Teotihuacan: Hot-Air Balloon Flight Full-Day Group Tour
Teotihuacan shouldn’t be missed when visiting Mexico City, but most travelers only take in the ancient Mesoamerican city from ground level. On this hot-air balloon tour, soar to panoramic sights as you take in a bird’s eye view of pyramids, plazas, and temples. A guided tour of Teotihuacan is included, and you can also opt to add round-trip transfers from your Mexico City hotel or breakfast.
Highlights
- ✓Experience Teotihuacan from both ground and sky on this double-duty tour
- ✓Snacks included: Enjoy a complimentary hot drink and cookies
- ✓Indulge in a Mexican breakfast inside a cave restaurant (if option selected)
- ✓Learn about local artisan traditions during a visit to a handicraft store
What you'll see & do
- ✓4:10 - 4:50am We will pick you up in your hotel or Airbnb as long as it is 5km around Angel of independence, punctuality is priority considering that various pick ups could be done in the same vehicle. For the 7am soto time, pick up would be breteen 5am and 6: 30 am, this depends on the sunrise that shifts during the year since Mexico eliminated the change of time for summer or winter time.
- ✓6:00 - 6:15 am Arrival to take off area, Hot air balloon ride with take off minutes after sunrise, that will let you experience stunning views of the archeological zone from the moment you take off, surrounded by colorful hot air balloons in a privileged take off zone. *Flight above archeological zone is limited by weather conditions that determine the wind direction. This is a shared ballon flight. For the 7am slot you'll be depending on the return of the sunrise hot air ballon ride of the 5am, start would be between 7:30 - 8:00am. We recommend to schedule this flight only if the 5am schedule is full considering that ballloon return may vary depending on the landing spot and other logistics factors. The 7am balloon flight is thought for those who couldn't find flying space in the 5am slot and they are wishing last days in Mexico City or is last opportunity to live experience due to agenda.
- ✓After you balloon flight you will be taken to restaurant la Gruta, natural cave restaurant to enjoy breakfast and an amazing view. Remember to take a photo by the entrance with your group. You can have coffee or tea, and you’ll need to choose 1 of the following dishes. Omellette, Chilaquiles with or without meat, we also have vegan option. In case you want a different dish from Menu, plate will have to be paid separately.
- ✓After your breakfast you will be taken to enjoy a liquor tasting from the area and a brief demonstration of the craft workshops, considering volcanic rock (obsidian), color in textile crafts
- ✓During your access to archeological zone, a certified guide by the tourism department of Mexico, with spanish as a native language and english as a second language, will give you the pyramids tour, with historical and official records. Your access to archeological zone is included only if you buy the all inclusive package.
- ✓When you select all inclusive package you’ll be taken back to Mexico City with the drop off in the angel of independence due to Mexico City traffic
What's included
- ✓Traveler insurance during balloon flight
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓Weight greater than 100kg or 220 lb has an extra charge of 35MXN for each Kilogram
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickups are available in selected areas of Mexico City, usually near the Angel of Independence. Your driver will contact you the night before your tour to confirm the exact pick-up time and location, which may vary depending on the dawn and logistics of the vehicle. Can't find your hotel? Try typing the name in the browser to check availability. If your location is outside the pickup area, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point. Passengers who book All Inclusive or Flight + Transportation packages will be transferred to the Angel of Independence upon return. Passengers who book Flight Only or Flight + Breakfast packages will end their experience at our Teotihuacan facility.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Teotihuacan: Hot-Air Balloon Flight Full-Day Group Tour
Teotihuacan shouldn’t be missed when visiting Mexico City, but most travelers only take in the ancient Mesoamerican city from ground level. On this hot-air balloon tour, soar to panoramic sights as you take in a bird’s eye view of pyramids, plazas, and temples. A guided tour of Teotihuacan is included, and you can also opt to add round-trip transfers from your Mexico City hotel or breakfast.
Highlights
- ✓Experience Teotihuacan from both ground and sky on this double-duty tour
- ✓Snacks included: Enjoy a complimentary hot drink and cookies
- ✓Indulge in a Mexican breakfast inside a cave restaurant (if option selected)
- ✓Learn about local artisan traditions during a visit to a handicraft store
What you'll see & do
- ✓4:10 - 4:50am We will pick you up in your hotel or Airbnb as long as it is 5km around Angel of independence, punctuality is priority considering that various pick ups could be done in the same vehicle. For the 7am soto time, pick up would be breteen 5am and 6: 30 am, this depends on the sunrise that shifts during the year since Mexico eliminated the change of time for summer or winter time.
- ✓6:00 - 6:15 am Arrival to take off area, Hot air balloon ride with take off minutes after sunrise, that will let you experience stunning views of the archeological zone from the moment you take off, surrounded by colorful hot air balloons in a privileged take off zone. *Flight above archeological zone is limited by weather conditions that determine the wind direction. This is a shared ballon flight. For the 7am slot you'll be depending on the return of the sunrise hot air ballon ride of the 5am, start would be between 7:30 - 8:00am. We recommend to schedule this flight only if the 5am schedule is full considering that ballloon return may vary depending on the landing spot and other logistics factors. The 7am balloon flight is thought for those who couldn't find flying space in the 5am slot and they are wishing last days in Mexico City or is last opportunity to live experience due to agenda.
- ✓After you balloon flight you will be taken to restaurant la Gruta, natural cave restaurant to enjoy breakfast and an amazing view. Remember to take a photo by the entrance with your group. You can have coffee or tea, and you’ll need to choose 1 of the following dishes. Omellette, Chilaquiles with or without meat, we also have vegan option. In case you want a different dish from Menu, plate will have to be paid separately.
- ✓After your breakfast you will be taken to enjoy a liquor tasting from the area and a brief demonstration of the craft workshops, considering volcanic rock (obsidian), color in textile crafts
- ✓During your access to archeological zone, a certified guide by the tourism department of Mexico, with spanish as a native language and english as a second language, will give you the pyramids tour, with historical and official records. Your access to archeological zone is included only if you buy the all inclusive package.
- ✓When you select all inclusive package you’ll be taken back to Mexico City with the drop off in the angel of independence due to Mexico City traffic
What's included
- ✓Traveler insurance during balloon flight
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓Weight greater than 100kg or 220 lb has an extra charge of 35MXN for each Kilogram
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickups are available in selected areas of Mexico City, usually near the Angel of Independence. Your driver will contact you the night before your tour to confirm the exact pick-up time and location, which may vary depending on the dawn and logistics of the vehicle. Can't find your hotel? Try typing the name in the browser to check availability. If your location is outside the pickup area, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point. Passengers who book All Inclusive or Flight + Transportation packages will be transferred to the Angel of Independence upon return. Passengers who book Flight Only or Flight + Breakfast packages will end their experience at our Teotihuacan facility.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.