HOT AIR BALLOON GUIDE
The flights worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 hot air balloon rides travellers book most, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the temples of the Luxor west bank to the pyramids of Teotihuacan and the Atlas foothills above Marrakech. Sunrise flights, valley drifts and champagne landings, every great launch site in one place.
Hot air balloon over the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech with a warm Berber breakfast and a commemorative flight certificate. Pickup included.
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Pre-dawn balloon flight over Cappadocia with Royal Balloon: hotel pickup, light breakfast, expert commentary, champagne toast, medal.
“Definitely a must when in Goreme! I was very nervous to go on the hot air balloon ride with so many balloons going up at once but it was completely safe. The pilots are amazing on how they can control where they are going. You can't really feel the movements of the hot air balloon.…”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan, cave breakfast, maguey/mezcal tastings, and Teotihuacan pyramids, with Mexico City pickup.
“It was unforgettable experience, and good organized. My wife wants to fly more. The only negative - the price for photos. It's about $120 for the package or $30 for each individual. You can make good photos by yourself.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan with CDMX pickup, cave breakfast, and cultural stops. Includes flight and ruins time.
“It was chilly in the morning, so we wore warm clothes. Overall we had a great time. The balloon flight was beautiful. The chilaquiles were super tasty.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan Valley from Mexico City with cave breakfast at La Cueva, artisan tastings, and pyramid time.
“Unfortunately the organization was not great, especially compared to the neighbor place where we were waiting before this tour company has opened in the morning - long wait time, poor not tasty snacks, staff mostly not talking English and not being able to provide information. The balloon flight was fine, it seems they are all…”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel transfers, safety briefing, and an English guide pointing out Karnak and West Bank sights.
“Adobo did an amazing job of getting us organized and in the air in no time. It was our understanding that the previous 7 days had been canceled due to weather. To see the commitment to the guest experience, promptness, kindness, and orRead more”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Cappadocia from Göreme with hotel pickup, light breakfast, and champagne toast on landing.
“We had the most incredible hot air balloon trip with Yahya as our pilot! From start to finish, everything was extremely professional and smooth. Communication before the experience was clear and timely, and the pickup was actually 15 minutes early—which already gave us a great first impression. During the flight, Yahya was knowledgeable, friendly, and…”
Float over Teotihuacan at sunrise with Volare: a short balloon flight, toast and diploma, plus breakfast and optional pyramid time.
“An amazing experience. The team was so efficient and friendly from pick up and drop off. The views were amazing. So glad I did it.”
4-day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride.
“We had the pleasure to enjoy this tour with Mohamed Gobran. Throughout the four days, Mohamed was everything to appreciate from a tour guide: informative, caring, and fun to make the experience worth it. We got a chance to see all of tRead more”
Soar over Marrakech at sunrise with live pilot commentary, then refuel with a Berber breakfast in a traditional Moroccan tent.
“Fantastic company and assistance with communication and pick up time. Would book again in future. Thanks”
Cappadocia sunrise balloon flight with Discovery Balloons: hotel pickup, 6,000 ft views over Göreme, breakfast, and weather refunds.
“We got tickets with Discovery balloons. Their service was top notch. We got picked up from our hotel exactly when they said they would. Then they took us to their office where breakfast was served with tea and coffee and we were assigned a pilot in a group. Our pilot, Alper and copilot were amazing.…”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Morocco’s Atlas foothills from Marrakech, plus Berber breakfast and camel ride in the Palmeraie desert.
“It was wonderful experience start to end. Our driver Abdoul was amazing guy and helped in every step. Our ballon pilot Lina was amazing and full of energy. She kept us entertained entire trip and took some great pictures for each couple or person doing ballon ride. Highly recommended.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan plus cave breakfast and guided pyramids tour, with spirits tasting and great safety standards.
“The overall experience was terrific. Ivanna was very personable and extremely helpful. She explained every aspect in detail as we proceeded thru the day from arrival to end - this made the tour that much more enjoyable. The balloon experience was amazing - not only the flight over the pyramids but also seeing so many…”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Phoenix’s Sonoran Desert with a bubbly champagne toast and breakfast, plus optional hotel transport.
“Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Everything about our experience was incredible…we had pilot Don he was great and very knowledgeable and funny!! The breakfast in the desert was such a cool experience and the food was warm and good!!”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan from CDMX, cave breakfast at La Cueva, quick artisan stop, then free time at the pyramids.
“The driver was punctual, there wasn't traffic, the organization was great, the balloon flight was perfect and gorgeous, we flight just over the pyramids, good breakfast and shops, really good staff, Sara was our guide so kind and nice, the service is high quality. Just one question, how can I get my pictures?”
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