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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

Prepare for an unforgettable shared hot air balloon ride over the stunning Temecula Valley wine country in Southern California. Find serenity as you ascend above …More

Prepare for an unforgettable shared hot air balloon ride over the stunning Temecula Valley wine country in Southern California. Find serenity as you ascend above...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Zephyr Cove Helicopter Tour

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at …More

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Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs. Passenger weights must be accurately provided at...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

Soar above Temecula in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise. Enjoy a guided tour from your pilot filled with recommendations for sightseeing …More

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Soar above Temecula in a hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise. Enjoy a guided tour from your pilot filled with recommendations for sightseeing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$190
Helicopter Ride to Hollywood Sign & Universal Studio

There are many ways to see Hollywood but nothing compares to seeing Hollywood from the sky. Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood by soaring …More

There are many ways to see Hollywood but nothing compares to seeing Hollywood from the sky. Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood by soaring...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$317
Wine Country Join-in Flight

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been …More

Sonoma Ballooning! Sonoma & Napa's Award-Winning Ballooning: Luxury Views & No Upcharges! Experience the BEST ballooning in Wine Country! For two years running, we've been...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$325
San Francisco Golden Gate Seaplane Tour

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of …More

See the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, the drama of Alcatraz Island and the lush forest of Muir Woods on a seaplane tour of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$326
Temecula Private Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to 4 People

Cielo Balloons specializes in private balloon flights, for up to four passengers. You will have the entire basket for your party. …More

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Cielo Balloons specializes in private balloon flights, for up to four passengers. You will have the entire basket for your party....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,220
Private Helicopter Tour of Hollywood Sign, Beaches and More

This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west, …More

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This the shortest, best way to see all the main sites of Los Angeles while beating traffic! Leaving Long Beach, you will immediately head west,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$272
Greater Bay Area Seaplane Tour

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s …More

Our 45 minute flight includes all the sights described in the Golden Gate Tour flight, but brings you the additional delights of the Bay Area’s...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$376
Experience Helicopter Attractions of Los Angeles

Experience the ultimate helicopter adventure above the stunning attractions of Los Angeles! Our most popular tour takes you on an unforgettable journey, providing intimate aerial …More

Experience the ultimate helicopter adventure above the stunning attractions of Los Angeles! Our most popular tour takes you on an unforgettable journey, providing intimate aerial...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$639
LA Private Doors-Off Aerial Photography Helicopter Adventure

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off, …More

Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime when you soar above all that Los Angeles has to offer for 60 minutes on a doors-off,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$240
Luxury Private Flight for Two: Temecula Hot Air Balloon

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift …More

Your private hot air balloon adventure awaits you over the beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country in Southern California. Experience peace and serenity while you drift...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,199
Airplane San Francisco Sunset Flight Tour

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange …More

Enjoy what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay during sunset. Witness the beautiful and spectacular scenery of the sun's red and orange...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$329
LA Helicopter Tour with Malibu Landing

Take your Los Angeles trip to new heights during this private 50 minute in the air helicopter sightseeing flight and 30 at the pad, including …More

Take your Los Angeles trip to new heights during this private 50 minute in the air helicopter sightseeing flight and 30 at the pad, including...

2 hours
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$995
Coachella Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride

A hot air balloon ride over Coachella Valley offers a unique chance to appreciate stunning landscapes from above. With experienced pilots guiding your journey, float …More

A hot air balloon ride over Coachella Valley offers a unique chance to appreciate stunning landscapes from above. With experienced pilots guiding your journey, float...

3 to 4 hours
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$275
Private Hot Air Balloon Ride of Temecula Valley

Private hot air balloon rides are ideal for an intimate ballooning experience, special occasions, proposals, or a more exclusive experience. Come and join us on …More

Private hot air balloon rides are ideal for an intimate ballooning experience, special occasions, proposals, or a more exclusive experience. Come and join us on...

3 hours
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$995
Catalina Explorer Helicopter Tour

See the best of Catalina on this all-encompassing aerial tour over California's island escape! Depart from Pebbly Beach for a 20-minute exploration into the mostly …More

See the best of Catalina on this all-encompassing aerial tour over California's island escape! Depart from Pebbly Beach for a 20-minute exploration into the mostly...

20 minutes
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$252
Romantic Malibu Mountaintop Landing Helicopter Tour from Burbank

Imagine soaring above the stunning California coastline, leaving the bustling city behind as you head towards the serene beauty of Malibu's majestic mountains. This about …More

Imagine soaring above the stunning California coastline, leaving the bustling city behind as you head towards the serene beauty of Malibu's majestic mountains. This about...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$1,159
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over Palm Springs with Palm Springs Balloons. Soar peacefully above the Coachella Valley at sunrise, enjoy stunning desert …More

Experience the magic of hot air ballooning over Palm Springs with Palm Springs Balloons. Soar peacefully above the Coachella Valley at sunrise, enjoy stunning desert...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$300
Ultimate Tahoe Balloon Adventure

What makes this experience truly unique is that it is the world's only hot air balloon adventure that launches and lands from a custom vessel …More

What makes this experience truly unique is that it is the world's only hot air balloon adventure that launches and lands from a custom vessel...

4 hours 30 minutes
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$450
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