Experience beautiful sunrise hot air balloon flights over Oregon's Willamette Valley. Come fly with us and celebrate our 30th season!
Welcome to Portland Rose Balloons, where every adventure begins at sunrise over the stunning Willamette Valley. There’s nothing like gently lifting off and drifting above Oregon’s hazelnut orchards, hop fields, and rolling vineyards.
Our sunrise hot air balloon flights are crafted to be unforgettable—perfect for celebrating milestones, anniversaries, birthdays, or simply checking off your bucket list. From takeoff to champagne toast, our experienced pilots and crew handle every detail so you can relax and take in breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and the Cascades.
We’ll greet you in the morning and go over pre-flight details
Witness set-up and balloon inflation by your pilot and crew.
Flights last 45-60 minutes depending on morning conditions.
Enjoy a champagne toast after your flight!
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with Portland Rose Balloons, flying above the breathtaking Oregon countryside every morning from March through October. Drift effortlessly over the vineyards, rivers, and open farmland of the Willamette Valley as the Cascade Range unfolds on the horizon. Soak in sweeping panoramic views of Mt. Hood at sunrise and experience the magic of flight from a whole new perspective. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply ready for something extraordinary, this is the adventure you’ll never forget.
Fly with us and create memories that last a lifetime
We will fly between tree top height to a couple thousand feet, depending on wind direction and speed. Because of the burners, the temperature will be a few degrees warmer than the surrounding air. The sensation will be like you’re floating, and it is very quiet other than the sound of the burner. It’s amazing and an experience you’ll never forget.
Because you move with the wind, there isn’t a sense of motion like you have in other vehicles/aircraft. People that are afraid of heights almost never have that feeling flying in a balloon. Your experienced pilot steers the balloon by moving it to different altitudes to get different wind patterns, so the height of the balloon will vary throughout the flight.
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Absolutely! Our hot air balloons are built by some of the finest manufacturers in the world. Safety checks are performed before each flight by the pilot and crew. The balloons are subject to annual safety checks in line with FAA standards. All of our experienced pilots are certified by the FAA.
Our flying season lasts from mid March until the end of September. We start our season by flying at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.
For the first 6 weeks of our season, mid March until May, we fly from the Wooden Shoe Farm during their hugely popular Tulip Festival.
Once that concludes in May, our balloons take off from Aurora Airport just south of Wilsonville, Oregon.
The meeting time is about 30 minutes before sunrise. We will tell you the exact time when you book your flight. Click here for the “Where We Fly” page with more specific information.
The flight itself lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the weather conditions of the morning. The whole adventure, including the pre-flight preparations, return transportation and the post-flight champagne toast will last about 3 hours in total.
Yes! For groups of 3 or more, the price is $225 per person, saving $25 each. The discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Like all service providers, a gratuity is always appreciated. A typical tip would be 10-20% of the total price. Like the saying: If you like the ride, tip your guide. You are able to tip at the checkout process after the flight. You can use cash or add gratuity with your card at checkout.
We charge a 50% deposit at the time of booking and will do a checkout after the flight to collect the remaining balance. We accept all major credit cards. If you want to pay cash, you will need to pay the deposit via credit card and at checkout can pay in cash (with the deposit being refunded).
In the event of a weather related cancellation, we will refund you for the booking deposit. You can also cancel your flight for any reason more than 72 hours before your flight. Please refer to our cancellation policy for more info.
If you want to cancel or change your reservation we ask for 72 hours notice. If you fail to give us 72 hours notice, or fail to arrive at the launch site on the day of your flight, you will be liable for 100% of the total reservation charges.
