6 Balloon Flights Worldwide Worth Flying For

1.Luxury Sunrise Balloon Ride in Luxor with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,104 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet your driver around 4:30 a.m. for an air-conditioned transfer to Luxor’s West Bank. After takeoff, you’ll see the Nile, desert, Valley of the Kings, and ancient Thebes in the early light. The flight lasts about 30 minutes, with tea or coffee promised and a flight certificate included. Pilot Ramadan is praised for smooth landings.

“We had a wonderful experience. Everything was on time, everyone was very professional. It was our first time and we love it 😍”

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2.Luxury Hot Air Balloon, Land Rover Defender & Michelin Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $556

You’ll leave Dubai before dawn in a Land Rover Defender for a sunrise balloon flight over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Expect a drone show, in-flight falconry, desert storytelling, a short camel ride, and breakfast prepared by a Michelin-starred chef at a private retreat. Guides such as Nikki, Runel, Seth, and Jovan are praised for attentive service.

“Amazing experience. From pickup to drop off at our hotel it was an amazing experience. Raj was friendly kind and conversational as we drove. The details were clearly very thought out and everything was perfect. Perfect is not usually a word for a holiday because nothing is perfect however this was as close to perfect as is possible.”

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3.Luxury Hot Air Balloon Riding in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · from $31Best value

Start before sunrise with hotel or cruise pickup, cross the Nile by motorboat, and spend 45 to 75 minutes above Luxor’s West Bank. From the basket, you may see Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, fields, desert, and Luxor Temple across the river. Coffee, tea, snacks, transfers, and a flight certificate are included.

“Swift about all the process, frequent notifications sent to you so you feel reassured. It was my first time engaging in such experience.”

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4.Luxury Balloon Flight with Michelin-Curated Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 5 hours · from $543

Start with Dubai pickup in a Land Rover Defender, then fly for about an hour above the desert at sunrise, reaching roughly 4,000 feet. An English-speaking storyteller and falcon accompany the flight. After landing, continue to a private desert oasis for a Michelin-star chef’s breakfast, a camel ride, and a short visit inside a Royal Nature Reserve.

“Truly amazing experience. Staff absolutely first class. Highly recommend this activity”

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5.Sunrise VIP Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · from $75

Start around 3:15 a.m. with pickup from your Luxor hotel or cruise ship, cross to the West Bank, and rise above the Nile at sunrise. Expect a safety briefing, snacks, roughly 50 minutes in the air, and a souvenir flight certificate. Staff names connected with bookings include Omar, Mirna, Sandra, and pilot Mohammed.

“It was a very nice ride!! The communication was very good we decided very late to do it and booked last minute, Sheba Tours was perfect they could arrange for us without any problem! The next day morning we got picked up on time, took tRead more”

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6.1-Hour VIP Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight from Marrakech with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $256

Leave Marrakech before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight over the Palmeraie and countryside. You’ll share the balloon but have a private compartment for 2 to 5 people, then enjoy Berber-style breakfast, tea or coffee, and a flight certificate. Staff associated with the operation include pilots Pierre and Jonathan and drivers Redouane and Reda.

“We took the sunrise breakfast flight yesterday 21 Jan. The experience was spectacular. Jonathan G, our English pilot, immediately gave us confidence that we were in safe hands given his experience & gravitas (we were all ballooning virgins). The flight was incredible; one of thRead more”

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