Although there are hot air balloons festivals around the world, some of the best hot air balloon festivals in the U.S. just take a short plane trip or fun road trip to get to! Many enthusiasts enjoy popular air balloon festivals in California and throughout the country. The closest one to us is the SonomaContinue reading “Hot Air Balloon Festivals”
Category Archives: Hot Air Ballooning Events & Info
Safety Video
Pre-flight safety video coming soon, but don’t worry, your pilot and crew will have you covered with all the details the morning of your flight. All guests must be able to stand unassisted during the entire flight and be in good overall health, able bodied and can understand and follow instructions. Guests must be ableContinue reading “Safety Video”
COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire
All of our staff follow proper COVID-19 Safety protocols and we ask that you do the same when traveling to our area and prior to your hot air balloon tour. For your convenience, we have a link to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) that is used by healthcare systems for self screening.Continue reading “COVID-19 Safety Questionnaire”
Guest Waiver
Below is our guest waiver that you will sign the day of your flight. If you’d like to download a copy in advance, please Click Here.
The “Rodeo Landing”
Too many times we see the inaccurate term of a hot air balloon “crash landing” used by media or onlookers who simply don’t understand the true mechanics of hot air ballooning. We have also found that not a lot of hot air balloon companies take the time to explain why balloons drag upon landing orContinue reading “The “Rodeo Landing””
Physical Requirements Of Hot Air Ballooning
A Sonoma Ballooning hot air balloon ride is a safe and fun activity for almost all ages, but it is an outdoor adventure and there are some individuals for whom ballooning may not be appropriate. All guests must be able to stand during the entire flight unassisted and be in good overall health. Guests mustContinue reading “Physical Requirements Of Hot Air Ballooning”
COVID-19 Safety
We want your experience to be as fun and comfortable as possible, all while protecting your safety, as well as that of our crew and staff. All vehicles and equipment are throughly cleaned pre and post flight. (Updated 3.7.21) Please pre-screen yourself! Anyone with a temperature above 100.4º F/38º C will not be permitted toContinue reading “COVID-19 Safety”