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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

Temecula, USA

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Enjoy aerial views on a hot air balloon flight
Included celebration toast with your choice of sparkling drink
Bring home a souvenir flight certificate
Ample onsite parking makes planning easy

What's Included

60-75 minute SHARED scenic flight (8-16 passengers)
La Scappatella champagne, orange juice, sparkling cider and mimosas
Bottled water
Souvenir certificate of flight
Discounts on wine tasting
Complimentary special occasion banners
Ample free parking

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591, USA
We meet at Bolero at Europa Village. From Rancho California Road turn into the property on Via Europa, turn left and park. Enter Bolero through the large double doors, check in will be in the VIP room on your right.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Temecula

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bolero at Europa Village

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wilson Creek Winery (Pass By)

South Coast Winery (Pass By)

Lake Skinner (Pass By)

Pechanga Casino (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Weights needed in pounds.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Matthew_G

The ride was smooth and the operator was very knowledgeable and friendly. Made the trip an amazing experience. Pointed out beautiful views of the winery’s and answered questions guests had about how the balloon operates.

Reviews

5.0

131 reviews

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First flight

John_J, May 2024

Being free in the air, enjoying the sunrise and the view. Simply amazing... will definitely do it again!

The mountains of Temecula mesmerized with hot air balloon ride

Viraj_S, Apr 2024

The vineyard and the experience to on board a hot air balloon was very well managed. The pilot and the ground team were friendly and made sure everyone was safe

A MUST DO!!!!

John_M, Apr 2024

Our experience with Grape Escape was simply remarkable! I was very nervous, but Bill but all of my worries at ease. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun to fly with! We soared above the clouds and it was a true bucket list experience!! Thank you, Bill for providing us with a memory to last a lifetime!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are pleased to hear you had amazing views above the clouds and our crew was able to ease the nerves!

Bucket list

Matthew_G, Apr 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the smooth ride and learned how the balloon operates! It's our pleasure to make your experience memorable. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

Stunning views, highly recommend

Jennifer_S, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful time on this adventure and crossed something off the bucket list. The views were beautiful and our guide was professional and knowledgeable. The champagne toast at the end was a perfect addition!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time on the tour. we are pleased you crossed something off your bucket list!

Amazing

Rabih_H, Apr 2024

Extraordinary experience. I can’t recommend it enough! Bill, the pilot, was personable and fun. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on the tour. It's always our goal to provide enjoyable and memorable experiences for our guests. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future for more unforgettable adventures!

Best hot air balloon ride ever !

BLANCA_B, Mar 2024

best hot air balloon ride with grape escape! make sure you book with them is the best experience and the pilot was such an amazing person .

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you, Blanca! Our pilots and crew are very experienced and knowledgeable. With safety as our top priority, we are happy to hear you had a great experience!

Life Time Experience

Isaac_C, Mar 2024

That I took my wife for her Birthday and it all worked out. Breath taking views and unforgettable experiences with my wife. Would definitely do it again and I am afraid of heights but once you get up it is not that bad..

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are so glad to hear you and your wife had a memorable experience!

Temecula with a view

Richard_A, Feb 2024

This was our first ballon trip, the scenery is amazing. Rig up/down crews and captain were accommodating, helpful and made us feel comfortable. To top it off, the post flight toast of Champagne made for a great ending.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are happy you had a memorable experience with us and enjoyed the traditional champagne toast post-flight! We hope to see you again in the future!

Amazing experience

Affordable_H, Feb 2024

Everything was amazing!! From beginning to the end. The flight was smooth and amazing!! Our host Bill was funny and with a lot of knowledge. We went the 3rd week of February and I was scared that the weather was not going to be the greatest but once we got to the spot where we take off the sky was clear and made everything Amazing!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are so glad you had an amazing experience! Flying above the clouds is definitely a worthwhile experience and can offer an opportunity to see beyond what we can see on ground-level

Customer service was horrendous.

Mack_M, Feb 2024

The crew asked us to take apart and clean up the balloon in the mud when we were done. We then waited 40 minutes on the side of the road for another balloon to land, after which we were asked to clean that one up too.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Mack, I hope this message finds you well. First and foremost, I want to extend my sincerest apologies for any dissatisfaction you experienced during your recent visit with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we are committed to continuously improving our services to ensure every customer has a delightful experience with us. Regarding your concern about the packaging of the balloon, please accept my assurance that it is never our intention to inconvenience or burden our customers in any way. Our aim is to provide a fun and interactive experience for everyone involved, and we offer the packaging process as an optional activity for those who wish to participate. I have taken note of your feedback and will be discussing it with our pilots and crew members to ensure that the wording surrounding this activity is abundantly clear in conveying its optional nature. We want to make sure that every customer feels comfortable during their time with us. Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience or misunderstanding you experienced. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements to enhance the experience we offer. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further concerns or feedback. We appreciate your support and look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm regards, Jenn Mathews Office Manager

Great experience, great communication

Dana_C, Jan 2024

Great experience! My original day had to be cancelled due to weather; their communication leading up to the event and then about impending weather and ultimately cancellation was exceptional. And I was able to easily reschedule for the next day. The balloon experience was my first….it was awesome!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dana, we are so glad you had a wonderful experience with us! We know the weather can be uncertain, so we do our best to keep customers aware at all times so there are no surprises. Thank you for a great review, we hope to see you again in the future!

My first experience in a hot air balloon

Laura_C, Dec 2023

The way the pilot spoke about all the vineyards Bill was very informative and made us feel calm and relax. The views were amazing !

Not worth $230!

Jesse_J, Nov 2023

The pilot was real nice but only went up a lil bit unlike other balloon who actually went higher and went further. Ours was just mid high and moved a little bit, didnt see any view aside from the mountain.

Uplifting!

Gregory_H, Oct 2023

Smooth and beautiful! Bill is absolute pro and makes you feel very comfortable especially if you aren't that into heights!

Up up and away

Paula_G, Oct 2023

Pete our pilot was wonderful in answering all questioned asked. It was a peaceful ride and so enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Professionally run hot air balloon adventure!

Michael_L, Sep 2023

This was our 1st hot air hot air ballon ride. Even though it was cloudy at 2000ft but otherwise the trip was outstanding! The pilot and ground crew were fantastic! My wife has Parkinson’s, and the crew were so helpful! Professionally managed! A great time too!

Amazing experience - go for it!

Colleen_G, Sep 2023

I’m terrified of heights but this was not scary at all. Rusty was our pilot and could not have been better … assured us it’s safe, explained how the balloon worked, and noting all the gorgeous views as we floated along. Relaxing, beautiful, and a fantastic experience (including post-flight mimosas!). The Bolero winery was stunning too and we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at their restaurant following the balloon ride. Nearly $500 was a splurge for us, but 10/10 would do again!

A Grape Escape

Sage_K, Aug 2023

A Grape escape was an exceptional experience from start to finish. My fiance and I had high expectations going into this experience and they helped exceed those expectations. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing time

Lorrie_M, Aug 2023

Amazing experience, Pete was our guide and he was knowledgeable and patient with us first timers! Highly recommend. We loved it!