Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Our pilots have the most experience and are part of a professional racing team. Our equipment features the latest safety innovations including doors in the basket for ease of access. Our tours are educational and entertaining. Our shared basket sizes are based on the number of guests booked, party sizes, and passenger weights. We have 14 different balloons in our fleet, all different sizes. You can't fly a balloon too heavy or too light. Both conditions would be unsafe. We have 14 different balloons in our flight, all different sizes. The space per person is always the same. The largest compartment size we have carries up to 7 guests. Each basket will have either 1 compartment (open basket), 2 compartments, or 4 compartments (partitioned basket).
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Temecula
We'll fly over vineyards, wineries, orchards and luxury estates. We'll see wildlife, local lakes and mountains with distant ocean views.
What‘s Included
Two for one wine tasting tickets to 6 local Temecula wineries
Champagne or Mimosas
Bottled water
Individually wrapped breakfast items as part of a continental breakfast
Free souvenir pictures and a commemorative flight certificate
Gratuities
Weight fuel surcharge of $25 if over 225 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
Weight fuel surcharge of $50 if over 255 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
Weight fuel surcharge of $75 if over 300 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
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Temecula Hot Air Balloon Ride
2024 Pricing
Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Views - Poor communication
Avery O,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We had an overall great experience, and the views were absolutely amazing. That said, there were a few details that could have been communicated more clearly. The “continental breakfast” ended up being a small bag of snacks that appeared to be from Costco, which was a bit disappointing compared to what we expected. We also paid extra for what was described as a more secluded, first-come, first-served balloon experience. However, when we arrived, there were already two balloons set up with smaller baskets holding about nine people each. Since our group had 18 people total, it seemed like the arrangement was predetermined, which made the “secluded” upgrade feel misleading—especially given the additional $35 per person. Additionally, the waiver gives the impression that the experience is limited to around four people, so it would be helpful if the company were more transparent about balloon sizes and group capacity ahead of time. Overall, the experience itself was beautiful, but clearer communication and more accurate descriptions would have made it much better.
Beautiful Bounty!
Michele E,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful “Bounty” balloon flown by pilot Phil was an amazing adventure and a dream come true! The entire operation from beginning to finish ran smoothly. Our flight was gorgeous above Temecula wine country.
Great experience, was...
Javier M,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, was amazing balloon trip and the staff was very nice and nice the driver explain really well
No wind
Susan M,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Didn’t realize it was all by the wind if there’s not any wind, we really don’t go high. We just kind of float on the bottom. Everybody was nice. Everybody worked really hard, but I’ve had a better experience on a balloon in Colorado.
What a great experience...
Jason C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience with an awesome and fun pilot. We had a very memorable experience for my wife’s birthday. Would absolutely do it again.
Very unpleasant
Juan V,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Extra charge "fat tax" I am writing to express my significant disappointment regarding an additional $25 surcharge I was issued during my recent flight. The charge was applied because my individual weight exceeds 225 lbs. I find this policy to be both inconsistent and discriminatory for the following reasons: * Total Weight Capacity: Your safety guidelines state that the total weight limit for two people is 450 lbs. As a party of two, our combined weight is well under this 450 lb limit. * Arbitrary Individual Limits: Charging an individual based on their specific weight when the total load is within the "two-person" safety standard feels less like a safety requirement and more like a "fat tax." * Customer Experience: Being singled out and charged extra for my body type, despite meeting the collective weight requirements, is humiliating and poor business practice. I would like a refund of this $25 surcharge. I believe your pricing should be based on the total weight impact on the balloon's capacity rather than penalizing individuals who fall within the aggregate safety limits. Janet was the person demanding my 25 dallors making it clear im fat .in front of 30 other customers. Not cool my girlfriend was surprised as well I was embarrassed. I
Wonderful Experience
Jeffery B,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the experience and this was for My Wife's Birthday. Brent was a Great Pilot and we had a Wonderful time.
Ride canceled due to last minute weather change that would’ve made it not safe.
Ryan K,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Me and the wife were scheduled to take flight on Mon morning Feb 16th. I’m only giving 5 stars based on the friendly staff, prompt refund and most importantly putting our safety over their wallets. will be going back to hopefully have a successful trip next time when we are in the area.
Highly, highly recommend this company!
Grace B,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Denni was a fantastic pilot! Very knowledgable about the Temecula Valley and hot air balloons in general. He accompanied our ride by sharing fun facts about the history of the area, wine making, hot air baloon travel, and many other things while also telling some very fun stories from his time as a pilot. Everything was very safe and logistically smooth and we got over an hour of airtime!
Everything was fine,...
Juan G,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Everything was fine, except for the distribution of the people in the balloon, I went with my wife to celebrate her birthday and they left us in separate parts of the balloon... they don't tell you that before making the booking.
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