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Luxor Balloon Ride: Sunrise City Views
Watch the ancient city of Luxor from aboard a hot air balloon with this experience. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the western shores of the Nile River for refreshments and a safety briefing. Then you’ll board your balloon for a 45-minute to one-hour flight.
Duration:
2 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nile Boats - Board a motorboat to cross the Nile, where soft drinks are served, including a piece of cake, tea, coffee, or Nescafe, and water.
The Nile is crossed to the western mainland, where microbuses are waiting to transport you to the flight site.
- Luxor Balloon - Our stay in Luxor wouldn’t be complete without a bird’s eye view of the city from a hot air balloon. After a convenient pre-dawn pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, you’ll cross the River Nile to the West Bank, where your hot air balloon awaits. Following a safety briefing and an introduction to your ground crew and pilot, you’ll climb into the balloon’s basket and prepare for lift-off. Then it’s time for takeoff. Away from the daytime crowds, you’ll drift peacefully over the West Bank of Luxor and sights such as the monuments of Thebes. As the early morning sun rises over the East Bank, the city and the surrounding mountains will be bathed in stunning golden hues. Your expert guide will also share historical insights as you take in landmarks such as Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and Karnak, among other significant structures. After landing, you’ll be transported back to your hotel, enriched by the beauty of Egypt from the most enchanting perspective.
- Temple of Hatshepsut - From the hot air balloon, you’ll be able to see the Hatshepsut Temple.
- Valley of the Kings - From the hot air balloon, you’ll also see the Valley of the Kings.
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What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off service included
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Receive a flight certificate as a souvenir
- Cross the Nile River by motorboat (applicable for guests on the east bank)
What's Not Included
- Tipping
Additional Information
- Pickup time is 2 hours before the flight (not sunrise flight)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vmanvi9777
Apr 11, 2024
Awesome sunrise - The guide was very prompt, responsive and responsible he made sure we reached on time for the sunrise. And the view was amazing we took so many photos. Our hot air balloon captain (Anter) was very informative while we were passing monuments and we felt safe and he also did a 360 degree view of the sunrise so that everyone could get a panoramic picture and view.And also keep some extra change in your pockets to give to the people who help the hot air balloon land. (Its a tough job so give them some appreciation)
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Vishalishwar_m
Apr 6, 2024
Great experince - Ebtesam was great in ensuring the activity on time..
We liked the activity and will recommend this experince when in Luxor..this package / service provider is reliable and value for money..thank you
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43triciad
Mar 5, 2024
MUST DO IN LUXOR - Ahmed was our ground crew coordinator and anzie(?) was our captain- it was all coordinated so well, on time, efficient and safe. View was spectacular and landing smooth- — so glad we did it!
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Niskat2024
Mar 4, 2024
Love this! - Very excellent captain!It's a magnificent fly!I really really really enjoy it!I’ll always remember!thank you so much!
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Lenka_t
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing - Good organisation. We arrived at pick up point and entered a wrong car ( there were few), but this company is famous so drivers were able to direct us to the right vehicle. Everything was on time and smooth. Overall amazing experience. It is a must do in Luxor. Thank you !
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Quest63978799783
Feb 12, 2024
I Strongly recomend not to miss this Experience - The Flight Was Incredible!
And the Pilot Captain Anter, was really Amazing!
This experience was far better than my expectation!
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Dream63587474598
Apr 11, 2024
Egypt Luxor Hot Air Balloon - The scenery is beautiful, you can see the Valley of the Kings, the Queen's Palace, the Nile River, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Sahara Desert.
Fortunately, we were able to see the sunrise. The team's waiting time for departure was too tight and nervous.
But when I came back, the farm road was very uncomfortable, and I hope the back-end work can be improved.
All in all, it was a wonderful hot air balloon flight experience.
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641tramanhp
Jul 6, 2024
First Hot air balloon with a mixed emotion excited and disappointed for a ride and Staff's unprofessional n out of rage - A hot air balloon was canceled, they/Tourguide refunded money at first, but luckily after 5 minutes, it was on to ready to fly. I was very excited to pay when Tourguide came back to collect money again. But when It was almost taken off, he called out loud to ask me to pay. I told him I did, but he didn't believe for until I came back from a fly. Even I tried to check my wallet three times, but found nothing. I asked my Egypt friend to help me for communication, but he chose not to believe. They made a scene in front of other Visitors that was really embarrassing! Not only that he pointed his finger to me and shouted that I was a liar! UNBELIEVABLE! Please respond to yourself these:
1/why you collect my money not long after the trip when you met me?
2/After refunding, a tour was reinstated, why did you collect all others, but me, who was always stood near and among them?!? Did that make any sense?
I would not think and say he a liar, even now, because somehow he must lost it without notice. I know and understand everyone work hard and deserve to get paid. I don't mind to give them additional money. God loves and blesses me a lot, so I can share with them! Please find my hotel' s Receptionist to take it as my sympathy, but remember it doesn't definitely meant for the second payment.
Here are reasons for my 3 stars vote: One star off for not giving customer a receipt; Another star off for not sharing/dividing angle of good view for people on both sides equally. I was so bored on this side more than 30 mins to see a farm only. He only changed position for less than 3 mins when I asked 😅. Other than that, they are good, safe fly, and very cheap for more than 45 mins (four times were more in my hometown for only less than 30 mins, but they was canceled because of bad weather!)
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Butchrivada
Apr 6, 2024
Didn't experience it due to cancellation - I was so excited to experience this Hot Air Balloon ride. But They Cancelled it due to Strong Winds. Bummer
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Carlosrj5575ig
Apr 29, 2024
Terrible - Terrible experience! They picked us up at 4:00 am and we missed the sunrise because they were so slow in everything. On top of this the balloon never turned around when up in the air so we only got to see the nile and not the temples. Waste of money and time
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