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San Diego - Del Mar Champagne Evening Hot Air Balloon Ride

  • Sunset Departures
  • Ages 5+
  • FAA Commercial Certified Pilots
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Capture the views of the beautiful Southern California coastline and its gorgeous sunset, surrounded by the multi-million dollar homes of the rich and famous. You’ll also get a bird’s-eye view of the luxurious Del Mar Golf Course while taking in views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. This is the only place in California where you can fly in the evenings so let one of our highly experienced pilots take you on a flight of a lifetime.

FLIGHT DETAILS

  • Price: $225 per person.
  • Season: We operate throughout the year, weather permitting.

    We are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Please note that the full rate will apply on Valentine’s Day. Please call us directly for pricing and availability.
  • Meeting Time: 4:30 pm sharp. All flight times are based on daylight savings time and times of sunrise and sunset.

    The meeting time will change throughout the year. A confirmation email of your flight details will be sent to you upon booking.
  • Meeting Location: We'll meet in front of Crust Pizzeria restaurant at 3263 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Please click here for more location details.
  • Flight Specifications: Flight duration is between 45 minutes to 1 hour • Up to 16 passengers per flight • Please allow 3.5 to 4 hours for the whole experience.

    Total trip time includes: Transport from meeting location to launch field, setup of the balloon, flight and a post flight champagne celebration.
  • Participation Requirements: No pregnant woman allowed or children under the age of five. Weight limit is 240 lbs per person and 480 lbs per couple. Please see our FAQ's page for further participation requirements.
  • Included: Post Flight Traditional Champagne Celebration • Complimentary “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” banner for special occasions. *please note that banners cannot be personalized.
  • Not Included: Gratuities • Please note there is a 20% automatic gratuity for groups of ten or more.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Adventure Begins

After everyone arrives at our meeting location, we will transport you in one of our vans to one of our launch sites. Once we arrive we will test out the winds aloft with one of our test balloons in order to determine the best location to launch from based on the wind conditions for the day. You’ll then get to see the whole process of the balloons being inflated ready for your unforgettable flight. Once we are all aboard we’ll begin our floating ascent into the skies.

Lift Off!

Take in the panoramic views of the beautiful Southern California coastline. We will gently float you over the multi-million dollar estates of the rich and famous including Bill and Melinda Gates, Janet Jackson and Joan Crocs to name a few. Capture the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, La Jolla, Palomar Observatory, Catalina Island and Tecate Peak.

Glide Back Down To Earth

Once one of our FAA Certified pilots navigates us back to down to earth, we will toast our unforgettable adventure with a champagne celebration.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Please arrive on time. If you are late or miss your flight we are unable to offer you a refund.
  • Weather conditions such as high winds and heavy rain can result in your flight not being possible. Please call us on the day of your flight to check in and confirm the status of the flight.
  • Please wear appropriate closed toed shoes. High heels are not allowed. We recommend bringing a jacket in the winter months. A baseball cap is also advisable for men over 6ft. Please see our FAQ’s page for further details on what to wear.
  • All of our pilots have over 4,000 hours of flight experience. We are proud of our impeccable safety record having successfully flown over 60,000 passengers without incident.
  • We take pride in our state of the art impeccably maintained balloons. All of our balloons are inspected daily by our pilots and crew. They are also inspected by an FAA certified inspection station every 100 hours. Learn more about the balloons here.
  • We are able to offer a bench seat to anyone who has health issues or simply wants an even more comfortable flight. Rest assured you will still have a perfect view of the surroundings. Please call us directly to request this. The cost is $50.
  • This flight is also available as a private balloon ride. Please see our private hot air balloon rides page for more details.
  • Ron D – San Diego
    The flight was exciting. An unforgettable experience - The pilot and ground crew did a wonderful job and we had a fun and memorable experience.
  • Kate – Chevenne
    We were above the clouds and could see in every direction and watched a beautiful sunset. Thanks for a wonderful evening!
  • EllieZ – San Diego
    I felt safe and that allowed me to enjoy this amazing experience, I can't wait to do it again!
  • Eugene K – San Diego
    Pilot Matt and the ground crew are true professionals! The flight itself was unforgettable - quiet, safe, and peaceful! Eye opening event!

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Online special price $189 (Regular rate $220 pp)

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