Napa Valley Aloft vs Napa Valley Balloons

Two balloon operators in Napa Valley, California. Napa Valley Aloft starts at $280 and Napa Valley Balloons at $300. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

Napa Valley Aloft

Family-owned; launches from Yountville on clear mornings, Pope Valley on foggy ones
Also operates the Balloons Above the Valley brand (balloonrides.com), flights from $280 per person
Post-landing champagne listed as temporarily unavailable on its flight options page

Premier Balloon Experience

From: $280 per person
Length: About 4 hours total, 45-60 minutes in the air
Min age: 6+ and at least 48 inches tall
Cancellation: Weather cancellations free (reschedule or deposit refund). Guest changes need 48 hrs notice; late cancellation or no-show charged full fare.

Private Hot Air Balloon Ride

From: Not listed
Min age: 6+ and at least 48 inches tall
Cancellation: Exclusive and 10+ group bookings need 10 days notice to change or cancel; weather cancellations not charged.

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Napa Valley Balloons

Offers a Chandon Experience add-on with breakfast and sparkling wine tasting at Domaine Chandon, Yountville
Lists Napa Valley Aloft as its shared-flight partner and shares The Estate Yountville check-in
Takes up to 20 guests per balloon (per napavalley.com guide)

Classic Flight

From: $300 per person
Length: 3-4 hours total, 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
Group: Shared basket with other guests
Min age: 6+ and at least 48 inches tall
Cancellation: Cancel or reschedule 48+ hrs ahead or be charged in full; no charge if the company cancels for weather or safety.

Private Flight

From: Not listed
Length: 3-4 hours total, 45 minutes to 1 hour in the air
Group: 2 guests
Min age: 6+ and at least 48 inches tall
Cancellation: Cancel or reschedule 48+ hrs ahead or be charged in full; no charge if the company cancels for weather or safety.

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Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Napa Valley, California.