Viator · group up to 20 pax

Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

4.8(1,634)Mexico City1 hour
VIATOR3.9(225)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,409)

Description

Please read before booking We offer two packages: -Flight only -Full package What will we do? If you chose the package with transportation, we will pick you up between 4:30 and 4:50 a.m. to arrive in Teotihuacán around 5:30. Upon arrival, you will enjoy coffee and cookies, followed by your check-in. Hot air balloon flight: approximately 40 to 50 minutes (depending on weather conditions; remember the pilot only controls ascent and descent). Upon landing, we will show you footage captured with drones and professional cameras. Afterwards, you will enjoy your breakfast depending on the package you choose. Later, you will have a tasting of traditional drinks such as tequila and pulque, along with a brief explanation about obsidian and maguey. You will have 1 hour to explore the ruins and you may climb the Pyramid of the Moon on your own. We will return to the meeting point and from there to your hotel, with an estimated arrival between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. (the tour ends around midday).

Tour Options

Balloon flight only
  • Balloon flight only: this option does not include transportation or breakfast, we will provide you with the location the day before your experience.
Flight + Transportation + Cave
  • Balloon flight: Lasting from 45 to 60 min, Toast with sparkling wine, flight certificate Breakfast in a natural cave: you can choose between: chilaquiles, enchiladas, quesadillas, includes orange juice, coffee, sweet bread and fruit. transportation included: We will pick you up in Mexico City at the point you indicated, remember to be on time Pickup included
Buffet breakfast + Transportation
  • Balloon flight: Hot air balloon flight, toast with sparkling wine and flight certificate. Buffet breakfast in Huehueteotl: Exquisite buffet breakfast with Mexican food, great choice to enjoy various national dishes, in HUEHUETEOTL. round-trip transportation: We will pick you up in Mexico City at your hotel or Airbnb. Please remember to be punctual at the indicated time. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

We will pick you up at the hotel or Airbnb you requested. Please remember that our pickup radius is within 10 km of the historic center. If your hotel is outside this area, we can pick you up at the Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel, which is our meeting point.

Admission included120 min

These are our facilities; if you did not book the full package, you must arrive at 6:00 a.m. If you booked the full package, we will pick you up before 5:00 a.m. Upon arrival, we will check you in, show a safety video, and you will have time to enjoy coffee and cookies.

60 min

We will have a brief introduction to what we will visit later at the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon; a cultural overview, and we will also enjoy a tasting of delicious pulque and xoconostle liqueur. You will learn about obsidian, maguey, and precious stones, all guided by a local artisan.

Admission not included60 min

We will enter the archaeological zone (pyramids) The entrance fee is not included (5USD) per person, you will be able to visit the pyramids, temples and the road of the dead, pre-Hispanic museum.

60 min

The hot air balloon flight will begin and will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes, depending entirely on the weather. Please note that the pilot does not control the direction, as it is determined by the wind; they can only control the ascent and descent of the balloon. Remember that we will record your journey with a drone—don’t forget to wave!

Highlights

Breakfast in RESTAURANT IN CUEVA (If you choose the option with Cueva)
Hot air balloon flight in Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan Culture, Maguey and Obsidian Explained
Huehueteotl Restaurant (if you choose the option with buffet)
Tasting of typical beverages
pick up where you are staying (only if you choose the options with transportation)

What's included

Included
Breakfast in RESTAURANT IN CUEVA (If you choose the option with Cueva)
Hot air balloon flight in Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan Culture, Maguey and Obsidian Explained
Huehueteotl Restaurant (if you choose the option with buffet)
Tasting of typical beverages
pick up where you are staying (only if you choose the options with transportation)
Not included
If you weigh more than 100kg (220lb) there will be an extra cost of $35mxn per extra kilo.
Archaeological zone ticket (10USD) approximately per person $210 mxn

Pickup Locations & Times

Don't see your hotel? Try typing the name in the search bar of the drop down menu to see if it appears. We will pick you up at your hotel, the vehicle will be with you during all the activities and we will return to your address at the end of the experience, the pick up radius is 10 km from the historical center, if your hotel is farther than this radius there will be an extra cost of $200mxn.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1,634)

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Raquel_Z
June 21, 2026
Magical ballon ride over the pyramids

What a magical experience over the pyramids. The tour guides were excellent, and the photographer was amazing. Another moment in time crossed off my bucket list. They stayed in communication with me during my booking and up until the moment of pick up. So dependable and reliable for sure.

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Ariana_H
June 18, 2026
We had such a good time!...

We had such a good time! Our tour guide Ismael was great!! Everyone was super friendly! Definitely made our trip memorable!! 10/10

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Michelle_C
June 17, 2026
so much fun !

everything was easy, they picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off early when we asked ! would def do this again

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Crystal_m
June 14, 2026
not the best experience as expected

the transportation and ballon ride was fun and as expected disappointed on the breakfast “in cave” wasn’t very pleased with paying extra for the pyramids expected a tour guide around them to guide us they only let us be in there for 1 hr limit not to mention way back to the hotel the driver was involved in hit and run and didn’t stop he was doing some wreckless driving rushing to get us back to the hotels driving wreckless with tourist is just a NO …

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Jasseena_V
June 10, 2026
We had a really nice...

We had a really nice experience. The agency was very responsible, reliable, and professional. We highly recommend them!

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armandomW2455VL
June 6, 2026
I would return.

A very nice experience with my partner; we loved the hot air balloon ride and the buffet, and Ismael was very attentive, thank you.

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noemimV3168WA
June 6, 2026
I recommend it.

Totally recommended, I went for my anniversary, it was a different experience for both of us; the hot air balloon ride and the buffet food were delicious. Thanks to the guide Ismael for his time.

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C9436INrafaelh
June 6, 2026
I would return.

My dream has always been to travel alone, and it is a different experience; both the hot air balloon ride and the food were very good. Ismael, thank you for your time and attention; I would definitely go again with my family.

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natalyg276
June 6, 2026
I would return.

Nice experience, the balloon, the food, everything was excellent and met our expectations. My family and I are grateful to the guide Ismael for his attention.

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magalimE5093DD
June 6, 2026
Very nice experience.

Happy for the excellent experience. The food and the hot air balloon ride were the best, thanks to the excellent guide Ismael for his attention ❤️.

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