Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán from Mexico City

Rise above the pyramids at dawn and land with a glass of sparkling wine

A hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán departs from Mexico City with early morning pickup from your accommodation, a 45–60 minute flight at sunrise, and a full breakfast buffet afterward. The archaeology zone entry is optional, and you return to the city center by early afternoon. A live guide speaks English and Spanish. Children from age 4 are welcome.

The experience

The pickup arrives at your Mexico City hotel or Airbnb around 3 to 3:30 am, giving you time to wake and gather your things before heading to the balloon site in Teotihuacán. By 5:20 am you're at the company base, where you'll register with your ID (passport, visa or INE), confirm your weight for balloon assignment, and grab complimentary coffee or tea with bread while the crew prepares. The whole setup takes about 50 minutes, so there's no rushing or standing idle.

You board the balloon around 6:10 am and float for 45 to 60 minutes over the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the sprawl of temples and plazas below. The light at that hour is what makes the flight worth the early start: the stone catches the sunrise and the shadows carve out the layout of the ancient city. When you land, the crew pours sparkling wine for a small toast and hands you a certificate to mark the flight.

Breakfast is a buffet at the company restaurant, running roughly 8 to 10 am, so you eat after the adrenaline settles. After that, you have the option to enter the archaeology zone itself and walk the grounds until around 12:30 pm, or skip it and head straight back. Either way, the return drive to Mexico City drops you at the Angel of Independence monument by 1 or 2 pm. The whole day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the 45-minute ride each way.

What’s included

• Early morning pickup from your Mexico City accommodation.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip to Teotihuacán.
• complimentary coffee or tea with bread before the flight.
• the 45–60 minute hot air balloon flight at sunrise.
• sparkling wine toast and flight certificate after landing.
• buffet breakfast at the company restaurant.
• optional entry to the archaeology zone with free time to explore until 12:30 pm.
• return drop-off at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5.47

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Magic Balloons Mexico

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Mexico City and want to combine ground exploration with an aerial view. You'll walk the pyramids, then fly over the site to see the layout from above.

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Top questions

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.

What time does the pickup happen from my Mexico City hotel?

The pickup arrives between 3:00 and 3:30 am from your accommodation, whether it's a hotel or Airbnb, so you can plan to wake and be ready when the driver arrives.

How long does the balloon flight last?

The flight itself runs 45 to 60 minutes, starting around 6:10 am after you've registered and had coffee at the balloon site.

Is entry to the Teotihuacán pyramids included?

Pyramid entry is optional and not included in the price. You choose whether to walk the archaeology zone during the free time after breakfast, or skip it and head back to Mexico City instead.

What's included in the breakfast after the flight?

A buffet breakfast is served at the company restaurant after landing, along with the sparkling wine toast and your flight certificate.

What do I need to bring for registration?

Bring a valid ID: a passport, visa or INE (Mexican national ID), and be prepared to confirm your body weight, which determines your balloon assignment.