The 15 Best Guided Balloon Trips in the World

1.Balloon flight with private transportation and guided tour to Teotihuacán

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $388Our pick

Start with a 5:00 to 5:30 AM pickup in Mexico City, ride privately to Teotihuacán, and watch the balloons inflate before a 40 to 50 minute shared flight. After coffee, breakfast, and a toast, guides such as Eloy, Hermes, Howard, and Ginny lead you through the pyramids.

“The balloon flight was spectacular. The pilot incredible. And car driver was also great. Bring water.”

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2.Package deal Hot Air Balloon Ride & Full Day Luxor Tour w/Guide Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $140

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”

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3.Balloon adventure: transfer+breakfast in the cave+guided pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 48 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a hot-air-balloon flight near Teotihuacan, a sparkling-wine toast, breakfast inside La Cueva, and a guided visit to the pyramids. English and Spanish support is offered, with pickup, transport, admission, and coffee included.

“Super expérience, la vue de Téotihuacan est incroyable. Il est mieux de le faire très tôt afin de profiter du lever de soleil. Expérience à vivre.”

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4.Hot Air Balloon, Best of Red and Green Guided 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $300

Start before dawn with a hot air balloon over Goreme, then spend the day touring fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, valleys, Pasabag, and Zelve with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, a flight certificate, and groups of up to 12 are included.

“Guides were good-Ede. Red tour itinerary excellent. More geological than green tour which is more underground cities/christian resistance. Both very interesting. PLEASE advise your clients need passport for insurance purpose for balloon. I got random whatapp call from Murat. Thought could be phishing. Until he explained requirement. ALSO our balloon ride was cancelled due to morning shower. No refund. I understand, nobody controls weather.”

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5.Santa Fe de Antioquia & Colonial Bridge Private Bilingual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Medellín with a private bilingual guide such as Erika, Esteban, or Alejandro to see the Western Suspension Bridge and Santa Fe de Antioquia’s preserved colonial center. Expect a relaxed walking tour, churches, museums, seasonal fruit tasting, lunch at your own cost, and an optional private hot-air-balloon flight near Sopetrán.

“Erika from MedellinDayTrips is an excellent tour guide. Our tour began when she met us at our hotel on time in the morning...in fact she was early which allowed us to arrive in Santa Fe before most other tourists. On the drive to Santa Fe, Erika shared her knowledge about Colombia...the land, the history, and the culture. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, so she was able to speak to my friend (in Spanish) and to me (in English) during the trip. While in Santa Fe, Erika took us to see various important sights including churches, markets, a museum, the main plaza, and of course, the bridge. She was…”

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6.Guided Hot Air Balloon Tour in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $55

You’ll leave your Luxor hotel or cruise ship before dawn, cross the Nile by motorboat, and fly for about 40 to 60 minutes above the West Bank. Expect tea, coffee, soft drinks, cake, an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel drop-off, and a flight certificate. Ebtesam helps coordinate arrangements.

“The hot air balloon experience with this company was frustrating due to the lack of communication/ transparency and absurd wait times. Pre-event: -selected 5am, but were picked up 5:20am; company was not reachable in the interim -walRead more”

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7.Hot Air Balloon Ride & Guided tour in Teotihuacan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $2,746

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a shared 40 to 60-minute balloon flight over Teotihuacan. After landing, eat at La Cueva restaurant, then tour the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Street of the Dead, and local museum with guides such as Ginny or Hermes.

“Decided to surprise my girlfriend with this experience and it was nothing short of incredible! Everything ran so smoothly, instructions were super clear and our driver Juan and guide Ginny were amazing! They were both so sweet and we felt immediately welcomed! Ginny gave us a private tour of the pyramids and it’s definitely the best guided tour I’ve ever had. She is very animated, breaks things down so that they are relatable and easy to follow and had answers to every single question we had. I highly recommend asking for both Ginny and Juan and know you will be in great hands!”

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8.Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 50 minutes - 16 hours · from $35

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale for a guided visit to the white thermal terraces and Hierapolis, with about three hours to explore alone. Add a one-hour sunrise balloon flight for wide views from above. The tour includes transport and lunch, but entrance fees and breakfast cost extra.

“Lot balonem specjalnie mnie nie zachwycił. Ruin Hierapolis nie zwiedzałem, wyglądają podobnie jak Izraelu czy Grecji. Cały wolny czas wykorzystałem na chodzenie po urokliwych tarasach z leczniczymi ciepłymi wodami za scenerią jak na lodowcu. Problematyczny jest transfer, przy zakupie wycieczki adres odbioru zz hotelu nie stanowił problemu ale po zapłacie i zbliżający się terminie odbioru z hotelu pojawiły się problemy. Problemy są również z wymuszaniem przesyłania zdjęć dowodów i paszportów pod pretekstem dokonania ubezpieczenia na lot balonem i szantażowali niedopuszczeniem do lotu podczas gdy przy zamawianiu wycieczki oczekiwali tylko podstawowych danych osobowych i numeru dowodu. Na miejs...”

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9.Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Tour With Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

Join a small group of up to 16 for an early-morning drive from Göreme to the balloon launch area, Love Valley, and a Göreme viewpoint. You will watch the balloons inflate and rise, enjoy snacks and water, and return to the meeting point in roughly one to two hours.

“NOT A BALLOON RIDE- a balloon viewing. We knew this going in and it was what my mom and I were hoping for. It was quite the experience to see all of the balloons being inflated in the dark sky and then rising as the sun came up. Our guide picked us up on time and picked others up as well. We got water and a croissant. Very much appreciated. We had enough time in the three different places we visited.”

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10.Balloon Flight with Tour of The Grotto and Guided Pyramid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $250

Start with a 40 to 60-minute hot-air-balloon flight above Teotihuacán, then tour the pyramids with an English-speaking guide before visiting La Gruta. Pickup, transport, park admission, water, coffee, and tea are included. Food and restaurant reservations are not.

“Went on this excursion with my boyfriend and two best friends and this was the greatest and most unique experience ever. Everything was incredible! The people, the experience, the views….everything! 10/10 recommend, do not miss this.”

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11.Hot Air Balloon, Best of Red and Green Guided 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 12 hours · from $295

Start with a dawn balloon flight over Cappadocia, then return for breakfast before touring an underground city, Pigeon Valley, Zelve, Paşabağı, pottery and rug workshops. English-speaking guides such as Ada, Eda, and Jacob lead the full-day route.

“La me hi or del mundo , es la mejor experiencia en globo que he vivido , es mi tercer vuelo y diría que el de capadocia es el mejor del mundo”

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12.Hot air balloon ride, guided visits to Teotihuacan and Guadalupe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 11 hours · from $323

Start before sunrise with a hot air balloon flight above Teotihuacan, then explore its pyramids with a bilingual guide. Visit Guadalupe, Tlatelolco, and an obsidian workshop with tequila tasting. Guides such as Francisco, Héctor, Sal, and Allan have earned strong praise for clear, caring service.

“Sal's Narratives of description of Pyrmids was very good along with Guadalupe and Jaun Diego. The balloon ride was amazing best pilot ever. Negative would be the food, sauces were runny and food dry asked for salsa and got something mildly spicy kinda bland taste.”

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13.Hot air Balloon and Cape Winelands Private guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $635

Begin with a hot air balloon flight over Stellenbosch, followed by breakfast, town walks, Lanzerac and Delaire Graff tastings, and a final stop in Franschhoek. Your private English-speaking guide can shape the wine visits around your preferences. Early pickup, comfortable shoes, and flexible lunch plans are essential.

“The Hot Air ballon ride was an amazing experience. The whole team organising everything was great and the pilot was so much fun! You start the experience with a homemade coffee, which is a sweet warm up. After the ride, an amazing sparkling wine on the landing site to celebrate (and wish for a successful next flight) before heading for breakfast at this lovely local spot. This had a big variety of different choices on the menu so there is something for everyone to eat and enjoy. The wine tour after was incredible. Definitely worth purchasing this as an extra after the ballon to make a full day experience! Started…”

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14.8 Days Nile Cruise, Balloon, Guided Tours, Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 8 days · from $1,250

Spend 7 nights aboard a Nile cruise with guided visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. You’ll see the Valley of the Kings, sail past Nubian villages, ride a horse carriage to Edfu Temple, and take a sunrise balloon flight. Guides have included Adel and Ahmed.

“At Blue Shadow, very friendly staff who warm welcomes you and greets you everytime. Everybody paying attention to every detail to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Really felt at home. Our guide Ahmed has always keen to give detailed information and aswers every question. Really enjoyed it!”

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15.Hot Air Balloon and Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $545

Start before sunrise with a private Cape Town pickup and a hot air balloon flight over the Stellenbosch winelands. After breakfast, visit Stellenbosch, Lanzerac, Delaire Graff, Franschhoek, and Dieu Donne. Joseph may be your driver, and the day lasts about 10 hours.

“Absolute perfection! Loved it! Highlight of our trip. Balloon ride was smooth and the views were awesome. Thank you!”

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