Balloon rides · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Balloon Flights in the World Worth the Early Alarm

31 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $30

Pick the morning first, then the basket. The 15 evening balloon flights below are set out with the seat price, the time in the air and the pickup hour, so you can decide before the alarm is set.

4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

1.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340Our pick

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Mohammed Abdo, Hady, and Mido lead the visits, while a hot-air balloon adds a memorable view over Luxor.

“Unforgetting days on the Nil with a professional, knowledgalbe tour Guide. Komfortable cabins and a excellent cuisine.”

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Mallorca: Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight - Sunrise begins before the holiday day does
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Mallorca: Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight

2.Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 802 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $224

Meet the IB Ballooning Mallorca team near Cala Millor for a small-group sunrise or sunset flight. Jordi, Luis, and the crew handle the balloon, explain each step, and take you above the Tramuntana Mountains and northeast coast for one peaceful hour, with champagne, photos, videos, and a flight certificate.

“Such a fantastic experience, the pilot and contactperson Jordi was helping us out, when the taxi did not come as it should. He made sure we could join before the sun stood up, actually we were the first balloon up in the air. The flight was once in a lifetime, fantastic to just roam in the air, Jordi made sure we had a good time in every way, told us what we saw, and he was funny and pro at the same time. And we had Champagne in the air. Luis drive us back to the hotel, full of service and a smile! Thank you for the trip guys! 10/10!!…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: High Dam, Philae, and your first night on the Nile
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, transfers, a guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Karnak temples, plus a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are noted for clear planning and Egyptology knowledge. Expect very early starts and extra entrance fees.

“Firstly our tour guide Mohamed was great, he was both informative and accommodating. The rooms were basic but clean & the food was good. The experience over all was great and we loved getting to see all the amazing temples and cRead more”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day 1: High Dam, Philae, and your first Nile evening
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, transfers, Egyptologist-led sightseeing, Abu Simbel, and a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are praised for clear explanations and careful organization.

“Mohamed Gobran was a great guide...he explained everything very nicely and always ensured we were updated throughout the trip”

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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: Karnak, a felucca, and Luxor Temple
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From Luxor: 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

5.3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 297 reviews · 4 days · from $1,100

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with private transfers, full-board meals, temple visits, a felucca ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Aladdin, Asma, Hassan, and Ahmed Anwar have led memorable tours, while daily WhatsApp support helps keep the schedule on track.

“Incredible! I recommend this experience to anyone especially those solo travelers! MOHRA did the great work organising everything even a last minute lunch and taxi to get me to the airport! Thanks’ you so much Mohra! Keep up the amazing service and support 🙏🏾 Alison Kan Solo traveler 😊 April 2024”

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Sunrise and Sunset Experience Hot Air Balloon Ride Mallorca - Watching the balloon come alive
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Sunrise and Sunset Experience Hot Air Balloon Ride Mallorca

6.Sunrise and Sunset Experience Hot Air Balloon Ride Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Meet your pilot and crew in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, watch the balloon inflate, then float for about an hour above northeast Mallorca and its coast. Pilots including Jordi, Jorge, and Andrés explain the flight and help with a smooth landing. Champagne, photos, video, and a certificate are included.

“Excellent experience amazing views a must for anyone who has not experienced this before. Celebrate with a glass of fizz and get videos pictures to make memories”

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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix - Meeting in Glendale and riding to the launch site
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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

7.Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Fly above the Sonoran Desert from Glendale in a shared Rainbow Ryders balloon. Expect a safety briefing, hands-on launch setup, about 45 to 60 minutes in the air, pilot commentary, desert views, and a post-flight champagne toast. Sunset flights suit those who prefer a later start.

“We had a really great experience! Jon was an excellent pilot and kept us laughing. I felt safe and comfortable the whole time, despite being afraid of heights.”

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2-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon ride - Karnak Temple closes the sightseeing day
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2-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon ride

8.2-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan from Luxor with Hot Air Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $350

Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. You get a private guide, full-board cruise, transport, and Aswan drop-off. Guide assignments vary, with Selma, Gabriel, Adam, and others named in past bookings.

“It was amazing! I really hope come back again! And our guide MeDO was the best! He helped us with everything we needed. I really recommend this tour. The food in the cruise was excellent too! Thanks for everything!”

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5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon - Day 1: The Valley of the Kings and the West Bank
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5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon

9.5-Day 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan include Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $650

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for four nights, with the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride. Meals, entrance fees, transfers, and a guide are included. Groups are limited to 15, and Ahmed Mounir has guided some departures.

“Sensational. We had one of the finest guides in Egypt in Ahmed Mounir. He was extremely knowledgable and made the tour a real pleasure. The boat, M/S Farah was excellent! The staff, food, facilities etc were all up to expectation. Our only recommendations would bRead more”

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3 Night Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel from Luxor - Day three: Edfu, horse and carriage, and sunset at Kom Ombo
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3 Night Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel from Luxor

10.3 Night Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel from Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $546

Travel from Luxor to Aswan aboard a three-night cruise, with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, the High Dam, and Abu Simbel. A hot air balloon flight over Luxor, meals, transfers, and Egyptologist guides are included.

“We chose this tour based on the fact that it was short and covered the Great temple of Abu Simbel. Many other tours we look could not be as short and cover Abu Simbel so it fit our schedule perfectly. This tour starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan so let me clarify that if you are in Cairo or other cities you must find a way to get to Luxor either by train or plane. They help you with transportation which is a big plus. It takes the stress of the hagglers that surround you at the airport if you have something pre-arranged. Let me start by saying that…”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset - Meeting at Rainbow Ryders on Eagle Rock Avenue
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset

11.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Meet Rainbow Ryders in Albuquerque for a roughly one-hour sunset flight over the Rio Grande Valley. Your pilot explains ballooning and local nature while you watch the Sandia Mountains change color. Expect a shared basket, snacks, refreshments, and a champagne toast after landing.

“Our balloon ride was a great experience. The flight crew, Anthony, Jerry & Misa, were efficient with prepping for the ride and fun companions on the way to the launch site and back from landing. We felt safe and reassured with their collective experience, and they’re all clearly passionate about ballooning.”

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From Aswan: 4-Days 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon - Day 1: High Dam, Philae, and your first night afloat
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From Aswan: 4-Days 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

12.4-Days 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 4 days · from $456

Spend four days cruising from Aswan to Luxor with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. See Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak, then rise before dawn for a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Guides have included Ahmed Shawky Ali, Mohamed Gobran, and Mahmoud Habibi.

“Mahmud was an excellent tourist guide. He was patient, responsible , on time and never left people behind. His knowledge about ancient history is remarkable. This activity is highly recommended.”

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From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan’s dam, quarry, and island temple
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From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

13.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $1,000

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major sights. The final morning adds a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Ahmed Sony, Andro, Heba, and Mustafa have earned strong praise for clear, thoughtful explanations.

“Our guide Ahmed Sony was amazing, funny and interesting answered all of our questions, he knows a lot !!”

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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley - Watching the balloon come alive
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Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

14.Amboise Hot-Air Balloon Sunset Ride over the Loire Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $300

Join pilot Kevin and the Amboise Montgolfière team for a one-hour sunrise or sunset flight above the Loire Valley. You will watch the balloon inflate, drift over vineyards and rivers, toast the landing with Champagne or grape juice, and visit Caves Plou & Fils.

“We had an amazing flight. Kevin, our balloon pilot, was very competent. We felt safe in his abilities. The views were spectacular and serene; the whole experience was unforgettable. Kevin drove each participant home afterwards. Put this on your list, you won't regret it.”

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Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Greek breakfast after landing
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Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

15.Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $353

Start with a sunrise balloon flight over the Lassithi Plateau, help inflate the balloon, and finish with a light Greek breakfast and flight certificate. Later, board a semi-private catamaran from Heraklion or Hersonissos for swimming, snorkeling, sushi, fruit, local wine, beer, and sunset views.

“have to say this activity was an amazing experience, firstly the hot air balloon was lovely, the boys that were our guides were so friendly and so attentive! we have to give special recognition to the staff and the experience on the catamaran, firstly they were all so friendly and helpful, Secondly, we want to thank Joanna, Minas and Wesley for helping me propose to my partner and made it so special! It is an experience me and my partner will never forget, they truly made the experience unforgettable! the cruise itself was also fantastic with lovely views, great swim and the food was unbelievable!”

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