The 15 Best Three-Day Balloon Trips Worldwide

1.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000Our pick

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three days with a private cabin, meals, an Egyptologist guide, and major temple visits. You’ll see Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. The final day begins before sunrise with a 45 to 80-minute hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.

“Wow, what a fantastic tour! From our amazing tour guide to the caring and friendly staff on the boat, we were blown away by what this tour had to offer! Andro, our guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly, felt more like a friend with all the facts and hidden gems rather than just a tour guide. This made the tour really feel personal and stand out as a highlight from our time spent traveling Egypt. The boat staff were all so incredible and kind. They made my 30th birthday so special with singing and dancing and even a cake! This tour really hit all the marks! We feel like…”

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2.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, rise over the temples in a sunrise hot-air balloon, then cruise to Aswan aboard a five-star boat. Guides including Ayman, Hassan, Ahmed, and Khaled lead visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. The pace is full, early starts are common, and entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“From Luxor to Aswan variety of activities were planned very carefully and methodically. Excellent experience Guides were all knowledgeable and friendly Excellent coordination by Mohra. This can be done without Mohra's coordination.”

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3.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $642Top rated

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, rise over the temples in a hot-air balloon, then cruise south for four days of guided sightseeing. You’ll visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Private transfers, flights, meals, a four-star hotel, and two cruise nights are included. Guides such as Salma and Ahmed may lead different sections.

“Nice Tours arranged everything smoothly. The flight, cruise, hotel and tour guides are good. We had a great experience.”

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4.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 43 reviews · 3 days · from $750

You’ll travel from Luxor to Aswan on a two-night 5-star Nile cruise, beginning with a hot-air balloon ride and guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guides may include Mina Habib, Manel, Emad Elsmaky, or Mustafa. Entrance fees and airport transfers cost extra.

“Mina Habib,Manel and Emad elsmaky They were our guides. Special people, very knowledgeable and helpful in every way. Mina was truly very kind and helpful, while Emad was very, very friendly. Highly recommended, and you'll be lucky to have them as your guides. The tour it’s fantastic the food not bad and the people very very kind.”

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5.Best of Cappadocia 3 Days Tour – Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $999 per basket (seats 8)

See Cappadocia by private air-conditioned vehicle over three days, with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, cave churches, fairy chimneys, two underground cities, Ihlara Valley, and an optional hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Safak Karacaoglu are praised for clear explanations and patient service. Admission fees, meals, hotels, and the balloon are extra.

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6.3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $655

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor in a private cabin aboard a 5-star boat, with full-board meals, air-conditioned transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor. You’ll see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

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7.2 Night-3 Day Nile Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $311

You’ll sail from Aswan to Luxor for two nights aboard a 5-star, full-board Nile cruise, with an English-speaking guide, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and a morning hot-air balloon ride. Basma handles trip updates and questions, while pickup and local transport are included.

“This was an amazing experience! Basma, who I was communicating with from the very beginning was extremely helpful. She always kept us updated with the plans for the upcoming activities and was immediately responsive to any questions we had. She worked round the clock to ensure that our activity went smoothly. I would definitely recommend this activity with Your Egypt Vacation!”

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8.3 Days Nile River Cruise & Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 3 days · from $520

Spend two nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, an English-speaking guide, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, a horse carriage ride, and an early hot air balloon flight over Luxor. Guide Samy has been praised for warm, careful help, while Manal has handled carriage-hire problems well.

“Such a wonderful trip with fine price and friendly staff. After booking, the staff keep in touch with us at any time, so we don't have to worry about the whole tour. The Nile river is very beautiful, the cruise is nice, we spent three wonderful days here. Especially Guide Samy, he gave us a tour of Aswan, quite experienced and helpful, what he offered us is way more than a guide, He is kind, warm, and patient. We shall never forget him.”

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9.Cappadocia Gems: 3 Days Trip Package with Balloon Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $815

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, sleep in a cave-style hotel, and explore underground cities, cave churches, valleys, pottery towns, and ancient ruins in a small group of up to 10. Add the sunrise balloon flight for Cappadocia’s famous aerial views. Guides may include Osman, Yeshir, Bushra, or Solomon, depending on the date.

“Amazing! Definitely do the balloon ride! Guide was great and very knowledgable! Cave Hotel 1811 was awesome!”

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10.3 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $655

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor in a private cabin on a full-board 5-star ship, with an Egyptologist, private transfers, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. The package also advertises a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, with a $25 refund if weather cancels it. Confirm balloon and Abu Simbel details before booking.

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11.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan & Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $1,200

You’ll leave Hurghada around 12:15 AM, ride over Luxor’s temples by hot-air balloon, tour Karnak and the West Bank with an English-speaking Egyptologist, then spend two nights aboard a Nile cruise. The trip includes Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, meals, a private cabin, and return transport to Hurghada or drop-off in Aswan.

“départ un peu chaotique avec difficulté à avoir l’horaire du pickup. Une fois pris en charge après 1h de route depuis Hurghada, on a du faire demi-tour pour aller chercher un papier pour la police oublié par le chauffeur… on est arrivé vers 4:00 à Louxor et nous avons été oubliés pour le ballon. j’ai du les contacter et qqn est enfin venu nous chercher 1h30 après. Lever de soleil raté. Heureusement, ensuite, tout le reste s’est bien passé.”

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12.From Istanbul: 3-Day Cappadocia Tour with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $670

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for three busy days with airport transfers, two nights in a luxury cave hotel, and an English-speaking guide. See Göreme, Devrent, Avanos, Çavuşin, and fairy chimneys, then rise before dawn for a one-hour balloon flight over Soğanlı Valley and ride an ATV at sunset.

“Ali was amazing and brought us on an incredible experience of Cappadocia. You first land in the morning, get a tour of the area with a driver and some days are relatively chill for you to explore the old towns and ruins. Highly recommend and I had a great time there!”

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13.3 Days 2 Night Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour+Hot air Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $963

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for three busy days of fairy chimneys, cave churches, pottery, carpets, an underground city, and a hot-air balloon ride. Stoneland Travel includes flights, transfers, a guide, two nights of lodging, breakfasts, two lunches, and the balloon flight. Expect early starts and a group of up to 15 people.

“Great service . Punctual and very well organized and executed. Great hotel ! Recommend the Hira Cave Hotel , super clean and lovely staff .”

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14.3 Days: Aswan, Abu simble,Air Balloon,Luxor, from Cairo by plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $950

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae and a Nubian village, continue to Abu Simbel, then explore Luxor by balloon, car, and guide before flying home. Four-star hotels, breakfasts, lunches, airport transfers, and private touring are included. Ask if Samar is available, as her warm, clear guiding has earned especially strong praise.

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15.Amazing Sailing Nile Cruise From Aswan For 2 Nights 3 Days Including Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $450

Spend two nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with meals, an Egyptology guide, visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, and a Luxor balloon trip. You will also see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Ask clearly about balloon timing and entrance fees before departure.

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