Fabulous Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 28 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Have a chance to experience the fabulous hot air balloon ride in Luxor to see the “world’s largest open air museum. An early morning pickup at your hotel will take you to the balloon that will carry over Luxor’s ruins and temples in the beautiful morning light. Board a shared balloon basket for a 30- to 45-minute flight and enjoy the breathtaking views. All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience.
Your hotel name, address, passports copies and room number are required the day before the travel date.

What's included

  • Bottled mineral water during the tour.
  • Flight certificate and souvenir.
  • 30 to 40 minutes Hot air balloon flight.
  • Pick up from hotel/port and drop off.
  • Tipping (recommended)
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Luxor
    1h 30m
    Begin with an early morning pick up around 4:30 am (available to change depending on the availability) from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor, drive by an air-conditioned car towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the Balloon port (take-off area) where you are going to start your incredible Balloon ride.
  2. Qurna Village
    30m
    First off, you’ll receive instructions and safety information regarding the flight, and then board the shared balloon basket to begin this unique experience.
  3. 45m
    Take 30 to 40 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains.
  4. Luxor
    15m
    Later on, drive back to Luxor where your experience ends with a drop off at your Hotel in Luxor.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

All hotels or Nile cruises in Luxor

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The Balloon Ride trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is highly recommended
  • Departure time may vary depending on sunrise time.
  • The hotel picks up takes place 45 minutes before take off scheduled time.
  • The children less than 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon.
  • Camera is not allowed, you can use your cellphone to take pictures.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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