Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan
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4.8/5
Based on 199 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan worth booking?
Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan is a 4-hour experience in Mexico City, Mexico, from $142 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 199 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (199)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $142 per person
What truly sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to your well-being as an aviation company. We have 42 years of experience and operate under a strict Quality Guarantee. Our fleet consists of balloons from Cameroon B
What you get
- Hot air Balloon ride
- Sparkling wine toast (or juice for minors)
- The different options offer round trip transport, access, guided tour, breakfast or a private tour.
- Flight certificate
- Tea and coffee
- Passenger Insurance
About this experience
What truly sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to your well-being as an aviation company. We have 42 years of experience and operate under a strict Quality Guarantee. Our fleet consists of balloons from Cameroon Balloons, a world leader in technology and design, which has allowed us to maintain an impeccable record of zero incidents. With us, your only concern is enjoying the views, capturing the perfect moment and experiencing an adventure that combines the thrill of flight with the certainty of being in the best hands.
What's included
Included
- Hot air Balloon ride
- Sparkling wine toast (or juice for minors)
- The different options offer round trip transport, access, guided tour, breakfast or a private tour.
- Flight certificate
- Tea and coffee
- Passenger Insurance
Not included
- Tips
- NOT ALL OUR TOURS INCLUDE TRANSPORT FROM CDMX, GUIDED TOURS OR ACCESS TO THE ARQUEOLOGICAL ZONE
What you'll see and do
Teotihuacan Municipality
The hot air balloon ride offers an aerial view of the Teotihuacan Valley. Passengers can purchase a pass to tour the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone, including its main monuments, as well as cultural points of interest such as traditional food restaurants, craft areas and establishments serving typical drinks from the region.
180 minutes here
We'll be heading to one of the top local restaurants where you can enjoy a broad breakfast menu.
60 minutes here
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
Optional: If you decide to visit the archaeological zone on foot after your flight . Tickets and/or guide not included (depending on the contracted service)
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Mexico City
Globo puerto Flying Pictures
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Globo puerto Flying Pictures
Options you can book
TRANSPORT, FLIGHT, GUIDED TOUR
SHARED TRANSPORT AND GUIDE : Shared Round trip transport from CDMX; Archeological zone access with certified guide (1 hrs aprox.) Shared: transport, guide and balloon flight are shared. Duration: 6 hours Buffet Breakfast: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Jaguar restaurant. Minivan or Sedan: Shared Pick up details are confirmed the night before the flight. All our vehicles carry full insurance Early return: Does not include return to Mexico City before 12:00pm. Pickup included
BALLOON FLIGHT WITH TRANSPORT
Shared Transport And Balloon: The balloon flight and the transfer service from Mexico City are shared. The pickup is subject to coverage validation. Duration: 6 hours: After the breakfast we give to you 2 hours to explore the archeological site (TICKETS OR GUIDE NOT INCLUDED). Buffet Breakfast: Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Jaguar restaurant. Minivan or Sedan: Shared Pick up details are confirmed the night before the flight. Early return: Does not include return to Mexico City before 12:00pm. Pickup included
PRIVATE BALLOON & PYRAMID TOUR
Private pyramid tour: Private pyramid tour with certified guide (1.5 hrs Aprox) Private: We provide Private Transportation and tour, exclusively for you and your friends or partner. Duration: 6 hours Sparkling wine & breakfast: sparkling wine toast and Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Jaguar restaurant. Sedan or minivan: Private Pick up details are confirmed the night before the flight. All our vehicles carry full insurance Extras: Access to the archaeological zone. We give you hats and water during the pyramid walking tour. Pickup included
PRIVATE FLIGHT AND TRANSPORT
PRIVATE: Private Round Transport from CDMX - Teotihuacan & Private Balloon Flight (40-60 min) Duration: 5 hours: Travel Insurance, Traditional toast with sparkling wine or Juice, Flight Certificate, BUFFET BREAKFAST: buffet breakfast at the Jaguar restaurant CDMX - TEOTIHUACAN - CDMX: Review coverage with the sales team at flywithus@flyingpictures.mx Sedan or Minivan: Pick-up details are confirmed the night before the flight. Minimum Age 5 years: The minimum age for this activity is 5 years old. The children's rate applies to children aged 5 to 12 years old. Pickup included
BALLOON RIDE -BASIC-
Shared : The balloon flight service is shared. Pick up service not included. Duration: 3 hours: This option does NOT INCLUDED round trip transport from CDMX, Tickets or pyramid tour just local logistics. HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE: A shared hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan with coffee break, sparkling wine toast, personalized certificate, insurance
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Flying Pictures Mexico
Know before you go
- 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
- No recomendado para menores de 5 años
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 199 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
199 verified traveler reviews for Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolute Bucket-list Experience
This was an amazing experience! The hot air balloon was absolutely worth waking up at 4am such a bucket list experience. This tour includes a photographer who will give you the pictures/videos he takes for an additional cost that we found worth it. The included walking tour of Teotihuacan was amazing (just me and my boyfriend on the tour!) and our guide Chris spoke excellent English and explained everything so well.
via Tripadvisor
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wonderful service and enjoyable
Response from the operator: Thanks for your comments. always good to hear back from contented customers!
via Tripadvisor
A one-of-a-kind experience with Flying Pictures Mexico!
A fabulous experience from start to finish, I very very highly recommend (and I am nearly 60 years old and scared of heights and flying)! The staff were amazing - Very professional and experienced. Everyone should do this at least once!
Response from the operator: Especially the pilot!!! Thanks for your comments, they are greatly appreciated.
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous, Simply Fabulous!
I chose Flying Pictures after reading a number of positive reviews online of the operation and opted for the VIP Package so that my wife, daughter and I could enjoy a flight in a smaller balloon designed for four pax. It did cost more but you get what you pay for. The added benefits for this package looked appealing and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Our flight was on 23 April 2026 and everything was excellent, from being driven to and from the launch site from CDMX in a very comfortable SUV by Raul, a friendly and engaging chap despite the language barrier, the amazing dawn flight, the included still and video recordings made by a designated photographer, a balloon-mounted Go-Pro and a drone during launch and which were provided later on an SD card, the post-flight French champagne and canapé’s before a tour of caves adjacent to the archeological site and then a fabulous walking tour of the pyramids with a private guide that finished with lunch at a relaxing restaurant before heading back to Mexico City. I’m a retired Australian military pilot and this was my first hot air balloon flight so I was somewhat curious. I loved the whole experience and I was especially pleased on arrival to observe just how professional and safety conscious everyone involved was, both the well organised ground crews launching and recovering each balloon and the excellent and engaging pilots. I think our pilot was named Diego and he was great, keeping us informed about everything that was happening or about to happen, explaining what he was doing and showing us interesting features on the ground. He also had a great playlist of suitable music to listen to as we drifted along while watching the sun rise. While the light breeze on the day didn’t allow us to pass over the pyramid complex, we could see it and the flight was no less enjoyable before we descended and landed very gently in an open field that Diego was able to manoeuvre the balloon to by identifying changes in the direction of the light and variable wind and varying the balloon’s altitude as we approached the intended landing point. I found that fascinating in itself. I cannot recommend Flying Pictures highly enough.
Response from the operator: Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for the glowing review,
via Tripadvisor
Es Increible
The most amazing experience ever!
Response from the operator: That´´s the ticket!!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $142 to $462
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 70
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 82
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Mexico City.
How much does Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan cost?
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Prices start at $142 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Mexico City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Mexico City is not rushed.
Is Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 199 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Mexico City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan?
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Around 70 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Mexico City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Mexico City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hot Air Balloon Tour - Teotihuacan start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Mexico City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Mexico City?
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On Outty we rank every Mexico City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros, Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours, Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Mexico City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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