Top Central Mexico Gondola Rides

Fly in a hot air balloon over one of the most spectacular places in Mexico, the Teotihuacán Valley, and enjoy one of the most impressive hot air balloon experiences in the world just 45 minutes from Mexico City. Volare is the hot air balloon rides company with more experience in Mexico. Includes - 30 to 50 minutes flight in shared balloon* - Coffee break service - Breakfast - Honor toast and diploma - Round transportation from Mexico City (optional)** Duration of the experience: 5 hours (includes transportation) Notes * The flight duration is subject to weather conditions. ** Included in the options with round trip transportation from Mexico City. If you don’t need the transportation service from Mexico City select the no transportation option.

Pako Tours offers a "Trajineras Fiesta" to travelers from all over the world each year! Float along the historic canals enjoying Mexican cerveza, tequila tastings, live mariachi music, delicious fresh food, singalongs and dancing with fellow fiesta goers and new friends...what more could you ask for? Whether you are a solo adventure traveler, group of friends or family celebrating a birthday, honeymoon, anniversary or upcoming wedding, we take pleasure in customizing your experience to be joyous, festive and memorable. Pako, your lead host, a Mexico City Chilango, has traveled the world, is a soccer fanatic, best known for his dreadlocks and easy-going demeanor and a passion to share the magic of Xochimilco, just like his Abuela (grandma) when she offered trajineras tours decades ago. Along with our team of local trajineras boat rowers and guides, and virtual travel concierge Brandee in USA, we aim to offer an experience of a lifetime in one of Mexico City's most unique places!

Live a unique adventure in Xochimilco aboard a trajinera over the water channels, enjoy the music and atmosphere that the guide will give you and also around you will see different vendors on boats / gondolas, where you can buy Mexican food, souvenirs and even hire mariachis or musical groups that will also approach in trajineras. You will pass near important places such as the Isla de las Muñecas and the axolotl museum, discover curious facts and history of this wonderful place, and live the Xochimilco party. After a pleasant moment in Xochimilco we will continue enjoying a tour in Coyoacán, explore its beautiful streets, visit the Centennial Garden, the fountain of the Coyotes, the Monument to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the kiosk, and the letters of Coyoacán. Do not forget to visit the parish of San Juan Bautista, take a lot of photos! In addition to visiting these places, we will go to a craft market where you can buy souvenirs, snacks, and Mexican sweets,

The Day of the Dead is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and one of the must-see places to live this traditional festival is the magical neighborhood of Xochimilco-Nativitas (our meeting point) where our staff will guide you to a floating island called "chinampa ”. There you can find a wonderful garden adorned with lights, flowers and colored paper and with the best corners for your selfies. We will also receive you with a delicious welcome cocktail. Ready to set sail? When the signal sounds, you will board a "Trajinera", a typical Mexican boat adorned with flowers and colored lights; and where you can enjoy tamales, enchiladas, quesadillas and much more from our delicious Mexican buffet. Let the party begin! You will have 2 unlimited hours of our selection of drinks, cocktails and beers; while you dance, laugh and sing to the rhythm of the best music and accompanied by our friendly and fun staff.

Meeting Point at the "La fuente de la Cibeles" at 9:00am. Hop aboard our classic 1975 VW Bus "La Combi" and embark on an unforgettable journey to two of the city's most famous sights: Coyoacan & Xochimilco! In Coyoacan: We will enjoy some churros & coffee , after walk thru the streets, walk around the main the neighborhood, the plaza and explore a typical Mexican Market "Mercado". For the 2nd stop, we will arrive at Xochimilco and hop on a colorful boat called a 'Trajinera.' We will cruise around the water canals while enjoying some food (tacos & quesadillas) and drinks on board. Depending on the group size; we might play loteria and enter a Axolotl farm. Finally, we'll return to "La Combi" and transfer you back to the starting point.