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15 Balloon Trips and Day Tours Worth Flying For

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Flights bundled with a valley walk, a cave breakfast, a camel or a full day out. The 15 below are compared on how much of the morning is actually spent airborne and what fills the rest of it.

Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour - What happens at the balloonport before takeoff
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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

1.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,066 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Start before dawn with pickup in Mexico City, then fly 30 to 50 minutes over Teotihuacan in a shared balloon. After a coffee break and landing toast, enjoy breakfast beneath a natural cave, taste pulque, tequila, and mezcal, and tour the pyramids with a local guide such as José Julio or Silvia.

“Amazing day, would absolutely recommend! If you’re reading this review just do it, you won’t regret it!”

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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX - Mezcal, tequila, pulque, and obsidian
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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

2.Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Start before dawn with pickup from central Mexico City, then ride a hot-air balloon over or near Teotihuacan. Add a cave breakfast, mezcal and pulque tasting, and a guided pyramid visit. The flight lasts about 45 minutes. Guides such as Gio, Jess, Carlos, and Adi have earned praise, but transport and extra shopping stops can affect the day.

“This was amazing , the team knew exactly how to ensure our safety and the travelers. The picture will be cherished as the memories. This was my best tour”

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Fairychimneys - Breakfast beside the inflating balloons
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Fairychimneys

3.Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Fairychimneys

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,196 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

You’ll leave your Cappadocia hotel before sunrise, enjoy hot drinks and snacks beside the inflating balloons, then fly for 45 to 60 minutes above Göreme’s fairy chimneys, valleys, and cave homes. The English-language service includes hotel transfers, a flight certificate, and a nonalcoholic landing toast. Weather may delay or cancel the flight.

“Fun. Professional. Safe. Magical. Would do it again!!! Highly recommend!! Fun. Professional. Safe. Magical. Would do it again!!! Highly recommend!!”

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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride - Luxor Temple and Karnak on the first afternoon
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Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

4.2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel, Balloon, & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,113 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for two full days of temples, tombs, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, camel ride, felucca sailing, meals, and one hotel night. An English-speaking Egyptologist such as Hassan, Aladdin, Hamdy, or Manal leads the sightseeing, while a private driver handles the long road journey.

“Hamdy and Mahmood (our driver) for the Luxor and Karmek temples. We’re very informative and knowledgable . The pick up from Hurghada was on time, comfortable and nice. Hamdy upon arrival at the temple was friendly and shown us around . We learnt a lot. Thank you Hamdy and Mahmood.”

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CDMX: Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour - Picking the right version of the tour
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CDMX: Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour

5.Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 3 - 11 hours · from $147

Start before sunrise with a hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan, followed by a sparkling-wine toast and certificate. Upgrade for breakfast, a guided pyramid tour, an obsidian workshop, tequila tasting, and the Basilica of Guadalupe. Guides such as Hector, Alex, Lili, and Francisco are known for adding lively historical context.

“Miriam was an outstanding tour guide. She explained each activity clearly and made everything easy to follow and enjoyable. I truly loved all the experiences throughout the day — the schedule was perfectly timed and never felt rushed. The highlight for me was the breathtaking balloon ride over the pyramids. It was unforgettable. Everyone was kind, professional, and well organized from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience.”

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Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - Underground rooms and Uçhisar views
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Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

6.Antalya/Kemer: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 732 reviews · 2 days · from $35

Travel from Antalya or Kemer to Cappadocia by bus, explore underground cities, valleys, Avanos, Uçhisar, Çavuşin, and ancient churches, then sleep in a cave or 3-star hotel. English, German, and Russian-speaking guides may include Erhan, Ibrahim, Apo, or Farid. Balloon flights and panoramic balloon viewing cost extra.

“The trip was amazing and our guide Erhan explained everything very well! Just be very aware that there will be additional costs for activities in Cappadocia, which is explicitly stated in the description but can still catch people off guard. The money you pay upfront is for the trip and the hotel (including diner and breakfast), which is a good deal for how far it is. Our driver Hassan drove very safely.”

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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour - The 5 a.m. start and the day’s real length
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Luxor: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

7.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Full-Day Sights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 630 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

Start before sunrise with a roughly 30-minute balloon flight over Luxor’s ancient monuments, often with views of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Then join a guide such as Hamdey, Sayed Salim, or Bagdady for the west and east banks. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“The hot air balloons were amazing! My guide Ahmed was fantastic. He was informative, funny and very friendly.”

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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour - A private tour with useful built-in transport
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One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

8.One Package Hot Air Balloon with Best of Luxor Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 626 reviews · from $89

Start before breakfast with a 35 to 60 minute balloon flight over Luxor, crossing the Nile by motorboat before landing near the west-bank monuments. A private guide then takes you to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Hassan, Khaled, Mohammed, or Dr. Mo, depending on the booking.

“Perfect daily tour if you have little time in Luxor. Air balloon is simply amazing ! Khaled, my tour guide, is a real Egyptology, great knowledge !! Keep in mind that you got to pay for every entrance. totally worth it.”

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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City - The pre-dawn ride from Mexico City
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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

9.Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a shared hot-air-balloon flight over Teotihuacán. After landing, eat breakfast in La Gruta or La Cueva, visit a craft workshop, and tour the pyramids with an English-speaking guide. The day may include guides such as Diego, Itza, or Ivan, plus hotel-area pickup and return to Ángel de la Independencia.

“Considering the fact that weather didn’t cooperate. It was ok. Only thing I would say is when landing it took forever and we didn’t get our toast or certificate.”

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Cappadocia: Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise - The pre-dawn pickup and drive to the valley
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Cappadocia: Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

10.Soganli Valley Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 512 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

You’ll leave your Cappadocia hotel before dawn for Soğanlı Valley, about 45 minutes away, where pilots such as Ihsan and Batu have guided smooth sunrise flights. Expect a light breakfast, coffee or tea, balloon inflation, one hour in the air, and a post-flight drink before returning to your hotel.

“We loved our experience riding with our pilot Ihsan. He was funny and made sure we are confortable throughout our flight. The ride was smooth and we felt safe the entire time. The view of the valley at sunrise was breathtaking, making it one of the best experiences we've had. Thank you to Ihsan and the whole crew!”

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Antalya: Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch - The pre-dawn departure from Antalya
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Antalya: Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch

11.Pamukkale Tour with Hot Air Balloon and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 510 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $38

Leave Antalya before dawn for Pamukkale, where you can ride above the white travertines in a hot-air balloon or watch from below. After landing, explore Hierapolis with guides such as Osman, Ismail, Levent, and Kemal, then enjoy lunch before the drive back. The day lasts 14 to 15 hours, and site entry costs extra.

“This was truly and exceptional trip and with a guide like Ismail amazing . The driver wasn’t a very friendly guy but who need smiles when you have an excellent driver and respectable. Ismail was the best guide you can have on your team his calmness his knowledge of any and all history suberb. This guide made sure he spoke to each and everyone on the group he took his time he even watched our belongings when we went in the water.. Even though I didn’t go on the ballon ride due to my back issue not one moment did I feel out of place so I say thankyou for…”

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Cappadocia: Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Video - Before sunrise at Rose Valley
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Cappadocia: Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Video

12.Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 493 reviews · 150 minutes - 6 hours · from $29

Wake before sunrise for a private or shared drive to Rose Valley, where balloons prepare for takeoff. Then watch them float over Love Valley’s fairy chimneys while guides such as Eren and Emre take photos and drone videos. Hotel pickup, snacks, hot drinks, and all footage are included. This is balloon watching, not a balloon flight.

“Very friendly and patient photographer and smooth pick up and drop off”

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Cappadocia: Royal Queen Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise - Watching the balloon come alive
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Cappadocia: Royal Queen Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

13.Royal Queen Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, a light breakfast, and a short safety briefing. Royal Balloon pilots such as Serkan, Kaan, and Kemal guide you above Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys for about one hour. After landing, toast with champagne or mimosas and receive a flight medal.

“What an amazing activity! Can’t recommend enough. We had a great ride and our pilot was informative and funny. Hotel pickup/drop off was nice. The light breakfast was perfect and the drinks and chocolate covered strawberries after the ride were fun.”

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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert - Coffee, safety briefing, and the launch base
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Dubai: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

14.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 4 hours · from $280

Rise before dawn for a 40 to 70 minute balloon flight above Dubai’s desert, reaching about 4,000 feet as the sun comes up. Sindbad Gulf Balloons provides hotel transfers, a safety briefing, tea or coffee, and an electronic flight certificate. Pilots such as JP and Hamid add commentary, while the open desert offers chances to spot gazelles and Arabian oryx.

“We had a super adventure this morning on the balloon. Everything was explained in detail before we set off, landings etc. We had a great pilot (Im sorry I didnt catch his name, we were in basket 1)who pointed out so many things as we glided across the sky. We were picked up from our hotel by the very lovely Hamid who gave us a great tour as we drove out to the balloon site. He couldn't do enough for us. Thanks to all.”

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From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour - Tatlarin Underground City and Church
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From Antalya: 2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

15.2-Day Cappadocia, Cave Hotel, & Balloon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Antalya to Cappadocia by air-conditioned coach, visit an underground city, valleys, Uchisar, Avanos, and Göreme, then sleep one night in a 3-star or cave hotel. Guides such as Erhan, Murat, Şahin, Kadir, and Rashad lead the trip. Balloon flights, safaris, lunches, and some activities cost extra.

“I had a great time with this trip. Our tour guide Erhan is funny and knowledgable, that makes the trip fun and interesting to learn about a new place. He is very helpful as well :) Our bus driver Hassam drives very safely, it feels so smooth through all moutains. I wish the bus has a socket to charge phone though. The bus was definitely long but with several breaks in between it’s doable.”

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