Fethiye Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon Ride

Our Fethiye Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon Ride begins in the early hours of the morning, before dawn. For your own convenience, a pick-up service from your hotel in Fethiye is included. A professional tour guide will greet you in a comfortable coach and give you final details of the schedule along the way. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. Use the time to relax on the bus or watch some beautiful pre-dawn views. On the way to Pamukkale you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast.

In the first part of this full day tour you will experience what it feels like to fly in a hot air balloon. The bus will take you to the launch area where you can meet the pilots and instructors. Everything you need to know about this flight will be properly explained by the professionals so you don’t have to worry. You can also watch them prepare the balloon for flight.

The flight is smooth and the take off can fill you with emotion and excitement. Even better, from a certain height you can enjoy an imposing panoramic view over the infamous Cotton Castle and the nearby ancient city of Hierapolis.

The highlight of the flight is of course the sunrise. Once you’ve reached the highest altitude allowed, the sun will rise right in front of you. The warm reflections of light off the monuments below create a scene like no other. There will be a small celebration at the end of the flight where you can enjoy a glass of champagne and receive your flight certificates.

The second part of the tour is all about sightseeing. You will have free time to explore Pamukkale and visit some of the main attractions like Hierapolis Ancient City, Travertines or Ancient Thermal Baths.

Before leaving Pamukkale, enjoy a much-needed lunch at a local restaurant, where you can also relax in a cozy atmosphere. In the afternoon the bus will take you back to Fethiye. This excursion ends when the bus drops you off at your hotel, full of great memories and positive emotions.

Pick-up: A bus will pick you up from your hotel in Fethiye in the early hours of the morning. Approximate pickup time and further details will be provided upon booking.

Road trip to Pamukkale: As the journey takes around three hours, take your time to relax in the comfortable bus or to watch the view. A professional tour guide will be with you during the day, so ask anything you want to know about the schedule or Pamukkale in general. On the way you will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and relax for a while.

Balloon Ride: Upon arrival in Pamukkale, balloon ride follows. Professional pilots will explain everything you need to know about this experience. You can also watch them fill the balloon with hot air and take some pictures during the process.

Impressive sunrise and view: When the balloon rises above the ground, you can expect the first rush of adrenaline. The flight is slow and smooth, giving you the best views. More specifically, during the flight you can discover the main attractions in Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle and the ancient city of Hierapolis. However, the most breathtaking moment is the sunrise. Once the sun comes up, the warm color palette will be a feast for the eyes as it reflects off the floor and locations.

Sightseeing in Pamukkale: The flight ends with a short celebration where you toast to a glass of champagne and feel proud of your participation. Afterwards you will have some free time to visit the infamous Cotton Castle, the ancient thermal pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool and the ancient city of Hierapolis. The guide will give interesting and important information about the sights.

Lunch and Return: After your exploration and before leaving Pamukkale, the guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious lunch. Lunch is included in the price of this tour. This full-day tour ends in the afternoon when the bus drops you off at your hotel in Fethiye.