How much does a Hot Air Balloon Luxor day tour cost?

Private day tours in Hot Air Balloon Luxor start from $112 per person, with the exact rate depending on the itinerary, group size and season. Every Discovery Tours Egypt day tour is private and all-inclusive: a licensed Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all listed entry fees. There are no hidden add-ons at the sites.

Are your Hot Air Balloon Luxor day tours private?

Yes. Every day tour we run is fully private – just your party, your own Egyptologist guide and your own driver. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace, stops and timing are tailored to you on the day.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your Hot Air Balloon Luxor hotel (or Nile cruise dock, where relevant) are included at no extra cost. Your guide meets you in the lobby; if your plans change, the local office that arranged the day tour can adjust it on the day.

When is the best time to visit Hot Air Balloon Luxor?

October to April is the most comfortable season, with warm days and cool evenings ideal for sightseeing. May to September is hotter, so day tours start early to beat the midday heat – and you'll often find fewer crowds and lower prices. We run day tours in Hot Air Balloon Luxor year-round.

Is it safe, and are families welcome?

Yes on both counts. We've operated in Egypt since 1988 from offices nationwide, with 24/7 in-country support, and day tours run with our own vetted guides and drivers. Families are very welcome – guides adjust the pace and content for children, and we can arrange car seats and shorter itineraries.

Sunrise hot air balloon flights over Luxor

Hot Air Balloon Luxor Day Tours

Lift off at first light over the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and the river

LengthAt sunrise

From$125 / person

PickupHotel or Nile cruise included

GuideEgyptologist

By the Discovery Tours Egypt desk

A sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor's West Bank lives up to the hype. You lift off in the dark and watch the sun crest the eastern desert over the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the green ribbon of the Nile below. Flights are weather-dependent and sell out fast – we pair them with hotel pickup and a licensed operator we trust.

The best day tour in Hot Air Balloon Luxor is the one you don't have to organize yourself. We've been arranging them, in this country, since 1988.

Discovery Tours Egypt · since 1988

What you'll see

Hot Air Balloon Luxor, in the order that makes sense

A full day comfortably covers two or three of the stops below – your guide tailors the mix to your pace, interests and the season.

Lift-off at first light

A pre-dawn pickup, the burners roar, and the balloon rises off the West Bank just as the sun clears the eastern desert and floods the valley gold. The quiet up top is the surprise.

before dawn~45 min aloft

The Theban necropolis from above

From a thousand feet the whole of ancient Thebes opens below – the Valley of the Kings, the Ramesseum, Medinet Habu and Hatshepsut's terraces, patterns only the air reveals.

in flightAerial view

The green Nile against the desert

The sharpest line in Egypt: the ribbon of irrigated green meeting raw desert at the field's edge, the Nile and the cruisers silver in the early light.

in flightAerial view

Every Hot Air Balloon Luxor day tours

Ways to spend the day

Every private, fully-guided day tour we run here – hotel or Nile-cruise pickup included. The price you see is the all-in rate.

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight

We arrange a pre-dawn hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, including hotel pickup and a post-flight light breakfast. Flights typically run before sunrise and last about 45–60 minutes. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we book locally licensed balloon operators and organise direct transfers to the launch field rather than moving groups by coach. Unlike mass-market vendors that squeeze launches into busy timetables, we prioritise launch timing and site choice to maximise views of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Nile. Trade-offs: early start (hotel pickup around 4:00–4:30 AM), weather-dependent cancellations, and occasionally bumpy landings.

From $112

Know before you go

The practical bits

What to wear

Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches. Closed, comfortable shoes – you'll cross uneven stone and sand.

Tipping

Around $2–4 a day for your guide is standard, and a little for the driver. Never obligatory – your day tour price is complete.

Heat & water

Carry 1.5L minimum. Sites are in full sun by 10am – the early start isn't just about crowds, it's about comfort.

Cameras & fees

A few sites charge a separate camera fee at the gate; some interiors are extra. Standard site entry is always included.

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