California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures

TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY SUNRISE FLIGHTS

Sunrise over an enchanted European vineyard? Sure looks like it, as you ascend on a cushion of wind, breaking the bonds of gravity aboard a beautiful Hot Air Balloon in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

 

Temecula Valley Wine Country Ballooning Adventure

Duration:
Approximately 3 Hours with 50-75 Minutes Flight Time

January - December: Daily Flights. Closed Christmas Day

Product Code: CDN-1111   

Per Person	$168.00

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DEL MAR SUNSET BALLOON RIDES

Our coastal flight offers a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and Coastal bluffs surrounding Del Mar. You will view the premier horse ranches located in Rancho Santa Fe, as well as the mountains bordering the Borrego desert to the east; on an especially clear day, you may see Coronado Island to the south.

 

Del Mar Sunset Coastal Ballooning Adventure

Duration:
Approximately 3 Hours with 40-60 Minutes Flight Time

May - September: Daily Sunset Flights.

Product Code: CDN-1294   

Per Person	$248.00

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FAQ

* What should I wear?
* What can I Bring?
* What about bad weather?
* Will it be windy or cool?
* How long will my adventure last?
* Breakfast - - what is included?
* What is La Vindemia?
* How many people will fit and are there any size or weight restrictions?
* What will we see?
* Why so early?
* How high will we go?
* How far will we travel?

What should I wear?

Recommended attire is casual outdoor active wear, and a jacket, sweatshirt or fleece pullover. Comfortable shoes are suggested (no high heels). Because the balloon burners radiate heat, we recommend that if you are over six feet tall that you wear a hat or a cap. In the cooler months you can bring some gloves to wear.

What can I Bring?

A camera! A video camera! It is recommended you leave all other personal possessions safely locked in your car.

What about bad weather?

Weather is obviously an important factor in ballooning. That is why we have mandatory phone calls prior to each flight, for that final weather confirmation. If we do have to cancel the flight because of weather conditions, of course, there is no charge to our passengers. We usually will be able to fly the following day, either Sunrise or Sunset Flights. It is highly recommended that you keep a couple of optional days in mind when making your balloon ride reservation, just in case there is a weather cancellation.

Will it be windy or cool?

Only comfortably cool. Unlike most areas of the country, the temperature in the balloon for the first 2000 feet is the same or slightly warmer. This is because the inversion of warm air that flows toward the coastal region from the California Desert. We recommend you bring a jacket or sweater.

How long will my adventure last?

From the time you leave your car until the time you return to your car, the time involved is usually three to three and a half hours. This includes driving you to the launch site in one of our Club Vans, watching the inflation of the balloon (perfect opportunity to use those cameras), the balloon ride itself, and having the celebration after landing. We also give you a photo flight certificate signed by your pilot that commemorates your ballooning adventure! And of course for our Sunrise Flight, you will also enjoy the breakfast at La Vindemia. Of course, we drive you back to the meeting location.

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Breakfast - - what is included?

The most succulent fresh fruits, a variety of specialty muffins, imported cheeses, Champagne Mimosas, Sparking Cider, orange juice and piping hot coffee and hot chocolate!

What is La Vindemia?

La Vindemiais where we meet to begin you adventure! It is an exclusive private vineyard nestled in the middle of Temecula Wine Country. We are very fortunate to have such a lovelyItalian setting for our meeting location and to enjoy our Champagne/Sparking Cider Celebration at the end of the Sunrise Flight with a hosted gourmet pastry breakfast. What a perfect conclusion to a very unique experience!

How many people will fit and are there any size or weight restrictions?

That depends on the number of reservations we have for that ride. We have a variety of colorful balloons, the smallest accommodates six to eight passengers, and the largest accommodates fourteen passengers! All of our baskets are large, European design, and partitioned to give each passenger maximum comfort and visibility.

What will we see?

For the morning Sunrise Temecula flight, everything Wine Country has to offer! South Coast Resort, Ponte Winery, the vineyards of Temecula, snow capped mountains, citrus groves and much, much more!

For the evening Sunset/Mountain Ride, the country estates of Rancho Santa Fe, citrus groves, and with the weather cooperating, incredible ocean views at sunset.

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Why so early or late ??

Temecula
Because of the wind variances, we can only fly over Temecula Wine Country in the early morning. It would not be safe to fly later in the day, when the winds could become problematic.

Del Mar
It's those pesky winds again! Only this time it's just the opposite, there are less wind variances in the evening hours. And, come to think of it, it's pretty incredible to have ocean views at Sunset!

How high will we go?

When you are aloft in the balloon you will be around fifteen hundred feet above the earth, and that's what makes those views so fantastic!

How far will we travel?

The average distance that you will travel in the balloon is three to seven miles, depending on winds.