Teotihuacan Hot-Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast

Rise above the pyramids at sunrise, then eat inside a cave

A hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan at dawn, lasting 45 to 60 minutes depending on weather, followed by breakfast in either a natural cave or a buffet restaurant. The experience includes a tasting of tequila, pulque and mezcal with cultural context, time to explore the pyramid ruins (entry separate), and round-trip transport from central Mexico City. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the full six-hour outing.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 138 to US$ 226 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Flight only 05:30 and 06:00 Guide in English or Spanish Flight only: transportation and breakfast are not included in this option

Flight with a breakfast buffet 04:45 Guide in English or Spanish Balloon flight with a breakfast buffet at Huehueteotl, with round-trip transport; pickup is included

Flight with breakfast served in a cave 04:45 Guide in English or Spanish Balloon flight with breakfast in a cave, by van

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Step-by-step itinerary

Hot-air balloon flight and Teotihuacan visit

• Hotel pickup or meet at starting point
• Arrival and registration with coffee and cookies
• Hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan
• Breakfast in cave or buffet restaurant
• Tasting of typical drinks and cultural explanation
• Visit and climb Teotihuacan pyramids

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. House of Tiles 1h
2. Piramides De Teotihuacan 1h
3. Piramide del Sol 1h

What’s included

• Balloon flight for 45 to 60 minutes.
• breakfast in a natural cave or buffet restaurant (depending on your option).
• tasting of tequila, pulque and mezcal with cultural commentary.
• time to explore the Teotihuacan pyramid ruins.
• round-trip transport from central Mexico City (if your hotel qualifies).
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Times

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• Every day 04:45 05:30 06:00

Information

Fly at dawn over Teotihuacan's pyramids, then breakfast in a natural cave or buffet restaurant with tequila and mezcal tasting.

Group Up to 20 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 322 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 20 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

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Ages Adult (12 to 50 years) · Child (4 to 11 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

The day starts at the House of Tiles in central Mexico City, where you'll meet your guide and get a briefing over hot coffee and cookies before heading to the launch site. Once at the facilities, you're ready to board the balloon. The flight itself runs 45 to 60 minutes: the pilot controls only the ascent and descent, so the wind carries you where it will, which is exactly what makes the view of the pyramids and the landscape around them shift and change as you drift. This is the time to photograph what you see below.

After landing, breakfast happens at one of two venues depending on which option you booked: a restaurant inside a natural cave, or a buffet with Mexican dishes. Either way, you'll sit down after the flight. Then comes a tasting of three typical drinks (tequila, pulque and mezcal) paired with an explanation of Teotihuacan's culture and history. You'll have time afterward to walk the pyramid site itself. The entrance fee is separate, but the ruins are yours to explore at your own pace. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

Round-trip transport from hotels within 10 kilometers of the historic center is included in most options. If your hotel is further out, there's an additional cost. Children from age four are welcome. The guide speaks English and Spanish throughout, and the operator offers 24/7 support before and after your flight.

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 322 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. 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 11 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 does the actual balloon flight last?

The flight lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on weather conditions. The pilot controls only the balloon's ascent and descent. The wind determines the direction you travel.

What are the two breakfast options?

You choose between breakfast in a natural cave restaurant or a buffet restaurant with a variety of Mexican dishes. Both are included in their respective options at checkout.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket to see the pyramids?

Yes, entry to the Teotihuacan pyramid ruins is not included and must be purchased separately. You'll have time to visit them after breakfast and the mezcal tasting.

What's included in the drinks tasting?

The tasting features three typical Mexican drinks (tequila, pulque and mezcal) served with an explanation of Teotihuacan's culture and history.

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

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