Hot Air Ballooning, 60 Minute Flight - Alice Springs

Fitness and Experience

• Physical fitness is not a requirement to enjoy a ballooning adventure, but passengers must be able to climb up and into the basket (approx. 1.2 metres in height) unaided using the basket foot holes and stand for the duration of the flight
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules and regulations and Outback Ballooning’s policy prevent us from flying women who are over 12 weeks pregnant. Pregnancy must be advised in advance
• Illness and/or recent operations that may affect the person or other persons on the tour must be notified to Outback Ballooning Pty Ltd in advance. Medication should be brought on the tour
• The packing up tasks at the end of the flight are optional and we would appreciate your assistance in these enjoyable activities. However, they do involve some lifting and participation is entirely voluntary. Passengers that are less able bodied are invited to stand back and take photos. Persons with medical conditions participating in the balloon flight and pack up activities do so at their own risk
• Any form of disablement must be discussed with Outback Ballooning Pty Ltd prior to making a booking. Each person is considered on an individual basis
• The flight and carriage of any passenger will take place at the pilot’s discretion

What to Bring/Wear

• Wear comfortable/flexible clothes suitable to the weather on the day
• We suggest cooler clothes in the summer: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and sturdy footwear in summer and warmer clothes in winter: long pants, jacket, beanie, and sturdy footwear
• It is dusty in the Outback. Outdoor clothing (preferably not white), long pants and hat or cap are recommended. Enclosed flat heel shoes are essential
• Your camera is a must

What is Supplied

• The balloon, professional pilot and crew
• Return transfers from Alice Springs
• All safety instructions and briefings
• 1 hour balloon flight
• Flight certificate
• Experience is for one person
• Flights are followed by refreshments in the “bush” after landing. Enjoy champagne, tropical fruit juice, muffins, cheese and fresh fruit before returning to your hotel
• You will also have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs
• Your mandatory Civil Aviation Authority Insurance charge is included in the price displayed

More Information

This service is subject to loadings. Flights operate daily and are not available 25 December, 26 December or 1 January. Pickup time is approximately 1 hour prior to first light and you should allow up to 4 hours for this tour. There are no flights at Uluru.