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Wine Country Balloons

397 Aviation Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95403
707-538-7359
Ranked #9 of 49 attractions in Sonoma
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Owner description: Celebrating more than 35 years with the highest 5 star rating, this FAA PUC safety certified balloon ride service provides a spectacular way to view... more » Owner description: Celebrating more than 35 years with the highest 5 star rating, this FAA PUC safety certified balloon ride service provides a spectacular way to view Lush Vineyards Redwood forests Mountain Ranges the Russian River and the Pacific Coast. Enjoy a full made-to-order champagne brunch with the pilot after your mornings excursion. Weddings, Private flights for two or large groups can be accommodated. Hotel Packages. Sonoma and Napa California. « less
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Having been on a hot air balloon ride before, i knew what to expect, or thought i did. Scott (our pilot) constantly made us feel as if we were part of his balloon team, showing us how to handle the balloon all the way through to packing the balloon up. If you haven't been on a ride, most companies already... More

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Akron, Ohio, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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Scott and his crew are top notch. From the moment they arrived at the rendezvous point through the great Champagne Brunch after the flight. All was a success. This trip was a Christmas present from my dear wife who is helping me scratch off "things to do" on my bucket list. This experience was one of those items. And so... More

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Santa Rosa, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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I can't even begin to explain how wonderful this experience was but I'm going to try : ) Scott ( the pilot ) was so knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining, professional, skilled and relaxed that what was already a fantastic flight became an educational, almost "magical mystery tour". The pilot and crew encouraged getting involved to whatever degree your were comfortable and... More

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Albion, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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We booked a flight with Wine Country Balloons after much debate and investigating of other area hot air balloon attractions. We were not disappointed in the experience at all. Scott (the pilot) & his crew were very personable, very capable, & very knowledgable. We rec'd an early morning phone call from the pilot as indicated verifying we had weather that... More

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Gibbstown
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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Going up in the hot air balloon was a very neat experience, but not worth the $500+ that we spent. Scott and his crew were very hospitable and knowlegeable, however, due to the fog we had to travel to a different site, Hidden Valley, which was not scenic at all. We saw one vineyard, some farms and horses and a... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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After a few days of touring wine country my family anticipated wanting a change in the routine. We booked a trip with Scott and the crew in advance of our visit and we could not have been happier with our experience Ballooning. We were greeted early with the two very excited and friendly crew members before the sun came up,... More

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Kingwood, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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My wife of 2 days and I had a terrific time on this trip. The meeting location is a restaurant (the same one you will have brunch at) with a public restroom. It will be closed in the morning, but the restroom is open. Crew was entertaining and informative. My wife is not comfortable with heights and I was concerned... More

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Santa Rosa, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
1
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This company deserves a 5 star rating all the way. My balloon flying experience was amazing to say the least. The booking and reservation process is very easy, customer service is extremely friendly and helpful. But Scott, the pilot, is fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable but also very comforting. He made us all feel very at ease with his jokes... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Gorgeous views and friendly staff. Couldn't have asked for more. My husband and I planned the ride for our 9th wedding anniversary. We are dual military and see lots of exciting and rare sights but this one takes the cake. Would recommend to everyone. Worth every penny.

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Ridgewood, New Jersey
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
1
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Wow, what an experience! My husband and I did a balloon ride and we will never forget the beautiful, panoramic views and the amazing sensation of floating up in the air. It was so quiet and awe-inspiring in the air, not like looking out an airplane window or paragliding any other experience....simply breathtaking. Our pilot, Scott, put everyone at ease... More

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