Top Temecula Day Trips

Fly over Temecula Valley wine country in a hot air balloon, and see its vineyards, citrus groves, wineries, and estates from high above. Since hot air balloons drift with the wind, every flight is different, making this a unique way to experience the scenic region. Each flight ends with a celebration toast of sparkling wine, cider, or mimosas, to mark the outing as an occasion to remember.

Fitting more than one winery into half a day can be quite hard and feel rushed when you’re also navigating a new area. This small-group Temecula wine-tasting tour takes you to three popular wineries in just a few hours. With a guide, ride between wineries in a trolley and enjoy included tastings at each venue, plus other special discounts.

California’s best wines aren’t only from Napa—on this tour, you’ll experience the wonderful wines of Temecula across three of the region’s best vineyards. You’ll start the sipping at a boutique hotspot with great views, grab lunch at your second winery, and finish with live music and a production tour, where you can sample wines so fresh they’ve yet to be bottled. When in Temecula!

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience when you take to the skies above Temecula on this small-group hot-air balloon experience. In the early morning, make your way to the departure point, and watch as your balloon inflates to its full size. After check-in, hop aboard the basket and set off with your pilot. You’ll soar over vineyards and rolling hills, can spot local landmarks as you go, and will learn more from the pilot's commentary.

Temecula Valley Wine Country is home to dozens of top-rated wineries—and this small-group tour makes it easy to taste the region’s highlights. Following local pickup, travel by comfortable coach to four different wineries in the area, including tucked-away vineyards frequented by locals. As you go, you’ll enjoy several different wines at each stop, can learn more about the winemaking process, and can indulge in charcuterie snacks.