Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare
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Come and fly over the majestic Teotihuacan Valley and see the land "where the gods were created." You have never seen a view as magnificent as one from the skies. If you are visiting Mexico City, you’re just 45 minutes away from a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This tour is the winner of the Top 10 Adrenaline Rush Experience in the world by Viator Fly with Volare, Mexico’s leading hot air balloon company with over 15 years of experience. Includes 30 to 50 minute flight in a shared balloon* Mexican breakfast at the balloon port after the flight Coffee break service before the flight Honor toast and diploma upon landing Round-trip transportation from Mexico City (optional)** Extra free time to visit the archeological site (optional)*** Notes In order to bring the best experience for all our passengers, we only fly once per day. Total duration: from 3 to 9 hours (subjected to round-trip transportation options). *Flight duration is subject to weather conditions. **Check the transportation service options available. ***Entrance fee and tour guide for the archeological site not included
Your experience
Stop 1
If you select the option, we will pick you up at the entrance of your hotel in Mexico City (Only at touristic areas, subject to availability)
Stop 2
Upon arrival at the Volare Balloon Port, you will need to check in. Afterward, you can enjoy a delicious coffee while watching the balloons inflate. Then we will take off and fly over Teotihuacan.
Stop 3
The hot air balloon flight takes you over the Teotihuacan Valley, where you can see various attractions from the air. The flight lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Upon landing, we'll have a traditional toast and we will return to the Volare Balloon Port.
Stop 4
If weather allows it, you will be able to see the Archaeological site during the ballon flight.
Stop 5
You will see the Magical Town of San Juan Teotihuacan during the flight.
Stop 6
You will see the Magical Town of San Martin de las Piramides during the flight.
Stop 7
Once the flight is over, we'll return to the Volare balloon port where we'll give you your flight certificate. Then you'll enjoy a Mexican breakfast with Mariachi music. A true Mexican fiesta!
Stop 8
After the flight experience, if you select the option you can visit the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone and enjoy this site from the ground.
Stop 9
Once the experience is over, we will return to Mexico City. The journey back to your hotel takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
What’s included
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Diploma
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Pickup from Mexico City in selected hotels (Available for options with round-trip transportation)
Not included
- Cost of the access to the Archaeological Site ($210 MXN per person, in cash at the entrance of the site)
- Over weight limit
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive to this meeting point if you select the option without transportation from Mexico City.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For certain disabilities, participation in the activity may not be possible. Please consult the provider prior to booking to confirm
- Maximum weight per person: 120 kg or 265 lb
- Hot air balloon flights are completely dependent on weather conditions. The direction and speed of the flight depends on the wind, so sometimes there is the possibility of not flying over the archaeological site.
- Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to take the balloon flight.
- People under the influence of alcoholic beverages are not allowed to fly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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