Balloons Above the Valley
Balloons Above the Valley
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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We in Downtown Napa where we will have coffee and pastries ready for you. From there we will take you to our launch site where you will get to see the final stages of our balloon inflation. Once you board the balloon a photographer will take your photo and have them ready for you after your flight for optional purchase. Flight time is approximately an hour! Once you land, we will bring you back to downtown Napa. The entire Balloons Above the Valley experience is approximately 3-4 hours, not including the option of a post flight champagne toast
Napa, California
Awards
Travelers' Choice
2024
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4.5
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Kate K
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
The team was weary professional and very friendly! They explained everything about the flight so we felt safe! We enjoyed the flight and our super talented pilot who showed us some tricks and made the best video for us 🙂 The team did everything to make it COVID safe. We were given face masks and sanitizers, we were transported in big vans - one family/party per car (even parties of two are transported separately). The balloon had dividers so each party stays in their own compartment. And, on top of all this, after returning we received something special ☺️ Highly recommend this experience!
Written August 4, 2020
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katekalashnikov,
Thank you for recently leaving such an amazing review. We are glad you were able to enjoy your flight with us and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff. Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to see you again!
Best Regards,
Balloons above the Valley
Written August 19, 2020
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JosieL
New Hyde Park25 contributions
Jan 2020
After being cancelled 2 days in a row due to inclement weather, we were excited to finally be picked up at Vino Bello Resort in Napa Valley at 6:45 am on a Thursday morn. We stopped for coffee and pastries at Model Bakery where we met fellow balloon travelers and prepared for our flight. As we entered our basket and then started to ascend to the sky, we were greeted by a beautiful sunrise as we witnessed another balloon also ascending nearby. It was a reassuring and easy flight with our pilot, Chad as we floated above the miles and miles of bare grape vines that are typical of January! Regardless of it being off season, we still had a great experience floating high above Napa Valley! We got some great professional pics that were taken by the pilot with memories to last lifetime!
Written February 11, 2020
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Peter L. Thank you for the amazing review and high rating. We are so glad that you had an unfogettable experience with us and we are so thankful for your understanding as we always prioritize safety over everything. I will be sure to share your feedback with chad.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written February 24, 2020
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Elijah W
5 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This was my first hot air balloon ride, but it was absolutely amazing, the team was great, from the time we showed up they were accommodating, very friendly, fun and it made everything go smoothly. My pilot Chad was incredible, definitely major thumbs up, informative, very charismatic, outgoing, and all around fun. I'm definitely going again and would recommend this company to anyone in the bay area looking to go on a hot air balloon ride.
Written July 20, 2020
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Elijah W,
Thank you for your amazing review. We are glad we were able to share in your first hot air balloon ride experience and that you enjoyed it! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to your pilot. Looking forward to your next visit with us and we look forward to seeing your photos from your trip.
Best Regards,
Balloons above the Valley
Written August 19, 2020
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Alfredo C
12 contributions
Aug 2022
what happened to the sunrise?
I still wonder, what is the point of meeting in a place 55 minutes away from the tour?
in my case I was staying in a hotel near the tour. I drove 1 hour to go to the meeting place (model bakery) another 55 minutes to board the balloon, again 55 minutes to model bakery and back to my hotel, total 5 hours, to enjoy 45 minutes, our pilot Russ was very professional To him all my respect.
What's the point of doing this at dawn? if in the end you are going to ride the balloon at 7:15 am
The ride was fantistic!!!!
Nowhere on the web page, does talk about this stormy trip in a van, which sounded like everything except the radio
I still wonder, what is the point of meeting in a place 55 minutes away from the tour?
in my case I was staying in a hotel near the tour. I drove 1 hour to go to the meeting place (model bakery) another 55 minutes to board the balloon, again 55 minutes to model bakery and back to my hotel, total 5 hours, to enjoy 45 minutes, our pilot Russ was very professional To him all my respect.
What's the point of doing this at dawn? if in the end you are going to ride the balloon at 7:15 am
The ride was fantistic!!!!
Nowhere on the web page, does talk about this stormy trip in a van, which sounded like everything except the radio
Written August 23, 2022
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Alfredo C.,
We are sorry to hear your experience was below your expectations. Please contact us directly as we would like to hear your feedback so we can continuously improve our guest experience.
Best Regards,
Balloons above the Valley
Written August 30, 2022
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Kevin A
Phnom Penh, Cambodia8 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Everything about this experience was excellent. You start with coffee and pastries, listen to a (funny) speech about what will happen, take a short ride to a launching field, and a few minutes later you’re in the air! Our guide was excellent - knowledgeable, friendly, safe, and very funny. The views are spectacular - looking at the world from above, gliding around Napa Valley - it really is a unique and beautiful experience.
Don’t pass this opportunity up!!
Don’t pass this opportunity up!!
Written August 29, 2021
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M6853TZkevina,
Thank you for your recent review of your experience with us and we are glad to see you enjoyed everything with us from start to finish. We can't wait to see your pictures from your experience and hope your friends and family enjoy it as well.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written September 1, 2021
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Faylene
Atlanta, GA1,168 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The experience was amazing and something on our bucket list for years. Arrived around 6:30am at Oxbow Market in Napa. Rode bus to basket. Around 10-12 pp in each basket. They helped you get inside each and ropes with handles inside so you can hold on if needed. We sailed over the vineyards, highways and gorgeous mansions in the Valley. The landing was smooth and landed in open pasture area. Afterwards we walked back to the bus so wear comfortable shoes. Crew were experienced and very friendly. We took a zillion photos and video clips.
Written October 23, 2022
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fbell4u,
Thank you for your recent 5 star review of your hot air balloon ride experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed all we had to offer from start to finish and we hope to see your photos from your flight soon.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written October 26, 2022
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gcaddle
Fairfield, CA20 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
First I’m a natural nervous Nellie. However our van driver was very knowledgeable and our pilot was calm as a cucumber. I’ve never felt more secure and had an absolutely great time along with the four other people in our group. The whole experience was relaxed and professional.
Written July 7, 2023
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gcaddle,
Thank you for your recent 5 star review of your experience with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed all we had to offer.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written July 14, 2023
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Raiza L
Doral, florida4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The best experiencia of my life, it was very exacting, first they received us with delicious pastry and coffee, then they took us where the balloon was and our adventure began. Our pilot Bob was amazing, he ride very close over the vineyard, that was so beautiful, the view of Napa Valley was wonderful. He explain how work the ballon and the end he land the ballon in a small park, that was very amazing.
When we come back at the place they pick up us, they welcomed us with mimosas and snacks, very kinds. I recommend a hundred percent Ballons Above the Valley
When we come back at the place they pick up us, they welcomed us with mimosas and snacks, very kinds. I recommend a hundred percent Ballons Above the Valley
Written November 21, 2022
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Raiza L.,
Thank you for your recent 5 star review of your hot air balloon ride experience with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed all we had to offer from start to finish and we hope to welcome some of your friends and family for flights of their own soon.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written November 22, 2022
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AnnyBy1
Silver Lake, WI7 contributions
Oct 2021
FABULOUS adventure... soaring over Napa in a hot air balloon! Best way to see and appreciate the Napa valley. The support crew was wonderful and very helpful. Our pilot, Chad, appeared quite capable as well as knowledgeable about the local history... and was totally hilarious! Loved the champagne brunch afterwards! Delicious! Thank you for such a perfectly marvelous experience and a memory for a lifetime! Well worth every penny for sure.
Written October 25, 2021
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DiAnn4268,
Thank you for your recent 5 star review of your adventure with us. We loved hearing how your experience was with our staff and during the adventure. We hope that your friends and family enjoy the pictures from your trip when you share them and we can't wait to welcome them for their own trip soon.
Best Regards,
Balloons Above the Valley
Written October 28, 2021
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Sue C
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This balloon ride exceeded all of my expectations! It was absolutely amazing, and our pilot, Jake, was very knowledgeable and skilled at directing the balloon where he wanted it to go. He also gave a great explanation of how it all worked, and the area we were flying over as well. I would definitely go again someday!
Written April 24, 2024
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Hi, what would you like to know about this attraction? What was the Pilots name? Thanks.
Written September 8, 2019
We had Chad Cassell too.
Written October 17, 2019
Has anyone done the wine tour after the balloon ride? TIA
Written June 21, 2019
I think the wine train tour was a better option, depending on price. Check it out.
Written June 22, 2019
Marty C
Santa Clara, California
What is the capacity of the basket and is every ride at full capacity?
Written July 3, 2018
We had 20 in our gondola.
Written October 17, 2019
How tall is the basket? My daughter (7yr) is 4', will she be able to see out?
Written June 7, 2018
The baskets are taller than 3 feet. They are 4 feet tall. If you go to the Balloons Above The Valley website, click on the bars in the upper right corner and go to About Us, then click on Gallery. You will see pictures and get a better idea on what the baskets look like.
Good luck! Hope you are able to experience this fun adventure!
Written June 8, 2018
is it a good idea to do this in late December around Christmas holidays? weather-wise....
Written December 3, 2016
The weather in Napa is generally mild, just watch the forecast. The flight will not be cancelled until the morning of, so if you are traveling from far away it is risky. They also do sunset flights in the winter because it is cooler.
Written December 3, 2016
Je voudrais réserver un package hôtel et ballons on septembre 11 or 12 que se passe t il si le temps est mauvai
Written August 15, 2016
Il faut appeler la compagnie la veille du départ dansl'après-midi (c'est stipulé dans les conditions de réservation) afin qu'ils confirment le départ au cas où les conditions météo ne sont pas OK... A Napa Valley, c'est rare je pense (pe ou pas e pluie) sauf en cas de grand vents (... pour ne pas vous retrouver dans l'Océan...)
Written August 16, 2016
Do you do donations? I have a benefit for a non-profit 501C3 looking for a Balloon ride for two so we can make a live auction package. You can call 805 736-8535 X210
Written September 30, 2015
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