Hot Air Balloon Experience Over Luxor Sky
Experience the exciting Hot Air Balloon ride over the river Nile and Egypt's most famous ancient monuments in the West Bank of Luxor for about 30-45 minutes flight. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below. All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience.
Your hotel name, address, passports copies and room number are required the day before the travel date.
- Aerial views of Luxor on about 30- 45 minute flight.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off sharing a small group.
- Motorboat for the transfer to the west bank.
- Expert guide/pilot will guide you with the safety instructions.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Begin with an early morning pick up (around 4:30 am, depends upon the availability of the sunrise flight) from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor. Drive by an air-conditioned car towards the river Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the Balloon port (take-off area), where you are going to start your incredible Balloon ride, sharing a group of other passengers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Qurna Village, Luxor Egypt
Board the balloon basket and listen carefully to your guide/pilot who will explain the safety instructions. Take 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum Temple,The Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Later on, drive back to Luxor where your experience ends with a drop off at your Hotel in Luxor.
Duration: 45 minutes
Inclusions
- 35-45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor sky.
- All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle.
- Flight certificate.
- Motorboat to transfer to the west bank.
- Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return.
- English speaking guide/pilot. bottle of water during the tour.
Exclusions
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other options if required.
- Tipping (recommended).
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- All Hotels, Nile cruises, Rental Apartments or villa in Luxor
- The Balloon Ride trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is highly recommended. Departure time may vary depending on sunrise time. The hotel picks up takes place 45 minutes before take off scheduled time. The children under 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van&crew following your balloon.
- The children less than 6 years are not allowed to fly, they can be waiting for you in the ground support van and crew following your balloon.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Camera is not allowed while in the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures
- Departure time may vary depending on sunrise time.
- The hotel picks up takes place 45 minutes before take off scheduled time.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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