See Yountville from the air — the mid-valley town, V Marketplace and The Estate on the ground, vineyards around it, a balloon that on most mornings lifts from the lot next to check-in. From the street Yountville is restaurants and Washington Street. From the basket it is a small grid in wine country. On foggy mornings you may not launch here at all. The operator shuttles the group to a northern valley pad — about 45 minutes. You still check in at 6525 Washington Street.
The Napa Valley balloon meets here: The Estate Yountville / V Marketplace, Vintage 1870, 6525 Washington Street. Coffee and pastries at check-in. Then inflation, then the flight over the valley. About 40 minutes to an hour in the air, about 4.5 hours for the outing. Vans return you from the landing. Complimentary shuttle in Yountville only, if you need it — put your hotel at checkout. This is the only ticket on this hub.
You do not stay in the marketplace from the basket. You do not get a restaurant brunch in the price. The town is where you start and where the van returns you. Walk to breakfast after if you want. That walk is not the product.
The extra of a clear Yountville launch is that you lift next to check-in. Fog takes that away some mornings, especially in summer. The flight is still Napa wine country, or the northern corridor they use that day. Do not book this as a guaranteed lift-off from the Estate lot. The meeting place does not move.
Vineyards are the view. Mount St. Helena is the named peak. Sunrise is the hour. Hills sit off the valley floor. Tuscany is another balloon town morning; this one is Yountville.
Small group. Stand in the basket. Not for children under 6. Parking at V Marketplace for passengers is free with this operator. Early — meeting times run roughly 5:30 to 7:00 depending on the season. Follow the confirmation. Pets, drones, backpacks, glass, and bags are not allowed as listed on the tour page.
Book the Napa Valley balloon and see Yountville from the air when the morning is clear.
See Yountville from a hot air balloon over Napa Valley. Book the Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Adventure.