Harvest & Heights: A Temecula Wine and Balloon Escape

$2250

Deposit: $750

September 19 – 22, 2025

Group size: 5 – 8

22 reviews

About this trip

Join us for a ladies trip to sunny Southern California to taste the delicious wines of Temecula during the Fall harvest season while staying in a gorgeous Mediterranean-style villa with a heated pool. This stunning 7,200-square-foot property offers all the luxuries you’d expect for a perfect girls’ wine trip. In addition to wine tasting (of course!), we’ll be adding in some Chicas Abroad adventure activities with a sunrise hot air balloon ride and a whale watching excursion off the coast of San Diego searching out the majestic blue whales!

Highlights

Activity Level: Easy

We will be walking through the vineyards to enjoy wine-tasting and climbing in and out of a hot air balloon basket, but that’s it. This is a very relaxing adventure with minimal physical activity. Although, there will be ample opportunity to walk around the beautiful grounds and surrounding areas of our villa in the hills of Temecula wine country. 

 

Weather

The weather in Temecula in September is beautiful with average highs of 89°F and lows of 63°F. A perfect time for escaping reality and enjoying fine wine in a beautiful location!

Money & Tipping

All the excursions listed in the itinerary are included. Bring cash/credit cards for purchasing souvenirs, additional snacks/meals, alcoholic drinks, extra activities, and other items.All gratuities are included with the exception of those for your Chicas Abroad tour leader. Tipping the Chicas Abroad tour leader is optional and not included in the price of your adventure.

Packing List

A custom packing list will be emailed out a few months prior to departure.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime?

Sneak Peek Trip Details

Day 1-Arrive in Temecula

September 19 – Arrive in San Diego, CA and transport to Temecula

Plan to arrive at the San Diego Airport by 3:00pm on September 19th and your amazing Chicas Abroad guide will pick you up in the honorary Chicas van and transport you to our beautiful villa in Temecula. Here we will be having a scrumptious welcome dinner followed by a relaxing and restful evening to charge up for the exciting weekend we have ahead!  

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Day 2 - Balloon & Wine

September 20 – Sunrise hot air balloon ride and wine-tasting

We will be rising early, grabbing coffee, and heading to our first activity… a sunrise hot air balloon ride where we will view the stunning wine country from above. After our balloon ride, we will enjoy brunch before beginning our wine-tasting for the day. 

 

The plan is to visit at least two wineries today, but may hit up another one if time and energy allow. 

Accommodations: Private Villa, Temecula
Meals: Brunch, Snacks, Dinner

Day 3-Wine-Tasting

September 21 – More wine-tasting

Today we will have a slower start with a relaxing morning at the villa, then head to charming Old Town Temecula for shopping. In the afternoon, we will visit 2 more wineries. We will finish out our day with dinner at the Villa.


Accommodations: Private Villa, Temecula
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Will Hike for Wine
Waterfall & Depart
Day 4-Whale-Watching

September 22 – Whale-watching in San Diego and departure

In the morning we will pack up early and head to San Diego for a whale-watching adventure in search of the blue whales and humpback whales that are migrating through during this time of year. We might even be lucky enough to spot orcas!

Our whale-watching tour will finish up around 1:00 and then we will make our way to the San Diego airport. Plan your departures for 4:00pm or after.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Let’s Make This Journey Yours

What’s included

Lodging

3 nights in a private villa in Temecula Wine Country; 6 private Queen rooms and 1 shared King room (discounted rate for shared room)

Ground Transportation

Trip will begin and end in San Diego, CA; all transportation between leaving the airport and arriving back at the airport is included.

Meals

All meals included (2 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners, snacks). Combination of eating in restaurants and meals made by your tour leader.

Excursions

Visits to multiple wineries with 3 wine-tasting fees included; hot air balloon ride; whale watching tour

Chicas Abroad Swag

Commemorative Chicas Abroad swag included for you to enjoy during and after the adventure

Lifelong Memories

Freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander, as well as make lifelong memories and new friends!

What’s not included

Flights

Arrive in San Diego on Friday, September 19th before 3pm; depart San Diego Monday, September 22nd after 4pm

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommend to cover any unforeseen events. Chicas Abroad will provide you with a link to our recommended carrier upon booking, but you may choose any carrier.

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional alcoholic drinks beyond the 3 included wine-tastings are at your own expense

Chicas Abroad Leader Tip

Your Chicas Abroad tour leader works countless hours before and during the trip to ensure a seamless experience so you can adventure more and worry less! $30-40 per day is typical and much appreciated

Private Queen Room Packages

Registration: $2250
Available until August 19, 2025

Our villa includes a combination of private Queen bedrooms, 1 shared King bedroom, and shared bathrooms. Select the Private Queen Room package if you want to guarantee your own room with a Queen bed

The registration price includes lodging in a gorgeous luxury villa, all meals, 3 wine-tastings, and excursions as described in the itinerary. We take care of all of the details so you can adventure more and worry less!

A $750 non-refundable deposit is due at booking, with 2 additional payments of $750 due in  June and July. Please contact us if you’d like a custom payment plan set up. 

Shared King Room Packages

Registration: $2000
Available until August 19, 2025

Our villa includes a combination of private Queen bedrooms, 1 shared King bedroom, and shared bathrooms. Select the Shared King Room package if you are traveling with a friend/sister/daughter and would like to share a King bed with a private bathroom.

The registration price includes lodging in a gorgeous luxury villa, all meals, 3 wine-tastings, and excursions as described in the itinerary. We take care of all of the details so you can adventure more and worry less!

A $750 non-refundable deposit is due at booking, with 2 additional payments of $625 due in  June and July. Please contact us if you’d like a custom payment plan set up

Reviews

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