Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Tour at Dawn: Pyramids from the Sky

Float above the pyramids as the sun rises over Teotihuacan

A hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan launches at dawn from Al Sol Globos balloonport, where you rise gently as the first light hits the pyramids of the Sun and Moon. The shared flight lasts 30 to 50 minutes aloft, then lands and returns you to the balloonport by 7:30 am. You receive a flight certificate, traveler insurance, and a coffee before departure.

The experience

Check in at 5:45 am at the Al Sol Globos balloonport near Teotihuacan. The balloon lifts off around 6:20 am, carrying you and other passengers in a basket designed for comfort and safety. For the next 30 to 50 minutes, you drift above the archaeological site: the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon spread below, the green fields beyond them catching the first rays of dawn. A certified pilot guides the flight while a local guide aboard shares the history and culture of this ancient city from the air, a vantage point that shows the scale and layout of Teotihuacan in a way ground-level walking cannot.

Landing happens around 7:00 am. You return to the balloonport by 7:15 am, where you receive your flight certificate as proof of the experience. The whole outing, from check-in to certificate, wraps by 7:30 am, leaving the rest of your day free to explore Mexico City or return to your hotel.

What’s included

• Traveler insurance.
• coffee cup.
• flight certificate.
• shared hot air balloon flight lasting 30 to 50 minutes.

Before you book

Lasts 1h 45m, runs every day at 05:30, from US$ 134 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Child (4 to 16 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Al Sol Globos

Is this one for you?This is a shared flight, so you fly with other passengers in one basket: ideal if you want the experience without the cost of a private charter, and the dawn timing means you're aloft before the day heats up or crowds gather at ground-level sites. Book this if you're an early riser and want to see Teotihuacan from a perspective no ground tour can offer.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 16 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 balloon take off from the balloonport?

Takeoff is around 6:20 am, after a 5:45 am check-in at the Al Sol Globos balloonport. The early start catches the dawn light over the pyramids.

How long does the hot air balloon flight actually spend in the air?

The flight lasts 30 to 50 minutes aloft. You land around 7:00 am and return to the balloonport by 7:15 am.

What do you get after the flight ends?

You receive a flight certificate as a keepsake, along with traveler insurance and a coffee cup included with your booking.

Is transportation to the balloonport included in the ticket price?

Transportation to the Al Sol Globos balloonport is not included. You'll need to arrange your own way there or book a separate transfer.