Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Teotihuacan Valley, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, during an unforgettable 45-minute hot air balloon flight. Enjoy breakfast and refreshments at the balloon port with transfers.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 6:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Hotels in the tourist area of Mexico City. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. This service does not include private residences or AirBnBs. If you are staying in one of these, please contact the operator so they can help you find the nearest pickup point to your address.
Experience
Highlights
- Fly over Teotihuacan Valley, one of the most important archeological sites in the world
- Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon flight and marvel at amazing landscapes
- Travel with official certified pilots in the most modern fleet of balloons of Mexico
Full description
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
Discover the Teotihuacán Valley from the sky during a memorable 45-minute balloon flight. After being picked up from your accommodation in Mexico City, take a shared transfer to Teotihuacán.
Arrive at the Volare Balloon Port and savor a delicious coffee. Then, embark on an unforgettable flight in a hot air balloon above one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Choose the shared flight or upgrade to a private flight to have the balloon just for yourself and your group. Travel with officially certified pilots in the most modern fleet of balloons of Mexico. After your flight, return to the port, make a toast and receive your flight certificate before enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast.
Then, take an optional transfer to the Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone to explore the ruins from the ground. Spend 3 hours here and get to know the Sun and Moon Pyramids and Quetzalcoatl Temple. Please note, the cost of the tour does not include access to the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán (available to purchase for $80 MXN per person). Finally, take the shared return transfer back to Mexico City where you will be dropped off at your hotel and the tour concludes.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Mexico City and shared transfer to the balloon port
- Coffee break at the Balloon Port
- Shared/private hot air balloon flight (depending on option booked)
- Buffet breakfast at the Balloon Port
- Honor toast and flight certificate
- Transfer to the archaeological site (if add-on selected)
- Entrance to the archaeological site
- Gratuities
- Photography pack
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
- People over 331 lbs (150 kg)
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Jacket
- Long pants
- Closed-toe shoes
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions, breakfast and transfer to the archaeological site can currently not be offered
- All flights are early in the morning from Volare balloon port and can be divided into 2 turns; in case of saturation of the 1st flight, the 2nd one will be opened depart 1 - 1.5 hours later
- Balloons have the capacity of 6 - 18 passengers; you will share balloon with other travelers
- There is no maximum age, however, it is important that the person can stand up unassisted during the entire flight
- The maximum weight per person at a normal cost is 110 kg; if you exceed this weight you may have to pay an extra fee
- If you have any medical issues, please consult with your doctor before booking
- Transport from Globopuerto to the Pyramids is an add on (and does not include entrance to the Pyramids)
