The 15 Balloon Trips with Lunch in the World That Earn Their Seat Price

1.Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 510 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $38Our pick

Leave Antalya before dawn for Pamukkale, where you can take a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight over the white travertines and Hierapolis. Guides such as Osman, Ismail, Levent, and Kemal lead the site visit, with lunch, champagne, and hotel transfers included. Entry fees and balloon photos cost extra.

“The tour guide, Ismael, was amazing. The was friendly, timely, and very knowledgeable. The bus itself was sketchy though and the battery was dying in the mountains as we were driving very slow on a highway. Overall great experience though!”

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2.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 494 reviews · 14 hours · from $37Best value

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale for a sunrise balloon flight above the white travertines and Hierapolis ruins. English and Turkish guides, hotel transfers, lunch, insurance, and a flight certificate are included. Expect a very long day, extra entrance fees, and possible weather delays.

“it was wonderfull experience our tour guide Kaan Gungor was very helpfull and guided us very nicely, he was wonderfull.”

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3.From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $40

Leave Antalya around 1 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale, then spend about three hours at the travertine pools and Hierapolis before lunch and the ride home. Guides such as Gözde, Apo, and Suleyman have earned praise, but delays, sales stops, and extra entrance fees can affect the day.

“The trip was really well organised with everything happening on time. It wasn't easy to basically miss a night's sleep but we did manage to sleep on the transport bus and it was absolutely worth it. Arriving pre dawn at the place where the hot air balloons were being set up and watching them all get prepared was spellbinding. It was a beautiful experience and definitely one to remember! The tour guide, Gözde, was great and really tried hard to ensure that we got the most out of our day.”

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4.Private Day from Cairo to Luxor by plane with hotel,balloon,west,east and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $330

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, sleep briefly at a three-star hotel, then take a sunrise balloon ride before touring the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist guide.

“Elarya at Nice tours was helpful well organized tour if u have less time to explore luxor all the sighseeings were covered Good food and Nile boat ride also included.”

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5.Private Tour to Luxor West and East Banks with Hot Air Balloon,Felucca and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $103Top rated

Start at 3:30 a.m. with a 45 to 80-minute sunrise balloon flight, then tour Luxor’s West and East Banks with a private Egyptologist guide. Expect the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, lunch, and a Nile boat ride. Guides may include Mahmoud, Ahmed Bahaa, or Nermeen.

“We had a blast in Luxor and loved our tour guide Nermeen! We highly recommend this tour as the tour services were above and beyond expectations and Marolla made sure to help us every step of the way!”

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6.From Marmaris: Pamukkale Balloon Flight Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 117 reviews · 16 hours · from $180

Leave Marmaris around 1:00 to 2:00 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over Pamukkale, followed by the Cotton Castle, Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool, breakfast, lunch, and optional tasting stops. English and Russian guides, including Sonny, Kerem, and Shahin, lead the day.

“The hot air balloon ride was incredible and the swim in the antique pool was great. Kerem was a great friendly guide.”

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7.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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8.Side/Alanya: Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 74 reviews · 16 hours · from $59

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, then ride a hot air balloon above Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis, weather permitting. Guides such as Apo and Ercan add useful context, while a buffet lunch, champagne toast, and hotel return round out this very long day.

“Ballons stunning , Pamukale you have to go. Does matter you have to pay entrance there . I have best pictures from there . First guide so so. But Mete was great good job 👏🏻 thank you”

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9.Angkor Wat plus Balloon Ride with Khmer Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $85

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Angkor Wat and Angkor National Park with an English-speaking Cambodian scholar such as Phy or Nak. Add a weather-dependent 12-minute tethered helium balloon ride from 200 meters, then eat Khmer food at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and lunch are included.

“Watch the sunrise at the Angkor wat temple It is one in a life experience. Also the temple were Tom rider movie was filmed was impressive. Our guide was excellent and explained us all the history . Only bad was we could not do the ride Read more”

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10.Hot Air Balloon & Private tour to West bank and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Start with a roughly 45-minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, then tour the West Bank by private vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Medinet Habu, the Tombs of the Nobles, and Deir el-Medina before lunch. Guides may include Hamdy, Yasser, Abanob, Ahmed Bahaa, or Manal.

“Hot Air Balloon experience, trip to West Bank with the guide was absolutely excellent. Guide had immense knowledge and was very patient with all our questions.”

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11.Angkor Wat: Small-Group Tour with Balloon Ride and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $111

Spend seven hours visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll hear Khmer history, eat a set-menu lunch, and take a 10-minute tethered helium balloon ride if weather allows. Guides such as Chou, Nak Chum, and Phuy Phy have earned strong praise.

“Thank you for make our stay in Simi Rape Amazing . this trip was amazing. The difference between a private tour and an ordinary tour is huge. Here the tour guide had the opportunity to show us and explain the history of the Andkor Temple Cambodia in great detail. We had time to visit the most interesting places. The Tour Guide was considerate of our requirements. The driver Pola was always on the right track .In a place that saved us a lot of walking in the hot weather. We had the chance to fly in a balloon too, the view was incredible And I can assure you it was…”

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12.Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Optional 3-Course Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $241

You’ll fly for about an hour above Segovia with an English or Spanish-speaking pilot, seeing the Roman aqueduct, cathedral, Alcazar, and countryside from the basket. The team includes pilots such as Pepe and Manuel. After landing, enjoy cava, a certificate, photos, video, and an optional three-course lunch.

“It was wonderful. I met wonderful people, the host was incredible & helpful.”

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13.One package From Hurghada to Luxor: Balloon & Luxor Day Tour & Lunch & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $239

Leave Hurghada at 11 pm for a private Luxor day trip with an Egyptologist guide, sunrise balloon flight, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, lunch, and a sunset felucca ride. Guides such as Mohammad, Houssam, and Ziad have led this experience.

“Very well organized, we got everything that was agreed on & highly recommend this tour guide, you won't be disappointed!!”

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14.From Fethiye Pamukkale Day Trip w/Hot Aİr Balloon Ride & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $250

Leave Fethiye around 1 a.m. for a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight over Pamukkale. Then spend three hours at the white terraces, Hierapolis, and Cleopatra’s Pool before an open-buffet lunch and the drive home. Hotel pickup, balloon fees, insurance, and lunch are included.

“Wij vonden de ballonvaart geweldig, een hele mooie ervaring. Zijn blij dat we deze activiteit gedaan hebben. Hierapolis pamukkale was mooi maar mag je alleen op blote voeten bestreden, dit kan best pijnlijk zijn. De lunch stelde niet veel voor maar was te doen, drinken moet je wel zelf betalen.”

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15.From Kusadası: Pamukkale Day Trip w/Balloon Flight & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · from $283

From Kusadası, you spend about 12 hours visiting Pamukkale, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, open-buffet lunch, and a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight if selected. Bring swimwear and a towel. Entrance fees and breakfast cost extra, and flights can be canceled for safety.

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