Turkish sunrise hot air balloon ride over Aspendos
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Turkish sunrise hot air balloon ride over Aspendos

3/5

8 reviews
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£175.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll sail above the Ancient city of Aspendos in a hot air balloon
  • A bird's eye view of the Roman theatre and aqueduct is the big draw on this trip
  • The views can stretch as far as the Taurus Mountains on clear days
  • There's a glass of fizz and a certificate greeting you back on the ground
  • Your basket has plenty of space for up to 16 people
What to expect

You'll need to rise and shine early to catch this ride, but the wow-worthy views of the ancient city of Aspendos are worth the early wake-up call. As your pilot expertly coaxes the hot air balloon skywards, you'll gain a whole new perspective of this beautifully preserved site. Soar over the ruins, enjoying the fresh morning air and the silence it brings, broken only by the occasional blast of the burner and the ‘ooos' and ‘ahhhs' of your group.

The Roman theatre is the star attraction. It was built in the 2nd-century BC during the reign of Marcus Aurelius – remember the emperor in the movie Gladiator? That guy. As you gaze down, just imagine those fight scenes playing out to an audience of thousands in the tiered semi-circle. The bird's eye view helps you appreciate the Romans' feat of engineering with the ancient aqueduct snaking its way towards the mountains that once fed it.

This is definitely one to have your camera handy for. The surrounding rolling hills and fruit farms, the Mediterranean to the south and the Taurus Mountains to the North frame photos that you'll want to remember. You'll round off the experience with a celebratory glass of fizz and head home with a certificate – just in case you look back and wonder if it was all a dream.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • You'll need to share some passport details with the hot air balloon operator ahead of your trip
  • For insurance purposes, the minimum age to take part is seven years old
  • Just so you know, this tour doesn't include guided tours of the mentioned sights - they can be seen from above
  • Not suitable for families with small children
  • Not suitable for those with a fear of heights
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

3/5

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    Debarshi

    Travelled with family


    1 April 2026
    1

    United Kingdom

    Tui sold us a scam experience. The ballon was in air for only 30 min . And it landed in a muddy feild . And we were made to walk in mud where even car got stuck , then jump over a ditch . The pilot said not my problem . And the. The TUI rep stopped responding and your customy care as well just said we cant do anything

  • S

    Simone

    Travelled as a couple


    9 April 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Wartezeit bis zum Start war etwas lang, da der Balon noch nicht startklar war. Flugzeit und Flugstrecke könnte für den Preis etwas länger sein. Video was Pilot mit der Kamera aufgezeichnet hat war viel zu teuer. Es entsprach nicht den Vorstellungen und man konnte es sich nicht vorher ansehen ob es gefällt. Trotzdem war es ein schönes Erlebnis

  • B

    Barbara

    Travelled as a couple


    27 March 2026
    4.6

    Germany

    Ein Nachteil für uns war, das die Erklärungen in Türkisch oder Englisch waren. Da wir schon etwas älter sind hatten wir Probleme in den Korb rein- und raus zu kommen. Auf Anforderung holte man dann eine kleine Leiter. Wir kauften zum Schluss ein Bild mit Video, welches aber nur über QR CoD zugänglich ist. Das Netzwerk ist aber für uns nicht verfügbar. Den Kauf würden wir nicht noch einmal machen. Die Fahrt an sich war sehr schön.

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    RR

    Travelled as a couple


    22 March 2026
    1.4

    Germany

    Die Erstkommunikation war top. Am Bus waren wir wohl nicht auf der Liste, mit unserem Voucher wurden wir mitgenommen. Die Vorbereitung der Ballonfahrt verlief problemlos bis eine Windböe alles zunichte machte. Die weitere Kommunikation war sehr schlecht. Ein per Mail angebotener Ersatztermin wurde vor Ort weder bestätigt noch storniert. Wir haben eine Stunde vergeblich am Gate gewartet. In diesem Fall ist eine Kommunikation nur per Mail nicht sinnvoll. Die Rückerstattung der Kosten ging schnell.

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    C. D. London.

    Travelled as a couple


    9 December 2025
    2.2

    United Kingdom

    No guide to point out sights on balloon. Missed some sights. Awful bearing in mind trip is marketed around those sights. We were not told PRIOR to booking and paying that there would not be a guide on the balloon. We only realised the guide who came on the balloon btw did NO guiding AT ALL. Would not have booked if we'd known. Guide on the bus was pleasant but pointless. It was pitch black outside when we set off. We were misled and I am seeking a refund. Buyers beware!

  • J

    JüGiMü

    Travelled as a couple


    19 December 2025
    5

    Germany

    Es war abenteuerlich und sehr schön! Wir konnten nach einiger Wartezeit( Wegen Windverhältnissen) doch noch starten. Der Flug war überwältigend. Die geplante Landung war dann etwas schwierig, da sich keine geeignete Fläche „sehen lies“. Die Landung war relativ schnell und erstaunlich sanft. Das Team ist sehr freundlich. Die „happy landing“ wurde mit einem Glas Sekt gefeiert. Tipp: Zieht keine „ guten“ Schuhe an. Darauf sollte der Veranstalter hinweisen.