Vista Balloon Adventures

We recently had the great pleasure to enjoy a ride with Roger at Vista Balloon Adventures.  The day we picked was about as perfect as you could hope for.  

We lifted off at 7:08 am from the air park in Newberg, Oregon.  

I have an incredible fear of heights so I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this...

I have to say that it did not bother me at all!  The

 crews are exceptional and very professional.  You will have a great time and see the country-side in a way you can only enjoy in a hot air balloon.  The one thing I really noticed and enjoyed was how peaceful it was.  The burner on the balloon is a bit loud and warm, but after that, it's so peaceful

.  It truly is just floating on the breezes.  There is no sensation of movement at all and I don't know why, but I felt completely comfortable.  I can't even stand near the rail on our hotel room balcony if we are above the third or fourth floor!  Seriously - the balloons are incredibly easy to ride and comfortable.  

At certain elevations you would suddenly feel a breeze and then as you gently ascended or descended, the breeze would change or just vanish.  Roger took us down to the Willamette River and sat us down ever so easy just on the water for a minute before slowly rising up above the river once again.  What an experience.

The ride is short because the air currents become a bit more turbulent as the sun warms the air.  You have landed by 8:15 or so where the ground crew is waiting to load the balloon up and take you to an excellent breakfast and champagne

 toast.  The brunch was excellent with a nice variety of foods, a chance to share your experience with others and the ability to talk more with the pilots if you like.

This is an exciting and beautiful way to start your wine tour.  I would be happy to pick people up from their flight and continue on with a tour of the wineries you were just looking down on like a soaring bird. 

The area is some of the most beautiful countryside anywhere.  You can see vineyards all around, mountian peeks, rivers, wild life and rich farm land.  

Call Vist Balloon Adventures for more information.  

Cheers!