Balloon rides · FULL-DAY
One morning of a trip buys one flight, so it is worth spending it well. These 15 full-day balloon trips are compared on price, basket size and what happens after the landing, from a certificate and a glass to a full breakfast.
Start before sunrise with a roughly 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor, then explore its major temples and tombs with a guide such as Abdallah, Hamdi, or Ahmed. Pickup and drop-off are included, but entrance tickets, lunch, and possible shopping stops cost extra.
“Mr. Abdalla-the guide is so kind and helpful. He made our trip more wonderful!! highly recommanded :)”
Start with a 35 to 60 minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist guide. Hotel pickup, transport, motorboat crossing, bottled water, and a flight certificate are included. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.
“I am very disappointed. Our tour guide, Dr Mo was not good. At the beginning of the tour, he was very informative however toward the end of the tour , he was less intuitive with the tour.I guess he was ready to go home. He was on his phone for at least 30 minutes. I was very disappointed because I had questions. The cost of admission was not transparent. We did not get to do the hot air balloon because our driver arrive to our hotel late. They said we could go the next day however we were leaving on the next day. We were not refunded for something we…”
Rise over Teotihuacan at sunrise, toast your flight with sparkling wine, then choose a pyramid and Guadalupe Basilica tour with breakfast, obsidian craft, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Alicia, Miriam, Leo, and Alan have earned praise, but pickup details and timing can vary.
“Our guide Yio was super helpful in answering all of our questions and giving us a complete tour. She was very kind and accommodating to everyone’s needs, and ensured to give us as much time as possible to explore on our own while being informative and upfront. We’d love to have her again and would recommend her to anyone”
Leave Marmaris around 2 a.m. for Pamukkale, watch the balloon inflate, and fly above the white travertines and Hierapolis. The day also includes breakfast, lunch, a guide, hotel transfers, and a certificate. Guides have included Kerem, Sihan, Sahin, and Nur, but weather can cancel the flight.
“Amazing experience with hot air balloon! The only down fall is it states hotel collection and drop off, the company did not want to pick us up from our hotel because it was ‘too far out’ even though it states any hotel in Marmaris (we were 15 mins from the strip & our tickets had our hotel confirmed as pick up/drop off). Eventually they picked us up but refused to take us back to the Hotel. The tour guide lied saying ‘we told him we wanted to get dropped off in the town centre’ and then said ‘its only a one way transfer’ when this wasn’t the case. We then…”
Start before dawn with a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and more. A licensed Egyptologist leads the day, with an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and hotel pickup included. Entrance fees are extra.
“Had an absolutely amazing time with this tour. Started off bright and early where they picked us up from our hotel and took us to the balloon launch site. This alone made the tour worth while, watching probably 30-40 balloons all launch at oRead more”
Start with a 45-minute sunrise balloon flight, then explore Luxor’s west and east banks with a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit royal tombs, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and finish with a one-hour felucca ride. Hassan and Dr. Mo are among the guides praised for personal service.
“Un moment de pur découverte voir l egypte dans haut .normalement j ai le vertige mais là c'est différent je me suis senti très alaise.”
Leave Mexico City before dawn for a shared 45-minute to one-hour balloon flight over Teotihuacan. After landing, enjoy coffee, sparkling wine, a certificate, and buffet breakfast, then explore the pyramids on your own before the return ride.
“Their operations were incredibly smooth, down to every detail. Balloon operator and crew were very professional and we felt very safe. Breakfast was a nice touch. Fabulous experience, will suggest to others.10/10!!”
Start before sunrise with a 45-minute hot-air-balloon ride over Luxor, then tour the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Ahmed Hassan is among the guides associated with the experience. Hotel transfers, tea, light breakfast, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
“The balloon ride was fantastic we loved it so much! The service from pick up to drop off was 10/10”
Start with a sunrise balloon flight over Cappadocia, then return for breakfast and free time before a guided tour of Red and Rose Valleys, Çavuşin, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley, and Ortahisar. Murat is one named guide. Pickup covers major hotels, and groups reach 18 people.
“The balloon ride was amazing!! They had 150 balloons up that morning with 20 people in each balloon. The organization was amazing and I would recommend this to all who are interested. The views are great and the operator was very good. The day tour with a hike through the rose and red canyons was also fun and we saw great formations.”
Start at 4 a.m. with a 45-minute hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Private transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included.
“Fantastic guide (Noha), She was very knowledgeable, gave in-depth information about Egyptian history, friendly, and made the tour so much more enjoyable. Highly recommend.”
Travel privately from Hurghada to Luxor with an expert guide such as Hassan or Ayman. See the Valley of the Kings from a sunrise balloon, visit Hatshepsut and Karnak, and enjoy lunch with a felucca ride. The day lasts about 14 to 16 hours, including the long return drive.
“We did not expect the balloon trip to be this beautiful and wonderful, especially when we see the West Bank and the East Bank from an altitude of about 600 meters. The pilot was wonderful. Then we completed the trip by visiting the West BanRead more”
Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a 45-minute hot-air-balloon flight, and breakfast, then tour Luxor’s East and West Banks with a private guide such as Dina. Visit Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Karnak in about eight hours.
“Such a perfect day from the balloon sunrise to my amazing guide (Dina! Seriously, she's amazing and I'd request her any future visit). Recommend? Yes, highly. No issues, very communicative, flexible, and organized. Pick up/drop off: exactly when expected, at my hotel at Read more”
Leave Marmaris at 2:30 am for a full day at Pamukkale. After breakfast and a safety briefing, take a hot-air balloon ride over the white terraces and Hierapolis, then explore the ruins and thermal pools. Transport, guide service, lunch, and the balloon fee are included.
“Great experience and worth every penny! They were all super accommodating for all languages. The hot air balloon ride is truly spectacular. The historical sites were impressive and a must see! It’s a long day so this needs to be remembered when booking but honestly it is worth it!”
Start before dawn with a one-hour balloon flight over Cappadocia, then tour Devrent Valley, Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos, and Urgup with a guide. Hotel pickup, transport, museum fees, lunch, and drop-off are included. Guide Matt has been praised for friendly, flexible service.
“We had a great experience on this tour. The balloon ride was beyond expectations. We had ample time to relax after the ride - our tour guide arrived on time and we enjoyed a private, full day tour in a comfortable van. Matt was knowledgeableRead more”
Start with a hot air balloon flight over Luxor, then spend the day with Egyptologist guide Ayman or another Egypt for You Tours guide. Visit three Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch and hotel transfers included.
“Brilliant! Was funny, very knowledgeable! And gave me and my girlfriend a day to remember! Highly recommend this man! He’s brilliant!”
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