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Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride
Badge of ExcellenceTemecula, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
California is known to many amazing wine-growing areas, but in Temecula, the surrounding area is just as beautiful as the taste of the wines grown there. Take this Temecula Wine Country AM Balloon Ride, and go on an early morning adventure. Fly over the local wineries, vineyards, orchards, mountains, and lakes, and even see distant views of the ocean. Breakfast and alcohol is included to make your morning extra special.
- Fly over Temecula’s wine country in a hot air balloon
- A professional pilot knows all the proper measures for flying safely
- Breakfast and alcoholic beverages included for an extra perk
- An early start time gives you the rest of your day to explore the area
What's Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 31963 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92592, USA
We meet in the Meadows Village shopping center parking lot. 31963 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92592. Please park between CVS and Wells Fargo and check in at the vans with balloon trailers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Temecula
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:How long is the actual flight time?
A:The typical flight time is 45 minutes., however, please allow up to 2 hours 30 minutes total time from start to finish.
May 2023
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Steve_B
What an awesome experience! The balloon ride was smooth and Denny was the best pilot ever! If you’re skeptical about taking a balloon ride Don’t worry Denny will take care of you. We had a great time and the customer service was excellent! We would definitely recommend this company. Thank you for the great experience we had! Now I get to mark this off my bucket list.
Reviews
4.5
27 reviews
Edgar_B, Apr 2024
The company you represent wanted to separate me and my wife from riding together if I wouldn't have said anything they would have done it
Lucia_C, Nov 2023
I wanted to share a special memory with my son. It was an anticipated event and we left quite disappointed. The location was not Temecula over vineyards, it was in Winchester over land plots and construction sites. We started late as we waited a long time for the company to set up so while all the others enjoyed a beautiful sunrise we saw them take off in shivering cold. The flight was choppy, my son got sick. It was also shorter than 45 mins.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your review. Sorry you did not have a good time. Our launch sites are determined by the wind direction and speed. All the balloon companies launched from the same launch field that day. The delay wasn't because it took us too long to setup. We waited for guests who were running late and I realize that added to your frustration to not being the first balloon in the sky. However, we were all in the air at the same time, and we had the benefit of taking pictures with balloons in the background, both on the ground and in the air. Your flight time was 52 minutes as tracked by our flight app gps device. Sorry if it felt shorter than that. Time does fly in the basket! Our actual flight time is determined by how long it takes to get to our intended landing site. That is why we say "45 minutes to an hour". The winds make it an imperfect science. Please come back and see us. We'd like to improve the experience for you.
Cirilo_T, Nov 2023
Pilot is friendly and lots of knowledge of flying hot air balloon, explains every parts of the balloon, name the places in all directions., explains why Temecula is the best place for flying hot air balloon’s..
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you. You are awesome.
Taylor_S, Oct 2023
We purchased a private tour for a party of 3 with included breakfast/mimosas. I hadn't seen my dad in almost 15 years and we (eldest daughter w/ new fiance) were excited to catch up and share our big news on an amazing adventure! We were upcharged another $150+ on arrival to upgrade to "semi-private" rather than a "shared" tour. The lady organizing everything was really nasty and dismissive to us, argued that we booked through Viator and had no control over the details/price of our booking. She asked each person if they were celebrating something and didn't ask us. So after over $700 at this point we were smushed into the small group balloon basket with 6 other people, including a 2 man camera crew and 2 actors (also a single rider, the pilot and us 3). We weren't even able to turn around to face or talk to each other. We also couldn't talk over the actor's lines. We were also hit several times by the camera equipment. There was black condensation dripping on us throughout the trip which permanently stained our clothes. The included "breakfast" was a sandwich bag with a slim jim and some granola bars. The pilot was knowledgable and very skilled but he spoke to his crew with disrespect and anger. The only positives were the incredible view and finally spending time with my dad after so long. This was very falsely advertised, poorly organized and very uncomfortable.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We offer shared basket flight, semi-private flights, and private flights. You purchased a shared basket ride and chose to upgrade to a semi-private flight. You were on a balloon that was filming for a TV show and, although we informed you of this in advance, we apologize if that impacted your experience in any way. Yes, I did chastise the crew for walking up to the balloon during fllming and interrupting a scene. I didn't think I went Christian Bale on him, but I appreciate the feedback and how you perceived it. Our packages include the balloon ride itself, a champagne, juice, or mimosa toast, a selection of 4 individually wrapped breakfast items, free souviner pictures, a commemorative flight certificate and 2 for 1 wine tasting and other discounts to 6 local Temecula wineries. For those wanting a more substantial meal, we include a 15% discount to the Vineyard Rose restuarant at the elegant South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. It is the best deal in town, even their own employees just get a 10% discount. I enjoyed spending time with your dad too and still think he sounds like Jack Nicholson. - Pilot Denni
Tina_R, Oct 2023
Such a chill yet exciting activity. Phil was great, super friendly. We got to see everything and soar above the clouds. It was so much fun
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you Tina
Elizabeth_G, Sep 2023
Being up in the air and having that overlook was priceless. It was the first time going up for me and my family. Denny our pilot was the best and so knowledgable! (Totally got that smooth landing 🥰) I definitely recommend trying it and accommodate you and your party to get the best experience :)
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you Elizabeth!
Jill_P, Sep 2023
Loved it! Even on a cloudy morning the flight was magical, the pilot was so friendly, and the touchdown was easy.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you.
Eddy_V, Aug 2023
Great experience! Able to see everything around friendly staff perfect for a date or special moment. Celebration with a snack and champagne at the end!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you.
Alma_R, Aug 2023
Everything went as planned. Everything was explained at the beginning the staff was great. It was scary at the beginning but then everything went smooth. The pilot made us feel comfortable and he was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you.
Omar_H, Jul 2023
Had an amazing experience with my wife for her birthday! If you go, Hope that you get Denni as your pilot, he was awesome!
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