05.00am - Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air Cairns coach for your special package tour, one hour transfer, pickup times confirmed on booking.

06.30am - Experience the fun and unique sensation of hot air ballooning in the Cairns Highlands (previously called the Atherton Tablelands). Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise and enjoy 30 minutes flying time. Breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia’s largest fleet of balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximise the fun of your morning.

08.00am - Return and Landing, balloon pack-up and lots of laughs.

08.30am - Come down to earth and enjoy breakfast at Tjapukai Cultural Park (Cairns passengers), champagne, fresh juices, eggs and bacon, tropical fruits and a hot and cold buffet is all yours as you relax and look over the Skyrail valley. Port Douglas passengers will take breakfast in Port Douglas before connecting to Quicksilver.

10.00am - Transfer to the Wharf and board your high speed Catamaran, complimentary Tea and Coffee available.

10.30am - Boat departs Trinity Wharf. Brief stop at Green Island on the way to Norman Reef part of the Great Barrier Reef (no time to leave the boat.)

12.30pm - Arrive at Pontoon, Snorkelling Equipment + Semi Submersible is included with this special package tour. Lunch is served from 1.00pm

03.00pm - Boat Departs Pontoon for cruise back to Cairns or Port Douglas.

05.30pm - Arrive at Wharf, board Luxury Coach for transfers back to your hotel.

Inclusions • Free Hotel Pickups • Free hotel Pickups • Spectacular 30 min Hot Air balloon scenic flight • Hot and Cold Aussie Breakfast and Champagne • Expert interpretive commentary • Cross Country Balloon Chase • Free Commemorative flight Certificate • Luxury Catamaran cruise to Norman Reef Pontoon • Buffet Lunch • Snorkelling Equipment • Semi Submersible • Air-conditioned coach transfers What to bring • Walking shoes • Camera • Dress casual outdoor layered clothing • White clothing not recommended due to bush environment

Note: The charter boat to the Reef takes up to 300 passengers, if you'd like to balloon in combination with a smaller boat (that may have fewer facilities and passengers) please just ask us!

Itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change so we ask you re-confirm the day prior to travel.