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Hot Air Balloon in Luxor

★5.0(76 reviews)Luxor4 hoursPickup availableFree cancellation
Hot Air Balloon in Luxor
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Overview

Early morning, the representative will pick up you from your hotel in Luxor to provide the adventure of discovering the west bank, transfer to marine enjoy soft drink and take the motor boot to the west bank, then you will be taken to the take off area where you will begin your balloon flight, see Luxor from above and enjoy the early morning sun above the desert, it is an experience will not forget, watching the unique valley of kings, the valley of queens the mortuaries temple of Hatshepsut, Ramses II, Habu temple, the Colossi of Memnon and other sites through the sky, the balloon takes 45 minutes to fly in the air and then you will be transferred to your hotel.

What you'll see

  1. Luxor
    Pass by

    Your stay in Luxor would not quite be the same without a bird’s eye view of the city from one a hot air balloons. Departing from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship just before dawn, cross the River Nile to the West Bank – where your hot air balloon awaits. After a safety briefing and introduction to your ground crew and pilot, you will climb into the balloon's basket and get ready for lift off. It is then time for the gentle rise into the dawn sky. Away from the daytime crowds, you will drift peacefully over the west Bank of Luxor and sights such as the monuments of Thebes. The early morning sun rising over the East Bank will illuminate the city and the surrounding mountains.

  2. Luxor
    Pass by

    between 3:00 am until 4:00 am in summer. between 4:00 am until 5:00 am in winter.

What's included

  • Flight certificate.
  • Transfer by air condition bus
  • 35 minutes ride in hot air balloon, in the sky of Luxor.
  • Motor boot to transfer to the west bank.
  • Pick up service from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and return.
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

5.0★76 reviews

Great Hot Air Balloon Ride over the West Bank in Luxor. The team were very professional and really slick.

A great balloon ride over the West Bank with a view of Ancient Egyptian attractions. Professional staff and very slick. There was no wait from the bus to the basket. Great views!! Highly recommend.

Richard C · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Beautiful

Beautiful experience we were very well looked after and I don’t like heights but was not at all scared. Very peaceful and gentle. Thank you.

kathrynhyde · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Hot air balloon trip

Al Hassany were excellent in providing this hot air balloon trip Very good value for money A highlight of our trip Highly recommended Robin

Y9507QLrobinj · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor

All great

The experience was very good and the workers very friendly. I recommend the activity, we took the second hour but in the first you can see the sunrise

saralX756QW · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Enjoy the ride!

Loved the experience. Hot air ballons are a feast in itself. Having the views over the temples of Hatshepsut and Ramses III and the Colossi of Memnon made it very special. All well organised.

Hessel1970 · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Just book it!

Excellent experience! Super well organized! Highly recommended! I have fear of heights and did not had any problem. Very good price!

thebeachhousegreece · Dec 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Hot air balloon ride

Views were amazing at sunrise. We had a lovely time and the receptionist was very helpful, helping organise everything.

aminasF6525YN · Dec 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Hot Air

Was an amazing experience and was very well organised by the whole of the hotel Was a very smooth trip and amazing view of the whole place!

skurl2018 · Nov 2024 · via Tripadvisor

Birthday flight

I vacationed in Luxor for part of my trip to Egypt and booked the hot air balloon ride with Rawda from my hotel lobby. The communication was excellent and everything went smoothly!! I highly recommend booking this tour!

BoardingPass700741 · Nov 2024 · via Tripadvisor

It was an excellent experience , very smooth , very professional and I would love to do it again

We enjoyed it very much , it’s not expensive and worth trying , amazing scene and unforgettable memory , every body was nice and helpful

914sherifz · Oct 2024 · via Tripadvisor

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