Hot Air Balloonto Luxor from Hurghada
| EXCURSION | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| Price - adults (from 6 years old) | 60$ |
| Prepayment (for car and guide) | 50$ |
| APPROXIMTE DURATION | From 17 to 34 hours |
| DAYS OF THE WEEK | Wed, Sun |
Egypt has never been associated with hot air balloon flights, but to develop this interesting direction, the organizers decided to prepare a unique excursion from Hurghada for our tourists. It can safely be called "Egyptian Cappadocia"
Most tourists have the opportunity to see popular attractions in the city of Luxor exclusively from the ground by bus. You have the opportunity to see all this ancient beauty from a bird's eye view in the morning and take magnificent photographs: The complexes of the Karnak and Luxor temples, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the statues of the Colossi of Memnon, the Great Nile and the magnificent green plantations along it.
The tour runs daily. For a trip to the city of Luxor, a private transfer is provided, which leaves Hurghada in the late afternoon and returns you back the next day. At the same time, there is an opportunity to spend an interesting evening on your own, walking around Luxor at night.
Important! The flight is completely safe and is carried out daily by professional aeronauts (hot air balloon pilot). There is a group of up to 24 people (large professional balls) in a gondola (cart for landing).
ATTENTION! The program is individual.
We also offer a group excursion Hot Air Balloon + Any Luxor program - for two days, priced from $130 per person - description below in Additional Information.
What is included in the excursion program:
Departure from the hotel around 17:00 (we will inform you about the exact time after booking, the journey takes about 4 hours);
• Arrival in Luxor to the hotel for an overnight stay at approximately 21:00;
At approximately 06:00, departure to the balloon launch site (time may vary depending on flight permission);
Flight in a hot air balloon for about 40 minutes approximately at dawn;
Return to Hurghada around 11:00.
Cost (the total price is indicated, the more people, the lower per person):
Attention! Please check with the reservations department for the exact cost for an individual trip.
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 Balloon with departure from the Luxor hotel = $55 / person.
The price of the excursion includes:
✓ Hotel in Luxor with breakfast;
Transport services in Hurghada
(areas: El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh surcharge +$10* in both directions for a car up to 6 people. Hotels in Soma Bay Kempinski and Sheraton surcharge +$15* in both directions for a car up to 6 people)
*Cost indicated for one round trip booking, up to 6 people. The transfer can be a group transfer).
What is not included in the price of the excursion:
X Dinner and drinks.
Important! Children under 6 years old are not allowed to fly on balloons.
Additional Information:
It is possible to organize a group 2-day excursion according to the following programs: Luxor (standard programs), and add a hot air balloon early the next morning. Overnight at a 2-3* hotel in Luxor. Lunch and breakfast included. Return back to Hurghada by group bus in the evening, picked up from your Luxor hotel at approximately 16:00 (times may change). After the balloon you will have breakfast at the hotel and free time before departure from Luxor. The price is indicated from 2 people = Group program price + $95 per person; if a person is traveling alone or more than two people - price on request.
Or you can choose the group program Super New Luxor + Dendera for 2 days for $100 and add a hot air balloon for $50 as an extra. service. Detailed description here. PS: The price per person for a group program is a little higher, in contrast to an individual one, but in the group program described in this paragraph, you attend a full excursion in Luxor, and in the individual one, discussed above- only transfer, hotel and flight to ball;
It is necessary to send passport photos of all people to obtain a tourist permit to travel to the tourist police;
A prepayment of $50 is required for obtaining a permit, booking a car and a guide, refundable if you cancel the excursion at least one day before the departure date;
The Luxor hotel is a standard 2-3*, just for an overnight stay. It is possible to choose a hotel on your own or book a higher level, but the cost will increase upon request. Not far from the hotel is the old town, where you can stroll in the evening and visit shops or cafes. The route can be clarified at the hotel reception. It is safe, but we recommend that you have the Internet or an application 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, cost $55 per person;
Attention! The balloon flight lasts about 30-40 minutes. We cannot guarantee the flight 100%, as it may be canceled due to weather conditions or other reasons beyond our control. If the flight does not take place, the money will be returned in the amount of $50 per person.
Take with you:
Water, photo of your passport on your phone, packed lunch (order in advance at the hotel reception), warm clothes (the bus has air conditioning even in winter), comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, money for excursions and small expenses, power bank for charging your phone.
