About this tour
Start your morning floating above the Atherton Tablelands in a hot air balloon, catching first light over the rainforest canopy before touching down for sparkling wine or juice. Then transition straight to adrenaline with a 35-minute jet boat blast through Trinity Inlet, where the captain navigates tight spins and high speeds while sharing local insights. This four to six hour combo pairs peaceful altitude with pure speed, bookended by hotel transfers and a digital photo package to prove you did both.
Highlights
- Dawn hot air balloon flight over rainforest-covered Atherton Tablelands
- 35-minute jet boat with tight turns, slides, and high-speed runs
- Post-flight champagne or orange juice at landing
- Digital photos from both balloon and jet boat included
- Hotel pickup; return transport on your own after boat
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel in the early morning and driven to the balloon launch site. Once airborne, expect 45 minutes to an hour drifting quietly over dense green hills and valleys—the pilot handles all the flying while you focus on photography. After landing, you'll catch your breath with a drink before an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Marlin Marina. The jet boat is the polar opposite: expect sustained speed, hard banking maneuvers, and water spray. The captain mixes thrills with commentary about Cairns and the Trinity Inlet. Total time is roughly four to six hours depending on conditions and passenger numbers.
Good to know
Wear long pants, closed shoes, and a jacket for the balloon (mornings are cool; avoid white clothing). Bring a hat, sunglasses, and fully charged camera. No handbags or backpacks in the balloon basket. Children must be at least 110cm tall for the jet boat. Not suitable if pregnant, have spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health. You arrange your own return to accommodation after the jet boat.
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 USD $393 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. Coral Reef Info 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 Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.