Balloons Above the Valley

This was a very good and truly amazing experience for me and my friends. We were indeed very happy and thankful that we finally got to do it. Worth every penny we paid for it!!!

This place was amazing!!! We weren't sure what to expect because it was our first time going on a balloon ride, but it's definitely something I can say I'm glad I did. I'll start from he beginning cause there's alot to unfold in this review.

We met up at the Napa Valley wine train at 5:30 am. Don't be late cause a few people were and we were waiting on them. They give you your itinerary and you sign a waiver , and the. You meet your pilot. They drove us in their vans to the take off point which was off the train track. See the video, it was amazing. I was worried that the wind might be to much fir the too lift off, but they said if they can't, they have alternative locations.

Once we got I'm the air it was very smooth and very relaxing. There we about 20 people in our basket. Not alot of room, but keep in mind your not going to move around in the balloon basket . We rose up in the ir and went where the wind took us. After our pilot explained everything to us we were confident he knew what he was doing . He even took us inside a hillside where we were able to get close to some trees .

Landing was pretty smooth. They picked up up with their vans and drive us back. And this is where it goes from 4 stars to 5. We purchase the champagne package which I highly recommend. We got to share a bottle of champagne with our pilot and he told us all about the first hot air ballon, which was way before airplanes , and explained to us where the name Pilot came from. Overall , it was a great end to a great experience and I highly recommend it .

What a fabulous experience! The entire staff is very polite. The facilities are clean. The equipment is well maintained. Good communication leading up to to the ride. Our pilot Jake was fabulous. He offered so much great info. Pointed out areas of interest. Told us a bit about the valley. Highly recommend both, hot air ballooning and this company.

What a super fun way to spend a crisp January morning. We lucked out with one day of nice weather for our balloon launch. Getting a reservation was easy on their website and I even got a confirmation call the day before. Meeting at Model bakery was nice because they provided treats and coffee. Maya was a great host and made us all feel comfortable about our balloon flight. Drive over the the field was speedy, in a really warm van! Our captain, Jake, was really funny and answered all our questions. Even though the basket tipped over on landing, we had such a great time.

Epic experience!! Our family was visiting from overseas and this was on their bucket list. Everything went smoothly and the staff were so accommodating and friendly! It definitely made our experience amazing. We first got our breakfast at 5;45 am in front of model bakery. One thing that I would change is giving people a whole croissant/pastry. It's so easy and there's nothing else to eat! haha besides that the pastries were good and the coffee was awesome.

Around 6:40 we started getting in the vans to drive to our takeoff location. Our pilot was jake and he was awesome. He gave us a good tour of the napa valley and pointed out different landmarks and spots. He also joked around and chatted with everyone in the basket. I was surprised that there were 18 people in our basket! I didn't know you could fit that many people!

Our ride lasted about an hour and we finally landed on a hill. We got to take some pictures after and they drove us back to our cars at Oxbow public market. I think this is an experience everyone needs to try! I had so much fun and it was really incredible! We paid at the end of our stop.

everything was just fine in the beginning then we had a passenger that ill. our ride was cut short and then they didnt even give us a percentage off at the end of the tour the lady sigges that we take the pictures home
for free just because "they thought they felt like something went wrong" the pictures were taken like a blind person took them random shot this experience was a waste of money !!!

My husband set up a balloon ride for my 30th birthday with Balloons Above The Valley, it was outstanding.
From the pickup at model bakery to the champagne toast package we added on at the end. It was a once in a life time experience and the best way I could have asked to spend the start of my 30th birthday.
Chad was our pilot, he was great, extremely knowledgeable and fun! Thank you for making it an awesome flight Chad!

Maya and Scott took great care of us from start to finish they were excellent and lovely to chat with at the end!

I would highly recommend Balloons Above The Valley to anyone who is looking to take a hot air balloon flight.

Thank you again to the whole crew!

Truly enjoyed the ride. Our pilot Chad was not only skillful but hilarious. Also the complementary breakfast coffee and pastry was on spot early in the morning. Thanks to the crew and the pilot for unforgettable experience

My husband and I had so much fun. I surprised him with a hot air balloon ride for his birthday, and it did not disappoint. It was definitely an early morning, but watching the sun rise over the mountains and flying over the valley during harvest season was an experience to remember. Our pilot was knowledgeable, made us feel safe, and even captured a great photo of everyone in the balloon mid air. Would definitely recommend!

Ballons Above the Valley should be your #1 choice for hot airballoons in the Napa area. We had the pleasure of having Jake as our pilot. Jake and the rest of the crews was nothing but professional and courteous of all of the guests. They made the proper accommodations to ensure we all had a great time and a lovely experience. Don't hesitate to took with them!