, dipping low into canyons and rising high for panoramic views.

After landing, there is a small celebration with sparkling drinks and a certificate. The whole experience wraps up before lunch so you still have the rest of the day to explore Cappadocia on the ground.