Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from Mexico City
by Skyteam Teotihuacan
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$4,500Overview
The tour begins with a pickup at your accommodation in Mexico City around 4:30 am. You will be driven to the balloon launch site in the town of Teotihuacán. Upon arrival, you will receive a coffee break while watching the hot air balloon being inflated. Around 6:00 am, the hot air balloon will take off for a flight lasting 30 to 40 minutes, reaching about 10,000 feet and flying over the Teotihuacan archaeological zone. After landing, a traditional toast ceremony takes place with the pilot, and flight certificates are handed out. Next, you will be taken to La Cueva restaurant, located inside a natural cave, where breakfast is served. Following breakfast, you will attend a workshop led by expert guides covering obsidian, maguey, and cultural aspects of Teotihuacán. This session includes a tasting of artisanal local drinks. At about 10:00 am, you have up to two hours to visit the archaeological zone independently; entrance fees are not included. The tour concludes with transportation back to Mexico City around midday. Total duration ranges from 3 to 6 hours depending on conditions. The flight and schedule depend on weather and logistics, and all activities are part of the tour. The guide service inside the archaeological zone is available for purchase separately onsite.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mexico City
Pickup from accommodation in Mexico City at approximately 4:30 am for transfer to the balloon launch site near Teotihuacán.
50 min
San Juan Teotihuacan
Arrival around 5:30 am at the takeoff area with a coffee break while the balloon is prepared. Flight takes off at about 6:00 am for 30 to 40 minutes at roughly 10,000 feet over the Teotihuacán archaeological zone. Landing occurs by 7:00 am followed by a traditional toast and delivery of flight certificates.
60 min
La Cueva Restaurant
At 8:00 am, breakfast is served inside La Cueva, a restaurant located within a natural cave, offering a unique setting.
60 min
Obsidian and Maguey Workshop
At 9:00 am, expert guides conduct a workshop on obsidian and maguey, including explanations of Teotihuacán culture and a tasting of artisanal liquors produced locally.
20 min
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
At 10:00 am, guests may spend up to two hours visiting the archaeological zone independently; the ticket to enter is not included. At 12:00 pm, the group will return to Mexico City and end the activity.
45 min
Mexico City
All timing is approximate and depends on weather and logistics. Guests must complete all activities or arrange their own return if leaving early. Balloon flight depends heavily on weather; in 90% of flights the balloon flies over or near the archaeological zone. La Cueva restaurant opens around 8:30 am and may require waiting up to 45 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from Mexico City
by Skyteam Teotihuacan
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$4,500Overview
The tour begins with a pickup at your accommodation in Mexico City around 4:30 am. You will be driven to the balloon launch site in the town of Teotihuacán. Upon arrival, you will receive a coffee break while watching the hot air balloon being inflated. Around 6:00 am, the hot air balloon will take off for a flight lasting 30 to 40 minutes, reaching about 10,000 feet and flying over the Teotihuacan archaeological zone. After landing, a traditional toast ceremony takes place with the pilot, and flight certificates are handed out. Next, you will be taken to La Cueva restaurant, located inside a natural cave, where breakfast is served. Following breakfast, you will attend a workshop led by expert guides covering obsidian, maguey, and cultural aspects of Teotihuacán. This session includes a tasting of artisanal local drinks. At about 10:00 am, you have up to two hours to visit the archaeological zone independently; entrance fees are not included. The tour concludes with transportation back to Mexico City around midday. Total duration ranges from 3 to 6 hours depending on conditions. The flight and schedule depend on weather and logistics, and all activities are part of the tour. The guide service inside the archaeological zone is available for purchase separately onsite.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mexico City
Pickup from accommodation in Mexico City at approximately 4:30 am for transfer to the balloon launch site near Teotihuacán.
50 min
San Juan Teotihuacan
Arrival around 5:30 am at the takeoff area with a coffee break while the balloon is prepared. Flight takes off at about 6:00 am for 30 to 40 minutes at roughly 10,000 feet over the Teotihuacán archaeological zone. Landing occurs by 7:00 am followed by a traditional toast and delivery of flight certificates.
60 min
La Cueva Restaurant
At 8:00 am, breakfast is served inside La Cueva, a restaurant located within a natural cave, offering a unique setting.
60 min
Obsidian and Maguey Workshop
At 9:00 am, expert guides conduct a workshop on obsidian and maguey, including explanations of Teotihuacán culture and a tasting of artisanal liquors produced locally.
20 min
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
At 10:00 am, guests may spend up to two hours visiting the archaeological zone independently; the ticket to enter is not included. At 12:00 pm, the group will return to Mexico City and end the activity.
45 min
Mexico City
All timing is approximate and depends on weather and logistics. Guests must complete all activities or arrange their own return if leaving early. Balloon flight depends heavily on weather; in 90% of flights the balloon flies over or near the archaeological zone. La Cueva restaurant opens around 8:30 am and may require waiting up to 45 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.