Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor
Fly over the West Bank of Luxor at sunrise on a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor with pre-flight tea or coffee, flight certificate, and private hotel transfers included.
This Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor offers an aerial perspective of ancient Pharaonic temples, royal tombs, and green agricultural fields in Luxor. Operating during sunrise on the West Bank of the Nile River, this flight provides views of the monument-filled landscape of ancient Thebes as morning sunlight illuminates the desert hills.
Your early morning excursion begins with a pre-dawn pick-up from your accommodation and a boat transfer across the Nile to the launch field. While watching the inflation of the hot air balloon, enjoy pre-flight tea or coffee before boarding the basket. During the flight, your certified pilot navigates over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
The complete activity lasts approximately three to four hours, including flight preparation, safety briefings, landing procedures, and return transfers. The price covers private hotel transfers, a 45-to-60 minute hot air balloon flight, pre-flight tea and coffee, and a flight certificate; optional breakfast is paid on site.
What you will see
- Sunrise flight over the West Bank of Luxor
- Aerial views of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Pre-flight tea and coffee at the launch site
- Professional certified balloon pilot and flight safety team
- Personalized flight certificate upon landing
Your day
Day 1Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor before dawn. Transfer to the launching grounds on the West Bank of the river. Watch the crew inflate the balloon, receive safety instructions from your pilot, and enjoy hot beverages before taking off for your Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor.
Ascend into the sky as the sun rises over the West Bank of Luxor. Drift past agricultural farmland and look down upon the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After a smooth landing, receive your flight certificate and transfer back to your hotel.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Hot air balloon flight (approx. 1 hour)
- Tea/coffee before flight
- Flight certificate
Not included
- Flights and hotel accommodation — not included
- Breakfast (optional upgrade available)
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, round-trip transfers between your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Luxor and the hot air balloon launch site are provided. Your driver will meet you in your lobby during the early morning pre-dawn hours.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance tickets to ground monuments (such as entering the Valley of the Kings tombs on foot) are not included. The balloon flight provides aerial views only; ground temple tickets can be purchased separately for later visits.
Is this a private flight?
Ground transfers between your hotel and launch site are private for your party. The balloon flight basket itself is shared with other passengers up to safety capacity limits set by Egyptian civil aviation authorities.
What happens if weather cancels the flight?
Balloon flights depend strictly on favorable wind and weather conditions. If civil aviation cancels flights due to high winds, your ride will be rescheduled for the following morning or fully refunded per booking terms.
