★★★★★
A must-do activity
"Sean, our pilot, along with his fantastic crew Chuck and Dave gave us the most AMAZING experience! Everything went so smoothly, and the ride was breathtakingly beautiful."
— Rachel Z., Google
Santa Rosa · Russian River Valley · Sonoma County
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Where wine country wakes up.
Sunrise hot air balloon flights over Santa Rosa and the Russian River Valley — champagne toast included. Family owned and operated.
Rated 5.0 on Google — every review five stars
5.0★Google rating
38Five-star reviews
45–60Minutes in the air
FAACertified pilots
The Flight
Drift over the Russian River and a sea of vines.
Your morning lifts off over the Santa Rosa Valley — the Russian River winding below, redwood-lined hills on the horizon, and world-renowned wineries like Kendall-Jackson, Matanzas Creek and St. Francis dotting the valley floor.
- Sunrise launches, when winds are calmest
- FAA-certified commercial pilots
- Pre-flight refreshments before you board
- Traditional champagne toast on landing
Sonoma County's northern skies.
We meet in Santa Rosa and launch where the morning winds are best — from the valley floor to the edge of the Russian River wine country.
The Morning
Three to four hours you'll never forget.
Your adventure begins the moment you meet us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Santa Rosa.
Check-in at dawn
Meet your pilot and crew at the Hilton Garden Inn for a briefing as the valley wakes up.
Watch it come alive
Fourteen stories of fabric fill with fire and light — artistry in motion.
Fly with the wind
45–60 minutes over the vineyards — skimming the vines, then climbing for valley-wide views.
Champagne landing
Touch down and toast the morning — a ballooning tradition since 1783.
From Our Guests
Loved by first-timers and adventurers alike.
5.0 average · 38 Google reviews · every one five stars
★★★★★
We felt very safe
"Sean, Sean 2, and Chris were great! We felt very safe and comfortable on this hot air balloon ride. I would do a trip with them again, in a heartbeat."
— B. Crawford, Google★★★★★
Best Mother's Day adventure
"The crew and pilot were great. The set up, takeoff and landing were great. Champagne toast and pictures were awesome! Highly recommended!!"
— Tracey M., Google★★★★★
A true core memory
"What an absolutely amazingly magical experience!! Can't wait to fly again! The whole adventure was smooth, easy and exhilarating!"
— Margaret S., Google★★★★★
I'd give them six stars
"These people were fabulous! They know what they are doing. The whole thing was amazing from start to finish! Views are spectacular."
— Pamela L., Google★★★★★
Highlight of our trip
"Shaun, Mike and Dave were amazing hosts on our balloon ride, which was one of the highlights of our two week trip up to Northern California!"
— J. Thomas M., Google
Choose Your Flight
From shared sunrises to private skies.
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Sunrise Join-In Flight
$275per personThe classic Santa Rosa balloon experience — 45–60 minutes aloft with champagne toast.
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from $1,500private basketJust you, your party and our pilot — baskets for two, three to four, or five to six. Made for proposals and milestones.
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from $2,200tailored to youIn-flight wedding ceremonies, balloon-and-bike days, tethers and celebrations.
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From the Basket
Scenes from the sky.
Why Santa Rosa
The heart of Sonoma County, from above.
Santa Rosa is wine country's hometown — minutes from Healdsburg and Windsor, with the Russian River Valley unrolling to the west. From the basket you'll spot landmarks like the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, historic Railroad Square and Old Courthouse Square, with renowned wineries stitched across the valley below.
Stay the night nearby, wake refreshed for your sunrise tour, and land in time for a full wine country day — this is the bucket-list morning that starts it all.
Plan Your Morning
Reservations Required · No Walk-Ins
Sunrise is waiting.
Join-in flights from $275 · Private VIP · Gift certificates. Questions? Call or text us at 707.340.3841.
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