Egypt · HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES IN LUXOR
The good hot air balloon rides in Luxor fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel transfers and an English guide, spotting Karnak, Hatshepsut, and the Nile from $75.
“Customer service at Viator called the balloon company to verify that they would pick us up at the Viking port which many balloon companies do not cuz it is removed somewhat from the hotel area”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank rel ics, flying above the Nile and temples. Includes pickup, guide, and a flight certificate.
“Excellent communication and fantastic value for money. Khalid and his team gave us an incredible experience~even when higher winds meant we had to reschedule for safety, everything was handled professionally and smoothly. Safety was clearly their top priority, pick-up was exactly as agreed and on time, and the whole experience felt magical. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend! 🎈✨”
Morning hot air balloon in Luxor, Egypt: 25-60 minutes aloft, views of Valley of Kings and Nile, pickup included for $55.
“Great, you need to be patient because it could take longer than your think waiting for the balloon to be ready and take off”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel or cruise pickup, flying about 450m high above the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut.
“Amazing.. synchronized launch of 21 hot air balloons.. Wow !!! All was so easy, hotel pickup, boat trip with coffee across the Nile, car to launch site.. Just do it ;)”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor’s Nile and West Bank with boat transfer, breakfast, and views of Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu.
“Very glad we booked this Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor West Bank with Sindbad Balloons. A really great experience and not to be missed if you have the opportunity. The early start (4:30 am pick up from Hotel) was well worth iRead more”
Sunrise ballooning over Luxor, then a guided west and east bank temple day. Great value, but budget extra for entry and lunch.
“Hot air balloon was the highlight of the tour. Doing the hot air balloon and full day tour is a good option to save time and money. However the stop at alabaster manufacturing unit was not necessary and time consuming. Also it would be great to know in advance that lunch is not paid as there was no mention of it during the tour. Also for people who don’t want to have lunch at the same restaurant there wasn’t any other option available around .”
Luxor sunrise hot-air balloon plus private East and West Bank temples tour with hotel pickup and motorboat transfer. Entrance fees extra.
“Absolute scam. Total lack of organization. To amd from the balloon ride was chaos. Tour was way overpriced. Inflated entrance fees. Lunch was 3x what it should have been. Believe all of the reviews.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel pickup, Nile motorboat transfer, breakfast snacks, and fly-overs of temples and tombs.
“We booked this trip we start after the time mentioned in the description. I send message to Viator operator the contact the local company to find a solution. The company refused to help me. I propose to pay more to go earlier and to pay difference they refused and Read more”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor with hotel or cruise pickup, tea on landing, and a flight certificate, priced at $55.
“We were very lucky that the weather was perfect as if the weather isn't suitable they have to cancel for everyone's safety. Everyone was professional and guided us through every step. The teams that set up the balloon was quick and the captain of the balloon was charismatic amd informative. The views were also stunning it was an amazing experience.”
4-day Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise with sunrise hot air balloon, east and west bank temples, felucca ride, and Abu Simbel.
“The cruise was wonderful. Loved every day, excellent cabin, food and a lovely boat. Spent hours on the top deck, swimming, reading and writing, and watching the scenic Nile banks go by. The excursions to see the relics were well done with excellent guides. Arwa was really great in following up with us and making sure everything went well. Loved those buffet breakfasts in the morning, and also the evening dinners. I would recommend this cruise to anyone, regarding less of age. They even had a foam pool party one day!”
Luxor sunrise hot air balloon with hotel pickup, tea and coffee, a 45-minute flight over Thebes, and a flight certificate in 3 hours.
“An amazing way to see Luxor at sunrise. Well worth the early start. The balloon pilot was excellent and the flight and landing were very smooth.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor’s Valley of the Kings. 50-minute flight, hotel pickup, English guide, and hot drinks before takeoff.
“Awesome ride for sunrise over the Valley of the Kings. The ride itself was almost an hour, landing was smooth and the whole team friendly and nice.”
Sunrise VIP hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel pickup, Nile views, and Thebes landmarks, ending with snacks and a flight certificate.
“The balloon was wonderful, Views of the sunrise with the balloons were spectacular. Everything was well organized many thanks for Mirna, We enjoyed thoroughly. A memorable ballon ride which will stay in our minds for a long time .”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, with hotel pickup, Nile boat transfer to the West Bank, and views of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings.
“Fantastic experience, highly recommend! This was one of the highlights of our stay in Luxor and well worth the time and money. The views are spectacular and the service was very efficient and hassle free.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank with hotel pickup, 30 minutes in the sky, and a singing and dancing landing.
“Hot air balloon activity was good, it gave different experiences”
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