Grape Escape Balloon Adventures specializes in making every flight feel like a special occasion. To enhance your birthday, anniversary, or proposal, we offer a complimentary celebration banner for your basket. You can also add individually packaged bundtlets from Nothing Bundt Cakes for a nominal charge. Visit our Special Occasions page for more ways to celebrate with us.

We’ve proudly operated in Temecula since 1991, with safety at the heart of everything we do. To meet insurance guidelines, all guests are required to sign a Release of Liability Waiver.

The average flight altitude for a hot air balloon is from tree top level to 3000 feet. The flight plan depends upon wind velocity, direction and the passenger’s desires.

There is no minimum or maximum age restriction on riding in a hot air balloon. Our only consideration is that passengers need to be 4 feet tall, in good health, be able to stand during the entire flight and climb in and out of the basket.

The actual flight time for a Temecula hot air balloon ride is approximately one hour. The entire hot air balloon experience, including pre-flight preparation, flight and post-flight celebration, may take two and a half to three hours.

This private hot air balloon flight is exclusively for just two people. A certified pilot is the only crew member who will be in the basket with you to ensure a smooth and safe flight, from lift off to landing.

The attire for hot air ballooning is casual. We take off and land in open fields. To maximize your enjoyment, dress appropriately for the season, using casual active wear and closed sport shoes. Bring a sweater, sweatshirt or jacket. Shorts, open toed and high heeled shoes are not allowed. Due to heat generated by the hot air balloon’s propane burners, a hat is preferable for tall passengers.

A video or camera offers the perfect opportunity to capture the spectacular scenery and memories of your hot air balloon tour. The crew will be available before you take off to take your picture in the basket.

Winds are typically calm and stable during the first hours after sunrise, which is why hot air ballooning in the Temecula Valley operates only at sunrise. As the sun heats the earth’s surface, thermal activity builds and creates stronger, unpredictable winds later in the day. For safe flying, ideal wind speeds are between 3–6 miles per hour. Our meeting times are scheduled to match sunrise for the safest conditions, ranging from 5:30 am in summer to 6:30 am in winter.

Yes! Gift cards are available for your gift giving pleasure. Gift cards can be purchased over the telephone with a credit card or purchased securely online from our Gift Cards page.