Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the City of the Gods

We loved everything about this VIP hot air balloon flight experience in Teotihuacan, Mexico City offered by Javier. We had a small basket that carried just the pilot, my husband and I. The tour included pick-up from our AirBnB, a light breakfast pre-flight with pastries/coffee (not gluten free, so I just had coffee and fed a little of the bread to the sweet local dogs) at the hot air balloon company and an hour long flight. You can buy socks, ponchos, other gifts at the shop - which seemed to be reasonably priced. The tour offers a sunrise adventure where we soared above the ancient pyramids and saw breathtaking views of the archaeological site and local town. The flight lasted approximately one hour, giving us plenty of time to capture memorable photos and enjoy the serene experience. (there were go-pro photos taken, but we weren’t given/shown copies of these). There were 2 local people selling souvenirs when we landed. After the flight, we were given a bottle of water and granola bar and taken by a professional guide who provided historical and cultural insights about Teotihuacan around the pyramids with a small group (about 2 hours). It does get quite warm, so you may want to pack extra water. I was thankful our driver brought an extra hat for me to wear. There were plenty of vendors to buy souvenirs from throughout the ruins. After this we were taken to a local country club for a breakfast buffet (fruits, cereals, chilaquiles, pastries, coffee, etc). You could also order off a menu, if preferred. We walked around the grounds after, enjoying the peacocks, a horse (you could ride if you wanted) and avoiding the belgian malinois guard dogs that were tied up. It was a beautiful site. We were then taken back to our AirBnB, where we were ready for some rest after a delightful day.