Hot air balloon rides in Napa, California
4 balloon rides around Napa, 2 with prices from the operator's own site (from $280). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What hot air balloon rides are actually like
Up before dawn, then drifting with the wind while the sun comes up and the ground goes gold.
- Meet in the dark, usually an hour before sunrise. The crew checks the wind and picks a launch field.
- You help hold the envelope while fans and burners inflate it. It's a show in itself.
- Climb into the basket. Liftoff is so gentle you may not notice you've left the ground.
- Float for about an hour. Balloons go where the wind goes, so every flight is a different route.
- Land in a field, sometimes with a bump. Many operators pour a toast after touchdown.
Bring: Layers, it's cold at dawn, Closed-toe shoes for wet grass, A hat, the burner is warm overhead, Camera with a strap. Good for: Anniversaries, proposals, and anyone who wants calm rather than adrenaline.
Questions
How many balloon rides are there in Napa?
GoDo lists 4 balloon rides around Napa. 4 of them have photos.
How much do balloon rides cost in Napa?
2 of the 4 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $280 to $300. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do balloon rides in Napa take?
Listed durations include 3 to 4 hours and 45 min, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which balloon rides in Napa have the most reviews?
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc (4.8 stars, 426 reviews), Balloons Above the Valley (4.7 stars, 412 reviews) and Napa Valley Drifters (3.7 stars, 26 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
1 of the 4 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on GoDo yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on GoDo and correct anything.