Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Transportation
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Mexico City, Mexico
- 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Experience Teotihuacan from the air, and on the ground, on this group tour from Mexico City. Start your day with a hot-air balloon ride at sunrise over the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and Avenue of the Dead, before sitting down to a breakfast in a natural cave. Finally, explore the Teotihuacan archaeological site (entrance fee extra) with a guide to provide informative commentary.
- Enjoy unique aerial perspectives of Teotihuacan that few visitors get
- Includes transfers from Mexico City and a breakfast in a cave
- Receive a commemorative flight certificate after your tour
- Opt for a hot-air balloon ride only if you have limited time
What's Included
- Transportation from Mexico City (optional service).
- BreakfastBreakfast in a 100% natural cave (optional service).
- Tasting of Typical Drinks.
- Coffe break.
- Explanation about Teotihuacan culture
- Flight certificate.
- Tips.
- Ticket to Archaeological AreaMX$210.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
1
Mexico City
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
San Juan Teotihuacan
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Cueva Teotihuacán
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Tlalocan artesanías y experiencias
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mexico City (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- there is no access for people with splints
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Ashley_T
This was such an amazing activity! Our group had such a fun time and the team did a great job from pick up all the way to drop off! Staff was really friendly!
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Gabrielle_J, Apr 2026
Super professional, On time, and very communicative! Book with them! If you are planning a trip Book with them!
Shay_B, Mar 2026
Horrendous company to work with. Did not set any instructions until I reached out and asked the day before the activity. They did not respond until after 9 pm on the night before the 4 am start time. I asked for a refund as I had no pick up address or time and it would be time to sleep to be ready for this experience.
They later sent a message and acted like they gave a notice “well in advance” when it literally says 9:17 pm on the night before the tour. And this was after both me and two different Viator agents called this company numerous times.
Viator thankfully was able to refund me but take this as your warning, find another vendor to book with. If they can’t handle something as small as letting you know what your pick up time is, I wouldn’t trust them to drive me an hour out the city at 4 am for an 8 hour experience.
Ashley_T, Feb 2026
This was such an amazing activity! Our group had such a fun time and the team did a great job from pick up all the way to drop off! Staff was really friendly!
Paula_G, Feb 2026
It was a bucket list activity, really enjoyed the whole experience, watching the set up of the hot air balloons, the ride experience and breakfast in the cave, the food was very tasty.
safina_h, Jan 2026
I regret booking this experience. Of all my years of traveling, this ranks among the worst.
1. Transportation & communication
I requested pickup confirmation and details two nights in advance. I received a vague response only the day before, saying the driver would contact me “at night or in the morning” — despite a 5:00am departure. No one contacted me. I waited in the hotel lobby until a small Toyota Sienna arrived. Passengers were seated in the front and back, forcing my companion and me into the rear seats with virtually no legroom for the nearly hour-long ride.
2. Hidden and changing costs
At check-in, the guide informed us that pyramid entry fees had doubled - the listing had not been updated. We were also told — for the first time — that we needed to pay for vehicle parking at the pyramids (150 MXN total / 30 MXN per person). I had brought enough cash based on the listed costs for entry, snacks, and tips; these surprise charges left me barely able to cover basic expenses.
3. Serious safety concerns on the balloon
The balloon basket is designed for 16 people (2 per section). They loaded 32 people — 4 per section. In our compartment, we were placed with a larger passenger and were completely unable to move. We were pressed against each other, forced to face a single direction, and two of us missed the sunrise entirely because we could not turn. There was no room to properly follow takeoff or landing safety procedures. This was a blatant disregard for safety.
4. Photographer scam
After landing, the “official” photographer — in uniform and introduced by our guide — proceeded to scam guests. Prices varied wildly based on appearance and language ability. They implied we were purchasing printed photos, then switched to AirDrop delivery after payment. A fellow Mexican traveler uncovered that locals were charged 100 MXN for all photos and videos, while we were charged 100 MXN per photo (which later became 200 MXN per photo when cards were introduced). Once the guide became aware that we knew this, the behavior of the staff noticeably changed for the remainder of the trip.
5. Breakfast
The included breakfast was not worth it. This is clearly a cash grab — mediocre food marketed purely for the novelty of being “in a cave.”
6. Return trip
By midday, in the heat, we were again placed in the same cramped vehicle — this time with no air conditioning — sitting with our legs pressed to our chests.
Conclusion
This experience involved misinformation, hidden costs, unsafe practices, and discriminatory pricing. I do not recommend this company.
Daniel_O, Dec 2025
Magical hot air balloon experience. Professional photos were amazing. Guide was fantastic and our driver Alfonso Martinez got us around promptly and safely.
Marlene_G, Dec 2025
The morning started very early-our driver arrived promptly and we traveled about an hour outside of the city. The process from arriving to getting on a balloon was about 30 minutes. The balloon ride was spectacular, breakfast was nothing exciting. And the artesanías were nice but a bit of a tourist trap, we spent way too long there. Just as a heads up, even though you don’t want to visit the archeological site, its still part of the trip, so you will still go unless everyone in the car wants to return back to the city. By the time we got to the pyramids, it was very warm. Beautiful site-but after an already long morning, it was hard to enjoy. Returned to the city just before 2pm.
Nohora_A, Jun 2026
When the normal price with a discount appears, it is assumed to be a promotion with the same advantages as a complete package.
It is not fair that after denying the services they offered and having paid for the transportation, they abuse the customers by making them take photographs in different positions, only to later, after the flight, try to extort them with a new charge for the photographs taken on land and with the drone. What an insult.
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Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hola, lamento que se sienta así, pero usted reservo solo el vuelo el globo, no estaba incluido nada más, eso se le comento desde el primer contacto, y con respecto a las fotos, el servicio es opcional, las fotos no se le cobraron, ni se añadieron obligatoriamente, siempre se le pregunto y se explico claramente. De nuevo lamentamos que se sienta asi, pero la descripción es clara, y podemos ayudarlo con todas sus dudas.
EduardoEnrique_d, Apr 2026
The balloon experience was spectacular. The service provided was very good, the driver and guide were very attentive and friendly to us
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Ange_R, Jan 2026
The company is very professional.
Our welcome was very good.
The site in hot air balloons and superb.
I recommend.
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Diego_M, Dec 2025
At first a little dissatisfied by the difficulty of locating the service provider in Mexico . And then the experience is very good, since you are picked up punctually at the hotel, the balloon flight very safe and the other activities very well organized.
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Socorro_G, Oct 2025
It was a really fun experience,
I loved watching the sunrise be surrounded by balloons in the sky.
The very friendly and professional guide was an experience that I will certainly repeat again.
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