Balloons above the Valley

Hot air balloons are fascinating to many, not just me. Naturally when I found an opportunity to go riding in one and see the world as I loft in the clouds, I took it. My first try, I found a scam in Balloons Above Napa. Leading me to be extra cautious the next time. Luckily or more with better research, I found a very reputable company named Balloons Above the Valley with a great promotion; $189 per person with a champagne brunch included during week days! I quickly bought and I scheduled it.

We met up at the Marriott in Napa, had a light breakfast waiting and then shuttled to the balloons! Their team was already filling them with air when we arrived. It takes quiet a lot of air to get these balloons up and going!

It was nice to see the final stage and the first ones fly off. Soon after we were in our balloon and it was lifting away. You can hardly feel the movement your drifting so slowly. Yet it is amazing to see the sun rise and Napa Valley fill with light, the shadows dance.

When you are up there, you loft easily and spend most of the time craning your neck. You could see other balloons flying in the air too and then a little over an hour later you were back on the ground. Before your brain can process you’re back at the hotel being served a champagne breakfast! Once your done the day has just started and the wineries are open, it should be a great day.