We had a great experience with the Napa Valley Balloons company, started out a bit apprehensive about flying but really wanted to try it. Ken , our pilot was extremely reassuring and his confidence and experienced background totally removed our initial anxiety. Our trip was relaxing, beautiful and fact filled as narrated by Ken. The breakfast after the event was... More

Everyone should go on a hot air balloon ride at least once in their life - what an amazing and wonderful experience. We arrived at 5:30 am for our trip. There was some coffee and pastries at check-in. Then we took a van ride over to the balloons, which were being set up. All I can say is I was... More

We had a last minute reservation for a sunrise balloon ride. We met at Domaine Chandon winery in Yountville at 5:30 in the morning. We were treated to coffee, muffins and water before our trip. Luckily we didn't have to travel far to the balloons. After we arrived at our destination we were able to watch them prepare the balloons.... More

We had the balloon ride on May 13th 2012. The pilot Ken is very very experienced and nice. I have a great fear of heights, but I was not scared because he controlled the balloon very very well and made the ride very very smooth. I was touched not only by this unforgettable experience but also people we met. Give... More

Our party of 7 rode with Captain Bob and had an amazing time! The ride was so smooth...not at all scary. Although we had to land at an unplanned location (due to prevailing winds), Bob knew just what to do and got us down safely and we all commented that we were happy to have had the extra 15 minutes... More

Treat yourself to a wonderful experience!!! You start with juice, coffee and pastries to wake you up at this early hour. Then you take a short ride to the starting point and watch them blowing up the balloons. What a great opportunity for pictures. Bob, our seasoned pilot , kept a running commentary, pointing out sites, dealing with the wind... More

It was really fantastic to get such opportunity to go flying. It gives me pleasure traveling back to my childhood like the character of Jule Verne's novel. I am going to take best emotions and recollections in Moscow, to where I live :-) Thank you everybody who helps me to give these impressions! More

I would recommend these guys all the way. Our pilot was older then the hills, but he was a good hoot and I commend him for doing such a fabulous job. He took us 15 miles out over 2000 feet and we even did a very memorable landing (across a public street where we had to be guided across). A... More

If you are going to get up at 5:00 a.m. and drive in the dark to experience something, it better be good. Napa Valley Balloons is first class all the way and you will be glad you chose them. You are greeted with coffee, juice and pastries. After a briefing you are driven to the golf course next door where... More