Length: approximately 3 to 4 hours including preflight and post-flight

Time: -daily between 5:30 and 7:00 am from Napa
-May through October
-You meet the flight at the balloon launch site in Napa.

Summary: This tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off. Please provide each passenger's body weight in the Comments field on the order form. Please provide each passenger's body weight on the order form. Weight surcharge must be paid for any adult weighing over 210 pounds or any child weighing over 100 pounds. Child age is 11 and under. Tour includes sunrise balloon ride and champagne. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-317-3570.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

We provide ballooning excursions par excellence over the most scenic Upper Valley. We limit reservations to allow personalized attention, a single magnificent flight per morning with each balloon, and quality instead of volume. A complimentary Champagne Celebration to toast your accomplishment and breakfast options follow flights. Most excursions last 3 to 4 hours, including preflight and post-flight activities.

We offer a unique, exhilarating adventure for a few hours or more: unparalleled experiences in a legendary place, for those who are adventurous and those who simply want to relax with the world at their feet!

Flights begin at sunrise in the most scenic "Heart of the Upper Napa Valley" (Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga, depending on winds). Altitude, distance, and timing vary according to the weather, and every flight is always a voyage of discovery! Most flights span about an hour. You'll be spellbound as we chart a new course, together with nature and your skilled pilot. The feeling of being as free as the wind. . . that is what ballooning is about!

Our pilots are all experienced, professional, and FAA commercially rated. They are familiar with the valley and dedicated to ensuring that your ballooning experience is safe, informative, memorable and fun! Our balloons are FAA certified, beautiful, and colorful and have been featured on covers of many magazines, from Touring & Tasting to Victoria's Secret!

Our guests may participate in the dramatic inflation if you wish, or watch and photograph! We choose to keep our groups small, usually from four to six persons per balloon or occasionally eight persons in our largest balloons. We celebrate each flight with an award and complimentary fine local champagne.

More Information

What time do we meet?
-We meet about thirty minutes before sunrise. Therefore, times do vary throughout the year. Ranging from 5:30 am to 7:00 am. Please call us with the date you are inquiring about, and we will let you know the meeting time.

Why do we meet so early?
-Just before sunrise is when the weather is the coolest and the winds are the calmest. This is the best time for ballooning.

How high will we go?
-Generally between 1,000 to 3,000 feet depending on the winds.

What should we wear?
-You should wear casual clothing along with comfortable shoes. We suggest wearing light layers so that you can easily adjust to the temperature as the sun comes up. The coolest you will be is on the ground. Once you're in flight, the burners tend to keep the baskets nice and warm.

Where do we launch from?
-Typically we launch from one of the wineries in the Napa Valley. Winds and fog can sometimes force us to find alternate launch sites.

Why do you ask for each passenger's weight?
-Weight distribution and total weight in the basket is a critical factor on balloon flights. Any adult over 210 pounds is required to pay a weight surcharge - $1.00 per pound over 210 pounds. Any child over 100 pounds is required to pay a weight surcharge - $1.00 per pound over 100 pounds.

Can we bring cameras and video cameras?
-Yes! Bring lots and lots of film!

How do you get the balloon inflated?
-A fan is used to blow cool air into the balloon. Later the burners are used to heat the air as the balloon lies on the ground. Gradually the balloon will rise to an upright position.

Is it quiet in the balloon?
-When the burner is off, it is extremely quiet. Quiet is one of the most enjoyable aspects of ballooning.

What fabric is used for the balloon? -Most common is Dacron or rip-stop nylon.

Does the basket sway when flying?
-The baskets do not sway since the balloon moves with the wind.

Where do we meet?
-We will send you the departure point when we confirm your reservation.

This tour does not provide hotel pick-up or drop-off. Please provide each passenger's body weight in the Comments field on the order form. Please provide each passenger's body weight on the order form. Weight surcharge must be paid for any adult weighing over 210 pounds or any child weighing over 100 pounds. Child age is 11 and under. Tour includes sunrise balloon ride and champagne. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-317-3570.

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