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Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Luxor, Egypt

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Booked 5+ times last week!

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

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fee - Admission fee
Flight certificate
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
commentary provided in English

Gratuities&tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup is provided from all hotels, Nile cruise ships, and accommodations in Luxor. The exact pickup time is determined by the balloon company and usually falls between 5:00 and 5:30 AM, depending on your location. After confirming your booking, passport copies and your room number will be required to arrange the necessary flight permits and ensure smooth coordination. The final pickup time will be confirmed with you on the evening prior to the tour.

Itinerary

Luxor

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hot air balloon Luxor Take Off Site

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hatshepsut (Pass By)

Colossi of Memnon (Pass By)

Luxor Temple (Pass By)

Valley of the Kings (Pass By)

Luxor

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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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Reviews

4.7

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A must to do in Luxor

BHarat_S, Mar 2026

Fantastic experience. The whole trip from pick up to drop was done professionally. Very humble team.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi BHarat.Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time with us. It was a pleasure having you, and your kind words really motivate our team to keep giving their best. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure!

Nice and cheap

Aihsan, Jan 2026

Really good trip. Thank you for everything. We book our experience 55 dollars and its good. And we saw lots of different historical places panaromic

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We really appreciate your feedback! Knowing that our guests leave happy is our main goal. Thank you for choosing us, and remember—you're always welcome back for more fun!

Scam in the air

LUIS_B, Mar 2026

They've been late to pick us up, they've taken twice as long to get us to work, it's lasted less than contracted and it's a circus to tip. I give it two stars because we haven't died.

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

Estimado cliente, Lamentamos que su percepción haya sido negativa, pero nos vemos obligados a aclarar los hechos por respeto a la verdad y a nuestros futuros viajeros: Seguridad y Normativa: En Luxor, el despegue de los globos aerostáticos no depende de un horario caprichoso, sino de la autorización estricta del Ministerio de Aviación Civil. Si hubo una espera, fue para garantizar que las condiciones de viento fueran 100% seguras. En el aire, la seguridad no es negociable. Logística de Vuelo: Los tiempos de vuelo pueden variar ligeramente según las corrientes de aire y las instrucciones de la torre de control. Nuestra prioridad siempre es un aterrizaje seguro y controlado, siguiendo protocolos internacionales. Hospitalidad y Propinas: Valoramos mucho el trabajo de nuestro equipo de tierra, quienes realizan un esfuerzo físico enorme para asegurar el globo. En Egipto, la gratitud es una costumbre, pero nunca una obligación. Lamentamos que lo haya interpretado de otra forma. Afirmar que "no han muerto" es un comentario extremo. Trabajamos bajo los estándares más altos de aviación para que miles de personas disfruten de esta maravilla cada año con total tranquilidad. Atentamente, La Dirección.

To flee, misleading description

Safaa_S, Feb 2026

Very, very disappointing. We selected the hot air balloon for sunrise, including a very early wake-up call (4:30). The driver picked us up at 5am and then we went around the city to pick up all the other tourists, thus watching the sunrise through the car window and not on the hot air balloon. Arrived on site at 6am (initially scheduled take-off time) past we cannot take off because they have not received the authorization from the airport control tower. Very poorly organized. We take our pain patiently and wait wisely in the car. 6:45 am the day is well up when finally the balloons start to be inflated but lack of skin we have to wait for the second wave .. it starts to do a lot, we get annoyed and pompom: we ***** our mouth in Arabic. We finally take off at 7:14 and land at 7:45, far from the 45 to 60 minutes of flight planned. In short, do not go.

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Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Safaa, Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your flight was scheduled after sunrise, as mentioned in the booking details. However, we completely understand that watching the sunrise is a very special moment during the hot air balloon experience in Luxor. We always aim to make our guests happy, and we regret any misunderstanding regarding the timing. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can find a suitable solution for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for a better experience.