For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride
Traveler rating
3.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride worth booking?
For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride is a 48-hour experience in Uchisar, Turkey, from $1,486 per person. It scores 42 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 42 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (1)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $1,486 per person
Discover the Turkey’s most popular areas during a 4-day trip to Cappadocia & Pamukkale from Istanbul to Istanbul. During this tour uncover the ancient frescoes at the Open Air Museum in Goreme and see surreal landscape at Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Swim at the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Plus, enjoy at hot air balloon ride and Horseback ride. This 4-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including hot air balloon ride, Horseback ride, 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the Turkey’s most popular areas during a 4-day trip to Cappadocia & Pamukkale from Istanbul to Istanbul. During this tour uncover the ancient frescoes at the Open Air Museum in Goreme and see surreal landscape at Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Swim at the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Plus, enjoy at hot air balloon ride and Horseback ride. This 4-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including hot air balloon ride, Horseback ride, 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.
What's included
Included
- Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
- Flight Tickets : Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia
- XX nights hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off services for each mentioned tours and transfers on itinerary
- Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Not included
- Dinner & Drinks
- Entrance fees of the museums (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.)
Where it starts and ends
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Uchisar
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Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
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Options you can book
Silver Package
Accommodation: Zeynep Sultan Hotel in Istanbul - Sedirli Konak Hotel in Cappadocia (Stay at Stone Room in Cappadocia) Included Activities: Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Safari Money Back Guarantee: If your Balloon Ride or ATV Safari are cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of these tours. Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking guides. Pickup included
Diamond Package
Accommodation: Hagia Sofia Mansions in Istanbul - Exedra Hotel in Cappadocia (Stay at Cave Room in Cappadocia) Included Activities: Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Safari Money Back Guarantee: If your Balloon Ride or ATV Safari are cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of these tours. Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking guides. Pickup included
Gold Package
Accommodation: The Magnaura Palace Hotel in Istanbul - 1811 Cave Hotel in Cappadocia (Stay at Cave Room in Cappadocia) Included Activities: Hot Air Balloon Ride, ATV Safari Money Back Guarantee: If your Balloon Ride or ATV Safari are cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be refunded cost of these tours. Tour Language: The daily tour(s) will be organised with professional licenced English-speaking guides. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Turkey Experiences
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The prices of package are valid for accommodation at the double or triple room. If you would like add accommodation on single room(s) to your booking, there could be supplement cost. There are not going to be any extra cost for bookings of single / solo travelers. They will already accommodate at single room(s).
- The pre-planned hotels are "Hotel Arcadia Blue" and "Radisson Blu Hotel İstanbul Pera" in Istanbul - "1811 Cave Boutique Hotel" and "Zeydem Suites Boutique Hotel" in Cappadocia for your accommodation on this travel. If these hotels are not available for standard/superior rooms on your travel dates, local tour operator can replace it with an equivalent hotel.
- The check-in time of the hotels is 02.00pm, and you can not start use your room before this time. This is about the check-in & check-out policies of the hotels.
- Local tour operator will send e-tickets of your domestic flights at six days before your departure date. You will not need the print out copies of the tickets for domestic flights. Your passport and reservation number on the tickets will be enough for check-in to plane.
- Local tour operator can request your some passport details for the bookings of your flight tickets. If you do not share the details which requested by the local tour operator, your domestic flight tickets can not bookable.
- You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand bag quota per person for each domestic flight. If you will need more luggage capacity, please inform that to local tour operator. There could be some extra fee for luggage quotas more than 15kg. This is exactly about the policies of airline companies.
- Hot air ballooning is a fully weather-dependent activity and the Civil Aviation Authority determines whether the flight will be held. If your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, you are entitled to a partial refund. In such a case, your refund will be processed by the day after of that trip.
- The Standard Balloon Ride has an One-hour approximately flight duration with 20 to 28 people capacity basket. The flight duration could be 50-55 minutes or 65-70 minutes. This situation depend the weather conditions before landing, and pilots are decide to that within the safety rules of Civil Aviation Authority. Total activity duration is approximately 3 hours.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- This tour is not available for the bookings to children who are 17 years old and under.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bad experience in Pamukkale
Cappadocia was great and the tour was managed very professionally. Pamukkale was highly disappointing starting from pick up from bus station. The transfer car had no seating arrangements for me and they forced me to travel standing on a small car to hotel. When informed they upgraded my tour to private tour. Sadly the tour guide they sent was so rude and unprofessional. He was so non cooperative to show me around and most of the time drowsy. If I asked any info he reacted and said it’s hot and he was fasting so don’t feel like communicating. At some point he shouted at me when I said food was average
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,486 to $2,580
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Turkey Experiences, who run 101 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.3.
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For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Uchisar.
How much does For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride cost?
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Prices start at $1,486 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Uchisar usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Uchisar is not rushed.
Is For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 42 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Uchisar, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Uchisar can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Uchisar and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Uchisar within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Uchisar?
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On Outty we rank every Uchisar experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City ), All-in-One Cappadocia Tour: Combined Red and Green Tour, Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Uchisar?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Uchisar?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride?
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Included: Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary; Flight Tickets : Istanbul to Denizli - Izmir to Istanbul or Izmir to Cappadocia; XX nights hotel accommodation including breakfast; Hotel pick-up & drop-off services for each mentioned tours and transfers on itinerary; and Professional tour guide who licenced by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Not included: Dinner & Drinks; and Entrance fees of the museums (Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line.). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 584 listed pickup locations in and around Uchisar. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Uchisar. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What booking options are available for For Cruisers : Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour - ATV Safari & Balloon Ride?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Silver Package, Diamond Package, Gold Package. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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