Sharm El Sheikh: Hot Air Balloon Flight over Sinai

Rising silently into the pink-streaked dawn sky above the Sinai Peninsula in a hot air balloon is one of the most profound and beautiful travel experiences available anywhere in the world. This sunrise flight takes you high above the extraordinary landscape of Sinai — a terrain of sculpted sandstone mountains, ancient wadis, turquoise coastal waters, and vast flat desert stretching south toward the horizon — for approximately 45-60 minutes of weightless, wind-borne wonder. Pre-dawn pickup from your hotel is followed by a transfer to the launch site, where you'll arrive to find the balloon already inflating under the direction of a licensed pilot. The pre-flight briefing covers safety procedures and what to expect during the flight, then the burners roar and the balloon lifts gracefully from the ground as the first amber light washes the eastern sky. As you gain altitude, the full panorama of the Sharm El Sheikh region unfolds below: the city's white hotels and marina, the glittering Gulf of Aqaba, Saudi Arabia's Hejaz mountains visible on the eastern horizon, and the jagged spine of the Sinai mountains fading into the desert to the north. The pilot narrates the landmarks throughout the flight. Landing is a gentle affair in an open desert area, followed by a traditional champagne toast — a ballooning tradition worldwide. Certificate of flight presented to all guests. Minimum 2 guests required to operate; maximum 16 per basket.