12 Balloons Wine Tours Worldwide, Priced and Compared

1.Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne AT GOREME OVER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185Our pick

Rise before dawn for a hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys. Türkiye Balloons includes Göreme hotel transfers, a breakfast box, pilot commentary, a flight certificate, and a landing toast. Flights last about 50 to 60 minutes, though weather and Civil Aviation approval control the schedule.

“Book them immediately!! Seriously so reasonable, professional and fun. All of the crew worked so hard and made it an amazing experience.”

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2.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Return Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · from $355

Rise before dawn for a gentle hot-air balloon flight over the Gold Coast hinterland, then enjoy a cooked breakfast, sparkling wine, cellar-door tasting, and alpaca visit at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Hotel transfers from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, commentary, insurance, and a digital photo pack are included.

“Beautiful experience... Saw the balloon inflating and deflating. Every this was great about this tour, and best part is landing. Our tour guide was very nice... as a sweet gesture gave us plastic like shoe cover to protect our shoes as it rained a night before. Everywhere was muddy and slippery. Breakfast is also good.. legs pain standing for 1 hour in balloon but best moments are experienced.”

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3.Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co for a small-group flight of up to six people. Help inflate the balloon, float above the Sonoran Desert with an FAA-licensed pilot such as Jesse, Jon, or Patrick, then return by chase van for champagne and light snacks. The experience lasts about three and a half hours.

“Super great experience! Jesse was my pilot and he was great! I’m terribly afraid of heights but they were able to reassure me.”

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4.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet at Europa Village in Temecula for a shared sunrise balloon flight over vineyards, hills, and wineries. Flights carry 8 to 16 people and last about 60 to 75 minutes, weather permitting. Pilots such as Bill, Rusty, and Pete add local stories and humor, followed by champagne, mimosas, or sparkling cider and a souvenir flight certificate.

“Best experience we could’ve asked for as this was a first for both my boyfriend and I! Bill and the team with him were so funny and made the whole experience stress free and so much fun. There is someone in the room before you leave to get on the balloon who offers a picture package for $250 but the pictures we got while in the air for free were so amazing. The views of all the wineries are so beautiful and Bill recommended a lot of wineries to go and visit. The champagne/sparkling cider toast afterwards at Bolero wrapped the whole time together perfectly. 100/10 would recommend and we…”

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5.Montserrat Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Toast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $272

Meet early in central Barcelona, ride by shared private vehicle to the launch area, and float above the countryside surrounding Montserrat. Your pilot guides the flight as the wind sets the route. After landing, enjoy snacks, champagne, photos, and a signed flight certificate. English support is available.

“This activity was the highlight of our Barcelona trip. So well organised and the staff were great. We were picked up and taken to the hot air balloon where we didn’t have to wait long at all until we were up in the air. The views were amazing, being above the clouds was a peaceful & beautiful experience. Our pilot was great and full of knowledge, we had lots of photos taken whilst up there, some with a selfie stick and some via a camera attached to the balloon rope - photos were all sent to us via email the next day. The ride was very smooth and peaceful. Once…”

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6.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99Best value

Rise over Pamukkale in a shared balloon carrying up to 16 people. Expect about an hour in the air, views of the white travertines and Hierapolis, a pilot-led route shaped by wind, hotel transfers, a commemorative certificate, and a nonalcoholic champagne toast after landing.

“Amazing flight, super cool ballon team. Very responsive for the messages and everything was clear actually form the start.”

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7.Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Catering

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 137 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $234

You’ll take a 45 to 60 minute shared balloon flight with an FAA-licensed pilot over Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert. Expect sunrise views, mountain ranges, wildlife, and landmarks such as Camelback Mountain and Lake Pleasant. After landing, enjoy breakfast or charcuterie, champagne or sparkling cider, and a balloonist’s ceremony with a flight certificate.

“So incredibly happy for this lovely experience. Everyone made sure we were safe and the balloon conductor was knowledgeable and funny. Thank you to the support team as they worked hard to inflate and deflate the balloon. The champagne and breakfast was such a nice way to finish the experience. Everything was coordinated so well and they made sure to engage the group as we were of all different ages. They even had a cake for the birthday occasion that was celebrated! Thank you!!”

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8.Crete: Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $294

Join an English-speaking pilot and a small group of up to eight for a sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Crete’s Lasithi Plateau. Help prepare the balloon, enjoy views from 300 to 400 meters, then sit down to breakfast, coffee, regional food, and sparkling wine. Hotel pickup from several Cretan areas is available.

“The activity started super early so be prepared to leave and plan your drive through the mountains is you are staying by the coast, once you get to the meetup point all is under control and the guys are super friendly and helpful in taking you to the location and setting up, get hands on experience and give them a hand which is great to be part of, once you are up the views are brilliant over the green stretch and surrounded by mountains 360 👍🏽”

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9.Balloon Flight Over Tuscany with a Glass of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $351

Float above Tuscany in a small group of up to 10 people, rising between 500 and 3,000 feet depending on the wind. Your pilot and crew handle the safety briefing and launch, then you spend about an hour above vineyards, olive groves, villages, castles, and cypress trees. After landing, toast with prosecco before returning to the takeoff field.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. Guido was an excellent pilot and guide. We would definitely recommend this excursion.”

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10.From Methven: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Canterbury with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $227

Meet Graeme or Michaela at Methven’s Main Street bus stop for a four-hour balloon experience over the Canterbury Plains. You’ll help watch the balloon inflate, float for about an hour above paddocks and mountain views, then help pack it away before a sparkling wine or juice toast with snacks.

“Absolutely wonderful . Just floating through the sky looking at the beautiful scenery was totally mesmerising. All the guys on the job were so lovely and friendly.”

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11.Maasai Mara: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 1h 10m · from $495

Leave your Mara lodge at 4:30 am for a 70-minute hot air balloon flight over the reserve. Watch sunrise from a guaranteed window seat, then land for a cooked bush breakfast with champagne. A short open-Jeep transfer follows, with pickup and drop-off available from most Mara accommodations.

“What an experience. Floating over the Masai Mara watching the sun rise. Didn’t see too many animals but that really didn’t spoil the experience. Loved every minute.”

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12.Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with 5 Star Champagne Buffet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · from $322

Meet at The Star Gold Coast before dawn, ride to the launch site, and spend about an hour above the beaches, waterways, Surfers Paradise, or hinterland. After landing, return for a hotel buffet breakfast with Champagne. Select hotel pickup, a flight certificate, and optional flight photos are included.

“It was great peaceful and stunning views . Tour guid was great and breakfast. Good was a great experience. Thanks to our pilot and tour bus and the rest of the crew.”

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