Overall a fun time and we felt safe. I was disappointed that people checked in late and we had to…read morewait to confirm no shows. Also that we had to listen to a spiel about the $250 video package. All this took time and I hate waiting around. Once we got on the shuttle things progressed in a timely fashion, except we had to return to the starting point for our champagne toast. Would have been fun to do in the field. There was more time on the ground than in the balloon. Also noticed that other companies started earlier and were going much higher and lower than we were. The drone following us taking video was extremely annoying. Not the adventure I had hoped for, but enjoyable do do one time.

My boyfriend and I came to do a hot air balloon ride for the first time for my birthday!…read more The employees really had everything down to a science and I felt confident that they were experienced and knew what they were doing. It was SO early, and it really was good I had a jacket before we got into the balloon because it was chilly, but it is warm up in the air and in the balloon! Watching the set up and tear down ended up feeling like a part of the experience. The ride itself was amazing. It was unreal and so pretty!!! Our pilot had so much fun knowledge of the area and kept everyone engaged and entertained. At the end, they provided a champagne toast and certificates which was such a nice touch. I am definitely glad we went with this company and highly recommend them to anyone else interested in checking out a hot air balloon ride!

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!

Amazing and Unforgettable Experience!…read more We met at the designated meeting point at 5:00 a.m., and by 5:15 a.m. we were driving to the launch location. The crew was extremely organized and professional. It was fascinating to watch them set up and inflate the balloon, and by around 5:50 a.m. we were ready for takeoff. I wasn't nervous at all because the ride was incredibly smooth from start to finish. We spent about 45 minutes in the air, enjoying breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. The weather was perfect, and floating above the landscape as the sun came up was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our captain was very professional, knowledgeable, and engaging. He shared interesting information throughout the flight and made everyone feel comfortable and safe. The entire crew worked together seamlessly and clearly cared about providing a great experience for their guests. After researching several companies, I chose Cielo Balloons, and I'm so glad I did. My search results were right. Cielo Balloons exceeded my expectations with their professionalism, organization, and excellent customer service. Everything was well planned and executed from beginning to end. I highly recommend Cielo Balloons to anyone considering a hot air balloon ride. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would absolutely do it again!

i took three of my young adult grandchildren on a balloon expedition with Cielo, and they rated it…read morethe best birthday ever! Both the pilot, Josh and the owner patiently answered all there questions and explained the specifics behind the flight. It was a memorable experience.

So glad we checked this off the bucket list. We had a great experience. Despite the morning being…read morevery 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.

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

The wineries were great, the staff was energetic and fun, the pictures were awesome. Party meets…read morewine tasting. Lots of fun! Wine was great quality.

We did a wine tour with Uncorked for my friend's bachelorette party and had an absolute blast! The…read moreride was comfortable and so much fun with music and dancing. The stops were great. It didn't feel rushed at all which I appreciated. There's so many options in the area but you can't go wrong with them!

What a perfect day! Joshua and the team made my proposal perfect. Couldn't recommend them enough!read more

My now fiancée and I had such an incredible experience with SkyRider Tours! Josh is an incredible…read morepilot and did everything in his power to accommodate us and create a special moment. Josh created a great plan where I was able to surprise my fiancée and propose to her during the flight. Everything was perfect. The weather was not ideal in Temecula, so we found another location where we had an amazing private flight. It was such an intimate moment that I shared with my fiancée, and I could not have asked for better. The moments were captured by Megan's awesome photography, and she is a creative and skilled photographer! My fiancée and I will have these amazing pictures to share for the rest of our lives. To top it all off, we had a smooth landing! Sharing this moment with Josh and Megan felt like my fiancée and I were surrounded by close friends. I saved Josh's number for the anniversary flight! Can't wait for round 2!

We tried repeatedly over the course of a year to ride the balloons until we just gave up and ate…read morethe loss. Each time traveling out to the area. Over and over they canceled our flight. I get it, weather safety. But Temecula just does not have the weather for it. Go to New Mexico or some place actually known for this.

Loved this! Upon check-in, everything was so organized. Having a slight fear of heights, I was…read morerelieved. ..the whole trip was EPIC! very organized and professional, yet super fun and personable. Our pilot, Megan, was AMAZING. I loved that she knew all of the points of interest and pointed out all the different directions to relate to all. She has a super fun with And was cracking jokes while being very confident because it's obvious she knows what she's doing! I would highly recommend this Tour, even if you feel like you might be afraid of heights. (A little champagne helps as well and thank you, Sunrise Balloons, for that!) it was super cool watching the landing guys pull that balloon down. The entire event was absolutely EPIC!

If you ever want the most adrenaline rush while you are landing on your birthday that's the ride…read moreto do indeed!!!! AMAZING!!

What an amazing experience! Compass Balloons is top notch-these guys are very experienced and care…read moreabout providing a safe and beautiful experience for their customers. The balloon ride was exhilarating! Will definitely book again.