Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Breakfast with Pickup

Summary

Sunrise balloon ride over Teotihuacán pyramids with breakfast

You’ll float above Teotihuacán at sunrise in a hot air balloon, seeing both the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon from above. Includes roundtrip pickup from Mexico City, a friendly local guide, buffet breakfast after your flight, plus a celebratory toast and flight certificate to remember it by.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever seen the sun come up over the Pyramid of the Sun?” That’s what our driver asked as we left Mexico City in the dark, everyone half-awake and clutching coffee. I’d never even been in a hot air balloon before, so my stomach was already doing its own thing. The drive out to Teotihuacán is quiet at that hour—just headlights, some music on low, and that weird feeling you get when you’re about to do something new but you can’t quite picture it yet.

At the launch site, they handed out more coffee and pan dulce while we watched the crews get everything ready. Our pilot, Martín, joked about not dropping our phones (“the gods don’t give them back,” he grinned). When the burners fired up, I could feel the heat on my face, and suddenly we were floating—no bump or jolt, just this gentle lift. The air smelled a little like cornfields and smoke from someone’s early breakfast. Below us, Teotihuacán stretched out—pyramids, tiny roads, clusters of houses—and I kept thinking how small it all looked from up there. You can see San Martín de las Pirámides too; roofs painted every color you can imagine.

I tried to say “Teotihuacán” right and Li laughed—guess my accent needs work. Up there it’s almost quiet except for people whispering or gasping when we drifted right over the Pyramid of the Moon. The light changes fast—one minute it’s blue-grey and then suddenly everything is gold. I took too many photos but none of them really caught how it felt. After landing (which was softer than I expected), they did this little toast with sparkling wine and gave us certificates—cheesy maybe but honestly kind of sweet.

We finished with a big buffet breakfast nearby—eggs with green salsa, chilaquiles that burned my mouth in a good way, fresh fruit. Everyone was swapping stories about what they saw from up there. On the ride back to Mexico City I kept replaying that moment when everything went silent except for the wind moving us along. Still think about it sometimes—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán

• Meet at We Fly reception
• Enjoy welcome coffee break
• Fly over San Martín de las Pirámides
• See pyramids of the Sun and Moon
• Take photos of Teotihuacán pyramids
• View San Juan Teotihuacán town
• Return to We Fly facilities
• Make traditional toast
• Receive flight certificate

Top questions

How long is the hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán?

The flight lasts between 30 to 45 minutes depending on weather conditions.

Is transportation from Mexico City included?

Yes, roundtrip transportation from Mexico City is included if you select that option.

What do you see during the balloon ride?

You’ll see Teotihuacán’s pyramids—the Sun and Moon—as well as San Martín de las Pirámides and San Juan Teotihuacán from above.

Is breakfast included after the flight?

Yes, a buffet breakfast is included after your hot air balloon ride.

Are there any health restrictions for this tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, heart conditions or pregnant travelers.

Do I need to pay extra for entry to Teotihuacán?

If you choose an option with transportation included, your entry ticket to the archaeological zone is covered.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options near Teotihuacán if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes early morning pickup from Mexico City (if selected), coffee or tea on arrival at We Fly Teotihuacán’s base while waiting for your hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán’s pyramids (about 30–45 minutes), panoramic views of San Martín de las Pirámides and San Juan Teotihuacán from above, entry ticket to the archaeological zone if transport is booked, a post-flight traditional toast with sparkling wine plus your own flight certificate, followed by a buffet breakfast before heading back into town.