Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon private or group tour
Description
The best way to enjoy the Teotihuacan pyramids is from the air!!! You will fly in a hot air balloon designed for small groups & afterwards you'll be given a full guided visit in the archaeological site to discover the secrets behind this mysterious civilization. Whether you're solo traveling and want to join other travelers, or you want a personalized experience with your family & friends, this tour is perfect for you because you can CHOOSE THE PRIVATE OR GROUP OPTION. And don't worry because both include transportation, the 45-60 min flight with a certified pilot, breakfast buffet and the entrance to the pyramids. An extra activity is also contemplated in the private tour options :) **For people weighing over 100kg an extra of $35MXN per extra kilogram will be paid directly to the balloon company** At Frida Tours, we not only give tours, we craft memories. Plus, we're the only tour agency in Mexico run and operated exclusively by women for travelers of all ages and backgrounds.
Tour Options
Itinerary
45 - 60 min flight in a new hot air balloon for small groups (maximum weight for all passengers in the basket is 470kg - 500kg) , in a very personalized experience with a bilingual & certified pilot. Toast at the end of the tour and get your flight certificate.
Breakfast buffet and explanation about pulque, agave spirits and obsidian.
After seeing it from the sky, you'll get to explore the archaeological site of this mysterious and advanced civilization. Marvel at the engineering and acoustics that make the pyramids one of the wonders of the ancient world.
Visit one of the caves of the surrounding underground system where you'll experience the sun ray OR enjoy a tasting and explanation about cacao and pulque.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Customers will be picked up at their accommodation. The day prior to the tour, the guide will text the lead traveler to confirm the pickup location, time, and number of travelers, and to inform them of the car that will pick them up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(52)
We had an incredible experience on a private tour with Frida Tours. Thanks to Gabriela for the last-minute availability to make this plan happen. A magical itinerary with balloons in the morning, followed by a delicious breakfast with a view of the Pyramids and a very educational guided tour to entertain us. Definitely satisfied and will surely book with Frida Tours for next time.
The communication was amazing, we were provided water bottles and transportation with AC throughout the day. The hot air balloon ride was the best it could be. After the balloon ride you have to sit down in a room and get the upsell on photos and drone videos which are very high quality. The tour of the ruins is also great and you are allowed as much time as you need to see them for yourself when the formal tour ends. There are more activities after the balloon ride that are optional. These include a silver and obsidian workshop and a cacao farm with opportunities to purchase goods at the end of each experience. It felt a little like a tourist trap but the goods were high quality and worth the price. I recommend this experience for the people who are friendly, hospitable and make you and your belongings feel safe.
This was the best experience. Paki made our trip outstanding. The balloon ride over the pyramids was a bucket-list experience—so smooth and the views were spectacular. Our excellent pilot saw where balloons at different heights were going and kept us at the right height to go closer to the pyramids than any other balloons we saw. Then Paki’s excellent guided tour walking through—and partially climbing—the pyramid was so special. The delicious breakfast was the best we’ve ever had on a day trip tour, and the other stops added interest and local background to the experience. But have pick up and drop off service to and from our accommodations meant the trip was totally stress free even in CDMX’s heavy traffic. We would absolutely recommend this tour with Frida Tours and Paki!
10000/10 recommend this tour. Pakit was such an amazing tour guide and host. He is very knowledgeable about the city and made us feel welcome. Him along with every single other person at Frida tours helped make our proposal a day I will never forget. They were so helpful with the planning and communication between all parties involved!! We will be back and book with Frida tours again!
Pakit was an incredible guide, from the early morning pickup to his extensive knowledge about Mexico City and all of the history in the surrounding area. He was so generous and attentive to us all day long as we went to the Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloons (highly recommend the sunrise tour, it was stunningly beautiful), the pyramids, and the cocoa tasing experience. We cannot thank him enough for making our first Mexico City experience so unforgettable, we will absolutely be back!!
Gabby was a lovely guide. She navigated an unexpected traffic jam ably and got us to our hot air balloon trip with great effort. The hot air balloon tour was very well run and we enjoyed beautiful views. Gabby shared a lot of facts on Teotihuacan and was flexible with the itinerary. She was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful discussion on the ride back about Frida Kahlo, Mexico City museums, and other interesting local resources.
Hot air balloon ride was breathtaking and the entire experience was seamless. Gabriela was a wonderful and engaging guide
A wonderful experience! Our first balloon ride - and it was breathtakingly beautiful! We were picked up by Mitzal and Ana very early to experience the first rays of sunshine in the balloon basket. The two are incredibly warm and we felt comfortable from pick-up to drop-off all around. The airline they work with looks professional, well organized and safe. We were also told some interesting things about ballooning and ballooning by the pilot. The subsequent visit to the Archaeological Sites was very informative. The activities afterwards (an obsidian and silver workshop as well as a farm for cocoa and pulque processing) were also interesting. Here it is emphasized that you can buy something but you don't have to. Recommendation: the chocolate is very worthwhile. All in all a wonderful day for which it was very worth getting up early. Muchas Gracias!
Super individual and personal tour! We were picked up privately at 4:45 by Miztil & Ana and taken to the hot air balloon and waited for us there. It was all super organized. Afterwards we had a buffet breakfast together. Freshly strengthened we then ran with Ana over teothihuacan and she explained a lot to us. After that we were allowed to try cacao and pulque (agaven honey). All in all really a great, private tour that I can heartily recommend.
Our guide Gabriela was fantastic! Her knowledge is deep and she was welcoming of all our questions about the history and culture. Our family of 3 really enjoyed the hot air balloon (mom, dad, son (20). It was a gorgeous day and there were so many balloons floating around us, I couldn’t stop smiling. And we floated right over the pyramids. Gorgeous! Our buffet breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the talk about pulque and obsidian. No pressure to buy. The walk around the pyramids was fascinating. Gabriela covered the history, the culture, the food, the religion, the politics and many other aspects of the area. She thoughtfully provided water, gave time for bathroom breaks, and offered advice on other activities we could do while in Mexico City. We would highly recommend this tour.
