Side
15 Hours
Full Day
40 persons
Side
Love is in the air! Explore the enchanting beauty of Pamukkale from a fresh perspective on our Side Pamukkale Balloon Tour. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure that intertwines ancient history, awe-inspiring natural wonders, and an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride over the surreal landscape of Pamukkale at sunrise.
Pamukkale, translating to “cotton castle” in Turkish, is renowned for its captivating white travertine terraces, crafted by minerals from the thermal springs over millennia. You will have a chance to wander these terraces and delve into the deep history of the nearby Ancient City of Hierapolis, located adjacent to the terraces, with our Side Pamukkale Balloon Tour. Additionally, you’ll get the opportunity to unwind and take a dip in the thermal pools, including the iconic pool where Cleopatra herself once bathed. However, the pinnacle of excitement lies in the hot air balloon ride, offering a majestic view of Pamukkale from the skies above. As the day unfolds, indulge in delectable cuisine, soak in awe-inspiring vistas, and craft memories that will last a lifetime.
Side Pamukkale Balloon Tour is an alternative Pamukkale tour for our guests who want to experience a hot air balloon tour over Pamukkale. After the balloon ride, the tour program is similar to our Pamukkale tour. If you want to join our regular Pamukkale tour, you can check our Side Pamukkale Day Trip webpage.
You can join this tour from any accommodation on the Turkish Riviera between Antalya and Alanya. The distance from Pamukkale to Side is around 300 km. Pick-up time from the Side region hotels is around 01.00 for this trip. Please inform us if you will join the tour outside the Side region.
Side Pamukkale Balloon Tour Program:
Our adventure starts when we pick you up directly from your hotel’s security gate. You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach for about 4 hours, with short breaks along the way for your comfort. During the journey, a friendly tour guide who speaks English will inform you about Pamukkale and Turkey’s rich culture. At the end of this journey, we will reach the balloon take-off point in Pamukkale.
While the staff prepare the balloons, you can take Instagram-worthy photos of the beautiful views. After getting brief information from the staff, you will board the balloon basket, and the most exciting tour over Pamukkale will begin. Indeed, it will be an extraordinary experience to see the travertine terraces and the monuments of past civilisations from hundreds of meters high through the balloon basket. The balloon ride takes around one hour. After the ride, a celebration will be held, and champagne and flight participation certificates will be delivered.
Our guides will take you to the entrance of Pamukkale after the balloon ride. Now, it’s time to explore the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, which you recently saw from the air. You will have about four hours of free time in Anatolia’s most famous natural miracle. You can walk on the travertine terraces, explore the ancient roads or monuments in Hierapolis ancient city, or even swim in Cleopatra’s pool, just like the ancient Egyptian royalty once did.
At around 13.00, we’ll head to a restaurant near Pamukkale for a tasty lunch. It’ll be an open buffet, offering a wide selection of dishes cooked from fresh ingredients.
Around 2:00 PM, we’ll start our journey back to the Side area. By approximately 7:00 PM, we’ll have dropped off all our guests at their hotels, concluding this adventure and exploration-packed excursion.
Side Pamukkale Balloon Tour promises to be the highlight of your Side holiday. Not only will you enjoy an exhilarating hot air balloon ride over Pamukkale, but you’ll also get to explore the natural and historical marvels of this renowned region in Turkey.