Ep.44 We were blown away (pun intended) by our ride in a hot air balloon over Egyptian ruins in Luxor. Add a beautiful sunrise to that experience and we have a memory that will float in our brains forever. Follow along as we share our top tips while gliding above the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Karnak, and Hatshepsut Temple on the West Bank of the Nile. β€οΈ
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Chapters:
00:00 – Start
00:55 – Where is the hot air balloon launch site?
01:17 – What to wear on a hot air balloon ride?
01:59 – How safe is a hot air balloon ride?
02:39 – How many people fit in a balloon basket?
04:16 – Do they weigh people before flying?
04:35 – What does it feel like to fly in a balloon?
06:15 – The peacefulness of a hot air balloon
07:00 – What can you see in Luxor on your ride?
07:55 – Sunrise flight was the best for us
09:07 – How long is a hot air balloon ride?
10:03 – How high do you fly?
10:35 – How was the hot air balloon landing?
11:27 – What happens after you land?
13:04 – Tip #1 – Book Early
14:08 – Tip #2 – Costs will vary
14:55 – WARNING: Lower priced riders may get bumped
15:11 – Tip #3 – Book the best time for you
15:31 – Tip #4 – Be on time for your pickup
15:47 – Tip #5 – Stay in contact with your vendor
16:56 – What did our hot air balloon ride cost?
17:42 – Would we do this again?
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13 Comments
Amazing times.. so glad you liked itπ It s definitely cheaper.
That is so cool! Hot air ballooning is on the list of activities I have never done. Including bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, parasailing, or walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain! But I am a certified scuba diver, waterskiier, snorkeler and swimmer and bicyclist. Thanks for your video!
Beautiful! Ballooππ πͺπ¬β€
Love the end. Thanks for including the outtakes. That made me smile big! ππ Riding in a hot air balloon is in my bucket list. π Thanks also for all the valuable info. ππ
My husband really wants to do this, but I am still not sure that I can get over my fear of heights and flying, despite how peaceful it seems to be. You have done a great job describing every facet of this experience though! Thanks for an excellent video!
I would love to ride in a hot air balloon! Thanks for taking me along. π π
Once again love the channel and the reviews you guys have!
What a wonderful experience π
Wow! Looks like you had an amazing time! Great video. So informative. I think the sunset rides could be interesting. π
Yet another thing to add to my ever growing bucket list! Looks amazing, lots of great informationβ¦.thank you π
I love how you really described the experience and how itβs not scary. I have been fairly resistant to going up in a balloon over the years due to some fears of heights. Then I purposely did a zip line to overcome my fear of heights at the Grand Canyon and Iβve been sooooooooooooooo much more at ease in trying new things. You have inspired me to try this experience. Thank you!
π βοΈ. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience!
Thank you very informativeπ