Top Egypt Hot Air Balloon Rides

This was one amazing experience. The time spent on the water alone was marvelous. Just observing the sailboats navigate the Great Nile with a glass of wine in hand and the sunset in the foreground was incredible. The staff of the Nile did a tremendous job ensuring that I was comfortable and always taken care of. The tours to the various temples were astounding, informative and overall very educational. All the tour guides did an outstanding job explaining the history and providing the enlightenment I left Egypt with. I will certainly return and will be sure to recommend this cruise to all.

I saw this possibility on YouTube while planning for our trip to Egypt. My parents and my brother and sister-in-law and I definitely wanted to do this. It did not disappoint at all! We went not at sunrise but at the one right after that. It was a better price and we just had a wonderful time! My brother-in-law said that he could’ve stayed up there all day! Leaving the round was so gentle. You didn’t even realize you were being lifted up. Prepare yourself for the landing. And make sure that you’re watching so you’re not surprised. But everything was great and I would recommend this to anyone visiting! The views were incredible and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

An absolutely fantastic experience! It’s important to know that the company sets the start time. After some back-and-forth, we agreed on a 4:15 AM hotel pickup (originally planned for later). We actually took off shortly after sunrise around 5:30 AM. Although we were among the later launches, it didn't take away from the experience at all—the colors of the morning sky were stunning. The pilot was sensational, clearly very experienced and professional. A big plus was the basket size; we were in a smaller basket with only 20 people, rather than the usual 32, which made it feel much more personal. We reached an altitude of 3,350 ft and enjoyed perfect weather conditions during our 40-minute flight. The landing was incredibly smooth. Don't let the fixed start times stress you out; the experience is breathtaking no matter when you launch. A very reliable company and highly recommended!

Our flight was late and it took us quite a while to get through immigration and baggage pick up, but our driver who has been on time, waited for us. The vehicle was clean and we had no problem getting to our hotel. We plan on using this service for our return trip to the Cairo airport.

Excellent cruise which allows visits to so many wonderful historic sites. All staff very helpful. Food was great and boat clean and comfortable. By far the best aspect of our cruise was our guide; Ahmed. By far the best guide we have ever had. He was a wonderful person, kind and considering anything possible to make this an amazing experience. His knowledge and passion for Egyptology was outstanding. We can’t praise Ahmed enough, he made our holiday!

The day began with a timely pickup by Ahmed. He is a gem! Comfortable vehicle, relaxed drive, and super kind toward our family. He was also there to pick us up following the excursion. We enjoyed snack and refreshments. The boat crew and captain were fantastic. Again, incredibly warm and helpful. They were fabulous in accommodating all people on the boat, whether young or old, novice or experienced. Day began with seeing dolphins while still tied up at port. Then a long haul to the Dolphin House. Along the way we spotted dolphins from the boat. On location, we were able to swim near some coral and had two small pods of dolphins swim very near us. It was incredible. Important to jote is that the crew of our boat was respectful towards the reefs and dolphins. This cannot be said for other boats and zodiacs we observed. Lunch was tasty. More dolphins observed on our way to the final snorkeling location. That last reef was another pleasant swim with good variety of fish and a couple of rays. The people working this tour, from driver to crew to captain were all lovely and worked hard to make it enjoyable for all.