Top 15 Private Balloon Flights in the World

1.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400Our pick

See Egypt’s greatest sights in five demanding but well-planned days. You’ll visit the pyramids with guides such as Jasmine or Nada, fly over Luxor at sunrise, cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo, and reach Abu Simbel by road. Flights, hotels, meals listed in the itinerary, and private transfers are included.

“If you’re heading to Luxor, stop looking for a guide and go straight for Damiana! 😁 From the moment we met her, we knew we were in for a treat. Damiana isn’t just a guide; she’s a walking encyclopedia with a heart of gold. Her knowledge of Luxor’s ancient wonders – like the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, and that other massive temple (we honestly didn’t even need to look up its name because she made it unforgettable!) – is nothing short of amazing. What really set Damiana apart, though, was how she made history come alive. Instead of just rattling off facts, she wove the…”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $218

Meet Mallorca Balloons near Manacor for a safety briefing, balloon setup, and a one-hour flight over the countryside. You can choose a shared, small-group, or private basket, then finish with a flight certificate. Exact timing arrives by WhatsApp the day before.

“Sehr schöne, gut organisierte Ballonfahrt. Anschließendes Frühstück für gerade Mal 3€ (geschenkter Preis ;) Gerne wieder”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $103Best value

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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5.Luxor & Hot Air Balloon Private Trip by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 134 reviews · 14 hours · from $520

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, sleep briefly at a 3-star hotel, then rise before dawn for a 45 to 80-minute balloon flight. A private guide takes you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch and a felucca ride included.

“I would like to thank Loucas for the reception at Luxor Airport. He is such a dedicated and professional guy, willing to help since we met up outside the airport. We are really satisfied with his service.”

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

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

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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7.Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $349

Join a private balloon flight over Albuquerque with pilots including Justin, BJ, and Justin’s experienced crew. You’ll rise near sunrise above the Rio Grande Valley, Sandia Mountains, ancient volcanoes, and lava flows, then toast the flight with snacks and a mimosa or sparkling cider.

“Great experience!!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone. Very friendly crew and pilot. Full of knowledge and willing to answer all your questions!!!”

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8.Private 3-Days Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $350

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a private-cabin cruise with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, meals, Edfu horse carriage, Abu Simbel, and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. Guides may include Jacqueline, Arwa, Elarya, or Khaled Fouad. Temple fees and drinks cost extra.

“I enjoyed the cruise and would recon and it. Our coordinator Elarya was very helpful and responsive.”

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9.Cappadocia Private Flying Dress & Hot Air Balloon Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Asim and his team before sunrise for a private Cappadocia photoshoot around Rose Valley and Love Valley. Your 2-hour session includes hotel pickup, private transport, posing direction, a changing tent, and 15 edited photos. Add a flying dress, vintage car, horses, hair and makeup, or an Instagram reel.

“This Photoshoot with ASIM is a MUST!!!! You can not leave Capadoccia without hiring him!! What a TALENT!! What a DIRECTOR!! What CREATIVE !!!!he was taking care of every detail, movement!! Backgrounds!! Lights!!! Honestly .. It was one of kind Experience for me & my husband!! From 1 to 10 : 1 million times recommended!!!! Amazing work Asim!!! We LOVE IT!!!”

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10.4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews

Travel from Aswan to Luxor on a four-day private tour with a 5-star Nile cruise, English-speaking Egyptologist, Abu Simbel, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mary and Rasha provide clear, patient explanations.

“Mary, the guide, was super nice to us and really tried to teach us about Egyptian culture. She explained things slowly and clearly, even when they were hard to understand for foreigners, making it a fun trip.”

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11.Bali: Private Hot-Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 10 min

Take a private 7 to 10 minute tethered hot-air balloon ride at Tanah Gajah near Ubud. With an Indonesian, English, or Japanese-speaking host or greeter, you rise up to 50 meters above the rice fields in a basket for views toward tropical forest and Mount Agung. Maximum two adults and 150 kg total.

“De ballon gaat alleen omhoog en na 10 minuten weer naar beneden, de ballon zit aan riemen vast. Je kunt wel even mooi over de rijstvelden kijken en de zonsondergang zien.”

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12.Crete: Semi-private Hot Air Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $300

Meet the Viva Let’s Fly team near Lassithi Plateau, help inflate the balloon, and float for 40 to 60 minutes with a pilot such as Serghei or George. After landing, celebrate with champagne, local breakfast, souvenirs, and a flight certificate. The group is limited to eight people.

“Everything about this experience was exceptional. From the booking to the preflight information, the day itself, the flight team, to the breakfast. I can highly recommend a great experience and photos to remember.”

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13.Private Photoshoot Sunrise Balloon with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 65 minutes - 2.5 hours

You’ll ride from Göreme to the private Rhythms of Life site for a guided sunrise or sunset photoshoot with photographers such as Onur, Merve, or Murat. Expect pose direction, Cappadocia scenery, Andrew Rogers sculptures, hotel pickup, and digital images, with package options covering edits and short video.

“Photo shoot experience with Ms. Merve was top-notch. I am amazed on the way she helped me a lot on how to strike a pose which I am not good at. It turned out my photos looked great and beautiful and I am pleased with the photos that were taken. Indeed it was a worthy experience. I can’t wait to post and share it with my friends in all of my social media accounts. :) On a side note, plan your bookings first thing on your itinerary as weather conditions does change, and the good thing about it is that they can make arrangements for you to be able to…”

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14.Private Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 2.5 hours

Take a private one-hour balloon flight for two along Mallorca’s coast, timed for sunrise or sunset. Your pilot explains the balloon, serves champagne and Mallorcan snacks, and points out island sights. The full outing lasts about 2.5 hours and includes return transport, photos, videos, and a flight certificate.

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15.Private Romantic Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $442

Leave Barcelona early for a private hot-air balloon flight over Catalonia. You will see Vic, Montserrat, the Pyrenees, Montseny, and Sau Reservoir, then celebrate with cava and pastries. Pilots such as Benjamin and Quico are known for calm, careful flying, while pickup from Barcelona is available.

“This experience was absolutely incredible! It was the most beautiful and amazing activity we have ever done. Kam picked us up from our hotel and straight away he was very friendly, welcoming and polite. They treated us so well, like family. The pilot, Benjamin was also very fantastic and lovely! I cannot fault them at all, they provided us with the most unforgettable and magical moment that we will never forget. They looked after us from the moment they picked us up to the moment they dropped us off. I really recommend this experience!!! We appreciate the hospitality and kindness with all our hearts. We will never forget this moment,…”

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