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    Heather S.

    This business is top notch. Everyone was friendly, communication was great, and it was clear safety was a priority. We were originally planned for a flight in January. We took the shuttle out to a few locations and the crew determined that while winds didn't appear strong a front was moving in and flight and landing would likely not be safe. They were right. As the morning progressed the winds intensified and we were glad we were not coming in on a hard descent. We were given a discount to rebook and communication was great. For my partner, witnessing their commitment to safety first hand eliminated any concerns when we can back in February. Our flight this past weekend was great! The flight was so smooth and landing was gentle. I'd recommend for everyone.

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    Kay C.

    It was an exhilarating experience being in a hot air balloon operated by Grape Escape, drifting over the Temecula wine country. We saw the sun rise, rolling marine layer, running coyotes, hawks and a few cows, and Lake Skinner. The crew was very professional, and we felt safe in their capable hands. They even treated us to a mimosa toast upon our return to Europa Village and gave each of us a personalized certificate as Honorary Aeronauts. It was definitely a memorable experience and well recommended.

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    Gerry W.

    A Grape Escape provided a Great Experience on the Hot Air Balloon ride over Temecula Ca. wineries. Everything was well organized and on schedule. Bill our pilot explained the ins and out of ballooning. He also shared his knowledge of the Temecula area. The side door on the balloon basket makes the entry and exit very easy. Bill's two assistants were readily available to help out with the launch and retrieval. They also offer you the opportunity to help set up and close up the balloon. The post ride Champagne Toast was the perfect finale

    Lauren S.

    The owner is wonderful and this hot air balloon trip was worth every penny. Great family owned business with such a personal feel. It was quite an adventure.

    Shelby J.

    So magical! This was a bucket list item for me. I was a little nervous but watching everything be put together and the friendliness of the staff, it made it very memorable. We were supposed to ride a day earlier but winds cancelled that so we hung out the wineries all day and rescheduled for the next morning. Everything was beautiful! I felt safe and felt like I was in good hands After our ride we were taken back to the starting point for some well deserved mimosas. This is definitely a professional company who is concerned with your safety and will only go up when the weather is ideal. Contrary to other things I read, you are allowed to take your phone so that you can capture the wonder of it all but they also have kind people on the ground that will take photos for you with your phone as well as drones that fly around capturing everting and other photographers. Would definitely want to come back and do this again so much fun! Just a pleasant experience overall!!!

    Hot Air Balloon Experience was amazing! Super organized from check in to champagne toast afterward & everything in between & as a detail oriented Virgo business woman the small details & the vibes are important to me. I had read reviews ahead of time & hoped to get "Rusty" as a Pilot & sure enough I did & his years of experience, knowledge & wittiness made me feel at ease with taking on this new experience, it's so peaceful & beautiful floating among the clouds during a beautiful sunrise float! If you're on the fence, do it, you won't regret it!

    Gazbot o.

    Everything went super smooth. All the staff was friendly. It was a great day and a great flight and our pilot Bill told just the exact rate amount of "bad" jokes.

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    McKenna C.

    This was such a cool experience! Our ride was scheduled on a Friday morning. Got to the winery at 6:30am, checked in, and then was shuttled to a different location to watch the balloon be assembled and blown up. I believe our guides name was Nick and he was very nice and friendly. The views were amazing and the ride lasted an hour. It is quite cramped in the basket but it was fine. Landing was comfortable and then just observed how the whole balloon got deflated and packed back together. Got shuttled back to the winery, learned a little about air balloon history, and had a champagne toast.

    Gayle C.

    We loved it' Sunday Morning ballon ride. The guys were a accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.

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    Claire F.

    Amazing adventure today with Grape Escape. Everyone was professional and communicative regarding where to meet at Europa Village and the timing of everything. We had a wonderful time and will do again! Highly recommended!

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    John S.

    BOLERO WINERY - WHERE DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT We arrived at Bolero Winery at 6 am. Still dark outside, we could see the vineyard's outline against the warm glow of the check-in lounge. As you walk inside, Balloon Captains and crews purposely move, laughing and planning our dream experience in the wee hours. We entered the Spanish-themed winery, quickly checked in, and met Team Brian and Kyle. Brian and Kyle promised to take us aloft before sunrise. And they delivered! INTO THE BLUE WITH COLORS TOO My wife and I were amazed as balloons slowly rose against a dimly lit vineyard. The burner symphony erupts 8-foot flames into the heart of each balloon, with flashes of orange and yellow light bursting, in the early morning light. The early morning stillness was filled with lovers, friends, and families climbing into baskets for coordinated launches into the sky above. A brightening blue sky met our gentle peaceful ascents in a kaleidoscope of breathtaking balloon colors. In the distance, the sunlight spills over the horizon and lights up the majestic world above and below us. In the distance, you can see the entire Temecula Valley ringed by Mountains stretching high into the sky. We've lived here for two years, but today, we heard our fertile and radiant landscape tell us its visual story. The beautiful vineyards and orchards stretched seamlessly for miles until they disappeared into the foothills. For a closer look, we descended toward vineyard homes, a prancing horse and skimmed above grape vines, and magnificent homes nestled sleepily into the rustic landscape. LANDING AND LIBATIONS As we descended above an olive grove, you could see fruit hanging on the tree. Our Captain, Brian, and Recovery Expert Kyle orchestrated a perfect landing before whisking us back to Bolero for mimosas. Before stepping inside, the vineyard just outside had fruit hanging. I sampled the sweet, small grapes with incredible flavor that made their way into great wine. We sat inside, drank, and reflected on an unparalleled experience we will never forget. Now, it's your turn - put a few coins into this dream machine and experience what it means to be alive!

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    Fishell P.

    10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Drove down to Temecula in the morning from LA and arrived at the Bolero winery at 6:30. Jim was our pilot and also checked us in promptly. There were 14 of us and from Bolero we took a van to the take off location. You could tell Jim really cared about our safety. The flight went off without a hitch. We were in the air for about an hour and half. The whole experience was very peaceful and serene. Jim took plenty of pictures for us and explained the history of hot air ballooning. At the end of the ride we went back to the winery and had mimosas and got our flight certificate. I'm so grateful for this entire experience and to our awesome pilot Jim.

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    Had such a great experience! Bill was our balloon pilot, he was very personable. Would definitely recommend this activity to others.

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    Ask the Community - Grape Escape Balloon Adventures

    Good morning what's the price per person?

    Around $179 per person for a general balloon flight. More if you want private.

    Do you have any sunset flights?

    Thank you for your interest in a flight with A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure. Unfortunately, we are not able to do sunset flights in Temecula due to weather conditions. We only offer sunrise flights.

    Is there a customer weight limit? Also, could a handicapped individual be able to enter the basket?

    Thank you for your questions! We do have a weight limit for our flights, which is typically around 300 lbs to ensure the safety and comfort of all our passengers.… Read more

    Are dogs allowed to ride the hot air balloon?

    Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the hot air balloon. For the safety and comfort of all passengers, we kindly ask that pets remain on the ground during the flight. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!

    Do you guys accept a 2 year old child to ride a hot air balloon?

    Hi, Thank you for your inquiry. For safety reasons, anyone flying is required to be over 4' tall. Most of our youngest are about age 7.5.… Read more

    Can you drink or smoke?

    If you booked the shared one you will be with other people. If you want a private balloon just the two of you you have to pay more.

    Hi, is it required for everyone while n the basket to wear a mask? Just wondering how possible it is to socially distance within the basket.…

    My large group was family members only, so the only person who wore mask was pilot, and balloon tenders..

    Are there any restrictions due to COVID currently? Also are you still offering champagne/OJ/etc, and is this pre flight, post flight or during flight? Thank you!!

    Hello Andrea, Thank you for your inquiry about our balloon flights. We are open and offer… Read more

    Do you offer any military discount?

    Hi Sara: We do offer a military discount. The amount of the discount depends on the flight… Read more

    Are they open due to covid?

    Hi Gabrielle: Thank you for your interest.… Read more

    Is it difficult to climb into the basket?

    Not at all. There are the square holes like Mike said and you step on them and then climb. Not that hard and I am short.

    Is there a weight limit? or extra fees for overweight people? I'm 270 Pounds

    Thank you for your inquiry. There is no weight limit, or extra fees. However, all passengers must meet the physical requirement of being able to climb up the side of the 48" tall basket, using a foothold that is halfway up the basket. Pull… Read more

    It mine and my wife's 10 year anniversary (20 years together) can I pay extra for a plane to make a 20 in smoke in the air while on balloon flight?

    Hi Steve, Thank you for your interest in taking a balloon flight with us, and your inquiry on additional services we may offer. I'm happy to assist you with our tours,… Read more

    May i know the exact prices? Do you allow a 5 year old to ride?

    Hi, Thank you for your interest in our balloon rides. Our shared flights are priced per person… Read more

    Do you stand the whole time? And just how packed together are you in the basket? Disneyland like? If my mother has arthritis in her legs will she be able to get in and out?

    Yes, you do stand entire time. There were 13 people in our basket and we were quite comfortable. I, too, have arthritis. They have several options to assist people who need help getting into basket. Also, there are rails to hold onto for stability.… Read more

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    After check-in, he and Rusty explained everything that would happen, split the group in two, and we were off!

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    My guy surprised me with a balloon ride and it was soo much fun! Definitely sketchy getting there,…read morebut worth it in the end (thank you crew for helping my guy surprise me). This is something we've been wanting to do for a while now, and Compass did a great job of making everything special. The views were phenomenal! The pilot was very knowledgeable and was pointing out what everything was (very helpful for me since I don't know the area very well). This was also during fire season, so we got a cool view of the mountains with a layer of ocean fog and a layer of smoke. There was one other balloon flying the same day, and it was a bit sad to see them going higher than us. They also started before us and landed after we did. The pilot was trying to explain that it's all based on the air and whatnot, but I'm not sure how accurate that is when another balloon is showing differently at the same time. Anywho, I still really enjoyed the whole experience! Few things that weren't great: 1 I went across the street to the gas station to use the restroom before we left, and the van had followed me over there without telling me. A truck or something ended up blocking them, so I walked back across the street to look for them. I didn't have my phone or anything and had to use a stranger's phone to find out where they were. Unfortunately, the stranger also spoiled the surprise that my guy worked soo hard for 2 there was supposed to be some snackies included (cheese, fresh fruit), but we did not get any 3 things felt pretty rushed the whole time we were there Overall, would definitely recommend this to others! I truly enjoyed this. Shoutout to my amazing guy for planning it all!

    Absolutely recommend Compass Balloons--10/10 experience!…read more My husband and I booked a flight to celebrate our anniversary, and it was beyond worth it. This was one of those once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list experiences, and we'll never forget it. Ryan was our pilot and did an incredible job--friendly, professional, and made us feel completely safe from start to finish. The ground crew (Hector, Alejandro, and one other team member) were also fantastic--super helpful and made the whole experience seamless. We've already started telling all our friends to book a flight. Huge thanks to the Compass Balloons team for making our anniversary so memorable!

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    My boyfriend and I were able to fly with balloon rides online through a living social rate that was…read morediscounted. I normally don't buy living socials, but this deal seemed too good to pass up. I like how living social has the regular price and the discounted price, it makes you feel like you are saving a lot of money. I called Balloon Rides Online and asked about the pricing beforehand and they said it was $250 per person! I was glad that I had purchased the living social because it was half that price. My voucher was good for both locations they offer, but we chose Temecula. Even though it was good for mon-thursday, it worked in our favor because there weren't too many people and it was really nice and cozy experience. the pilot was great, has been doing it for years and is pretty funny. some of the jokes are corny, but because of that reason, we laughed a lot. a for effort! balloon experience was wonderful, and the views from above are breathtaking. feels like you are floating in the sky. would definitely do it again!

    I had a very disappointing experience with Balloon Rides Online…read more I purchased vouchers for 4 people (about $450 total) through BuyWithMe, which this company DID have a relationship with--despite initially denying it when I contacted them. Only after I produced documentation did they acknowledge it. Now, when I tried to use the vouchers, they refused to honor them entirely. Their reasoning keeps changing: first claiming the vouchers were invalid, then saying they expired, and now claiming they were "forfeited." They are also refusing to provide any credit or refund, even for the amount originally paid, which raises serious concerns under California consumer protection laws. To be clear: I paid for a service tied to this business, and they are now taking the position that the entire value is gone, while offering only a small "discount" to rebook. This feels less like a good-faith business and more like an attempt to avoid honoring prior obligations. I would strongly recommend avoiding them.

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