Floating in Cappadocia

Cappadocia is a wonderland for adventure! It has so much exciting stuff going on. But watching hundreds of these hot air balloons gently floating over its lunar landscape is most certainly one of the best parts of this beautiful part of the world. 

Early in the morning, even before the sun has started to rise these balloons prepare themselves for the masses of tourists that flock to this area throughout the year. From a distance they look like light bulbs flickering on and off as the boosters slowly fill them with hot air. Then, just as the sun starts to peak above the horizon they start rising, one by one, until the sky is filled with these floating vehicles. Going up and down, they drift along peculiar landscapes eroded over millions of years by the elements. 

For about two hours the wind guides them as the pilot communicates with its ground team who, track its whereabouts. Then, as gently as they ascended into the sky, these giants slowly return to earth, kilometres away from where the started. 

The whole process is so glamorous and seemingly effortless, like watching a ballet in the sky!

Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia