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Luxor Sunrise Balloon Ride with Transfers Included
Few sunrise flights in Luxor come in at this fare with road transfers already covered. There is no separate taxi to arrange for the west bank at four in the morning: the drive out to the launch field and back after landing is part of the ticket. The flight lasts roughly 45 to 60 minutes. Burners fire while the sky is still dark, and the balloon climbs away from the west bank as the sun comes up over the desert. From the basket the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut is visible below, along with the ridge of dry hills that hides the Valley of the Kings. Pickup is early, from a central Luxor hotel or a Nile cruise ship, by air-conditioned vehicle. At the launch site there is a light snack and refreshments, then a safety briefing from the pilot and ground crew before boarding. The basket is shared with several other passengers. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
What's included
- Crossing the NILE RIVER by motorboat OR VAN ((if staying on the east bank))
- Pickup& drop off
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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- Premium Hot air balloon flight
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Luxor
Pickup happens before dawn from a central Luxor hotel or cruise ship, with an air-conditioned vehicle running out to the launch site on the west bank of the Nile. At the field there is a light snack and refreshments, and time to meet the pilot and ground crew. A safety briefing follows, then passengers climb into the balloon's sturdy basket alongside the pilot and several others. The burners fire, the brightly colored balloon lifts into a sky that is still dark, and the flight runs approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Temple of Hatshepsut
The Temple of Hatshepsut comes into view below the balloon during the flight.
Valley of the Kings
From the basket, the Valley of the Kings is visible as the balloon floats over it.
Not included
- Tipping
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, en, it, fr, es.
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