About this tour
Start your morning floating silently above the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in a hot air balloon, catching the landscape come alive at dawn. After landing, toast the experience with bubbly or juice, then swap the sky for spray on a 35-minute jet boat blast across Trinity Inlet. This 4–6 hour combo pairs aerial serenity with high-speed adrenaline, hotel pickups included.
Highlights
- Dawn ascent over dense rainforest and tablelands from basket level
- Digital photos captured throughout the balloon flight
- 35-minute jet boat ride with sharp turns and full-throttle speeds
- Sparkling wine or juice celebration post-landing
- Pilot and captain commentary on Cairns region and local geography
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel pre-dawn and driven to the launch site. The balloon rises gently into stillness; expect a float rather than motion, with the pilot narrating landmarks below. After 45–60 minutes aloft, touchdown is soft. A light refreshment and celebratory drink follow on the ground. Next, the jet boat operator collects you for the Trinity Inlet ride. This is genuinely fast—hard acceleration, tight pivots, and sustained speed. The captain steers between thrills to share local knowledge. You'll feel the spray and hear the roar; it's the opposite of the balloon's calm. Both activities wrap by mid-morning.
Good to know
Wear long trousers, closed shoes, and a jacket; avoid white clothing and heels. Leave large bags behind—only essentials in pockets. Children under 4 cannot fly; jet boat riders must be 110cm tall minimum. Not suitable if pregnant, recovering from spinal injury, or with cardiovascular concerns. Cancellation possible if minimum passenger numbers aren't met.
Frequently asked
- How long does Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns take?
- Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns runs for approximately 4 hours – 6 hours.
- How much does Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns cost?
- Prices start from AUD $555 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. QLD Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original QLD Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.