2 Sunrise Balloon Rides over Napa Valley Worth the Fare

1.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $315Our pick

Meet near Yountville before sunrise for coffee, pastries, and a safety briefing, then ride with a pilot over Napa or Sonoma for about 45 minutes to an hour. The flight follows the day’s weather and may shift to Pope Valley. Expect vineyard and valley views, stories from the pilot, and a sparkling wine toast after landing when provided.

“The crew and pilot were extremely professional. Would recommend to everyone, we left very satisfied considering it’s was once in a lifetime experience.”

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2.Napa Valley: Hot Air Balloon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 4h 30m · from $288Best value

Meet your certified pilot in Yountville for coffee, snacks, and a safety briefing, then rise above Napa Valley in a group of up to nine. The flight usually lasts about an hour, though wind and weather can change that. Look for vineyards, Mount Saint Helena, and, on favorable days, the San Francisco skyline or the Sierra Nevada.

“It was a fantastic trip over the valley. A little cool in the morning but the sky was clear and the views were gorgeous!”

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