Universal Balloons
4.6
Goreme, Cappadocia
Enjoy a boutique experience with Universal Balloons. Based in Goreme, Cappadocia, this hot air balloon company focuses on small-group comfort and attentive pilot interaction.
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Enjoy a boutique experience with Universal Balloons. Based in Goreme, Cappadocia, this hot air balloon company focuses on small-group comfort and attentive pilot interaction.
Quality Adventure in a Professional Environment.
An incredible once in lifetime experience! If you're going to try hot air ballooning this is the very best place. The city of Goreme is unique, like something out of Star Wars and the shots of at least 50 other balloons in the background makes for a special photo. Our pilot Furkan Yazgi was a legend, he took us close to the town and we had amazing views- some other balloons just hovered over rocks. The take off and landing was professional and Furkan had a friendly and fun demeanor. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience, very responsive and professional throughout. Especially during pandemic period
This was our first hot air balloon flight and we are very happy with the experience provided by Universal balloons – despite some negative comments that we read prior. We had a lady pilot who is extremely professional (25 years of experience), loves her job and has nice sense of humor. The landing was soft and everything was organized efficiently. We really recommend smaller size balloons: ours was for 12 people and it was perfect, but the ones for 24 passengers looked a bit overcrowded.
Great Experience. Went almost 1km high and as low as 5m from the ground. We booked the afternoon before and they were able to accommodate us. Kudos to our pilot Zekir Demir and highly recommend them!
Mükemmel deneyim pilotumuz ısmail tuz bey deneyimli.
To qualify for a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service, it is important that your accommodation address is located within the designated areas listed below.
The operational year was characterized by significant seasonal variance, with weather conditions playing a decisive role in flight availability. Overall, flights were unable to proceed on 142 days, representing an annual cancellation rate of approximately 39%. The months between November and March are the most challenging for operations. With a 60% cancellation rate, more than half of all scheduled flight days were grounded during this five-month window. Stability improves significantly starting in April. The cancellation rate halves (from 60% to 30%), making the April–October window the most reliable period for passengers and operators. Out of 365 days, hot air balloons were able to fly on 223 days, while weather prevented take-off on 142 days
We regret to inform you that there are currently no available positions with this operator.
Winter flight was stunning. The contrast of the white snow and the colorful balloons is beautiful. Universal staff were very helpful.
It was freezing cold, but Universal Balloons offered us blankets before the flight which was a lifesaver. The snowy landscape was magical.
Cold but breathtaking. The team worked hard to get us in the air safely. Great winter adventure.
Top notch. From the moment we were picked up, we felt well taken care of. Universal Balloons is excellent.
We loved the champagne toast ceremony. A great way to celebrate safely landing. The crew was very friendly.
A flawless operation. From the hotel transfer to the landing, everything was professional. The medallion we got at the end is a great souvenir.
Epic! Pilot Gokhan found the perfect spot for sunrise photos. The landing was so gentle I didn't even realize we touched down.
Lovely morning. Pilot Kadir was very informative about the history of Cappadocia. A perfect start to the day.
Kadir Ertas is a rockstar pilot! He flew us right between the fairy chimneys and then way up high. Best morning of our trip.
I was afraid of heights, but the Universal team made me feel so safe. Pilot Gokhan was amazing—he kept us entertained and landed the balloon right on the back of the truck!
Winter flight was stunning. The contrast of the white snow and the colorful balloons is beautiful. Universal staff were very helpful.
It was freezing cold, but Universal Balloons offered us blankets before the flight which was a lifesaver. The snowy landscape was magical.
Cold but breathtaking. The team worked hard to get us in the air safely. Great winter adventure.
Top notch. From the moment we were picked up, we felt well taken care of. Universal Balloons is excellent.
We loved the champagne toast ceremony. A great way to celebrate safely landing. The crew was very friendly.
A flawless operation. From the hotel transfer to the landing, everything was professional. The medallion we got at the end is a great souvenir.
Epic! Pilot Gokhan found the perfect spot for sunrise photos. The landing was so gentle I didn't even realize we touched down.
Lovely morning. Pilot Kadir was very informative about the history of Cappadocia. A perfect start to the day.
Kadir Ertas is a rockstar pilot! He flew us right between the fairy chimneys and then way up high. Best morning of our trip.
I was afraid of heights, but the Universal team made me feel so safe. Pilot Gokhan was amazing—he kept us entertained and landed the balloon right on the back of the truck!