Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan + Breakfast in La Gruta and Transportation
Description
Enjoy a spectacular balloon flight over the Teotihuacan pyramids at dawn, one of the most impressive experiences in Mexico. See the sacred landscape from the sky as the sun illuminates the “City of the Gods”. After landing, the adventure continues with a delicious breakfast in the famous and original underground restaurant “La Gruta”, located inside a natural volcanic tube in a dormant volcano. (don’t fall into tourist traps, this is the original) This is the area’s authentic and most emblematic restaurant, renowned for its completely natural environment inside a cave, which turns the dining experience into something truly unique and special. To make you just worry about enjoying yourself, it includes convenient, safe and hassle-free round trip transportation from Mexico City.
Tour Options
Itinerary
4 : 20 a.m. - 4 : 50 a.m. - Pickup from selected Mexico City hotels or Airbnb. From there we will head to the balloonport in Teotihuacan to begin this incredible experience. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day in advance and may vary depending on weather conditions and operational logistics.
5:45 a.m. - Arrival at the balloonport. Our team will welcome you with coffee, tea and biscuits as you watch the balloons prepare before takeoff. 6: 10 a.m. Start of the hot air balloon flight. Enjoy a unique experience of between 30 and 50 minutes, reaching heights of up to 10,000 feet and admiring breathtaking panoramic views of Teotihuacan at dawn. 7: 30 a.m. After landing, they will participate in the traditional flying ceremony, which includes a toast with the pilot and the presentation of your commemorative flight certificate.
8:00 a.m. - After the flight, we will head to the iconic Restaurant La Gruta, where you will live a unique dining experience: breakfast inside a real natural cave. A 100% natural environment that makes this moment truly unforgettable. Enjoy a magical and exclusive atmosphere, in one of the most emblematic restaurants in Teotihuacan, where nature and gastronomy merge into an unrepeatable experience.
9 :00 a.m. Immerse yourself in the ancestral culture of Teotihuacan with a guided tour of a traditional obsidian and maguey workshop. You will know the importance of the volcanic stones used by the ancient Teotihuacans in their daily lives, trade and rituals. Guided by local experts, you will learn about these ancient techniques and their cultural legacy. In addition, you will enjoy a tasting of artisan spirits made in the region, an authentic sample of Teotihuacan traditions.
10:00 a.m. - You will have 1 hour of free time to tour the archaeological area of Teotihuacan and explore its stunning Sun and Moon pyramids and historic spaces at your own pace. Important: Admission to the archaeological site is not included and costs approximately $10 USD (or $210 MXN) per person.
11 :00 a.m. Return to Mexico City. We will drop you off at the same point where we picked you up at the beginning of the experience. Important: - All times are approximate and may vary depending on the weather conditions and logistics of the day. - Balloon flight depends entirely on the weather; it cannot be guaranteed to fly exactly over the archaeological zone, although in 95% of the cases it is possible to fly over or very close to Teotihuacán. - La Gruta Restaurant is a unique restaurant located inside a natural volcanic tube on a dormant volcano, making it an exceptional dining experience. Due to their high demand and specific hours, there could be waiting times for access. - This is a complete tour and all activities must be carried out. In case any traveler decides to leave before the last stop, the return to Mexico City must be at their own expense.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up will start approximately 15 minutes before departure time. We offer transportation from Hotels or Airbnb located in Polanco, Condesa, Roma Norte, Roma Sur, Reforma and Historic Center. The exact schedule will be confirmed a day early by WhatsApp or email. If your accommodation is outside these areas, we will coordinate an accessible meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Special reservations to people with wheelchair, ask + 52 5578416779
Reviews(62)
We had such an amazing experience on our hot air balloon tour! From start to finish, everything was well organized, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guide was incredible—so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable throughout the entire experience and added so much to the adventure with their positive attitude and great sense of humor. This was truly a memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure!
From the moment he picked us up, we knew we were in good hands. He was incredibly kind, professional, and thoughtful throughout the entire day. He always made sure we were comfortable and safe, helped us take beautiful photos, prepared hats for us when we visited the pyramids under the hot sun, and was flexible with our schedule whenever we needed it. His driving was smooth and safe, and his genuine care made this experience even more special. The tour itself was outstanding. Watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon over the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan was breathtaking. Every part of the day was thoughtfully planned and very well organized. The balloon crew was friendly, professional, and made us feel relaxed from beginning to end. The quality of the entire experience far exceeded our expectations and was worth every penny. The only small disappointment was the lunch at the cave restaurant. The atmosphere and service were wonderful, but the food wasn’t quite to my taste. It wasn’t served very warm, and even the cold drinks were not very cold. This is simply my personal preference and did not take away from an otherwise amazing day. Overall, this was a truly priceless experience that I will never forget. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mexico, and I especially hope they have the chance to meet Luis. Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories. I hope to come back again someday.
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An amazing experience! Highly recommend doing this tour if you're visiting Mexico city. Derek was an excellent tour guide and made the experience very pleasant.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 🇲🇽✨ We are delighted to know you had an amazing experience and that Derek made your day pleasant and memorable. Thank you for trusting Via Mexa. We hope to welcome you back to Mexico for another unforgettable adventure! 🎈🇲🇽
This was worth every penny. Was such an amazing experience, even though the flight was not directly above the pyramids because of the wind, still was a beautiful view with ample time. Guide Angel was great!
We truly appreciate your support and your kind review. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Mexico. We wish you a wonderful trip! 🇲🇽✨
Excellent experience! Derek is amazing, very professional, and knowledgeable. I recommend the tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 🇲🇽✨ It was a pleasure to be part of your experience and to share a little more of Mexico with you. We truly appreciate your trust in Via Mexa and hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure! 🇲🇽🎈
Derk was a great guide! She was very friendly and made sure we had a great experience. She was also very knowledgeable about any questions we had!
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 🇲🇽✨ It was a pleasure to be part of your experience and to share a little more of Mexico with you. We truly appreciate your trust in Via Mexa and hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure! 🇲🇽🎈
Very curtious staff and helpful, Angel, Derek and Luis were all very kind. I recommend if you are going to eat at the cave to let them know if you are going to be a little after you eat if you want to get some drinks. They will accomodiate you and also the pyramids are only a few minutes walk if you decide to joint them later plus you can take your drinks with you. there is an hour and a half or so that you are able to enjoy at the pyramids
We truly appreciate your support and your kind review. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Mexico. We wish you a wonderful trip! 🇲🇽✨
Do not hesitate, book this experience if you are planning on visiting la cuidad de Mexico! I promise you will not regret it. The team works so hard to make you feel welcomed, excited and genuine sweet good people. From the start at 4:30am pick up, we had the best experience. We chitchatted with our driver Danea about what else we wanted to do in the city. She gave us the best recommendations and even dropped us off at la Basilca on our way back.
We truly appreciate your support and your kind review. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Mexico. We wish you a wonderful trip! 🇲🇽✨
Great trip! I recommend others to travel with them! Gabriel was a good tour guide!
We truly appreciate your support and your kind review. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Mexico. We wish you a wonderful trip! 🇲🇽✨
Great experience, pick up was on time and good drive with Jorge Luis
We truly appreciate your support and your kind review. It was a pleasure to be part of your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Mexico. We wish you a wonderful trip! 🇲🇽✨
