Getting ready to fly.
Ballooning is fun, safe and exciting for almost anyone. A few things to know before your morning with us.
Please check these before you book
We love having families fly with us, but for everyone's safety a few requirements apply.
- Children must be at least 8 years old and 57″ tall.
- Expectant mothers are not permitted to fly.
- No four-legged family members, including emotional support animals.
- All guests must be able-bodied, in good health, and able to follow instructions.
- Guests must climb into and out of the gondola unassisted and stand for the full flight.
Our gondolas are not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate service animals, oxygen tanks, crutches, canes or other assistive devices.
What to wear, bring & leave behind
What to wear
Casual attire suited to the morning temperature: pants or workout bottoms, tennis or hiking shoes, and a sweater or jacket. No open-toed or high-heeled shoes — you'll be climbing in and out of the basket on uneven ground.
What to bring
An appetite for adventure, a sense of humor, and your phone or camera on a neck strap (no camera bags). Save the fancy shoes and dresses for wine tasting afterward.
Please leave behind
Animals (including service/emotional support animals), babies and infants, backpacks, purses, camera bags, selfie sticks (except on private flights), and any food or drink. Bags can be left in our shuttle van or locked in your car.
Your adventure starts here
Your adventure begins the moment you meet us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Santa Rosa, CA. If needed, all guests are shuttled to the designated launch site for the morning. Like any outdoor activity there's no set end time, so plan to be with us 3–4 hours in total.
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Hilton Garden Inn
417 Aviation Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Get directions → - Arrive 10–15 minutes early to park (free parking on site), secure your belongings and check in.
- Keep your phone on — our team confirms your exact meeting time the evening before. We can't wait for late arrivals.
We fly at sunrise
Reservations are required in advance. Your meeting time is earlier than departure and listed in your reservation confirmation — our staff will confirm it with you accordingly.
| Season | Departure |
|---|---|
| December – January | 7:00 AM |
| February & March | 6:30 AM |
| April | 6:00 AM |
| May – August | 5:30 AM |
| September | 6:00 AM |
| October 1 – 15 | 6:30 AM |
| October 16 – Daylight Saving | 6:45 AM |
| Daylight Saving – November | 6:15 AM |
Times may change — always refer to your reservation confirmation and watch for calls or texts from our team. If you miss your flight, payment is forfeited (no-shows are not rebooked).
All set? Reserve your morning.
Book your sunrise flight over Sonoma County wine country and we'll take care of the rest.
Book Your Flight