Hot air balloon over Teotihuacan with breakfast at La Gruta

Rise above the pyramids and land in a cave for breakfast

A private hot air balloon tour over Teotihuacan Valley near Mexico City, with 40 to 60 minutes of flight time, followed by breakfast at La Gruta restaurant inside a cave. After landing, you have up to three hours to walk the archaeological site at your own pace, with air-conditioned private transport from your Mexico City accommodation and back included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon and Teotihuacan visit

• Meet at accommodation in Mexico City
• Travel to Teotihuacan by private transport
• Check in at balloonport
• Enjoy coffee, tea, and biscuits
• Take hot air balloon flight (40-60 minutes)
• Have breakfast at La Cueva restaurant
• Free time to tour Teotihuacan pyramids
• Return to Mexico City by private transport

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Mexico City 1h
2. Teotihuacan Entry included 6h
3. Mexico City 1h

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Mexico City accommodation and return.
• shared hot air balloon flight for 40 to 60 minutes.
• coffee, tea and biscuits before takeoff.
• breakfast at La Gruta restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options.
• personal water bottle.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Times

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Information

Float 40 to 60 minutes above Teotihuacan Valley at sunrise, enjoy breakfast in La Gruta cave restaurant, then explore the pyramids with private transport from Mexico City.

Group Up to 16 1 similar private tour ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 292 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 20 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (11 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Mexico City hotel and a 50-minute drive to the balloonport in Teotihuacan. Before takeoff, you'll have coffee, tea and biscuits while the crew prepares the balloon. The flight itself lasts 40 to 60 minutes depending on wind and weather: long enough to see the valley spread below you, the pyramids and the grid of the ancient city laid out from above. The balloon is shared with other passengers, but your transport and guide are private.

After landing, you head straight to La Gruta, a restaurant built inside a natural cave in Teotihuacan. Breakfast is served there. The operator offers vegetarian and vegan options alongside the standard menu. This is where most tours end, but yours doesn't: you then have the choice to spend up to three hours exploring the archaeological site on your own, or to head back to Mexico City if you'd rather skip it. Your driver waits either way.

The whole outing runs seven to eight hours door to door. All guides speak English or Spanish. Children from age four are welcome, though the operator notes the flight is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries. You'll carry a personal water bottle throughout, and the vehicle is air-conditioned.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 292 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 20 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual hot air balloon flight?

The balloon ride lasts 40 to 60 minutes of free flight, depending on weather and wind conditions on the day.

What happens after the balloon lands?

You head to La Gruta, a restaurant inside a cave in Teotihuacan, where breakfast is served. After eating, you can spend up to three hours exploring the pyramids and archaeological site at your own pace, or return to Mexico City if you prefer.

Does the price include entry to the Teotihuacan archaeological site?

No, the ticket to access the archaeological site is not included and must be purchased separately when you arrive.

What's included in the breakfast at La Gruta?

Breakfast is served at the restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options available. The meal is included in the tour price.

How much time does the drive from Mexico City take?

The drive from downtown Mexico City to the balloonport in Teotihuacan takes approximately 50 minutes by private car or van.

Operated by Enjoy Experience Mexico. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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