Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Get to know how it feels to be flying with a hot air balloon, and avoid the crowds of Cappadocia, with an unforgettable flight above Cat valley. This alternative hot air balloon flight takes place near the charming village of Cat, and gives you an exquisite opportunity to observe panoramic views over the valley’s rock formations, as well as the sun rising in front of your eyes.
✅ Our experienced pilots will change the take-off site daily to offer the best flight path according to wind conditions.
✅ Fly through the nature of the Crack region of Cappadocia and catch the most beautiful view with a hot air balloon at sunrise.
✅ Benefit from hotel transfers and insurance, included within the tour price.
End your Cappadocia balloon ride adventure with a celebratory glass of Champaign.
✅ Witness the sunrise and see the area at the most magical time of day.
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Personalized commemorative flight certificate
Non Alcoholic Champagne toast on landing
Gratitudes
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please meet us at the entrance of your hotels main entrance gate not the reception.
Traveler pickup
Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Turkey
Cappadocia, Turkey The flight is available on a daily basis, and begins during the early morning hours. For your own convenience, transfers from and to your hotel are part of the price. Our professional driver will transfer you to the valley of Cat, which is near the homonym village, just 20km away from Goreme. 30 minutes
Goreme, Goreme, Turkey As the balloon starts to rise above the ground get ready for an extra-ordinary experience. The Cat valley showcases a landscape that is similar to the infamous ones in Goreme. When you are up there, you can observe peculiar and impressive rock formations, and lunar-like landscapes. The valley is famous for having multiple cave dwellings and pigeon nests carved into rocks. Therefore, get your camera ready for some truly spectacular photos.
At the highest point of this flight, you will also get the opportunity to witness a breath-taking sunrise. As the sun starts to rise in front of you, the warm colours of the light will be reflected on the rocks of the valley, creating a dreamy setting. In general, the flight has an approximate duration of 40 to 60 minutes. However, please note that duration is subject to the weather conditions. 60 minutes
Goreme, Goreme, Turkey Landing is smooth and safe, and a big surprise follows. More precisely, the team will offer you flight certificates and a glass of champagne, so that you can celebrate this unique and special moment. By the end of the activity, a comfortable vehicle will drive you back at your hotel, full of great memories from this hot air balloon flight in Cat. 30 minutes
Goreme, Goreme, Turkey Cat valley is a great alternative to the famous hot air balloon flights in Goreme. This is because, the area demonstrates the same geological characteristics, but the weather conditions allow more frequent flights. In addition, Cat valley is one of the least known in the region of Cappadocia. Therefore, you can always find available flights in Cat, when Goreme is crowded and busy.
When you arrive there, a short introductory briefing follows. The professional pilots will provide important and interesting facts about the flight, such as the safety instructions you need to know. They will then prepare the hot air balloon, and you can watch the whole process and take some cool photos. 20 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that the balloon tour depends 100% on weather and wind
Children under 5 years old are not allowed on the balloon flights
If your flight is canceled on the day (due to weather conditions), a full refund will be given. Your booking will be transferred to the following day, subject to availability
If you are pregnant you can't fly due to possible bumpy landings
Sometime there might be last minute cancellations due to bad weather conditions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
S2216UUmuhammadi
22 Aug 2023
It was very nice experience and we reach to 7000 feet altitude with balloon, captain and tour was nice, cat valley is nice and peacefull with minimum balloons not like goerem.
Yuan P
26 May 2023
Great experence. There were inly 4 balloons taking off from Cat valley though, the view is spectacular!! I was speechless..
ML1602
22 May 2023
Great tour ..would strongly recommend ..perfectly organised and on time ..
The operators were experienced and managed the ballon tour exceptionally well
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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