The Napa Valley Wine Country is one of the most perfect places on earth, not only for growing premium wine grapes, but also for soaring peacefully in colorful hot air balloons with Bonaventura Balloon Company, Inc.. The sensation of ballooning is very gentle and it's calming effect seems to put the world below into perspective. Lush vineyards and world-famous wineries drift into view, giving you the unmatched feeling of being above it all.

Bonaventura provides ballooning excursions par excellence over the most scenic Upper Valley. We limit reservations to allow personalized attention, a single magnificent flight per morning with each balloon, and quality instead of volume. A complimentary Champagne Celebration to toast your accomplishment and breakfast options follow flights. Most excursions last 3-4 hours, including preflight and post-flight activities, but there are several 1-8 day Getaways including lodging, spa packages and weddings.

Recommended by Forbes, NY Times, Frommers, Insiders Guide, Gourmet, Travel Holiday, Universal Studios, ABC-TV, BBC, PBS and more, Bonaventura is the balloon company with a difference! Our world-class reputation has attracted guests from around the globe, ranging from 5 to 100 years old.

Bonaventura offers a unique, exhilarating adventure for a few hours or more: unparalleled experiences in a legendary place, for those who are adventurous and those who simply want to relax with the world at their feet!

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We celebrate each flight with an award and complimentary fine local champagne. It's the final touch that recalls the two-century tradition that began with man's first flight in France, in a balloon! A sumptuous breakfast at Meadowood follows, unless you'd prefer to opt for the lighter breakfast, picnic or no-breakfast choices.

"The Ultimate Wine Country Escape!" is designed for small groups or wine enthusiast individuals. This extra-special "Getaway" offers spectacular hot air ballooning over the legendary Napa Valley and a menu of premium selected experiences, including gourmet dining, private tours, a fascinating wine tasting with one of the world's foremost wine tutors, a cooking session and pairing of food and wine, with the finest in lodging.

Bonaventura "Special-Activity Programs for Groups" begin with ballooning at sunrise, focusing the energy and excitement into a creative day integrated with feature teachers/guides in Art, Photography, Cooking/Wine, Inn-to-Inn Walking Excursions, Bicycling, and Group/Company Incentive Experiences.

These programs are typically self-formed groups of 8-14 interesting people who share a sense of adventure and a passion or curiosity about the focus activity. Duration may be half-day to three days: 

*Photography Field Trip: Ballooning through a camera lens!  Learn how to see more creatively with a stunning series of photo opportunities offered by ballooning. Brilliant patterns, action, aerial and natural worlds - we've got it all!
Our master photographer will help us expand our photographic vision and skills while we experiment with light, space, color, texture, design and composition. A unique opportunity to renew your energy and focus! Sunrise: 4-5 hours. Limited to 7-8 persons. Includes balloon activities, flight, breakfast and discussion: $249.

*Walking and Hiking Excursions work best in small self-formed groups of 6-12 persons.   *Walking tours begin with a sunrise balloon flight, and includes a delicious breakfast, a winery tour, picnic lunch and guide: $265   *Hiking tours may be "flatland", riparian streambed, mountain or varied. Sunrise to mid-afternoon, including ballooning, breakfast and picnic: $265.   *Inn-to-Inn Walking Tours can be with backpacks or with complimentary luggage transfer, and can be 1-3 nights. Prices vary accordingly.   3 Days/2 Nights (Includes Inns, breakfasts, 2 winery tours, picnic lunches, ballooning, guides, transport of luggage): $475/pp, double occupancy. 4 Days/3 Nights (Same as above, adding 1 night in additional first class inn.): $595.

*Ballooning & Bicycling Getaway Deluxe!

Includes a full day with sunrise ballooning excursion followed by a wonderful breakfast at Meadowood, where your bicycles will be waiting with your guide. After a great ride and a winery tour, you'll be ready for a gourmet picnic lunch. Complete the afternoon with more pedaling, touring and finish up with a Spa experience and massage! $398/pp. (4 persons minimum.)

 

*Horseback riding & Ballooning:

Ah, that impulse to feel the wind in your face! There's nothing like it! We offer you gorgeous scenery for both the ballooning and the ride, with a lovely Meadowood breakfast in between: $260.

Imagine an innovative, delightful combination of traditional and new as hundreds of yards of colorful, silky fabric create a kaleidoscope canopy overhead. Picture the bride and groom in a lovely wicker basket as beautiful as ornaments on a cake, exchanging vows as champagne is toasted, the ropes are cut, and lifting off like a huge butterfly sailing on the wind! Owner of Bonaventura, Joyce Bowen, is a licensed minister as well as pilot, and can perform the ceremony either before or after take-off, high above the beauty of the Napa Valley. "You're in love, you're getting married and you feel like you're floating several feet off the ground. If you revel in the sensation of walking on air, then experience it to the fullest by tying the knot in a hot-air balloon...Few, if any, take care of their clients like Bonaventura. You'll get the kind of personalized experience that will stay with you long after the balloon has floated gently back down to earth." - Here Comes the Guide Flowers, photography, music, lovely champagne breakfasts (such as at Meadowood) catered to your needs, and romantic lodging for you or out-of-town guests all are available options with Bonaventura's personalized wedding packages. For help making your wedding a little bit different and incredibly romantic with a balloon in the Napa Valley Wine Country, Call 707-944-2822 for a consultation. Sweetheart Flights are private, exclusive flights for two and include champagne and breakfast Meadowood!

Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call company directly to verify current prices.

Bonaventura flies in the heart of the Upper Valley Wine Country and limits reservations to allow single flights and quality instead of volume.

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Region	Cost
Northern California	$135 - $995

Contact: Bonaventura Balloon Company of Napa Valley Phone:707-944-2822/800-FLY-NAPA Email: flynapa@bonaventuraballoons.com Click here for map   For more adventures click here CalAdventures.com  Help us help you! For specific answers to questions about this adventure, please Email to the company directly using the email address above. CalAdventures.com seeks to offer you the highest quality adventures throughout the state. Comments about how you liked (or disliked) this company, we'd like to know! Thank you!

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