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Sunrise Flight with Champagne Toast

by Sonoma Ballooning

45–60 min flightStarts in Sonoma$$$$

The short answer

The Sonoma Valley's local balloon operator, launching at sunrise from Sonoma Skypark. It offers a champagne landing toast rather than a picnic brunch, so plan your own picnic for later in the day. Price: Champagne toast included.

Checked September 2026 from sonomaballooning.comStated on the venue's own website

Details

Price
Champagne toast included
Food on site
A traditional champagne toast on landing. No brunch or picnic is described.
Groups
Shared join-in baskets; private flights for 2–4; groups from 5 to 100+.
Kids
Children must be at least 8 years old and 57 inches tall, able to stand for the whole flight and follow directions; pregnant guests can't fly.
Hours
Sunrise flights; 45–60 minutes in the air
Season
Weather permitting
Prices
Join-in $265 per person (Mon–Thu) / $285 (Fri–Sun); private flight $1,500 for two, $2,200 for 3–4; groups from $2,508
House rules
Reservations required; no walk-ins.

What to expect

Sunrise launch from the Sonoma Skypark airfield south of town, with a 45–60 minute flight over the Sonoma Valley's vineyards and the toast at the landing site.

  • Vineyard views

Good for: Romantic · Views

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About Sonoma Ballooning – Sunrise Flight with Champagne Toast

The Sonoma Valley's local balloon operator, launching at sunrise from Sonoma Skypark. It offers a champagne landing toast rather than a picnic brunch, so plan your own picnic for later in the day.

  • Launches from Sonoma Skypark, a few minutes from Sonoma Plaza
  • Champagne toast on landing
  • Weekday join-in rate from $265
  • Books through the RideOne platform

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonoma Ballooning – Sunrise Flight with Champagne Toast good for kids?

Children must be at least 8 years old and 57 inches tall, able to stand for the whole flight and follow directions; pregnant guests can't fly.

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