Day 01
Dawn Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor's West Bank
- Begin this once-in-a-lifetime experience with an early-morning pickup from your hotel in Luxor at around 4:00 AM.
- Transfer by boat across the Nile River to the West Bank, where staff members will greet you with coffee, tea, and snacks.
- Be briefed by the pilot on safety measures for your hot air balloon flight and have your questions answered.
- Once the pilot reviews the pre-flight checklist, he will brief the ground crew.
- Witness the inflation process of the balloon, watching as it begins to stand up.
- Board the balloon with the assistance of the ground crew.
- Experience the gentle take-off, often unnoticed by guests because of its smoothness.
- Become one with the wind as you lose the sensation of motion and feel the tranquillity of ballooning, disturbed only by the noise of the balloon burners.
- Enjoy the flight, which can last up to one hour from takeoff to landing, and take in breathtaking views of Luxor and its ancient temples and tombs.
- Observe the lives of farmers and locals as you glide over fields, witnessing activities such as irrigation, crop gathering, and animal care.
- Capture amazing photos as the pilot rotates the balloon during the flight for 360-degree views.
- Soar over the Ramesseum and the Valley of the Kings and Queens.
- Before landing, be reminded of the proper landing position. The pilot will then look for a suitable spot to land, usually in an empty field or desert area.
