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I
count my Cappadocia balloon
flight as one of life's great
thrills.
The
crew picks you up at your hotel before
dawn and drives you to the takeoff
site. After a chilly dawn launch
you float silently above the
Cappadocian moonscape dotted with
villages, vineyards and fruit orchards
for about an hour, coming down in
a farmer's field.
The
crew retrieves you and the aircraft,
then breaks out the bubbly for a
traditional champagne toast to
a successful aeronautical adventure.
This photo
gallery has more
info.
The
balloons traditionally fly from April through October when
the skies are clear and the winds
light at dawn, but recently some
crews have made themselves available
in winter as well, just in case there
is a day with favorable weather for
flying.
Reserve
your place(s) in the balloon basket
several days in advance if you can.
It's
best to schedule your flight for
the morning after your first night
in Cappadocia.
If unsuitable weather prevents the
balloons from flying on that first
morning,
you'll
have a back-up possibility on your
second morning.
A
balloon ascent is not cheap, but
it's little enough to pay for a truly unforgettable
pleasure in your life.
My
favorite hot-air balloon flight company
is Kapadokya
Balloons. They have
excellent, experienced pilots, first-rate
equipment and an unblemished safety
record—all of which are very
important, believe me. Details...
Kapadokya Balloons
Hot Air Ballooning Photo Gallery
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