For anyone who has ever wished to fly in the style of Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, here is your chance to take the flight of a lifetime. Not so much around the world though, as over the amazing white terraces of Pamukkale and its sentinel city of Hierapolis. This flight taken at first light is an unforgettable adventure of sunrise and magical scenery that can only be found in the Pamukkale area. Pamukkale, transferred into English, means Cotton Castle and this aptly named hillside will be yours for the viewing, when you step aboard the hot air balloon.
It would be impossible to fully describe the elation of the balloon ascent, as you flow where the thermals ask you to go; no two balloon flights are the same. Your qualified pilot will guide you through the air and over the amazing landscape below. Each flight lasts around one hour then you slowly begin to descend, seeing at closer contact the white terraces with their sky blue watered pools. Here is your invitation to land and you will surely want to see this amazing area close up, when your balloon lands and your feet touch terra firma once again.
In 2024, price of Bodrum Pamukkale Tour With Hot Air Balloon Ride is 220 € per person. 210 € for children between age 3 and 7.
| Type | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 8 years and older | €220 |
| Child | 3 — 7 years old | €210 |
The tour begins just before sunrise when you will be picked up from your Bodrum hotel and taken, by air conditioned coach, to the town of Pamukkale and the flight base for your hot air balloon ride.
On arrival, you may partake of a breakfast or drink at the restaurant while you watch your balloon being filled and are given a safety briefing by your pilot.
When the balloon is ready and you have received all instruction from your pilot you will be helped aboard and ready to ascend. The adrenalin rush you will feel as you begin take off will stay with you long after your flight has landed.
As you travel the thermals you will see below the town of Pamukkale and its famous landmarks. Have your cameras ready for a viewing platform like no other you will have experienced.
The flight will last approximately one hour, viewing not only the white travertines but also the hidden city of ancient Hierapolis. This once famous healing centre of ancient times, known for its hot springs and the pool where Cleopatra loved to bathe, will appear below you in all its glory.
As your flight begins to descend, you will be proud of your sense of achievement and ready to begin your day, with the most glorious of beginnings. You will have some free time in Pamukkale, where the best gift you can give to yourself is a continuation on foot of this spectacular area.
