Hot Air Balloon Rides in Temecula

Amazing sunrise flight with Kyle (pilot) and Aaron (on the ground). Truly 5 Stars - don’t hesitate to book with these folks. It was a magical balloon ride!

What a way to celebrate! A Grape Escape exceeded my expectations from start to finish. The meeting spot at Europa Village was easy to find, and the crew drove us by van to the launch site, so there was nothing to figure out on our own. The liftoff was incredibly smooth. It felt like going up in an elevator, with no jerking at all. Our pilot was extremely skilled, and nothing showed it more than the landing: we touched down right on the trailer instead of the ground. That takes real precision, and it was impressive to watch. The views of the Temecula Valley were spectacular, and what made it special was that our pilot narrated the entire ride, pointing out highlights so we knew exactly what we were looking at. It wasn't just up and down; it was a true guided experience. The basket is a little snug, but never uncomfortable. It was simply a relaxing, pleasurable ride, and the mimosas afterward were the perfect finish. Highly recommend A Grape Escape for a special occasion or a bucket-list experience.

The experience was so very peaceful!! If you’re hesitant to do this - just go!! Our pilot, Bill, was very skilled, funny and was just super!

Grape Escape was a very squared away outfitter. They were on time and very efficient with the process. We met at the Bolero / Europa winery, which is a quaint location that was easy to locate and access. Then we were driven in a comfortable van to the boarding area about a 5-minute drive away. The balloon ride was lovely! And Bill was a fantastic pilot. The landing was most impressive as he was able to land the basket right onto the trailer! We were shuttled back to the winery for a brief champagne toast. Unfortunately, the winery no longer serves breakfast, so we were a bit disappointed, but that is no reflection on Grape Escape. Although requests for tips were made, it wasn’t uncomfortable or over the top as with some other outfitters. Our tipping culture in America is so bonkers.

Great sunrise experience! Bill was pup pilot and he was fun, funny and knowledgeable! This company met on time, got us to the balloons and in the air like clockwork. Just in time for sunrise, well done grape escape and Bill!

We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather or a better pilot! Bill was incredibly welcoming and made the entire experience so enjoyable. We went up with a group of strangers, but by the end of the ride, it felt like we were all old friends. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to take it all in. It was truly an unforgettable experience, and we highly recommend Bill as your pilot. If you’re considering a hot air balloon ride, definitely book with Bill—you won’t be disappointed!

We booked this early morning balloon flight for my birthday. When we arrived, we were met by 12 other people and were briefed and loaded into a small passenger vehicle and brought to the field where we would load up our balloon. The space was quite tight in the basket, but not too uncomfortable. The Captain was funny…. telling a bunch of Dad jokes along the way, but made us feel comfortable. We were in the air for approximately 60 to 70 minutes and the whole thing took 2.5 hours followed by a glass of delicious champagne and a toast to our successful journey.It was a beautiful day for floating and captain Bill was gracious in answering all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling through the Temecula area.

Front start to finish, everything about this experience with Grape Escape Balloon Adventures was wonderful. The employees are friendly and professional and our pilot Pete who was also our van driver and bar tender was sincerely as good one gets at their occupation. He talked with such a confident stride and has so much experience he immediately lends a calmness and excitement to the experience. Being there for the predawn inflation of the balloon was incredible. The slow ascent while moving across the vineyards and citrus orchards while the sun rose over the mountains was breathtaking. After about an hour of flight time Pete communicated via two way radio with Kevin and the ground crew where he intended to land and brought us down so gently you never felt the actual touchdown. I can’t wait to come back again and highly recommend this company if decide to go ballooning in Temecula!

Couldn’t rate this high enough! No pun intended. From the very beginning, everything went smoothly. The meeting location was easy to find, the setup point was a short drive away, setup was quick and Bill (pilot) explained everything that was going on. The flight lasted slightly more than an hour and was incredibly smooth and beautiful. Bill answered all of our questions and his decades of experience showed as he masterfully piloted our balloon above Temecula with accuracy that’s hard to believe until you witness it yourself. Is it expensive? Can you put a price tag on lifelong memories? It was worth every penny, couldn’t recommend it enough. DO IT!

Very experienced operator. Been doing this for over 30 years. The entire ride was was perfect, along with a very soft landing.

What an incredible experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and floating peacefully above the landscape at sunrise was something I’ll never forget. The crew was professional, friendly, and made us feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. If you’re looking for a unique adventure, I highly recommend taking a hot air balloon ride, it was truly a bucket-list experience!

This was a bucket list experience and for those who are afraid/wary of heights like me, all I can say is do it! My preconceived “what ifs” were all wrong. There was no bouncing or wind or sense of being out of control. We literally floated off the ground, seemingly effortlessly thanks to Bill, who told the history of what was below while navigating the balloon. Everyone in the balloon bonded quickly bc we all shared this once in a lifetime event that we will never forget.

Beutiful experience, learning at the same time enjoy great service lots of information!!!

Very good experience, wake at 5 and drove to the vineyard at 5:30am and see how the balloon became big and carry to the sky, It just needa one piece of long sleeve shirt with long pants, the fire on balloon will keep warm in this dessert town for flying 4000feet high

Such an amazing experience! My friend was visiting Cali and we decided to meet halfway, so why not hot air balloon! And we had a time!!! Watching the sun dance through the clouds at that altitude is something I will never forget! It was so calm and peaceful. It’s hard to describe. Super informative guide and loved the jokes! 🥂 🎈