The most exciting, and spectacular hot air balloon adventure that San Diego and Los Angeles County has to offer. We are proud to say that our company has found the most beautiful, hidden treasure in Temecula Wine Country and has established an exclusive place for hot air ballooning at the Vail Lake Resort.
This is a unique experience unlike any experience Temecula has to offer for hot air ballooning!
Don’t waste another minute, experience hot air ballooning at its finest!
Imagine escaping the congested lifestyle we live in for a moment and stepping outside the box. This experience is what life is all about, the beauty our earth has to offer.
Whether you are celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary ,Wedding or even proposing to that special someone, this is an experience you will never forget!
While gently floating in one of our beautiful hot air balloons over the breathtaking views of Vail Lake, the local mountain ranges, open meadows with wild deer, hawks and other wild animals or over Temecula Wine Country, we can assure you of a safe and incredible experience, that for some has changed there lives.
Your adventure starts with meeting your very experienced balloon pilot and ground crew. You will then be shuttled to our launch field. The pilot will conduct a short safety briefing instructing you how to get into the gondola, where to stand and how to position yourself for landing. You will then view the inflation process of the hot air balloon, when picture taking is a must!
Once on board, our pilot will begin heating up the hot air balloon until you gently rise and begin your journey. You will embrace the beauty of the morning sunrise with views of Vail Lake, Dixie National Forest, Lake Elsinore, Temecula Wine Country, Palomar Mountain, Lake Skinner, Diamond Lake, Hemet and on most days the Pacific Ocean.
After a while your hot air balloon pilot will gently return you back into the loving arms of Mother Earth and you will then be safely transported back to enjoy a delightful champagne brunch.
Finally, you will be given a beautiful certificate of achievement to remember hot air balloon flight!
The Vail Lake Resort,
40500 US Highway 79, Temecula, CA 92592
Exit off the Freeway 15 at the Highway79 South/Temecula Parkway exit and head East approximately 9 miles. The Vail Lake Resort, entrance is on the left.
At the Vail Lake Resort sign turn left and follow the road into the resort. Just after the guard shack your pilot and crew will be waiting to check you in. From there we will shuttle you by van to the launch site. Please be on Time! If you are running late please call (951) 240-3590 or you may miss your flight. There are no refunds for late arrivals or no shows.
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We have been ballooning for more than 30 years all over the world and Vail Lake - in Temecula Wine Country - is one of the most beautiful and unique places California has to offer for a surreal hot air ballooning experience.
All of our FAA certified pilots have been flying hot air balloons for many years and have thousands of hours of safe flight experience. All of our state of the art balloons are FAA certified, fully insured, inspected regularly and impeccably maintained to assure you a safe and enjoyable experience.
We take pride in what we do and your experience means the world to us!
The Temecula Air Affair is owned by Skysurfer Balloon Co. who have been offering sunset balloon flights from Del Mar/San Diego for over 30 years. Our combined experience, impeccable reputations and attention to detail are offered to you at our Temecula location as well. Fly with the BEST!
"I went up in a Hot Air Balloon for the first time with you. I had such a good time. The pilot and crew took very good care of us. It was totally worth waking up before the sun for that experience. Thank you again for everything."
Rhiannon Ward
"The hot air balloon ride was AMAZING - more than I could ever have imagined it would be!!!!!
I waited 13 years for this and I was not disappointed! It was the best birthday present I’ve received in years!"
C. Anderson, San Diego, CA
" It was so peaceful and tranquil, I didn't want to come down...."
L. Matthews - London, UK
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