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Magic Horizon Hot Air Balloons

Khaled Ibn El Walid Street | opposite Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
+20 (0)227 4060
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Ranked #19 of 71 activities in Luxor
Type: Tours
Owner description: WE FLY PASSENGERS INTO THE SUNRISE AND OVER LUXOR, THE BIGGEST OPEN-AIR MUSEUM ON THE PLANET.The magic flight starts before dawn when our staff will... more » Owner description: WE FLY PASSENGERS INTO THE SUNRISE AND OVER LUXOR, THE BIGGEST OPEN-AIR MUSEUM ON THE PLANET.The magic flight starts before dawn when our staff will pick passengers up at their Luxor accommodation ferry them across the Nile by Felucca motorboat and drive them to the take-off point. Guests will glide up from the West Bank in an expertly piloted balloon and float over Luxor enjoying a bird's eye view of all the important landmarks of the West Bank. « less
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Buderim, Australia
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13 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I went in February just prior to the terrible accident. I feel sorry for all those who were employed in Luxor. I was impressed with their efficiency in picking me up and going across to the west bank to our balloon. It was an amazing sight to see the balloon and all the others going up. Apparently it was cancelled... More

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MagicBalloons, Director of Sales at Magic Horizon Hot Air Balloons, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Dear Karen, We thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review and hope that we will another opportunity to welcome you in the future. More

Conegliano, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

While in Hurgada I decided to spend a couple of days in Luxor. On the morning of my second day I went for a balloon ride. My sister insisted I used Magic Horizon Balloons. She spent many holidays in Luxor, flew with some of the companies over there and said that Magic Horizon was the best organized and insured. They... More

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MagicBalloons, Director of Sales at Magic Horizon Hot Air Balloons, responded to this review
7 March 2013

Thank you! Your words encourage us to always do a better work. We look forward to welcoming you again. More

Kuwait City, Kuwait
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I was on a Magic Horizons Balloon the day before the accident. I had read that each basket carries between 4 and 24 people. Guess what? They don't adhere to the 24 rule. They addded an extra person in each of the 8 cubicles--we were 8 over the limit. Knowing what I know now I would not do it again.... More

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MagicBalloons, Director of Sales at Magic Horizon Hot Air Balloons, responded to this review
2 March 2013

Dear Paul S. We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to once again clarify that hot air balloons are one of the safest forms of flying/transport. Your comment "not again" cannot have been made out of fear for accidents otherwise that would mean for you to avoid all type of planes and possibly boats, trains, cars... More

Cairo, Egypt
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

This is a must trip in Luxor ... you will enjoy the view from up above. Go with your significant other as you will be very close to each other throughout the flight .................

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

We booked this at the last minute at their office opposite the Lotus hotel. The guy was upfront about the cost and what was included and they didnt dissapoint, it cost $66. They called our hotel and stated the pick up time the night before. They arrived exactly on time and we were taken to the boat to cross to... More

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Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This is one experience not to be missed. Worth every penny and this is from someone who is terrified of heights!!!! The birds eye views of the Nile, Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut were truly amazing, Watching the sun rise over the Nile was awe inspiring. The pilot was great taking us high, bringing us down... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Worth waking up at 4:20am! 1) It's a Hot Air Balloon Ride 2) You can see the Sunrise over the Nile 3) You get to see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and (my favorite) Sabu Temple, from above! I recommend buying the DVD that is being made during the experience. They use footage of you and your trip as... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We've been to a balloon ride before in Cappadoccia, Turkey. This one in Luxor is much more organized.There were practically no time wasted for waiting. We were picked up at our cruise ship at 5 AM, ride a boat where we were served with hot tea/coffee and a biscuits then a private bus to the launch site. As soon as... More

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San Jose, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

I've always wanted to go hot air ballooning so when the opportunity came up to go hot air ballooning over Valley of the Kings on the West Bank and it was pretty inexpensive I was all in! My friend coordinated everything but it was $70 per person or 420 Egyptian Pounds. They take card but prefer cash of course. They... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

We were looked after from becoming till end felt very safe..wad a purely amazing experience the piliot was knowledgeable funny and talented x

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