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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon
Take to the skies at sunrise over the Nile Valley — temples, fields and the monuments of Luxor.
The journey
Journey overview
Enjoy a private boat experience where you are completely free to choose your programme and manage your own time.
Depending on your preferences, you can visit one or more islands, including:
• Magawish Island
• Ozirea Island
• Eden Island
• Paradise Island
• Hula Hula Island
• Orange Bay
The private boat experience can also include:
• White Island
• Snorkeling at different Red Sea locations
• Possibility of seeing dolphins in their natural environment, depending on their presence
• Fresh fruit served on board
• Swimming and relaxing in the sea
You choose the itinerary: which island to visit, where to snorkel, and how you spend your time on the boat. Timing is about 4 hours.
Please note: island entrance fees vary depending on the island selected and are paid separately.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Your boat, your pace
Private boat from Hurghada for about four hours. You choose islands (Magawish, Ozirea, Eden, Paradise, Hula Hula, Orange Bay, White Island), snorkel stops and swimming time. Fruit on board. Dolphins if they appear. Island tickets are extra and depend on where you go.
What’s included
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private boat for about 4 hours
- Programme of your choice (islands, snorkel, swimming)
- Fresh fruit on board
Not included
- Island entrance fees (vary by island, paid separately)
- Tips
Good to Know
Questions about this trip
Straight answers from the planning team — ask anything else and we reply within a working day.
When should we book a balloon or felucca?
Balloon flights in Luxor are weather-dependent and fill in high season; we confirm Private Red Sea Boat Trip as soon as your dates are firm, and rebook or refund the flight portion if the sky closes. A felucca hour in Aswan is simpler and can often be added the day before.
Is this suitable for children?
Many experiences work well with children when paced kindly. Balloon baskets have weight and age rules; diving needs swimming ability and a medical form; ARGY and some Giza events have a 21+ door. Tell us ages when you enquire.
How far in advance should I book?
For winter (October–April) and event dates — festivals, concerts, the 2027 eclipse — book as soon as you can. Shoulder season can often be arranged with a few weeks’ notice. Hotels in Luxor for 2 August 2027 sell out early.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Private Red Sea Boat Trip is a starting point. We adjust days, hotels, meals and extras (Abu Simbel, balloon, a pyramid interior) once we know who is travelling and what you want to skip.
How do payments work?
Published trips can be reserved on the site. For a custom amount we send a secure payment link. You receive written confirmation, inclusions and our cancellation terms before you travel.
Who will be our guide?
A licensed Egyptologist or local specialist, in French or English as you prefer. We introduce them before the day whenever we can. Drivers are not substitutes for guides at ticketed sites.
What about visas, packing and insurance?
Most visitors need a tourist visa (e-visa or on arrival). Pack light layers, modest dress for mosques, and sun protection. Comprehensive medical insurance with evacuation is required and not included. Full notes: visa, packing, health and insurance pages.
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