Sonoma Ballooning: Breathtaking Wine Country Flights

Soar above the picturesque beauty of Wine Country with Sonoma Ballooning’s breathtaking hot air balloon flights. Capture unforgettable memories and admire stunning landscapes and vineyards.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sonoma Skypark - 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.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Elevate your Wine Country vacation with Sonoma Ballooning’s breathtaking hot air balloon flights! Our exclusive journey takes you from the heart of Sonoma to iconic Napa Valley, showcasing the diverse beauty of these renowned regions.

For our Spanish-speaking guests, we offer the option of a bilingual pilot, ensuring everyone enjoys this unforgettable experience.

Why we’re voted the Best Ballooning Experience:

Unrivaled Views: Launching south of the majestic Mayacamas Mountains, we offer unparalleled vistas. These mountains shield you from urban landscapes, revealing uninterrupted panoramas of the San Francisco skyline, rolling vineyards, and dramatic Carneros canyons—a landscape reminiscent of France.

Western Napa Approach: Our flight path avoids urban sprawl, immersing you in the region’s natural beauty.
Unforgettable Memories: Capture postcard-worthy moments as you float above the landscape, creating memories to last a lifetime.
Join us for a balloon adventure unlike any other!

  • *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)
Location
21870 8th St E
8th Street East
Please look for the flashing yellow lights which will lead you to our parking lot. Upstairs is the flight lounge. See you there!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachelle_c
Aug 18, 2024
This was our first time... - This was our first time and Nacho made the experience amazing! Such a fun ride, slow and able to take in the surrounding views.
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Angiem311
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing experience!! Nacho was a knowledgeable and courteous pilot. Fog required us to move location but we found wonderful weather and amazing views. Would definitely go again!!
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Theresa_m
Aug 15, 2024
Birthday celebration - Worth the early morning start. Fantastic pilot, professional team. Felt very safe with the team. A must do while in Sonoma!
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Patleschen
Aug 14, 2024
Up up and away! Great Experience - Having to arrive at the venue at 5:30 AM was a bummer until we went up in the balloon. It was truly something else. The balloon ride itself was smooth and comfortable. Out pilot Mateo was knowledgable and helped make the ride enjoyable. Excellent highly recommend.
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X2106dnjavierg
Aug 10, 2024
Amazing experience love it - The views was incredible amazing this is my first time seeing this above 25000 feet away from ground I really like it and my girlfriend loves it too she was so happy. Thank you for the flight Team!!!
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Janinej926
Aug 8, 2024
A wonderful gift experience for our anniversary - It was a foggy morning in Sonoma but the crew knew exactly how to make the flight happen in a different location. It was beautiful , everything was well explained and the pilot was delightful .
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Gina_l
Aug 3, 2024
Top notch experience! - Highly recommend this flight experience!!! I was pleasantly surprised by the breathtaking views. Our pilot, Mateo, was informative and engaging.
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David_c
Jul 22, 2024
Glad we tried it - Wonderful calm experience. Enjoyed the pilot's stories and explanations of how to steer the balloon.
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737hal
Jul 30, 2024
Wished I could give 5 stars - We had a fun experience but (our pilot) Chad's mannerism left a sour taste to the trip. It started with his cold welcome when he picked us up from our hotel. We didn't even know he would be our pilot until we loaded onto the balloon. While he was skillful and our flight was enjoyable ( sharing the fun with our friends), his occasional condescending remarks about the guests and his crew were unprofessional. Everyone else ( crew) was a delight, especially Mateo. This is my second time on a hot air balloon, and I have to say Sonoma Ballooning pails in comparison to the one I went on in Napa.
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Csc1973
Jul 21, 2024
Interesting experience... but I wouldn't repeat it - Get up early, as before 06.20 AM you will be "taking off" in the balloon from an airstrip Your flying experience will basically depend only on the winds and the weather.....if you do not have higher winds you will be disappointed, the higher you fly the better You will land "elsewhere" on some free ground as the balloon has no propulsion of its own." The operator will send vans to pick up the passengers and bring them back to where you took off and your parked car is Personally: I prefer a helicopter flight
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