Wine Country Join-in Flight

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

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Sonoma Ballooning!

Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges!

Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been voted best of Napa & Sonoma. Enjoy unparalleled views with our exclusive flight corridor, we are the only company that can approach Napa from the West to avoid congested areas. Unlike others, we include EVERYTHING: pre-flight snacks, celebratory champagne toast (no upcharge!), and breathtaking panoramas from the Mayacamas Mountains to San Francisco Skyline to Napa Valley. Plus, launching from an airport allows us to fly just before sunrise, not after!

Why Choose us:

-Award-Winning: Voted Best of Napa & Sonoma (2 years running).

-All-inclusive: Champagne toast included—no hidden fees!

-Exclusive flight path: Western Napa approach, avoiding subdivisions.

-Flexible takeoff: Launching from an airport, not restricted to after the sunrise.

-Unrivaled views: San Francisco skyline, vineyards, Carneros canyons.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

*260 pound individual passenger weight limit. Passengers weighing over 260 pounds will need to purchase an extra seat for passenger safety.

Ballooning is not appropriate for: Infants or young children (under the age of 8 yrs/57 inches tall)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Champagne post flight toast

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

What To Expect

Your adventure begins in our cozy flight lounge overlooking our most frequent launch site. Savor fresh coffee and snacks as you watch the colorful balloons inflate around you. Once everyone is gathered, your experienced pilots will guide you through a pre-flight safety briefing, after which we'll witness the thrilling final stage of inflation right on the tarmac. As the balloons stand tall, you'll climb aboard and capture a few photos before lifting off into the morning sky. For the next hour, we'll drift along with the winds, utilizing different altitudes to gently steer the balloon towards our landing spot. During this serene journey, soak in the breathtaking views and create lasting memories. Upon landing, the balloon will be deflated, and we'll whisk you back to the airport for a celebratory champagne toast, captivating stories about ballooning history, and tales from your pilots' adventures.

Admission Not Applicable

Sonoma

Deemed the "real" wine country, our aerial adventure takes you soaring above Sonoma's sprawling vineyards—far more expansive than Napa's—with the majestic Mayacamas Mountains as your backdrop. From this privileged vantage point south of the range, the iconic San Francisco skyline unfolds before you in an unobstructed panorama. Begin your unforgettable journey in Sonoma, where the heart of wine country beats, and conclude in Napa, creating a truly unparalleled experience.

Admission Not Applicable

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Wine Country Join-in Flight

Reviews

4.83

232 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

214

Do it!
Liz D,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was so much fun! Our pilot, Mateo, was great. He knew a lot about what we were seeing as we were in the air and taught us a lot about the area as well as hot air ballooning. Everything was super smooth and absolutely beautiful, highly recommend!!
Great experience. Very professional, and it was an amazing morning to fly. The views and the experience was better than
33humbertoz,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Very professional, and it was an amazing morning to fly. The views and the experience was better than expected. Well-run operation, and all the crew members were amazing.
Great experience!
Jill W,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ride was beautiful, smooth and serene! Our pilot was very skilled and entertaining too. It was so fun to float above the vineyards.
The staff were great....
Janice Z,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The staff were great. Matteo was our pilot. He was very knowledgable. Whatever nerves we had quickly went away after takeoff. The landing was very smooth. Ballooning is off the bucket but we would go again.
Amazing experience with incredible views!
Guide01197883057,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most beautiful and enjoyable experience flying with Sonoma Ballooning for our 12th anniversary. Mateo was an excellent host and a super responsible pilot! We felt so cared for and celebrated the whole experience! Five stars!!!
Wonderful experience!
Nikki E,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Jeff our pilot was very informative and did a great job. Perfect way to spend our anniversary. Definitely do it if you are on the fence. Smooth easy ride with beautiful views!
Bucket list goal achieved
christinebW828TG,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An awesome experience! Nacho gave us so much information and answered my 101 questions. Smooth and beautiful! Champagne after was relaxed and celebratory! Thank you!
A beautiful morning
jillirisr,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was wonderful. From the sun rise to the beautiful views. Floating like a bubble in the sky is amazing. Mateo was a great pilot and the staff were great. Thank you
Great time!
Stephen C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The crew was informative and obviously knowledgeable. The ground crew was fast & efficient, so we didn’t sit around long to get started. Overall a wonderful time. Would recommend to everyone.
Air balloon ride
Sylvie D,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour!! The staff was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. The views were amazing with the sunrise. Would strongly recommend!!! Landing and takeoff were smooth due to very good driver!!