Balloon flight + Grotto breakfast + Pyramids tour from Mexico City

5.0 (774 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

*TIME 5 : 00AM FLIGHT DAWN.
SCHEDULE 7 : 00AM THE START TIME DEPENDS ON THE RETURN OF THE FIRST FLIGHT. WE RECOMMEND BUYING THIS FLIGHT ONLY IF THERE IS NO AVAILABILITY 5 : 00AM
Please read before booking!
The title refers to our all-inclusive package, which includes round trip transportation from Mexico City, pick-up available from hotels, Airbnb and others 4.5 km from the Angel of Independence, balloon flight 35 minutes, breakfast at emblematic restaurant La Gruta, craft shop and finally a guided tour in the archaeological area with certified bilingual guides.
Balloon flight is our cheapest option and you will need to arrive at our facilities Balloon Airport Aerostat
Balloon flight, grotto and round trip are for those who want a shorter tour without missing breakfast in La Gruta, includes pick up 4.5 km from the Angel of Independence, 35 min flight, breakfast and return to the Angel
*Flying over pyramids or near archaeological site depends on the wind.

Options

Flight, Grotto and Transportation CDMX

Balloon sharing: Join a balloon sharing at dawn or second time; assignment will be made according to your booking
Round trip from CDMX: Pick up from your Hotel an angel zone of independence or 3.5km maximum distance and return to the angel of independence.
Duration: 5 hours
Breakfast restaurant la Gruta: Enjoy breakfast in Teotihuacan’s most iconic restaurant, with Mexican breakfast options with fruit and bread.
7:00am: Reserve 7am only if 5am is exhausted. Flights depend on the return of the flight at dawn Do it if it is your last day in Mexi
Pickup included

All inclusive

Round trip from CDMX: Hotel pickup area of the Angel of Independence with max 4km around. Pick up is considered 30min in advance
Duration: 7 hours: Pickup at Hotel
Balloon flight
Breakfast in Cueva
Archaeological Zone with Guide
Return to Hotel
Breakfast in natural cave: Enjoy Mexican breakfast with a variety of options to choose from, including vegan or vegetarian options + artisan bread and coffee
Guided Tour in English/Spanish: Guided tour with certified guide inside pyramids with access ticket included in the cost.
Timetable: 5:00am sunrise flight is confirmed.7:00am the start of the flight depends on the return of the first time flight.

Balloon flight

Timetable: 5:00am confirmed flight with dawn.
7:00am the start of the flight depends on the return of the first time flight.
Cheapest option: You need to reach our facilities to live the experience. Only includes balloon flight.

What's included

  • Traveler insurance during balloon flight
  • Upon arrival at the reception you can enjoy coffee, tea and cookies, included in the purchase of any package.
  • Weight greater than 100kg or 220 lb has an extra charge of 35MXN for each Kilogram

What to expect

  1. Mexico City
    55m
    4:10 - 4:50am We will pick you up in your hotel or Airbnb as long as it is 5km around Angel of independence, punctuality is priority considering that various pick ups could be done in the same vehicle. For the 7am soto time, pick up would be breteen 5am and 6: 30 am, this depends on the sunrise that shifts during the year since Mexico eliminated the change of time for summer or winter time.
  2. 35m
    6:00 - 6:15 am Arrival to take off area, Hot air balloon ride with take off minutes after sunrise, that will let you experience stunning views of the archeological zone from the moment you take off, surrounded by colorful hot air balloons in a privileged take off zone.
    *Flight above archeological zone is limited by weather conditions that determine the wind direction.
    This is a shared ballon flight.
    For the 7am slot you'll be depending on the return of the sunrise hot air ballon ride of the 5am, start would be between 7:30 - 8:00am.
    We recommend to schedule this flight only if the 5am schedule is full considering that ballloon return may vary depending on the landing spot and other logistics factors. The 7am balloon flight is thought for those who couldn't find flying space in the 5am slot and they are wishing last days in Mexico City or is last opportunity to live experience due to agenda.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    After you balloon flight you will be taken to restaurant la Gruta, natural cave restaurant to enjoy breakfast and an amazing view. Remember to take a photo by the entrance with your group. You can have coffee or tea, and you’ll need to choose 1 of the following dishes. Omellette, Chilaquiles with or without meat, we also have vegan option.

    In case you want a different dish from Menu, plate will have to be paid separately.
  4. 45m
    After your breakfast you will be taken to enjoy a liquor tasting from the area and a brief demonstration of the craft workshops, considering volcanic rock (obsidian), color in textile crafts
  5. Piramides De Teotihuacan
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    During your access to archeological zone, a certified guide by the tourism department of Mexico, with spanish as a native language and english as a second language, will give you the pyramids tour, with historical and official records. Your access to archeological zone is included only if you buy the all inclusive package.
  6. 1h
    When you select all inclusive package you’ll be taken back to Mexico City with the drop off in the angel of independence due to Mexico City traffic

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

White building with access from the main street and parking spaces available in front.

End point

The termination of the one-way packages ends at our facilities after the hot air balloon flight. For breakfast, you are given a ticket and instructions to get to the restaurant.

End point

Due to the excessive traffic in Mexico City, for all-inclusive packages and round-trip flights with transportation, the return ends at the Angel of Independence. When there is an event or protest, the drop-off is made at the nearest open street. Only for packages with transport.

Pickup details

There are pickups available in selected areas of Mexico City, generally near the Angel of Independence. Your driver will contact you the night before your tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location, which may vary depending on sunrise and vehicle logistics.

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If your location is outside the pickup zone, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point. If your location is in an unlisted Airbnb, you can check by message if the location is within the pickup range, which is 4.5km from the Angel on Google Maps route.

Passengers who book the All-Inclusive or Flight + Transport packages will be transferred to the Angel of Independence on their return.

Passengers who book the Flight Only or Flight + Breakfast packages will end their experience at our facilities in Teotihuacán.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (774)

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