Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán from Mexico City

Rise above the pyramids while the archaeological zone still sleeps below you.

A shared hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán departing from Mexico City, where you ascend 30 to 50 minutes above the pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the surrounding landscape. The experience includes a coffee break before takeoff, sparkling toast during or after the flight, a personalized flight certificate, travel insurance and a welcome bonfire. Round transportation from Mexico City and a buffet breakfast are available as add-ons, as is entrance to the archaeological zone itself.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 190 to US$ 253 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Basic Shared Flight 05:40 Guide in English or Spanish Lasts about 3 hours in total, from arrival at the Globopuerto until departure (times are approximate). The package without breakfast buffet is ideal if you only want the balloon flight. The option without transport suits those who want to arrive by car or on their own to the balloon port.

Flight with round-trip transportation 05:00 Guide in English or Spanish Round-trip transportation from Mexico City. Transport zones: Central Zone (Zócalo) and Reform (Angel of Independence). Lasts 6 hours. Pickup is included.

All inclusive flight 05:00 Guide in English or Spanish Entrance ticket to the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone (a guide is not included inside). Lasts 9 hours. Includes a breakfast buffet at one of the best restaurants in Teotihuacán, La Higuera, right in front of the pyramids. Round-trip transport with pickup zones in the Central Zone (Zócalo) and Reform (Angel of Independence). Visit to an obsidian and maguey workshop with a tasting of typical liquors. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán

• Coffee break before flight
• Take off in hot air balloon
• Observe pyramids of Sun and Moon
• View archaeological zone of Teotihuacán
• See San Martín de las Pirámides
• Enjoy landscape of magical town
• Sparkling toast during or after flight
• Receive flight certificate

What’s included

• Coffee and a sparkling toast.
• a personalized flight certificate.
• travel insurance.
• a welcome bonfire.
• round transportation from Mexico City (in the transport option).
• a buffet breakfast (in the all-inclusive package).
• and entrance to the archaeological zone (in the all-inclusive package).

Times

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• Every day 05:00 05:40

Information

Fly over Teotihuacán's pyramids at sunrise in a shared hot air balloon with coffee, sparkling toast and a flight certificate included.

Group Up to 24

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 at a different place from where it starts. When you book, you choose your hotel from 232 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: 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.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts before dawn in Mexico City, with pickup from your hotel if you book the transport option. The drive to the balloon launch site near San Martín de las Piramides takes roughly two hours, giving you time to wake up before the real work begins. Once you arrive at the launch field, you'll gather with your group for coffee and watch the crew prepare the balloon. A process that takes its own time and lets you see exactly what you're about to step into.

Takeoff happens in the early morning when the air is calmest, and from the moment the balloon lifts you can see both the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon (weather permitting). The flight lasts 30 to 50 minutes, long enough to circle the archaeological zone and watch the town of San Martín de las Piramides spread out below. You're not strapped in or confined. You stand in an open basket with other passengers, which is why the operator emphasizes safety certifications from Mexico's Federal Civil Aeronautics Agency. The view doesn't change once you're up there. It deepens.

After landing, the crew serves a sparkling toast to mark the flight, and you receive a personalized certificate. If you've booked the all-inclusive package, a buffet breakfast and entrance to the archaeological zone follow, giving you the chance to walk the same ground you just saw from above. The whole outing, from pickup to return, can stretch to nine hours if you add both extras, or run shorter if you take just the flight itself. A live guide in English or Spanish is available, and children from age 5 are welcome.

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 232 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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.

Can I see both the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon from the balloon?

Yes, you can see both pyramids from the flight if there is no fog. The balloon rises over the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán in the early morning when visibility is typically best.

What's included in the hot air balloon flight itself?

The flight includes a coffee break before takeoff, a sparkling toast during or at the end of the flight, a personalized flight certificate, travel insurance and a welcome bonfire. The flight lasts 30 to 50 minutes.

Do I need to book round transportation from Mexico City, or can I get there on my own?

Round transportation from Mexico City is optional and takes approximately two hours each way. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrange your own way to the launch site.

Is breakfast included, and can I visit the archaeological zone after the flight?

A buffet breakfast and entrance to the archaeological zone are both optional add-ons available in the all-inclusive package. The archaeological zone visit takes approximately one and a half hours.

How early do I need to wake up for this activity?

The balloon launches in the early morning when the air is calmest. If you book round transportation, pickup from your Mexico City hotel happens before dawn, and the total experience can take three to nine hours depending on which package you choose.

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

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