Egypt has never been associated with hot air balloon rides, but to develop this exciting direction, the organizers decided to prepare a unique excursion from Hurghada for our tourists. It can confidently be called the “Egyptian Cappadocia”.
Most tourists get to see the popular sights of Luxor exclusively from ground level, traveling by bus. But you have the unique opportunity to see all this ancient beauty from a bird’s eye view in the morning and take stunning photos: the Karnak and Luxor temple complexes, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the mighty Nile River, and the magnificent green plantations along its banks.
Excursions are conducted daily. For travel to Luxor, an individual transfer is provided, departing from Hurghada in the late afternoon and returning you the next day. This gives you the opportunity to spend an interesting evening on your own, strolling through the nighttime Luxor.
Important! The flight is completely safe and is conducted daily by professional aeronauts (hot air balloon pilots). The gondola (basket for passengers) can accommodate up to 24 people (large professional balloons).
PLEASE NOTE! The program is individual.
What is included in the tour program:
- Departure from the hotel around 5:00 PM (the exact time will be communicated after booking, the journey takes approximately 4 hours);
- Arrival in Luxor and check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay around 9:00 PM;
- Approximately at 6:00 AM departure to the balloon launch site (the time may vary depending on flight permission);
- Hot air balloon flight of approximately 40 minutes at dawn;
- Return to Hurghada around 11:00 AM.
Cost (total indicated, the more people, the lower the cost per person):
Please note! The exact cost for an individual trip, please check with the booking department.
1 person = $240 (minimum trip cost); 2 people = $280 (total price); 3 people = $350 (total price); 4 people = $450 (total price); 5 and 6 people +$60 per person to the price for 4 people. The cost of only the Hot Air Balloon with departure from Luxor hotel = $55/person.
Included in the Tour Price:
- Hotel in Luxor with breakfast;
- Transportation within Hurghada
- (El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh areas: additional charge of $10* roundtrip per car for up to 6 people. Hotels in Soma Bay Kempinski and Sheraton: additional charge of $15* roundtrip per car for up to 6 people)
- *The price is indicated for one booking roundtrip, for up to 6 people. Transfer can be group).
Not Included in the Tour Price:
- Dinner and drinks.
Important!
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed to fly in balloons.
Additional Information:
- There is an opportunity to organize a group 2-day tour with programs: add a hot air balloon early the next morning. Night in a 2-3* hotel in Luxor. Lunch and breakfast included. Return to Hurghada by group bus in the evening, pick-up from the Luxor hotel, approximately at 16:00 (time may change).
- P.S.: The price per person for a group program is slightly higher than for an individual one, but in a group, as described in this paragraph, you visit a full-fledged excursion in Luxor, and in an individual one, which is mentioned above – only transfer, hotel and a balloon flight;
- You need to send photos of all people’s passports to arrange a tourist visa at the tourist police;
- A prepayment of $50 is required to arrange a permit, book a car and a guide, refundable if you cancel the tour at least one day before the departure date;
- The Luxor hotel is standard 2-3*, just for an overnight stay. You can choose a hotel yourself or book a higher level, but the cost will change upwards, on request. Near the hotel is the old city, where you can take a walk in the evening and visit shops or cafes. The route can be clarified at the hotel reception. This is safe, but we recommend having the internet or an app on your phone with an offline geo-map);
- If you get to Luxor yourself, we can only offer a hot air balloon flight from your designated location, the cost is $55 per person;
- Attention! The hot air balloon flight lasts about 30-40 minutes. We cannot guarantee 100% flight, as it can be canceled due to weather conditions or other reasons beyond our control. In case of a failed flight, the money is returned in the amount of $50 per person.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.