We booked our hot air balloon ride in Napa with this company based on a couple of things, first was price, the other was the breakfast menu. I had read reviews on here and some people had a bad experience a few years back. It seemed there were more good reviews than bad, so I just went with it. I... more

We had one of the clearest days ever. We were able to see the golden gate bridge. My 5 year old went. Would recommend ear plugs or something because it is very loud wehn the fire it up ever so often. It was very peaceful and not scary. I wasn't going to go but just be a chaser but I'm... more

First class operation--from the greeting at 6:00 am to the breakfast after the flight, everything was professionally done. Our pilot, JP, was very accomplished--we felt very secure with him at the helm (if that is the correct term). We had perfect, clear weather--which obviously contributed greatly to our enjoyment, and it being late September, the aroma of "the crush" was... more

Generally, when you recieve a gift certificate, you expect to use it the same as cash. Not here! Apparently these are thought of in the same way as airline award miles...SEATS ARE LIMITED!!! So, even if they have a reservation available, you may not be able to use your gift certificate. I was however, offered the opportunity to BUY a... more

First, the bad news. You will have to get up early on one day of your Napa vacation. The good news? You will have a memorable, perhaps once in a lifetime adventure soaring above some of the best scenery in the country, and be back at your hotel with ample time for biking, wine tasting, time at the spa, and... more

This excursion is highly recommended. Excellent staff. Great breakfast. Superb experience. more

We loved our experience with this company. From the minute they answered the phone to greeting us in the morning everything was great. We we on a flight with JP and he did a "dip & dash", may have been on the same flight as the previous review. We loved dipping into the lovely pond at a beautiful golf course.... more

After a full day of traveling my husband and I were not really looking forward to getting up at 5:00 am for our balloon ride the following day. BUT, we're glad that we did! Our experience with Balloons Above the Valley was excellent from when I made the reservation (they were quick to respond to all of my questions after... more

While much of the balloon ride was what we expected, we were in no way prepared or aware of the "splash and dash" where the balloon descends and actually go a few inches into a pond on a golf course. There was a fountain operating in the pond which sprayed the participants of the balloon with foul, dirty water. Water... more