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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

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Mexico City, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.

3 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

A once in a lifetime adventure!

Enjoy with us one of the best experiences in the world, we will accompany you on your adventure with highly trained personnel, certified equipment and an outstanding service with more than 10 years of experience in the area. Our mission is for you to fulfill your dream of flying safely and with lots of fun.

First we will welcome you with a coffee break. We will enter the take-off area where you will be able to see the entire inflation process of a hot air balloon.

The adventure begins and we will fly over the beautiful valley of Teotihuacán, upon landing we will make a traditional toast.

We will go to have breakfast in a natural cave that became a restaurant, where you can admire the magic of nature and the traditions of the place.

We will move to an artisans' cooperative where you will learn information about one of the most important cultures in the country, such as obsidian and maguey, you will learn pigmentation techniques and we will end with a tasting of local drinks.

What's Included

  • Flight certificate.
  • Explanation about the Teotihuacan culture.
  • Breakfast in a natural grotto (optional).
  • Tips.
  • If they weigh more than 100 kg (220 lb) you will have to pay an extra cost of 35 pesos for each extra kilo.
  • Entrance to the archaeological site.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX”.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your accommodation, which must be located near the historic center, Reforma, Condesa, Roma or near the Zócalo or, if you wish, at the Angel of Independence. If you are not within this area, we can go to your location, but it will have an extra cost. The vehicle will accompany you throughout your journey until you return to your meeting point. It is important to consider that transportation can be shared, depending on the logistics of the day.

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Meeting point

For the options “Balloon Flight Only” and “Balloon Flight without Transportation”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Mexico City

4:30am -We will pick you up at your accommodation in Mexico City and we will go to our balloon port which is located in the magical town of Teotihuacán.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

San Juan Teotihuacan

5:30am -We will arrive at the takeoff area where we will welcome you with a coffee break, while we wait for the balloon to be ready.6:00am -It is time for takeoff, where we will fly in a hot air balloon for 30 to 40 minutes at an approximate height of 10,000ft flying over the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan.7:00am -Upon landing we will have a traditional ceremony, where we will toast with the pilot and the flight certificates will be delivered.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

La Cueva Teotihuacán

8:00am- We will move to the La Cueva restaurant for breakfast, that's right, inside a natural cave, a unique experience in the world.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Tlalocan artesanías y experiencias

9:00am - We will have an obsidian and maguey workshop taught by expert guides, where you will learn about Teotihuacan culture, and you will also enjoy a tasting of different artisanal liquors made in Teotihuacán.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan

10:00am -You will have up to 2 hours to visit the archaeological zone if you wish, the ticket to the zone is not included.12:00pm -We will return to Mexico City and finish the adventure.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mexico City (pass by)

-All times are approximate and may change depending on the weather and logistics of the day, confirm the tour start time. -It is important to consider that it is a tour and all activities must be carried out. If you wish to finish the tour before the last stop, you must return to Mexico City on your own. -The flight depends completely on the weather, we cannot guarantee flying right over the archaeological zone, but 90% of the flights we manage to fly above or very close -The La Cueva restaurant is unique in the world, and has very specific hours, so we could wait up to 45 minutes for its opening at 8:30am, it all depends on the day and logistics.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The guide service within the archaeological zone can be purchased on site.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-482323P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Flight certificate.
  • Explanation about the Teotihuacan culture.
  • Breakfast in a natural grotto (optional).
  • Tasting of typical drinks.
  • Hot air balloon flight.
  • Transportation from Mexico City (optional).
  • Tips.
  • If they weigh more than 100 kg (220 lb) you will have to pay an extra cost of 35 pesos for each extra kilo.
  • Entrance to the archaeological site.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • The guide service within the archaeological zone can be purchased on site.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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