Temecula Hot Air Balloon Ride: Door-Entry Experience

Experience the thrill of a door-entry hot air balloon ride in Temecula. No climbing required. Professional photos and experienced pilots. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Temecula - We’ll fly over vineyards, wineries, orchards and luxury estates. We’ll see wildlife, local lakes and mountains with distant ocean views.
What's Included
  • Two for one wine tasting tickets to 6 local Temecula wineries
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Free souvenir pictures and a commemorative flight certificate
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Weight fuel surcharge of $25 if over 225 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
  • Weight fuel surcharge of $50 if over 255 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
  • Weight fuel surcharge of $75 if over 300 lbs. (to be paid directly on site)
Additional Information

The pilots are highly experienced and part of a professional racing team. The equipment includes the latest safety features, such as basket doors for easy access. The tours are both educational and entertaining. Shared basket sizes are determined by the number of guests, party sizes, and passenger weights. The fleet consists of 14 balloons of various…

Location
31963 Rancho California Rd
Rancho California Road
We meet in the Meadows Village shopping center parking lot. 31963 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92592. Please park between CVS and Wells Fargo and check in at the vans with balloon trailers.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeffery_b
Mar 2, 2026
Wonderful Experience - We enjoyed the experience and this was for My Wife's Birthday. Brent was a Great Pilot and we had a Wonderful time.
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Ryan_k
Feb 17, 2026
Ride canceled due to last minute weather change that would’ve made it not safe. - Me and the wife were scheduled to take flight on Mon morning Feb 16th. I’m only giving 5 stars based on the friendly staff, prompt refund and most importantly putting our safety over their wallets. will be going back to hopefully have a successful trip next time when we are in the area.
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Grace_b
Feb 16, 2026
Highly, highly recommend this company! - Denni was a fantastic pilot! Very knowledgable about the Temecula Valley and hot air balloons in general. He accompanied our ride by sharing fun facts about the history of the area, wine making, hot air baloon travel, and many other things while also telling some very fun stories from his time as a pilot. Everything was very safe and logistically smooth and we got over an hour of airtime!
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Susan_e
Feb 2, 2026
Moments like these - It was the most Amazing experience and even more special with the one I Love…. The pilot was amazing and the videographer option was a great touch I can’t wait to get our pics!!! Thank you so Much Danni I will be back next time it might be with my coworkers thank you again Susan and Corey
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Jose_c
Jan 20, 2026
Great experience. The... - Great experience. The view was amazing. We love all the experience. The only thing is we don't know where to find the photos the staff took from their phones.
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Jeff_s
Dec 27, 2025
The company who did the hot air balloon ride was excellent well organized and very professional - That Viator told us to be there at 6:00am we didn’t need to be there until 6:45 very frustrating. It was cold and long 45 min wait
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Louis_m
Dec 22, 2025
Amazing - This was a bucket list experience and it was absolutely amazing. I would definitely do this again. It was so much fun.
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Nidhi_s
Dec 2, 2025
I went for the ride on... - I went for the ride on 11/29 6 AM so it was a bit chilly in the morning at the site. It would be good to dress in layers, bring a hat and a pair of gloves. It is not that chilly when you are in the basket and up in the air. Otherwise, it was a good experience. The staff is very nice. Janet took a lot of pics. Phil, our pilot was informative and kept us entertained. Victoria drove us to and back from the site. She has a great sense of humor. All in all, a good experience.
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Juan_g
Feb 13, 2026
Everything was fine,... - Everything was fine, except for the distribution of the people in the balloon, I went with my wife to celebrate her birthday and they left us in separate parts of the balloon... they don't tell you that before making the booking.
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Juan_v
Mar 25, 2026
Very unpleasant - Extra charge "fat tax" I am writing to express my significant disappointment regarding an additional $25 surcharge I was issued during my recent flight. The charge was applied because my individual weight exceeds 225 lbs. I find this policy to be both inconsistent and discriminatory for the following reasons: * Total Weight Capacity: Your safety guidelines state that the total weight limit for two people is 450 lbs. As a party of two, our combined weight is well under this 450 lb limit. * Arbitrary Individual Limits: Charging an individual based on their specific weight when the total load is within the "two-person" safety standard feels less like a safety requirement and more like a "fat tax." * Customer Experience: Being singled out and charged extra for my body type, despite meeting the collective weight requirements, is humiliating and poor business practice. I would like a refund of this $25 surcharge. I believe your pricing should be based on the total weight impact on the balloon's capacity rather than penalizing individuals who fall within the aggregate safety limits. Janet was the person demanding my 25 dallors making it clear im fat .in front of 30 other customers. Not cool my girlfriend was surprised as well I was embarrassed. I
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From $165
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).