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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor

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Luxor, Egypt

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5+ bookings last month.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Watch the sunrise over the Nile, Luxor’s West Bank, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III) on a magical morning adventure by hot-air balloon. Everything you need is taken care of: 2-way transfers from your hotel, a motorboat to the launch site, and even breakfast, tea, and coffee. The photos will be extraordinary.

See Luxor’s ancient sites and the Nile river from a hot-air balloon
Capture aerial shots of the Temple of Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, and more
No need for a breakfast box—includes a simple breakfast with hot drinks
Picks up and drops from hotels, ships, and residences all over Luxor

What's Included

Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor Egypt
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Motor boat to transfer to the West Bank
45 minutes ride in Hot Air Balloon, in the sky of Luxor more or less depend on the weather condition

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We provide pick up from any location in Luxor city

Itinerary

Temple of Medinat Habu (Pass By)

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jessica_F

This was the coolest thing we did. I was worried that there wouldn’t be any other balloons for sick pictures like the ones you see on Pinterest but there were plenty. The operators were kind and professional. They picked us up from our hotel and communicated with us via WhatsApp. We showed up in the dark and were in the air for sunrise as well as some time after. Gorgeous views of the temples, the Nile, and lots of Luxor farmland. Everything was very safe. Definitely recommend.

Reviews

4.9

based on 820 reviews

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Norbert_P, Dec 2025

Excellent excursion with very impressive flight. Transport and organization was very well organized.

A bucket list experience

Shimika_W, Dec 2025

Beautifully organized trip from on time pick up to perfect sunrise view in the air. This tour is exactly as advertised. The pilot was very experienced and absolutely amazing - ensuring we lifted off, floated, and landed in the best locations, with everyone getting a chance to see and take great instagrammable pictures over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the exact time of the sunrise peeking over the mountains & Nile River. Sindbad team was responsive over WhatsApp, answering all of my questions in advance day & night. Thank you Lily! Highly recommend.

A MUST (for the travel girlies)

Jessica_F, Oct 2025

Great Experince

khaled_C, Jan 2024

Picked us up from our hotel. The oprator Khaled was maging the balloon safely and pointing out the attractions in the ground. We have enjoyed the sunrise. It was lovely adventure

Great experience

Gabriel_L, Jan 2024

The whole hot air balloon ride experience was exceptional and we would recommend it to anyone and specifically Viator. All the arrangements from pickup, transport, the flight and the return to the hotel was flawless.

Wonderful sunrise balloon ride

Muthukkumar_S, Nov 2023

We were picked up sharp at 4:50AM from our hotel. After a rendezvous with the Sindbad crew in the banks of Nile, we were dropped at the launch site in time for the spectacular site of balloons getting inflated in dawn. We were promptly air lifted and witnessed the sunrise mid air. The views were breathtaking with 25-30 balloons surrounding us. Captain Khaled showed us all the important landmarks and the landing was smooth as butter. Thanks Sindbad team. We paid 90$ PP for this experience via Viator.

Don't miss this unforgettable experience

Yvonne_W, Apr 2023

Very glad we booked this Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor West Bank with Sindbad Balloons. A really great experience and not to be missed if you have the opportunity. The early start (4:30 am pick up from Hotel) was well worth it. We were then taken down to the Nile for our boat trip across to the West Bank (Coffee and Tea provided). Then transferred to our mini bus to await with several other parties for the go ahead to drive to our take off location just as the sun was coming up. What an unforgettable sight awaits you at the balloon take off point with so many balloons at various stages of inflation in the hazy morning sunlight. The actual flight was very enjoyable with our extremely professional balloon pilot / instructor Khaled putting everyone at ease throughout the trip and pointing out the various sites below. A final landing briefing before a perfectly smooth touch down, assisted by the brilliant and hard working ground crew who rush to the landing site (where ever it might be depending on the wind direction!). You are given the chance to leave a tip for the ground crew if you would like. All in all a memorable and unmissable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone, even if you think you'll be scared of heights, you won't be! I'm not great with heights, but felt totally safe at all times. Just enjoy the ride.

Must Do in Luxor

unkei_w, Apr 2023

Really enjoyed the experience, we did have to wait a while to go on but that allowed us to see and take photos of all the other balloons going up

Excellent experience in...

Daniel_G, Mar 2026

Excellent experience in every way and despite the early morning. Well organized, expert pilot and a magnificent day.

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superbe et magnifique expérience !! on en a encore plein les yeux !!

Jeanluc_D, Feb 2023

ABSOLUMENT MAGNIFIQUE ! Du décollage à l'atterrissage Merveilleux ! on en prends plein les yeux ! Nous avons juste été très déçue de la "vidéo" que l'on nous a vendue à 15€ par personne ! des photos nulles et quelque bribe de morceaux de vidéos... La personne qui nous a vendu cela ; nous avait montré dans le car une magnifique vidéo qui n'est absolument pas en rapport avec ce qu'il nous a vendu !! Vraiment dommage !