This early morning hot air balloon ride in Crete features a bird's-eye view to beat all others. You'll float through the sky on a 40-minute-long ride over Lasithi Plateau, spotting windmills, caves and more as the sun rises over the Dikti Mountains. After you've landed, you'll be invited to toast your experience with champagne and a Cretan breakfast in a nearby tavern.

The experience was FANTASTIC from start to finish. Our pilot was George Savas was friendly polite knowledgeable & very professional. He told us exactly what was going on & what to expect throughout the morning. I helped with inflating the balloon with hot air, so experience hands on. We were a group of four which made it more personal. Unfortunately the plateau was covered in fog, but as soon as we came out of it the views of the mountain & sea were phenomenal. Breakfast was lovely & lots of it!

Everything about this was brilliant. The staff were friendly, helpful and informative. The transfer was safe and comfortable. After the balloon flight we were taken for a local breakfast. Incredible experience. Would recommend to anyone!

We were well looked after from the moment we were picked up from our hotel, kept informed about what to expect. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Slightly disappointed we didn't see the sun rise, but the view from the balloon made up for it. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely recommend this excursion .

What a fantastic way to start a morning! A super friendly team, it was a truly fantastic experience. You can help get things ready or not up to you. The ride itself over the plateau was stunning in the morning sun. Topped off by a champagne breakfast in a beautiful village. Cannot recommended it highly enough. Best day of the holiday. Thank you to Athanasios and team.

Unsere Tour wurde einmal verschoben. Hier war die Kommunikation zu Beginn holprig, danach lief es dann. Wir wurden morgens um 6 Uhr im Hotel abgeholt und sind noch 30 min bis zur Hochebene gefahren. Dort wurde der Ballon aufgebaut, es musste nicht mit angepackt werden. Die Fahrt selbst war für das Gefühl des Ballonfahrens ganz schön, waren aber sehr niedrig unterwegs, um die Hochebene nicht zu verlassen. Sehr schade, bei einer Insel aber verständlich- wer will schon auf dem Meer landen?

The pick up was bang on time and everyone was very friendly. The stop off for a coffee amd toilet break was just right. The whole balloon experience from helpinh blow it up the trip and getting it deflated was fun. I had trouble getting in and out of the balloon but everyone helped me and my husband. The breakfast was really nice too.

Why you’ll love this…

Hot air balloon ride across Lasithi Plateau
Watch the sun rise over the Dikti Mountains
Champagne, breakfast, souvenir and a certificate included

Important to know

Bring sunglasses, hat and a jacket in case it gets chilly
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Please note, before participation, you will be asked to sign and agree to the company rules and regulations
Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Breakfast
Instructor
Certificate
Souvenir

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA

What people say about this experience

4.9/5

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Based on 10 reviews

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AJS66
Travelled as a couple
11 October 2026
5
United Kingdom
The experience was FANTASTIC from start to finish. Our pilot was George Savas was friendly polite knowledgeable & very professional. He told us exactly what was going on & what to expect throughout the morning. I helped with inflating the balloon with hot air, so experience hands on. We were a group of four which made it more personal. Unfortunately the plateau was covered in fog, but as soon as we came out of it the views of the mountain & sea were phenomenal. Breakfast was lovely & lots of it!
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Will
Travelled with family
26 July 2025
5
United Kingdom
Everything about this was brilliant. The staff were friendly, helpful and informative. The transfer was safe and comfortable. After the balloon flight we were taken for a local breakfast. Incredible experience. Would recommend to anyone!
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Annette Braby
Travelled as a couple
5 July 2025
5
United Kingdom
We were well looked after from the moment we were picked up from our hotel, kept informed about what to expect. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Slightly disappointed we didn't see the sun rise, but the view from the balloon made up for it. Breakfast was lovely. Would definitely recommend this excursion .
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Frazer and Gina
Travelled as a couple
19 June 2024
5
United Kingdom
What a fantastic way to start a morning! A super friendly team, it was a truly fantastic experience. You can help get things ready or not up to you. The ride itself over the plateau was stunning in the morning sun. Topped off by a champagne breakfast in a beautiful village. Cannot recommended it highly enough. Best day of the holiday. Thank you to Athanasios and team.
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AJ
Travelled as a couple
10 July 2025
4.6
Germany
Unsere Tour wurde einmal verschoben. Hier war die Kommunikation zu Beginn holprig, danach lief es dann. Wir wurden morgens um 6 Uhr im Hotel abgeholt und sind noch 30 min bis zur Hochebene gefahren. Dort wurde der Ballon aufgebaut, es musste nicht mit angepackt werden. Die Fahrt selbst war für das Gefühl des Ballonfahrens ganz schön, waren aber sehr niedrig unterwegs, um die Hochebene nicht zu verlassen. Sehr schade, bei einer Insel aber verständlich- wer will schon auf dem Meer landen?
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Foster
Travelled as a couple
1 July 2023
5
United Kingdom
The pick up was bang on time and everyone was very friendly. The stop off for a coffee amd toilet break was just right. The whole balloon experience from helpinh blow it up the trip and getting it deflated was fun. I had trouble getting in and out of the balloon but everyone helped me and my husband. The breakfast was really nice too.