What an amazing experience. Highly recommend Skyline balloons. Our pilot Dee Johnson and crew chief Jeremy made the experience fun, lively, and exciting. I would like to add, if you are going from Perris keep in mind the area and don't expect to see wineries or anything amazing below. Focus on what you see above the ground and out in the distance. Being from this area I knew where I was. if you want better ground views go from Temecula. Just thought I'd add that last part after reading some of the negative reviews. If you plan to go research the area and what you will be able to see. read more

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These guys are awesome! My wife and I had so much fun from beginning to end! Our pilots definitely have a love for what they do and all things aviation (both were fixed wing pilots as well). We went to 5,000+ ft because we had skydivers aboard that provided us some excellent entertainment and after they jumped we were delighted to learn about the history of ballooning and enjoyed a Champagne toast and the gentlest landing ever. My hats off to you guys! Everyone from the ground crew to the flight crew worked very hard to ensure we had a memorable experience! read more

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The sunrise balloon ride was so much fun!!! Our whole family loved the experience. Our pilot was super engaging and funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommend it! read more

From start to finish, this was hands down one of the best experiences I've ever had! The entire team was fantastic -- so professional, yet incredibly warm and friendly. The sky was so clear and see the sunrise from above was so magical, can't wait to do it again and if you're considering a hot air balloon ride, I can't recommend this team enough!!! read more

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An incredible experience that is definitely worth the 5:15am start time. We had the chance to watch them begin to inflate the hot air balloon before we got into the basket. There were four compartments in the basket for guests and we were able to have our own section so it felt very spacious. It was a very smooth ride and there were also a couple of skydivers with us. The staff were extremely friendly and shared fun stories with us while we were in the air. The views were incredible and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking for a fun and unique experience. read more

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To start off this trip we waiting in a shopping center parking lot then they loaded us in a dirty 17 passenger work van (it looks like it is used to transport construction equipment. We get driven to a neighbor hood of mobile homes in Perris where the ballon had landed from the last flight. We take off and we are flying very low above people's back yards. The sound of the flame was loud enough to make people come out of their houses. That was the entire flight, people's back yards not in the best neighbor hood. When we landed we hit a tree where my wife and I (along with others)were hit by branches. We landed in a field next to a nice neighbor that had a bike trail where the pick up van had to drive on. Then the owner / operator drove us to the parking lot asking "us" the customers for directions. It was very strange and unorganized, I didn't expect this experience. read more

My girlfriend and I visited Skyline for our anniversary and absolutely loved it. It was so much better than we were anticipating so worth waking up at 4 in the morning to make the drive. We got there before the sun came up, picked up in a van from a meeting location, and brought to the balloon. When we got there the whole team was already there preparing the balloon for flight. We were given some champagne, opportunities to take photos, and were shown how the balloon fills up with the hot air, very cool. Our flight I believe was a little over an hours, maybe closer to an hour and a half. Our pilot was amazing, with a lot of knowledge and a real passion for flying. Maybe the coolest part was being on a balloon with skydivers. People jumping out of hot air balloons was never a thought that had crossed my mind, but now I know it's an adrenaline junkies dream. The whole team over at Skyline Balloons is top notch. Very kind, personable, and comforting, which is a big deal when your two miles high! HIGHLY recommend! read more

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My 1st hot air balloon ride with friends was so much fun! Skyline balloon was a really memorable experience for us.They were punctual, very friendly staff and convenient. They see to it that they keep you updated and they are very easy to reach for questions about your flight reservations. I highly recommend - Add this on your bucket list . You will not regret. read more

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back in April of 2025 I purchased a ticket for my wife's birthday I arrived on time 545 am with extra time before departing and within 10 -15 minutes until then it was everything good then a personnel comes out of a truck saying it was canceled due to weather, now my birthday present was ruined they offer another day not a refund well I only wanted that specific day not any other day they choose to give me for a week before purchasing she made it sound wonderful and all I bought and was screwed to this day i never got refund or a call about this one thing I learned buy the day of the event not in advance and in person, then to top it off I receive a customer satisfaction review of my experience lol horrible experience of course read more

Not the experience I expected. I purchased a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience, breakfasts at the Bombshelter and champagne toast for 2. I was hoping to see picturesque mountain views, lush wineries and a birds eye view of Perris and Temecula. Instead our group got a sunrise view from the van that picked us up at 5:30 AM. We were notified that a group was going ahead of us to go skydiving after we checked in at 5:30. We were advised having a group ahead of us should only take a 30 min delay from our original take off time. The 1st group got up really high, they need to be a certain altitude to jump off and sky dive. It took longer than 30 mins for the set-up, take off and for us to locate where the balloon landed so we can start our experience. By the time we started our ride it was already 8:00 AM. We took off from an open field at Perris where our balloon was just hovering and was on and off the ground full of trash. Our group asked our pilot Doug if we are ever going to take off / go higher and he said we could not because of high winds, it was already too late to go high up, if we did we might end up in Orange County. Then why did we not take off our scheduled time? Why did they double book? Why not reschedule our ride so we get a good experience? Why did they ask us to come so early, just for us to sit around and wait until the 1st group got done? Everyone in our group felt we were robbed. If we hovered and bounced around a field in Perris but was able to go on the time we were originally scheduled to go, it would've been fine. If we waited 3 1/2 hours in the van but had the same experience as the 1st group, it would've been ok. We also hiked steep hills just for us to get picked up by the van. Our time and morning was wasted. I am glad we have a great group of people who were not afraid to speak their mind and let the crew know how we feel. The crew was nice, they made an effort hanging a birthday banner and took great pictures. I know the wind is not their fault, but scheduling 2 trips when they know the wind can be unpredictable after a certain time was not cool. Dave saying we get what we paid for was a little upsetting, yes I used a Groupon to buy the deal, but how would I know about the deal if not for Groupon? Even though I used Groupon I still paid a lot of money for the experience. I hope this review help everyone thinking about going. read more

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This was super fun! Skydivers in the morning are cool to watch to. I recommend the 6am sunrise flight. Our pilot DEE was hilarious and a jolly man. I would do it again Thank you! read more

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Was initially extremely worried with booking here due to the lack of recent reviews. I was luckily surprised and had an AMAZING experience. Surprised a family member and it was so much fun, 100% worth it although you are a bit squished into the basket. All the staff were kind and helpful :) read more

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An incredible experience that is definitely worth to wake up early. Our pilot (Dee) is funny and very knowledgeable! He made sure we our safe the whole flight. All of the crew are incredibly amazing! They really work so hard. Janet helped us booked our experience and she made sure we had everything filled out, tell us all of the informations the meet up time and location. Definitely recommend it plus if you want to have a perfect experience a skydiver visual is a must! You'll see all the brave skydivers jump out of the balloon! read more

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The actual experience was amazing. I recommend it to absolutely anyone. The booking process was difficult. I don't recommend using Groupon unless you don't have a specific booking date in mind. Our pilot was Rachel, she was amazing. And our crew leader was Jeremy. He was a great at his job. The breakfast and wine vouchers don't expire so you don't have to use them the same day. But we did and had no issues. Overall if you are thinking about it, do it!!! read more

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Mike was such a great pilot! He educated us on the history of hot air balloons and did a fantastic job guiding us through the air. I would highly recommend this activity to friends and family. read more

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Mike, his wife, and all the crew were fantastic. Very friendly, very knowledgeable, very helpful, had a great time. Would love to do it again in a heartbeat. Recommend Skyline Balloons tremendously , thanks again for a great time. read more

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Great experience with breathtaking views and awesome pilot! Definitely recommend. Meet-up is bright and early, but it was worth it. The balloon was in the air just before sunrise. Our pilot, Dee, was hilarious, engaging, and obviously skilled. I'm scared of heights and never felt concerned or uncomfortable. If you're ever in the area, go with Skyline! read more

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We had a fun time during our trip and the crew was great. But I paid 140 extra for our own compartment for my boyfriend's birthday. We did not get our own compartment on the way up & skydivers joined us. They jumped out and we got our own compartment on the way down but it's the purpose that no one on the crew asked and when I brought this up asking for a refund they refused and gave me only 50 dollars back of the 140. Do not buy your own compartment because you're basically paying for a third person with still being squished. The face I felt my money was taken and I wasn't heard ruined my experience. read more

Dee Johnson was very nice and helpful when scheduling our Trip. I purchased ticket through Groupon for My boyfriends birthday. Please note that they don't have the option to pre-select date through Groupon. Visit site and call number listed and talk to Dee. There may be an extra fee associated with reservation date. Suggestion: take a good camera, warm jacket and pants trust me it gets chili in the morning! There are about 13-14 people in basket. The basket is divided into 4 little baskets inside, holding about 3-4 people. One big basket in middle for the navigator and tank. FYI, it gets pretty warm with the heat from balloon i could feel it in my neck. We received two coupons which was nice! We will save these for next time. Oh and there is a discount if you decide to do this again! Just talk to Dee! Overall great experience, and wonderful idea for birthdays! read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with this experience for my bday! We already went skydiving and I was dying to try the hot air balloon. We got picked up on time, then we got to the place where they were preparing the ballon, the whole crew was really nice and helpful about the experience. They were encouraging everyone to take pictures and videos. We loved the view, it was a breathtaking experience and I will never forget. Of course you got to sign the waiver about risking your life. Everything seemed really good until the time we were landing, everything happened SO QUICK, I heard the gentleman directing the ballon say "get on your knees, get on your knees" little did I know, there we go with the most strongest hit ever, yes we hit a giant rock and no once but twice. I knew this was a risk we were willing to take, and I'm fully aware the company has no responsibility at all. I just wished they were more informative, in case of; do this" After this we will stay away from heights for a good while... LOL read more

My initial experience has been great. The young lady Janet that helped me schedule my air balloon experience is awesome. She went above and beyond in helping me schedule and explained their packages in great detail and everything included in them. She answered all my questions and even walked me through the online purchase while on the phone. You can tell she really loves her job. My date is for next month and I will update this post once I finish the air balloon experience. read more

LOVE! Was scared of heights and nervous about balloon control, but the ride was much smoother than I thought it would be. The crew is so great; Jeremy and Caleb were exceptionally awesome. Highly recommend to anybody who is thinking about it but hasn't committed to it yet. You won't regret it!! read more

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FAN-TAS-TIC! My boyfriend surprised me with a hot air balloon flight for my 24th birthday and it was absolutely phenomenal. Upon arrival to the air craft, the crew and captain greeted us with warm smiles on a chilly October morning. They were all so excited to get us hyped for the trip and even offered to take as many pictures as your little heart desired (Girls, they'll get you your instagram pic). Once in the air, the captain graciously treated us with some fine bubbly and offered breakfast vouchers for after the flight. The ride was about an hour long -- a ride definitely worth your buck. I was having such a jolly time, I miss placed my glasses and after contacting my crew, they made it their mission to find and return my glasses. My glasses have since been found and kept for safe keeping until I can pick them up. A huge thank you to everyone at skyline balloons. You guys truly put your customers first and make it your mission to ensure maximum satisfaction. THANK YOU! read more

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Amazing adventure! I was scared to death but it was so smooth and easy. The pilot was knowledgeable and so funny. Go use the voucher for breakfast after. You can watch the skydivers land. I will do this again. read more

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I got rebooked a dozen times and cancelled I payed $500 and never got in the balloon or anything it was a waste of time this company does not do refunds even if they can't get you in the air due to weather for over 4 months... I just took it as a loss I booked for my birthday in July ... had a terrible experience riding in a dirty van one of the other passengers had to pee outside of the van we never went up. It was a date for me and my now ex gf because it has literally been 4 months 3 reschedules and so I just gave up and now I'm single .. lol I'm sure if I contacted them they wold let me sign up for the ride lol but at this point I don't even care anymore worst expensive I never had choose a better company that will accommodate you in a situation like this. read more

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My Friend and I went on an amazing hot air balloon ride with a great Crew . I can only recommend skyline balloons it was so much fun. read more

amazing adventure for a birthday, pilot and workers were great. would definitely do it again. only reason I gave 4 and not 5 is I had 2 canceled flights but that's understandable due to weather and safety concerns. read more

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I gifted the hot air balloon experience to my fiancé as his birthday gift and I can say it was a very smooth and beautiful experience! Our driver was David I think who took us from our car to the balloon and then the person controlling the balloon, his name was Michael (Mike)! They were both very nice and Michael talked to us about some of the history of the hot air balloons! We were offered champagne as well! The whole ride was very smooth and even coming down didn't feel scary at all! Definitely a beautiful experience! The view was amazing as we went on the first ride which included skydivers that jumped out of our balloon! Watching them was nice too! read more

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Everyone was very attentive and nice. We had a great time with Champaign while enjoying the view from above of the surroundings early in the morning. read more

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We had such a great time!! The views were amazing! Our pilot & rest of the crew were all awesome! We highly recommend going! read more

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To start off, I did this awesome adventure July 2016. I won a pair of these tickets in February 2016 while participating in a silent auction. All proceeds were to benefit a fire fighter's family. As the recipient of this prize I was ecstatic to have hubby join me on marking an item off of my bucket list- but, he politely declined my offer. Womp womp. But, it worked out & I was able to invite my friend's mom! So, I noticed when I received my tickets- each ticket had a value worth $250! Yikes! I did pay close to that amount for the pair. And while we were on our balloon ride- one gal said she found a Groupon deal for a pair of tickets for less than $200, I believe. Anywho. I immediately called the phone number listed on the tickets & spoke w/ Skeeter (the owner of the company). I chose the July date because I figured there wouldn't be any issues w/ rain & there'd be better weather conditions in summer. Keep in mind, flight reservations can change due to weather. Skeeter (as well as company policy) will contact their passengers 3 days ahead of time to confirm the flight. Although there is no specific address on Yelp for the Miramar location- guests will receive an email w/ instructions prior to the flight date & with signatures of waiver. The actual flight is taken in Temecula. There were supposed to be actual skydivers joining us on our flight- but, the wind conditions that morning wouldn't allow it. So, if you do book w/ Skyline Balloons- inquire about this option! How cool would it be to see skydivers leap off of your balloon! We had the sunrise flight which made for breathtaking views all around us. There is a porta potty at the check in dirt field. But, don't fret- this dirt fired is adjacent to Skydive Elsinore/ Temecula & there are actual brick & mortar bathrooms! lol Staff was awesome. Coffee & donuts are provided pre flight! I helped myself to a fresh donut. But, skipped on coffee because I didn't actually know how long our flight was & didn't wanna stress on holding in my pee. Keep in mind- guests are advised to arrive by 4:30am. Photo opps are allowed while crews begin filling up the balloon with air. You're even allowed to stand inside of it too! I thought I was gonna feel nauseous during the flight. But, I didn't. As you ascend higher & higher- there's this overwhelming calm floating around. I could hear dogs barking so loud- but, the further we went- their bark grew more distant. You can feel the intense heat from the flames- and it felt so good. But, the absolute silence you feel in the sky- and just being suspended in mid air felt eerie- yet, like nothing I can ever compare this experience with. Our guide was even in touch w/ air traffic control from March AFB! The views of Lake Elssinore, Diamond Lake and surrounding hills was beautiful. Touch down is brought w/ a celebration of champagne! Great experience! read more

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What can I say? It was a very cool experience to say the least. Dee was always easy to get in touch with, easy to work with, funny, friendly, etc. We got a very early start, check in's started at 5:10. Then caravan down the street where we watched them blow up the balloons, quite an experience in itself. Then we loaded up the baskets with a couple of skydivers, and off we went. The skydivers jumping from our basket was by far the coolest thing. Then we coasted around for a while, enjoying the beautiful scenery. At the end, a little champagne and lots of great memories. Now I can check this one off the bucket list. read more

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Had an amazing time! It was the perfect gift for my anniversary. It was our first time on a hot air ballon ride and Skyline Balloons did not disappoint. We felt safe and the experience is one for the books. read more

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All I can say is false advertising! They make sound like a 3 hour ballon ride with champagne. 1st they filled the ballon up with too many people so it was hard to move around and see below. They never served or even offered champagne. The whole ride was about 30 minutes. The free breakfast was a $7.50 voucher for the local diner, which would not cover any of the meals there. I do. It recommended this venue! read more

What a cool experience to have been up up and away in a hot air balloon!! The weather was unfortunately a little uncooperative because we had to wait for the skies to clear up from the June gloom but when we finally did have good conditions, we went about two miles through another field in the Perris area and landed fairly smoothly. My in laws were in town and this was a bucket list item that they have wanted to do so my husband and I joined them and this was part of our birthday celebrations. Next time, I will definitely book out sooner so I could have used the Groupon for this but I would do hot air ballooning again. It was pretty relaxing. And they give you champagne!:) read more

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Great experience, went with my fiancé for valentines and boy was it fun! We both had a blast and same with the passengers we tagged along with. The pilot of the balloon was the best and very friendly! Would recommend in a heart beat! Very relaxing and peaceful experience! read more

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Had a great time here! Everything went smoothly! Our pilot was Mike! The crew even helped everyone get awesome pictures! You also get a 15 dollar voucher for breakfast (1 for 2 people). They had to reschedule us initially due to the higher winds, but honestly that made us more comfortable knowing they make safety their number one priority! read more

Dee was amazing at accommodating the reservations; Caleb was phenomenal with information and communication. I love everything about the ride. My ONLY gripe was we had two landings and the first wasn't pleasant at ALL. Not sure way it was so hard; but I was not pleased at all. Micheal was the pilot. Beside that the experience was wonderful. read more

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Absolutely loved and highly recommend this experience! Skyline balloons is the place to go to experience the magical sky and skydivers jumping from your basket if you'd like! So amazing! Friendly staff, breakfast and drinks were included to toast your adventure. I'll be back! Definitely a bucket list must! Thank you skyline balloons , you made my anniversary unforgettable! read more

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Bought a Groupon for a good deal, the representative said they don't have any Groupon availability for 3 months! He said I have to get a regular ticket for much more $$$. Why have a Groupon deal if you can't honor it for 3 months away? So I bought two regular tickets. Flight took us up for 5 minutes and then back down to hover over dirt fields for 30 minutes. Took them another 30 minutes to land and pack away the balloon. Overall a huge waste of time. I was hoping to be high up in the air for the majority of the time but 90% of the ride we were no more than 100m off the ground. Unbelievable, feeling scammed. read more