Hot Air Balloon · Tour
Luxury Balloon Flight over Luxor at Sunrise, Hotel Pickup
The alarm goes off in the dark and the vehicle is already waiting outside the hotel. That is the practical case for this flight: an air-conditioned transfer collects passengers at their Luxor hotel and drives out to the launch site on the west bank, so the pre-dawn logistics fall to the operator rather than the traveler. Sunrise does the rest. The balloons inflate while the desert is still grey, and by the time the basket is airborne the first light comes in low across the sand, throwing long shadows and picking out the ancient landmarks below. Luxor drifts past underneath, the Statue of Thebes among the sights visible from the air. Cameras work better in this hour than at any other point of the day. The flight is sold under a luxury label at a mid-range price, and it is one of the most reviewed balloon rides on the site. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- 30 mins hot air balloon flight
- Pick up from hotel/boat and drop off.
Itinerary
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Luxor
An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transfer out to the West Bank launch site. From the basket, Luxor spreads out below in the early morning sun, with ancient landmarks such as the Statue of Thebes visible as the balloon drifts over the city.
Not included
- Tipping
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
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- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, en, it, fr, es.
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