Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking aerial views of Luxor's ancient temples
- Witness the sunrise over the Nile River
- Experience a serene flight with a professional pilot
- Capture stunning photographs of Luxor's landmarks
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience with included transfers
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 30-minute hot air balloon flight
- Professional pilot and crew
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Soar above Luxor’s West Bank for an aerial perspective of the city’s archaic sights. Enjoy scenes of vast temples and tall statues illuminated and richly colored by the sun sitting low in the sky. Your expert guide provides the essential context so you get the most from the flight. Take to the skies and experience the region by the light of sunrise as you glide over landmarks in a hot air balloon. Acquire necessary safety guidelines prior to your ride, then float up hundreds of feet. Observe the complex of temples and chapels at Karnak to the east, then cast your eyes to the west for views of Hatshepsut Temple in its dramatic spot at the foot of colossal cliffs. Spy the Colossi of Memnon rising up and seemingly guarding royal tombs. With informative historical and cultural narratives from your guide, gain a fantastic perspective of the ancient sites and magnitude of Luxor.
Important information
Know before you book
- Flights are subject to weather conditions; cancellations may occur due to unfavorable weather.
- Children under 6 years old are not permitted on the balloon ride.
- Pregnant women and individuals with certain medical conditions may be restricted from participating.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for early morning temperatures.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning aerial views.
- Be prepared for early morning pickup times, as flights typically depart at dawn.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BELONGINGS UNATTENDED WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE
Traveler reviews
Don't get sick travel insurance and your health insurance won't help!!!!
Take out a very good travel insurance, and if you get sick you should call the emergency center. Otherwise, you are completely done with the doctors who are affiliated with EUROPA CLINIC, who charge too high for everything, make as many appointments as possible that are not necessary, even the pharmacist also participates in this. Especially if you are towards Marsa Alam there are no other doctors. But when you come home and want to submit your bills you are very sour that almost nothing is reimbursed. SUNWEB doesn't even warn about this.
Fantastic first hot air balloon ride in Luxor!
Pickup was super early via van and then ferry to cross the Nile. We waited for hours with hundreds of other travelers flying with many different companies. Good thing we scheduled our first morning in Luxor, as all flights were cancelled by the agency that regulates balloon rides. We were dropped off at a meeting point for our next tour of Valley of the Kings/Queens, rather than a returning back to our hotel. This was convenient. We did have the next day available, so we rebooked and hoped for the best. That night happened to be Egypt’s return to standard time, so clocks fell back and we were picked up an hour earlier. Same process as previous day… van, ferry across the Nile, wait hours in the dark while being pestered by vendors selling goods, mostly children. But this day the balloons went up. What a glorious sight to see the balloons inflate on the ground… have your camera ready We were given premium spots in the balloon because the workers recognized that we had returned a second day. (Most people around us the previous day couldn’t rebook, as they were leaving Luxor.) The flight was epic. It feels like nothing when you leave the ground and float through the air. We had great views of the sunrise, Valley of the Queens, and the other balloons. All went well with the flight and landing. Transfer back to our hotel was smooth. Highly recommend this experience!
Best experience of my LIFEEEE!!!
Guide Abdalla and Captain Abdo gave us the best experience of our lives. It was such an organized and wonderful time. The views were beyond my imagination. I was initially hesitant on considering hot air balloon ride. They comforted us and explained every step in a very clear and reassuring way. I would recommend this experience to anyone considering a hot air balloon experience in Luxor!!! Thank you Abdalla and Captain Abdo!!
Very well organized: we...
Very well organized: we were picked up from our cruise ship and dropped off at the Valley of the Kings. We had an amazing experience!
Floating above the Valley of the Kings
One of the very best experiences of my life. Thank you Yousari !!