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TEOTIHUACAN BALLOON RIDE (Transportation & breakfast)

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From $203.30

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 to 5 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

See Teotihuacan like few people get to, from high in the sky, with a hot air balloon ride over the ancient attraction. Your driver will pick you up in Mexico City and take you out to the launch area, where you'll hop into a shared hot air balloon. Then it's up to the sky, where you'll get to take photos or just take in the views for around 50 minutes.

Take a hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan
Passenger insurance is included
Breakfast and coffee will be served, free of charge
Round-trip transportation from Mexico City is included

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Shared Hot air Balloon ride
Breakfast
Passenger Insurance during the flight

Tickets for archeological site (Included when selecting with Guided Tour)
Guided tour to the Archeological site (Included when selecting with Guided Tour)
Does not include the price of photographs
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Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

-We will notify you if your accommodation is in the pick up service area. -We will send you at the latest one day before all the information for the pick up service

What To Expect

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This activity is not suitable for children under 6 years old
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Angela_R

Memorable experience! Above and beyond service. My friend and I had a great time. Our driver Roberto was very friendly and it definitely made the adventure all the easier knowing that he would be the one to drive us to the different locations (balloons, breakfast, back home) and we didn't have to stress about missing a bus or finding an uber. The balloon ride itself was a once in a lifetime experience. Seeing Mexico from this angle was quite memorable. Highly recommend.

Reviews

4.5

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A beautiful morning!!

Gabriel_G, Feb 2024

Oh man what an experience. Our driver Roberto picked us up early in the morning and drove us to the sight. We met our guide Rueben, he briefed us about the balloon ride and gave us some info about the historical sight! We had coffee, and some pastry and got into our balloon shortly after that. The views were spectacular, truly unforgettable. When we landed our driver Roberto picked us up promptly and drove us into town for breakfast. The restaurant was very cute and the food was so good! We relaxed there and then Rueben showed up to take us around the pyramids! He is such a knowledgeable guide, with great English. He took us all over the sight for maybe, 3hrs! Afterwards we went back to the restaurant and had a beer with him and his wife who owns and cooks for the restaurant. It was so great hanging out with them. They live in that town and it was so wonderful to hear so much history from a person who has grown up right next to the historical sight!!! We loved everything about it. Highly recommend, ballon ride with breakfast and a guided tour!!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience from start to finish. It's wonderful to know that Roberto and Ruben provided excellent service and made your balloon ride and guided tour unforgettable. We're delighted that you enjoyed the spectacular views, breakfast, and the opportunity to learn from a local expert like Ruben. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!

was great, pick up was a...

Jason_S, Jun 2023

was great, pick up was a bit difficult and was late, but still arrived on time for to have breakfast and enjoy a balloon ride, the driver allowed us to pick out a restaurant for lunch nearby as well. 10/10 experience overall

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and we're glad to hear that you arrived on time for the fantastic balloon ride. Your overall rating of 10/10 is truly encouraging, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful adventures in the future.

AMAZING trip!

Renelle_M, Jun 2023

This was such a well organized tour to take. Our driver arrived to our hotel when expected and did a great job of getting us to Teotihuacan and the launch site. He escorted us through all the paperwork, which was very helpful, and showed us where to get some coffee and pastries prior to takeoff. The entire process from getting the balloons inflated, watching them takeoff, and getting us loaded in was seamless, smooth, and wonderful! The views from above Teotihuacan are AMAZING! This is definitely worth doing!

Perfect day out a must do!!

Stephen_M, May 2023

All of it.. Perfect organised trip driver was superb and everything like clockwork. A perfect outing all round.

Really good experience....

Mariana_M, Mar 2023

Really good experience. My only complain is that was too much people in the basket and I could not enjoy the most of the flight and/or the view.

Amazing bucket list experience!

Deborah_L, Mar 2023

Absolutely perfect way to spend the morning. Our driver & we were both early to the pickup spot, the car was very comfy, I napped the whole 45 minutes! Check in was easy, coffee & tea provided while we watched the huge balloons get blown up - fascinating process. A few photos & we got helped into the baskets & took off. What a thrill! Our captain was the best & had a music Playlist compiled from suggestions of passengers on Spotify - a little Queen in the morning made us all smile! The views of the pyramids were exceptional. Floating beside them & above them gave us a unique perspective. We were prepared for the bumpy landing & watched the balloon deflate & go back in its bag. Amazing. Afterwards we went to a buffet breakfast with fresh omelets, lots of fruit, salads & sweets. Yummy. The drive back to CDMX took longer due to traffic but there was lots to see on the way. Ignacio was a great driver & guide. Thanks for a terrific experience. Highly recommend!

Great experience!

Kevin_C, Feb 2023

Although this wasn't our first option as it was $100 more expensive, we had a great time! Our driver came on time and met us at the pickup point. We were able to get some fruits and coffee upon arrival and waited until around 7 am for our turn to get into the hot air balloon. I wish we were able to get on earlier as we missed the sunrise but the view was still amazing!

The best experience

Sarah_M, Feb 2023

The most amazing experience …. The hot air balloon ride was magical and our driver was just brilliant. Felt very well looked after, he even took pics for us and sent them over …. Would definitely recommend

Sunrise hot air balloon ride

Jesse_G, Feb 2023

Definitely recommend this experience and tour company. The process was smooth and the tour guide was very responsive and helpful with my questions before the event. Our driver Ignacio was very professional and made sure we were always in the right place once we were at the launching site. The balloon ride itself exceeded expectations. Some members of our group were a little nervous before, but during the ride they said how much they were enjoying it and how comfortable they felt.

Amazing experience!

Navkiran_D, Jan 2023

We chose the transportation option, so we were picked up at 5am. The driver took us on a smooth ride to where we needed to be. We were given coffee and light snacks once we got there. There were photo opportunities that some took an advantage of. We got up in the air at the right time and had a great time in the balloon! We felt safe and warm from the heat from the flame. It was our first time on a hot air balloon and we enjoyed our time! Afterwards, we were driven to another place where we received our meal. Overall, we had a delightful experience, and everyone we encountered was extremely nice! Highly recommend this experience!

beautiful, safe ride but inefficient use of time for remaining part of experience

tenleystephenson, Jan 2023

The balloon ride itself was incredible! What a gorgeous and peaceful way to get a birds eye view of Teotihuacan and understand how large it is. Our pilot Constantino was extremely competent, enthusiastic and reassuring. The driver was right on time to pick us up from our hotel in the morning, and the van was very comfortable. It was an amazing experience for the whole family. My main complaint about this experience is that it was not the most efficient use of our time. We waited approximately 20 minutes once we arrived at the site from which the balloon departed before we went to the balloon. Then we had to wait 30 minutes once we landed for the crew to load the balloon onto the truck and trailer to take us back to the original spot. Then we waited around again before going to breakfast at a restaurant, which took a while. So by the time we reached Teotihuacan for a tour of the pyramids, we were already past the time they advertised we would be back at our hotel. And we only had 45 minutes to tour the archeological site before we had to be back and check out of our hotel. But that was 2.5 hours later than the advertised return time. The other weird part of the experience was that the driver told us our package did not include a guide, and that was made clear on the reservation. But he then said his father could be our guide and would start explaining the ruins to us while we had breakfast. He then got into the van with us to go to the ruins without asking if we wanted to hire him. And he never stated a price. So while we probably would have hired him anyways, it was odd that we didn't really have a choice. My family speaks pretty good Spanish, but the plan for the morning was never really made clear to us. It would have been helpful if they had given us an overview of the morning, explained who everyone was and how much time we were going to spend at the various activities. While this part was frustrating, I have nothing but rave reviews for the balloon ride itself.

Don’t select the 6am option

Natasha_M, Dec 2022

Overall, it was an exciting day and we’re glad we spent Christmas Day on a hot air balloon ride and exploring the ruins. The issue was around the logistics - I could choose between a 5:30 and a 6am pickup time. I selected 6am, only to arrive at 7am to watch dozens of balloons take off, none of them for us. We waited for 2 hours for our balloon to fly, land and drive back before we could board. Only 2 other balloons took off around the same time, so we missed out on the opportunity to fly with dozens of other balloons in the air. The tour was billed for 3-5 hours, but we were gone for 8. We ate breakfast after the balloon ride at 11am and were starving (bring snacks). When I asked if there was a mistake about having to wait for 2 hours, I was told “ Many people have the idea that they immediately come to board the balloon, and this is not so. The same thing happens at an airport. You arrive even 1 or 2 hours earlier“. So that’s the level of service to expect on this tour. I wish I had selected the 5:30 pickup and had gone with the initial round of balloons, so I would strongly advise this company to simply get ride of the 6am pickup (or make it a 7:30am pickup so we could at least sleep in!)

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hello Natasha, We understand your anger about the waiting time which was about 2 hours. However, we complied with the total estimated time of this activity (around 7hrs). With visit to the pyramids* Yes, we repeat this again: “Many people have the idea that they immediately come to board the balloon, and this is not so. The same thing happens at an airport. You arrive even 1 or 2 hours earlier“. You must be aware that December 25 is a day of high demand. If we woke you up earlier, it wasn't for fun. It was to be sure that we will arrive in Teotihuacan on time considering any type of unforeseen event. If you saw several balloons take off before yours, this is because we received reservations many months in advance. We do not want to say that your reservation has been less important than others, but we organize people in the balloons as we receive their reservations. If it makes sense to you, we received your reservation on December 22 And it is sad for us to read comments with a low score, due to the waiting time, on a day where obviously crowded places are expected and delays can happen. And without considering the real work of our staff. Anyway, we appreciate your comment and we are pleased that at least you enjoyed the flight, which is the main objective of this activity. Our best wishes to you!

Well worth a trip

Robert_O, Nov 2022

Excellent experience , very organized and good value for money. Our driver stayed with us the whole day

Highlight of our trip

Elizabeth_S, Nov 2022

This was an incredible experience! The drivers were respectful and right on time. Breakfast was delicious. The balloon ride was amazing. This excursion is worth every penny and was the highlight of our trip.

Worth doing would do again in a heartbeat

Chris_J, Oct 2022

Fantastic! Views are incredible I enjoyed the extra time at the site the host is wonderful learned a lot about the culture

High in the sky - wonderful!

pamjaffee, May 2022

Beautifully handled. Ruben (host) and Ignacio (guide) were right on time, helped us navigate check-in and very helpful/understanding when one of our family members needed extra assistance. The balloon ride itself was absolutely magical, once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend.

WOW!

Savannah_C, May 2022

I have been hot air ballooning twice before but never had an experience like this. Our bus picked us up on time at the pickup location at 5:30am. It was about a 40 minuet drive to the balloons. They supplied us coffee when we got there which was appreciate because of how early this was and because it was very cold (even with a sweater on). Their was fun music playing and tons of hot air balloons already taking off. Our balloon was already set up for us and we jumped in with probably 10 other guests and took off. The sunrise coming through the mountains and fog was breath taking. We went our the pyramids and local town. Our guide was so fun, he went out of his way to take amazing photos of us and crack some jokes. He even popped two bottle of champagne while on the balloon. Everyone on my social media were eating us the video of him popping the bottles. After the ride they took us to eat an authentic Mexican breakfast and teach us about the pyramids. Then brought us to another place to teach us about the agave plants and crystals and sliver that they make locally. There was a really cool store where we bought souvenirs and they took credit cards which was nice. We didnt get back to our drop off till 1 oclock so plan to be on this tour for most of your morning and afternoon. Other bit of advice is to dress really warm for the morning and bring something to change into for when it gets hot in the afternoon, as well as bring cash to tip our three different guides.

Dreamy skies

Tirrany_T, May 2022

It was my cousin's first trip out of the country and this air balloon ride made it spectacular. It's so dreamy and relaxing.

Memorable Birthday

Angela_R, May 2022

Truly excellent

Patricia_C, Apr 2022

It was very convenient to be picked up from our hotel and dropped off. Our driver was on time and respectful. Upon arrival, we were offered coffee and bread while we waited for the balloon to be ready. The flight was amazing and very accommodating. We ended the flight with a glass of champagne. Overall awesome experience.