Flying Over the Willamette Valley Wine Country near Portland, Oregon

VISTA Balloon Adventures

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"Absolutely amazing and an adventure of a lifetime in every way.”

Denny T. - Google Review

What we Do

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HOT AIR BALLOON ADVENTURE

The ultimate hot air balloon adventure!

Arrive at our launch location in Newberg, just 35 minutes south of Portland, at dawn. Watch (and participate!) in the inflation of up to six 100-foot tall balloons being filled with over 200,000 cubic feet of air. Slowly ascend over the Willamette Valley while you gaze out at wine country, mountain peaks and volcanos, the river below, and up to five other balloons flying with you. After an approximately hour-long flight you will land and have the opportunity participate in the deflation process before returning to our launch location.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

Gift the ultimate experience! 

Give the Vista Hot Air Balloon experience! Our hot air balloon adventure is the ultimate gift -perfect for those who have everything. Gift certificates are available for purchase year round and are redeemable on any flight day with an advance reservation - no restrictions!  The recipient(s) can simply call or book online when they have a date in mind and we take care of the rest. Purchase a gift for one, two, or as many as you like. Certificates can be emailed or sent through the mail. 

Come fly with us

The wonder of floating above the earth in a hot air balloon is something that cannot be described, it must be experienced!

 

Vista Balloon Adventures, is the Northwest's premier hot air balloon operator, flying just outside of Portland, OR in the beautiful winemaking region of the Willamette Valley. Flying in the region since 1989, we are family-owned and operated and fly up to six balloons on a given day.

Sami Fournier
September 22, 2022.
It's amazing!
Mark Delavan
September 11, 2022.
A balloon ride was a wonderful way to start the day. I bought a gift certificate for my wife's birthday. We had booked our original trip for July, but the conditions were not right so the launch was called off. I re-booked for September 4th, and everything was perfect. I helped with filling the balloon and before you know it we were in the air. There was patchy fog that morning and as the balloon lifted us above it, we had a beautiful view. Our pilot, John was very knowledgeable and friendly. The ground crew was great. And we got a rare experience of landing back at the airport. Afterwards we stopped at a local restaurant for breakfast and then we headed home with some great memories.
Karasi Mills
September 3, 2022.
It was amazing!! We had to reschedule once due to high morning wind but boy was it worth the extra wait. This would be an awesome gift, too.
Khalen Dunn
August 31, 2022.
Amazing experience. I recommend this to everyone at least once!
Jody Christiansen
August 22, 2022.
One of the best anniversary celebrations we have ever had! We celebrated our 36th anniversary with a balloon adventure. Our pilot Kelly was outstanding! There were 9 of us, 11 with the pilot. The basket is quite large, plenty of room for all of us. The ride was smooth, comfortable, and FUN! My husband and I have never flown in a hot air balloon. It will be hard to top this one. Everything about our trip with Vista was excellent. They communicate with you several times in the days before your flight to make sure you know the location and time to meet. We loved helping the crew "blow up" the balloon. At the end we also helped pack up the balloon. What an exciting, amazing experience. We HIGHLY recommend scheduling a flight with Vista Balloon Adventures when you are in the Newburg, Oregon area. It was a short drive from our B & B in Dundee. A fantastic addition to wine tasting. Thank you Kelly and the entire Vista Balloon Adventures team.
William Pleau
August 16, 2022.
What a wonderful experience! Thanks to our Pilot, John! He was fantastic! Thanks to the whole crew! You guys work hard to be sure your guests have a great experience and it shows! My family and I would definitely recommend Vista Balloon and we hope to come take another ride soon!
Kari Worden
August 15, 2022.
An amazing experience. My mom and I both got to check an item off our bucket lists. Pilot Robert was fantastic. The whole experience was one I would repeat.

Meredith Stewart
Meredith Stewart
August 16, 2022.
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We had a balloon trip scheduled for July. The staff were communicative before and morning of that the weather is variable and we might not be able to fly that morning. Indeed the wind conditions weren't good for flying so they had to make the tough call to cancel but I appreciated their focus on safety and that we would have a better experience another day. We called and got it rescheduled for September and can't wait to fly with Vista! They've been great and easy to work with.
Jennifer Wall
Jennifer Wall
August 23, 2021.
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Seriously made the day absolutely amazing for my sons 16th bday. I can’t wait to go again.
Heather Buchanan
Heather Buchanan
July 25, 2021.
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Amazing experience! ‘Highly’ Recommended!!
Linda Jo Reid
Linda Jo Reid
July 25, 2021.
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What a wonderful experience. The staff and crew were very professional and “fun”. This is a must do adventure for everyone!
Crissy Shrock
Crissy Shrock
July 18, 2021.
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had a blast celebrating our 21st anniversary with you guys
Marcella Stepp Rodarte
Marcella Stepp Rodarte
July 17, 2021.
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This was a must bucket list moment for my Mom before she starts Chemo. Everyone was accommodating and took great care with her. It was an absolute incredible experience!
Stacy M. Clements
Stacy M. Clements
July 5, 2021.
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Many thanks to our pilot, Kelly, and the best chase crew ever 😂 for a memorable adventure for our 25th anniversary! #VistaBalloonAdventures
Annette Halleen
Annette Halleen
July 2, 2021.
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We had an amazing trip this morning! It was our first time and are ready to go again!! All the workers were very nice and the pilot Rod made it a great adventure!! Thank again!! Eric & Annette Halleen
Lisa Chamberlain
Lisa Chamberlain
June 26, 2021.
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Planning the trip was a breeze. our team was very helpful, informative n fun all together. this was such a great adventure. Also my husband's first time my second. definitely a must do if you haven't yet. we totally enjoyed the flight, we'll b doing it again 4sure!!
Jeremy Marchand
Jeremy Marchand
September 8, 2019.
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High expectations were exceeded. Such a peaceful and unique experience unmatched by any other type of flight. You can’t fully appreciate what it’s like until you actually go... The people at this business love what they do and do it well, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Can’t wait to go again!

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An unforgettable experience

A hands-on adventure with an approximately 1-hour hot air balloon flight. Fly in one of our 6 balloons which carry from 2 to 10 guests each, gaze out at 10 volcanos on a clear day, skim the Willamette River, and look out at the other balloons around you!