Compass Balloons

Most incredible experience you could ever get ! Couple years ago we went for sunset flight at Del Mar and it was so fun and beautiful! Gorgeous views, amazing team (Irvin and Beanz) and super pro pilot Ryan made our day! Guess what? Today we came back for sunrise flight in Temecula and it was amazing! We met same team years later and it was so cool and fun! Beautiful views of Temecula wineries and lakes took my heart ! Thanks again to amazing team ! You guys amazing!!! Team definitely need a raise!! THANKS!!!

5/5. You know I'm not one to be an elitist. I didn't expect to get picked up in some lush limo. I didn't expect to have some basket made out of gold. And I didn't expect to land in some beautiful spot.

Lol. I didn't even know how much control they lack but how much work it takes to get it moving.

From the pick up to the stop before we headed out. To watching Ryan our pilot and the guy who also drove and helped. These guys are just real people and awesome.

We were first up in the air. We felt safe. They were friendly approachable. Ryan had some fun tidbits. He tried to get us the best views and we were maybe one of few who were up before sunrise.

The little mimosas were a nice touch but wish they had more than water for the non drinkers like some fresh oj or kombucha or something fun. But hey that's just me.

Everything from up to bottom. The pics we got. The pics they helped take of us. Was just perfect. Can't recommend more.

My husband and I went on our first hot air balloon ride with Compass Balloons and it was the ultimately the best experience. The crew and pilot (Ryan) are exceptional people. They are very knowledgeable on ballooning and made us feel safe, comfortable and overall made it fun. Can tell how hard these guys work to make your experience nothing but short of best. We would definitely be going again. Thank you so much!

We had a wonderful experience this morning. The pilot and crew were very knowledgeable and took safety very seriously. We were in the air for an hour and saw residential Temecula as well wine country.

This was the best experience with a crew that made me feel totally safe. Highly, highly recommend doing this at least once in your life. Don't go with a cheap Groupon company... go with Compass Balloons and expect an amazing time!

We went on a private balloon ride to celebrate our anniversary and had a really amazing and beautiful experience. Going up so high in a balloon is somewhat surreal and a little anxiety provoking, but you will quickly forget that as you feel the cool sky air around you and see the beautiful scenery pass below.

Knowing what I know now, I am convinced that our wonderful experience was due in large part to us doing our homework in advance and picking this company. I would recommend them as the top choice and will return to them if we decide to go again. Here are some of the reasons:

1. They offer your money back if your ride is cancelled due to weather. We had a foggy morning, so I would have been worried about losing my money if it weren't for their policy.

2. They are extremely thorough when looking for safe launching and landing spots. We arrived very early for our ride, but they were already there studiously evaluating the winds and discussing sites. Very comforting and interesting to watch them work.

3. They are local guys and a smaller outfit. They are not a corporate machine that puts balloons in the air for advertising or as a random business venture. They are passionate about doing this and know what they are doing. Believe me, I was a little nervous at first and asked a million questions. They answered them all with scientifically sound information, and I actually learned a lot.

4. They know the history and "inside scoop" of the whole area. They told us all about various wineries, homes, events, natural features, people, changes, etc. in the area so that what we were seeing had context, which made the ride even more interesting. Mostly, they only elaborated on these things once I asked, so they would have let us just ride quietly too if that's what we'd wanted.

5. They walk you through absolutely everything so that you know what is happening, when, and why, which was a relief for first-timers like us.

I am confident that if you do your research, you will pick them too. We are obsessive about researching our options and don't like to waste money, and we were so happy with the whole experience from start to finish. Thank you for a memorable anniversary trip, Compass!!

Absolutely loved the ride! The pilot ensured we were safe the entire way. He talked to us about the vineyards and balloon history as we were going up: Thank god because I was really nervous lol. These guys really know what they're doing. From the moment they picked us up they were watching the wind. They provided champagne and orange juice on the balloon ride. We were the first hot air balloon to watch the sunrise and the first to land it was so beautiful. We were in the air for about an hour and slowing started going down, they all worked as a team to make sure we landed safely. Will book them again in the future and recommend to friends and family for sure! Don't hesitate Compass Balloons were the most skilled, nicest people.

Found this place online. For balancing purposes they will ask for your weight (be honest, people's lives are at stake). We received a confirmation email for with meeting logistics shortly after booking.

Our call time was 6 am in Temecula for a sunrise ride. We arrived at the Starbucks ad there were a couple of guys chatting around a large van and SUV with a balloon basket attached to their vehicles. We checked in and sat in the van and waited for the others to arrive.

Everyone checked in and we went to a winery to use the restroom (no bathrooms in the sky) and watched them release a balloon to determine the direction and speed of the wind.

We drove to a different site and watched them inflate the balloon. No door on the balloon so you have to hop in the balloon. There were 8 passengers, 1 pilot (Ryan), and 1 assistant in our balloon. They installed a metal plate on the top of the balloon so you can't feel the heat in the basket.

Then we were off. Smooth take off; at one point we were moving at 20 MPH, it didn't feel like it but we saw another balloon moving at the same pace and it was pretty fast. Once we broke through that wind layer we were coasting at 1-2 MPH about 5000 feet in the air. The sunrise was beautiful.

We saw many other balloons in the air and random guy came Paragliding around us. It was a beautiful hour long ride. Ryan and the other guy were super friendly and educated us on some of the history of the property we were flying over.

When is was over, Ryan braced us for landing impact and he said it was a smoother landing even though the basket almost tipped over.

While they packed up the balloon they gave us some mimosas and cookies. Then took us back to Starbucks.

Definitely would recommend

My boyfriend and I went on a hot air balloon ride with Compass Balloons for our anniversary. We did a shared sunrise in Temecula. I was pretty nervous for this experience but it turned out to be one of the best days ever!! The crew was so awesome and nice! They made us feel safe throughout the whole day. I believe we were the first balloon in the sky!! We were able to watch the sunrise just in time. They gave us mimosas/snacks once we landed and our pilot, Ryan, shared some history on hot air balloons.

This is definitely something I will recommend for everyone to do in their lifetime. I was lucky enough to find this great company. I have already posted and shared on my IG. Thank you guys for such an unforgettable day!!! My boyfriend and I loved it so much!!

My husband and I went on a sunrise balloon ride with Compass Balloons for our anniversary yesterday. It was one of the best experiences we've had in our lives.

The crew was punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable, which put us at ease right away. As they were preparing the balloon for takeoff, they took a photo of us in the basket, and to our surprise, they'd pinned a banner on the side of the basket saying "Happy Anniversary!" It was so thoughtful! Our pilot, Ryan, was wonderful. He is experienced, professional, friendly, funny, and obviously loves what he does, which made the flight all the more awesome. He answered all of our questions about how it all works, and even told us about the history and beginnings of hot air ballooning. He narrated the trip and pointed out points of interest in the landscape. It was so beautiful to float along, watch the sunrise, and experience the peace and quiet and gentle breeze. We didn't want to come down!

When we landed, the awesome and enthusiastic crew was there to quickly and efficiently pack everything up and get us on our way. But before that, they set up a table with snacks and mimosas for a champagne toast!

We're officially hooked, all thanks to the wonderful Compass Balloons. It was truly magical and the best way to start the day.