So glad we checked this off the bucket list. We had a great experience. Despite the morning being very foggy from having warm weather the day before, the company did a great job of finding clear skies to take off from. Pilot Denni (the owner of the company with almost 40 years of pilot experience) was great and landed in the same place we took off, which is likened to a hole in one in golf. The whole experience was less than 3hrs. The ride itself lasted about an hour. We were transported to and from the launch and landing sites. They took some pictures for us and provided a balloon ride certificate at the end with discounts for local wineries and businesses. Mimosas and a bag of snacks were provided at the end. It was a great experience and would recommend to anyone willing to wake up before sunrise. read more

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What a magically dreamy adventure! Can't believe it's taken me (a thrill seeker) so long to go on a hot air balloon, but better late than never! It was actually a lot more calm and peaceful than I thought it would be! Even my friend, who's afraid of heights, did it! Sure, she was pretty scared at first and stayed close to the center of the basket, avoiding to look out and down, but she started feeling more comfortable the longer we were in the sky. We booked on their website and used the promo code "Groupon" for a discounted price of about $180 per person. The meeting point was in the parking lot of a shopping center in Temecula at 5:30am. There, they went over some rules, info about hot air ballooning and there was a photographer/videographer, Wesly Cajuste, selling packages for stills and a video. He has a drone that follows the balloon. My friends and I decided to go for it since it was our first time and it was a special occasion (friend's birthday). We were very happy with the way the video and the photos came out. Then, a couple shuttle vans took us to where they were setting up the hot air balloons, which varies depending on the wind. Before getting in the basket, we got to go in the balloon while they were inflating it. It was chilly in the morning, but it gets pretty warm being under the propane tank, so hats and layers are suggested. We were 4 groups of 4 and were assigned to a huge balloon with 4 separate compartments we were snug in. The knowledgeable and experienced pilot, Brian, was in the middle. I read that the baskets have doors but we had to climb in ours. The ride was about an hour long and we had a spectacular view of Temecula valley. I was a little nervous about the landing, but Brian is clearly a pro and did a magnificent job with a smooth landing on an open field. No mimosas in the air since there are no restrooms, but they busted out the Crooks when we got out! The website said breakfast, but they actually just give out ziplocked bags of snacks. Lol! Totally not necessary. The balloon ride was the ultimate highlight! They also give a certificate, which includes a list of wineries you can get discounts at for having done the hot air experience. read more

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I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday with a hot balloon ride and it was the best experience ever! The staff are very, very nice, Phill the pilot was so informative very calm and knowledgeable. He made our balloon ride smooth and wonderful. All the staff were amazing! Highly recommend recommended thank you so much for a great experience! read more

Everything was amazing Especially our Pilot Phill, we enjoyed the abundance of information he shared during the ride read more

A once in a lifetime experience and smooth from beginning to end. Denny made us feel extremely comfortable from the jump in explaining the ride and once in the air an amazing time. It was me and my wife's anniversary & they catered to us with a personal touch! I would recommend them ten times over and look forward to hitting the skies again when we can. You will not be disappointed by the trip one bit! read more

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This was a truly amazing experience! Denny was our pilot and he was so calm and informative and the balloon and the surrounding area.

The experience was magnificent the view was beautiful the staff so friendly.everything was wonderful read more

Magical Adventure Balloon Rides - Friendship celebration - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Temecula, California

What an great experience for my birthday and wedding anniversary event. Hot air balloon ride was one of my bucket list. One off the list. It was pretty windy day but staffs made it go smoothly by measuring everyone's weight and doing name roster. Our hot air balloon pilot was very resourceful and told us things we didn't know about. It was nice view from up in the air to see all the grape vines down below. Other groups of people rode on the same balloon with us so it is pretty tight. We don't drink so we didn't have wine but I did get my birthday cake after the balloon ride during refreshment with small snacks. I would say cake was bit pricy though. FYI. we did go to this few years back and it was such a great experience(price might be different with inflation now). read more

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This was a great adventure! It's was booked in celebration of my boyfriend's birthday. I thought that the website and email communication provided great details of what to expect for the duration of the adventure. I appreciated how everything was organized and made for a smooth experience. Tips: dress in light clothes for the flight - it gets very hot from the inside. So be sure to follow their instructions before hand. They have options for professional photos while on the ground and by drone during the adventure. We didn't take advantage of this perk because it was quite pricey however, I loved the photos and videos we took from up high with our iPhones. The snacks...I thought that was hilarious. That portion of the booking was advertised differently than what was received. The snacks were a small ziplock bag of beef jerky, trail mix and granola bars with a mimosa. LOL Other than that, it was a beautiful adventure and I would do it again. read more

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wow, what an incredible adventure! From the moment I arrived and saw the balloon inflate, to the peaceful drift high above the landscape, it was pure magic. The ride was much smoother than I expected--gentle, almost like floating. There's no engine noise, just silence and the occasional burst of the burner. I felt a mix of excitement, awe, and peace as we soared over the scenery. The view from above was breathtaking--vineyards of Temecula, morning mist. The landing was surprisingly soft, and the pilot and crew made us feel safe and informed the entire time. If you're even thinking about doing this, go for it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gives you a new perspective--literally and emotionally. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Next time, I'm doing the sunrise ride with a champagne toast. - Highly recommend! read more

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A fun experience. We had Phil as our pilot and he went to 2200 feet then down to tree top and back up. And he landed at the same spot we took off from. read more

A very professional staff! Everything wasn't organized well and on time! We had an amazing experience! Definitely are coming back! read more

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Had a wonderful derful time celebrating my 75th birthday. Denni was the best. I felt with his knowledge and longevity We had a safe ride and even went above the clouds!! Highly recommend Denni!! read more

Magical Adventure Balloon Rides - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Temecula, California

Ballooning is always fun and a great experience! Our pilot was the absolute best! His name was Brian. His parents were even pilots and grew up around ballon's his whole life. Such a great guide and a perfect landing. Which is why I gave 4 stars, otherwise I would have given 3. As for the company and others that helped, that was a bit of a toss up. The driver that took us to the spot wasn't remotely professional and actually scared my fiancé that he was going to get sick. He almost backed out. I have been on a couple Temecula balloon rides and all the other companies have more of a fancier experience. You'd get to take pics inside the balloon itself and they felt way more organized than this company. I was on the fence with my rating but figured this is more about the flight and pilot than some of the other stuff. read more

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Went on 11/23/25, the weather was perfect. Our pilot was Brent who was very knowledgeable, we were asking him all sorts of questions to learn about hot air balloons. Janet takes photos that are posted to the FB, this is really nice since it's free. For those wanting high quality videos they also have a professional photographer from LA with drone services you can purchase in the morning. We went to various heights, and landed in a vacant lot to the west. It was fun seeing young kids come out and watch as we began to land. We were in a basket of 8, they had 3 baskets the morning we went. Quite a few large groups celebrating birthdays. I would definitely do it again if we are ever in the area. read more

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The most magical experience the views were amazing definitely recommend definitely bring closed toed shoes or something comfortable to wear because it's hard getting in the basket read more

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Phenomenonal very special and a cherished memory very professional and safe and fun!!

MUST DO EXPERIENCE Experience was a bucket list for her, conquering a fear for me. More than lives up to the name 'Magical' & 'Adventure'. Fantastic guest service, went above & beyond (literally), giving great information & a really smooth, relaxing & beautiful experience! Everyone was so professional, kind & courteous. Pilot Denny took great care of us, very funny too, with 25 yrs xp & learned so much from him - also navigated a pinpoint landing that was incredible to watch. One other balloon was with us, and rarely saw them but added to the fun. Communication between personnel was awesome, and they made everything look easy. Weather looked foggy and cold online, & was, but they relocated to a clear area for us, avoided fog in order to give us spectacular views. Did not need our coat either. The balloon itself is famous as well! Initially thought this would be a one-time experience, we are already wanting another ride! Great discounts on local food & drink too, saved us some money! read more

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We had an amazing time today! We did the sunrise ride with champagne toast. They are very organized, friendly, funny and very informative. The landing was surprisingly smooth. Definitely will do this again! The lady doing the onboarding was great! So was the pilot and the rest of the crew. read more

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It was wonderful, I would highly recommend taking this tour. It was amazing experience.

My experience was unfortunately overshadowed by an unprofessional and inappropriate comment made by the woman handling our check-in. Without being asked, she looked at me and said: "I wasn't sure if you're a girl or a boy, but since you have long hair I assume you're a girl." The fact that this woman felt entitled to comment on my appearance so casually shows a serious lack of awareness and basic respect. This isn't just a poor choice of words - it's intrusive and offensive. Your staff should be trained in basic human decency, especially if they're interacting with the public. I left this experience feeling deeply disgusted - not because of the balloon ride itself, but because of your employee's completely inappropriate behavior. That's how you treat paying guests? Do better. read more

It was a truly wonderful experience! The staff is unbelievably friendly, organized, funny, and engaging, especially for a 6 AM meet up! The ride was so smooth and the balloon guide was well informed and ready for any and all questions, as well as entertaining, good job Phil! Definitely would love to do this again if not for the price, and having to meet up in the freezing cold. But the company was amazing! read more

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I treated my sister with a balloon ride for her birthday and everything was amaziiiing!! I was there from start to finish watching my sister having what probably was her most amazing lifetime adventure. The personal was very friendly and Denni ( the pilot) made everything so special and fun for the guests. I recommend this company 100% . Make sure you get the video package as well! They are AWESOME!!!!!!!!! read more

I went with some family members and we all loved it. Highly recommend this experience!

We had an amazing time yesterday with Magical Adventure! We all felt very safe with our pilot Brian. The take off and landing was incredibly easy. The crew was extremely organized and on time. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Thank you for an excellent experience! read more

I had such a great time with Magical Adventure Balloon Ride. I finally got to check off my bucket list of riding in a hot air balloon and I would highly recommend going with Denni! He is the best pilot and he was knowledgeable about the history of ballon rides. He made it such a memorable experience for me and my family and I'll never forget this. The views were amazing and we had a smooth landing. It was great to meet different people and experience being in a hot air balloon. What to expect: - getting to the launch site via bus - bathroom stop before the balloon ride - loading the hot air balloon - great views & laughs - champagne / orange juice & snacks provided afterwards - leaving the launch site via bus It was an amazing experience and I can't recommend this enough!! Thank you to Denni and the team! read more

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This is one of the reasons why I love Temecula and it's beauty so much! This was an incredible experience you have to take too. Showed up bright and early by 6 am with my daughter with no issues of finding the pick up location. Was greeted right away by the crew and got all checked in with smiles. There is a Starbucks open so everyone made sure to take their bathroom stop before getting on the van to route us to the tour. Well off we go short 10 minutes ride to our balloons and how cool it was to see them getting all set up and ready for us. We took a Semi Private ride that consisted of 8 passengers and the phenomenal pilot Denni. Denni was an amazing pilot! He was professional, charming and educated us on all the hot air balloon 101 info. His smile lit up the balloon alone with his passion. He went out of his way to make sure every guest had a great experience. He also was amazing with my daughter she loved every minute so 5 star experience from her too! Now up up up we go! Got in the sky with ease and I can't tell you how beautiful the view was from up above. We glided thru the Sky while Denni kept us engaged educating us on Temecula wine country and the history on hot air balloons. All the guest helped with photos and videos so make sure to take as many as you want. We even got to see a proposal that the company set up such a heart felt moment! We cheered a ballon away for the couple! Great personal touch to their company. Landing was perfect and we cheered with some champagne at the end. Little one got orange juice haha. We were all given snacks and embraced the moment. Now I know some of you might think twice about going up in the sky but take the flight! It's something you don't want to miss out on and you'll get a First Flight in a hot air balloon ride reward too! Loved loved loved! Luna! Denni! And the whole Magical Adventures crew were stellar! Cant wait for more adventures with them throughout the years! So book your ride whether a local or from afar you'll be delighted you experienced this one! All the magical feels!!!! read more

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10 Stars!!!! Amazing engagement adventure. Flew with Denny! Professional, comfortable safe and made it a memorable surprise proposal! Recommend above all the rest. Choose Magical Adventute an experience we will remember for a lifetime!!!! read more

It was a fantastic experience with excellent organization and a very competitive price compared to others. However, we were a bit disappointed that the flight took place after dawn, so we missed the sunrise. Additionally, the selection of "snacks" after the flight seemed quite basic and cheap. That said, the pilot's skill and focus on safety were outstanding. Overall, my wife and I had an incredible experience Thanks! read more

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What an amazing experience! I highly recommend using this company for your balloon adventure! From the assistance I received with my questions, calling the office to booking to the safety briefing we received before getting onto the basket, everything was thoroughly explained. At no point did I feel unsafe. What a fantastic experience.! Definitely a bucket list thing to do! Our sunrise adventure was dazzling! Brian our pilot was very vocal about our safety, answered our questions and was fun and personable. A definite 5 Star Recommendation! read more

This was an experience of a lifetime! I was nervous (a bit afraid of heights) but Phil made the ride feel safe through his jokes and calm demeanor. The entire crew was knowledgeable and prepared. The mimosas at the end were a sweet and thoughtful addition. My mom, great aunt and I all had SO MUCH FUN! Would recommend to anyone! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this experience! From the very start the staff were kind and helpful. Janet made the entire process super smooth, and Brian, our balloon pilot, was very experienced and happy to answer all of our questions about ballooning. The entire process was streamlined, safe, and most importantly, fun! Highly recommend this company when searching for SoCal balloon rides! read more

Wonderful experience! If you are looking to go on a hot air balloon in Temecula, these are the people you should book with. A big bonus is that they have a 6:30 am meeting time (later than other companies in the area) so you do not have to wait around in the morning while they figure out their take off location for the day. read more

Magical Adventure Balloon Rides - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Temecula, California

This really was a magical adventure, it really takes you to new heights. It's a buoyant experience. There are different size baskets. There is a small couples basket. There is a medium basket that fits about 10 to 12 passengers, and there is a ginormous basket that fits a party of 20 to 25 passengers. If you are a little fluffy and cuddly it would be extra $25 for 250 plus pounds. There was also another company that tagged along if you would like to purchase a drone to take pics and follow you while floating around. If you're wondering how fast or if you feel turbulence it's not a factor an elevator in a building moves faster than any of the balloons. The hot air balloon pilot Daniel really knows how to lift your spirits. He's also certified to fly Good Year Blimps ask how long does it take to complete a hot air balloon race. You'll be air-mazed at the answer. Go for the gusto ,ignite your passion , and sore to a breath-taking experience. Ps Groupon has great deals for this read more

Magical Adventure Balloon Rides - Walking to the hot air balloons - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Temecula, California

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Great experience! Our pilot, Brian (? not certain on the name, my b), was great. Loved seeing the boys maneuvering everything during set up and landing. Highly recommend. read more

weather dependent or not , when people travel far and take time off work to have this experience ; it would be nice that you offer a discounted rate or some kind of honorable offer to acknowledge the time wasted waiting for fog to clear . It is a shame that your review response was in defense of policies of flight rather than accepting constructive critism that maybe you should offer kindess if in the event you are not able to fly. I had an excellent experience elsewhere read more

An amazing experience. Phil and Janet were so pleasant and welcoming. We had the best time!

Going up in a hot air balloon has always been on my list. I planned a mini getaway for myself and had booked a 6am flight in a shared basket. Last minute, a girlfriend decided to do it with me! Watching the balloon get inflated was fascinating, as was learning 20 people would be going up in one balloon! Who knew?! There was a couple who got engaged in the balloon next to us. The flight was smooth and calming and just a wonderful way to start the day. I felt safe and not scared. If you're afraid of heights, it might not be for you. This is a family business, mom was flying the balloon of the engaged couple, and her son was flying ours. It's an hour almost exact from take off to touch down. One the coolest things I have ever done. Post flight, we were given a little history of the hot air balloon, some snacks, as well as a champagne toast. We were given a "map" to take with us, our certificate of flight, that offered coupons to some local places like breakfast as Southcoast Winery, Sugarplum Petting Zoo, and wine tastings at a few places which don't expire! If you to go up, up, and away on a beautiful balloon, book with Magical Adventures. You won't regret it!!! read more

Magical Adventure Balloon Rides - Bummer, coming back to earth - Hot Air Balloons Near Me - Temecula, California

Best first hot air balloon ride!!! First and foremost I may be biased because I personally have always wanted to ride! So my excitement comes from a genuine place of joy! Brian, a cowboy, a young gun and his assistant Janet were outstanding and so kind! Not only did we have a gorgeous flight with a sunrise that looked like rainbow sherbert ice cream, but Brian was so kind to answer the hundreds of questions (not literally) about the craft! The experience is surreal and so calming! I encourage everyone and I mean EVERYONE (including people who are afraid of heights) to attend and take a ride or seven! At the end we enjoyed a nice champagne toast with some history attached and it was just the icing on top! Thank you to the entire company and all that you all do. Experiences like this are truly unforgettable! read more

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It got canceled due to weather conditions and they don't want to refund my money. I booked this for my wife's birthday. We woke up early to be there before sunrise at 6am. We didn't leave the parking lot until about 630am because they were looking for a launch site. We drove out 15-20 minutes then waited to see if the marine layer would clear up. It did not and the ride was canceled. What a bummer. So we drive back to the meeting spot. By this time it was already around 730am. The woman that was coordinating everything gave us two options. Either we could get a refund or reschedule. But we had to call the main office after 10am. I called and tried to reschedule but they did not have anything available for the time I was going to be in town. So I asked for a refund. They said I could not get a refund only a reschedule. That sucks because I already spend money on an Airbnb. Now I have to figure out when I could get another free weekend that would line up their availability. (Who knows when that would be). Unfortunate outcome even worse response from them. read more