Napa Valley at sunrise
The best Napa hot air balloon rides
The sunrise flight from Yountville, what happens on the day, prices and who should not fly: here is how to book a balloon ride over Napa Valley, with honest advice on the cancellation rules, flights called off for weather, and whether the price is fair.
See our pick
The best Napa hot air balloon ride is the sunrise flight from Yountville. You spend one hour in the air and about four and a half hours in all. Groups are 9 people at most. You can cancel for a full refund up to 2 days before, but not later.
Our pick for a Napa balloon ride
One sunrise flight with a certified pilot, starting in Yountville.
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from €257 per person Our top pick 4.5 hours 4.8 (153) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunrise balloon flight over Napa Valley
A one-hour flight after sunrise with a certified pilot, over vineyards and hills toward Mount Saint Helena. Coffee and snacks come at check-in in Yountville.
Best for Couples marking a special day
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The Napa balloon ride at a glance
- From
- €257 per person
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Group size
- Up to 9
- Pickup
- Meet on site
- Free cancellation
- Yes, up to 2 days before
- Why we picked it
- A small basket of up to 9 people, rated 4.8 from over 150 reviews.
Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 22 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
What a Napa Valley hot air balloon ride is like
A Napa Valley balloon ride is a quiet, slow float over the vineyards at sunrise. You meet at V Marketplace, 6525 Washington Street in Yountville, early in the morning. You have coffee and snacks, then fly for about one hour.
The whole morning takes about four to four and a half hours. That leaves the afternoon free for wine. Pair it with a Napa Valley wine tour or a few tastings on your own.
How much does a balloon ride in Napa cost?
Our pick costs from €257 per person. Booked directly, another Yountville operator lists its Classic Flight at $299. So the price here is in the same range. Tips are not included.
Weather, cancellation and refunds
Balloon flights depend on the weather, so a flight can be called off. If that happens, check your booking page for a new date or a refund.
You can cancel yourself for a full refund up to 2 days before. After that, you do not get your money back.
Who should not fly
The flight is not for everyone. The tour does not suit:
- Children under 6
- Pregnant women
- People with limited mobility and wheelchair users
- People with a fear of heights or vertigo
- People who had surgery recently
Tips for a Napa balloon ride
Mind the 2-day rule
You get a full refund only if you cancel at least 2 days before. Book when your plans are firm.
Sleep nearby
Check-in is early in Yountville. A night in Napa Valley saves a dark drive from the city.
Expect a weather call
Flights depend on the weather. Keep a second morning free in case yours is moved.
Plan the afternoon
You are back by late morning, so you can add a wine tour or tastings.
Napa balloon rides: questions and answers
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