How To Plan a Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride in Turkey

Right in the heart of Turkey is a place with the most unreal landscape. It is a place where towers of rock jut out from the desert and transport you straight into a fairy tale or mystical movie set.

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This is Cappadocia – a geological oddity with an abundance of history. The best way to experience it is by taking a Cappadocia hot air balloon ride.

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The two ways to get to Goreme are either by land (rent a car or bus) or by air. Domestic flights leave Istanbul daily and take approximately one hour.

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How Did Cappadocia Come to Be?

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What to Expect From a Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride

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With the sun rising as you float above the ground I can best describe the experience as being utterly peaceful.

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The rhythmic hum of the balloon’s fire is so melodic that it makes the experience even more mesmerizing.

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Once in the air, your balloon will hover as high as 1000 feet and then gracefully maneuver up and down through the pinnacles.

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Best Time to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

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