Sunrise Balloon Flight
Lift off at first light over Yountville, drift above the vines for an hour, then land to a sparkling-wine brunch.
Overview
It's an early start and nobody has ever regretted it. You'll meet the pilot team at dawn in Yountville and help inflate the envelope as the sky turns pink. Once aloft, the valley opens up below you: the vineyard grid, the oak-dotted hills and, on clear days, Mount St. Helena to the north.
Flights last about an hour and follow the morning breeze, so every landing spot is a little different. The chase crew meets you with sparkling wine, and we finish with brunch back at Alder Table, where your table on the porch is held until you return.
How the day unfolds
- 5:45 am
Coffee and pastries to go
Waiting in the lobby, with a car to the launch site.
- 6:15 am
Launch in Yountville
Safety briefing and inflation as the sun comes up.
- 6:45 am
One hour aloft
Float between 500 and 2,000 feet over the valley floor.
- 8:15 am
Sparkling toast and brunch
Back to the house for brunch on the porch.
What's included
- Licensed pilot operator flight
- Round-trip transfer from the hotel
- Sparkling wine toast and flight certificate
- Brunch at Alder Table
Good to know
- Minimum age 6; guests must be able to stand for an hour
- Flights are rescheduled or refunded if weather cancels
- Dress in layers and closed-toe shoes
Questions
It's usually about the same temperature as the ground, and the burner adds warmth. A light jacket is plenty.
Private flights for two start at $1,690 and include a keepsake photo book.
