Wine Country Balloons - Santa Rosa, California

Cheryl Franklin, Cheryl Teach Music

Oh. My. Goodness. Thank you Scott and Crew for one of the most amazing times of my life. Floating in the Hot Air Balloon felt incredibly like I had dreamt numerous times in my life only now, WOW! There I was actually in the process of floating high above the ground in a rainbow colored Hot Air Balloon. WHEW! WEEEEEE! Scott is incredibly comfortable and at ease with his five decades of piloting experience and knowledge. His plethora of entertaining stories did not disappoint whatsoever as I was simultaneously intent on listening and determined to take in and absorb all the glorious views. This was my first 'Wine Country Balloons' Adventure and definitely not my last! YAHOO!!
Miss Cheryl, Cheryl Teach Music July 2024

Sarah Aslan

What a fabulous experience!! We had the most special time on our hot air balloon flight. Scott was our balloon pilot and he was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and put everyone at ease! It was really great to know that he had so much flying experience. The views over wine country were incredible. I've already recommended your company to friends! Thank you again for the best morning!

Marianne Hale

The entire experience was beyond what I had imagined. Scott was a terrific pilot. He put us at ease with his good humor, his incredible knowledge of hot air balloon piloting, and his expertise at handling the balloon. His crew was also personable and professional. The presentation at the end of our adventure, complete with champagne, was the icing on the cake. It was a terrific way to celebrate turning 60 with my lifelong friends.

Linton Hale

SO beautiful, so fun, and Scott really knows how to float! I had SUCH a good time, and Scott did a brilliant job. He knows how to make it REALLY fun, given his piloting and group hosting experience. It was just beautiful and the flight was as gentle as can be. We've got guests coming and I plan to bring them on a flight, because I know they'll love it, and so that I get to do it again! It was a truly unique experience.

Érika Padilla-Morales

Imagine being held aloft by the winds, hovering the carpeted landscape of Sonoma below. The wonder fills you as your pilot regales you with the history of the land you effortlessly hover above.

Wine Country Balloons hosted us on a gorgeous autumn afternoon where Sonoma displayed her beautiful colors.

The experience was absolutely breathtaking.

Reservations were easy to navigate. Scott,our pilot, was a generous host who saw to our comfort, safety, and facilitated a beautiful flight!

Much gratitude to the entire crew who welcomed me to my first flight. It will not be my last!

Maryann Carson

A hot air balloon ride has always been on my bucket list and Scott and his crew at Wine Country Balloon Rides made it an amazing experience. Lifting into the air and gliding on the air currents seemed effortless and so smooth. To see the countryside from that view was spectacular and Scott gives you lots of information about ballooning. Getting to help fill the balloon and then folding it up again was also a neat experience. Contact Scott for a ride of a life time.

Laura Morton

This was awesome and the highlight of our trip to Wine Country. Scott was so knowledgeable and talked to us about the hot air balloon process, it’s history and many of his adventures. If you wanted to help with setting up the balloon you could/and I did! His crew were all nice and insured we had a good trip! Highly recommend this to anyone.

Craig Udy

What an amazing experience. Reservations were easy and Scott promptly answered any questions. The day before and of the balloon ride texts were quickly responded to and exactly as expected as described in the detailed instructions. We arrived at the designated meetup location and Wine Country Balloons was already there. Scott even selected an island themed balloon for us as most of us riding that morning are from Hawai'i. Michael, who was our pilot (there were two balloons that went up that day, Scott piloted the other balloon) was equally as hospitable and knowledgeable as Scott, a wonderful experience flying with Michael. It was a glorious flight. As is the case in these types of activities, luck was completely on our side - we had perfect morning weather and perfect winds. The included champagne toast at Kaffe Mocha after the flight was wonderful. And Kaffe Mocha's breakfast options (not included) were extensive and really delicious. Overall, an absolutely amazing experience that I would gladly do again and highly recommend! Two thumbs up and definitely more than five stars!