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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City

de Arista, Mexico
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  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup from select hotels
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Breakfast
    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Pickup from Mexico City in selected hotels (Available for options with round-trip transportation)
    • Diploma
    • Cost of the access to the Archaeological Site ($85 MXN per person, in cash at the entrance of the site)
    • Gratuities

    Meeting And Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Meeting point

    • Volare | Vuelos en globo
      Carretera Libre a Tulancingo Km 27.5 San Francisco Mazapa, 55830 de Arista, Méx., Mexico

      Please arrive to this meeting point if you select the option without transportation from Mexico City.

    Pickup points

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Pickup details

    One person of our team will contact you to give you the time and more details of the pickup process one day before your balloon flight. THE PICKUP TIME BEGINS AT 4:45 AM. The transportation service only applies from Mexico City Hotels located at Touristic Areas. It does not apply from particular residences or Airbnb and/or similar services. The transportation service is shared, subject to schedules and restrictions. In case you select the option without transportation and want to arrive by your own car, the appointment will be at Globopuerto Volare in Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, at the designated time. Any doubts please call or text +52 5553312460 or +52 5510881275.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • In case of any special requirement for people with disabilities, please describe during the booking.
    • Maximum weight per person: 120 kg or 265 lb
    • Children under 5 years old NOT ALLOWED
    • Not allowed persons under effects of alcoholic beverages.
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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    Q:Where do we meet for the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:Hotel pickup is available, however, our departure address is Carretera Libre a Tulancingo Km 27.5 San Francisco Mazapa, 55830

    May 2021

    Q:Is hotel pickup included in the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:Pick up and drop off at most major hotels is included (if option selected.) Please select your hotel when confirming your reservation.

    May 2021

    Q:When should I arrive for the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:Pickup times typically range between 4:50 and 6:00 am. Whether you choose hotel pickup or not, you will be contacted prior to your departure date with exact meeting locations.

    May 2021

    Q:Why is the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City so early in the morning?

    A:Because of the wind and thermal variances, the best time for a hot air balloon ride is sunrise. The views are also pretty awesome!

    May 2021

    Q:How high do we fly during the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:When you are aloft in the balloon, heights reached can range anywhere from treetops up to 2,500 feet above the earth, and that's what makes those views so fantastic!

    May 2021

    Q:Does the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan land in the same departure location?

    A:The balloon travels at the same speed as the wind and cannot be directed in any particular direction. You will be followed by a ground crew who will facilitate your safe landing.

    May 2021

    Q:How long are we in the air during the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:You will be in the air for approximately 45 minutes or longer depending on the weather. Please allow approximately 5 hours in total to return to the meeting location (8 hours if the "extra time" option is selected.)

    May 2021

    Q:How many people fit into one balloon during the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:The hot air balloons carry a maximum of 16 passengers plus the pilot.

    May 2021

    Q:Can I bring my child with me on the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:Children must be at least five years old to fly.

    May 2021

    Q:How is the balloon steered during the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan, from Mexico City?

    A:Hot Air Balloons can not be steered like a plane or helicopter. Balloons travel only in the direction of the wind. There may be different wind directions at different altitudes that the pilot may use to maneuver the balloon.

    May 2021

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    Ryan_S
    Best price out there! The staff was friendly and spoke English. It was AMAZING to see probably 50 balloons flying around! Our pilot was the best! He took us about 3 feet over the top of the Sun Pyramid (something they always aim for, but it is hard to do because they are at the mercy of the wind). He flew us low over the city of San Juan and we spent our trip waving at the people on the ground! Afterwards, we opted to stay and visit the pyramids and the tour company recommended we do a tour with Martin for only about $40 USD. Let me tell you, I have done many tours all over the world, but the tour with Martin was one of the best. Totally interactive and with alcohol included! We learned about obsidian, drank local craft sugar cane alcohol from a families garage bar, got "henna" tattoos in red from the eggs of worms, learned about agave and took part in a cleansing ritual in an underground cave that is illuminated by a beam of sunlight for 45 minutes a day. Highly recommend!
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    This was an amazing...
    Isabella_D, Mar 2023
    This was an amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour, super organized and smooth, great breakfast, would definitely do it again!
    Great experience of a lifetime!
    Mirna_B, Mar 2023
    Great tour and experience. The hot air balloon was a dream and right out of my bucket list. The food, the coffee breaks and the planing were well done and the visit on site was well executed. The only downside was that the driver that dropped us off took too long of a route and we used 3 1/2 hours to get back to the hotel.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you Mirna for taking the time to share your feedback. Unfortunately CDMX can be chaotic sometimes and we have to readjust the routes to avoid marches/traffic. An apology about it.
    Come for the balloon ride, skip the pyramids.
    ywpyjbqv6d, Mar 2023
    Balloon portion was amazing. Pyramid part, not so much. Shuttle ride back was cramped and AC was barely working in the very back seats.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We really appreciate it as it let us know how we are doing. See you soon!
    Excellent Experience
    Danita_S, Mar 2023
    This was an amazing experience everyone was so kind and I felt very welcomed. I would highly recommend to anyone.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Danita, thank you so much for your feedback. It was great to have you at VOLARE. We hope to see you back soon.
    10/10- Highly Recommend
    Jared_M, Mar 2023
    I had a great experience! The team is professional, organized and friendly. There’s also a great breakfast with music provided afterwards.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Jared, it was a pleasure having you at VOLARE.Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate them. Come back soon!
    Well organized tour, I'd do it again.
    FRANK_L, Mar 2023
    Good experience. Snacks in the early morning (coffee / water / fruits / pastry). About 45 min flight time over the ruins. Mexican breakfast / mariachi / tequila sampling afterwards. 3 hour optional walking tour was more than enough time to visit the Sun and Moon temple. Only bathroom is close to the museum, which is north of the Sun temple. Also chilly in the morning, but hot in the afternoon.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you Frank for your feedback, we really appreciate it. Hope to see you back soon.
    6/6 would recommend
    Jason_J, Mar 2023
    Great experience and stuff were lovely. 6/6 would recommend. We did not opt for the shuttle and found it was tricky getting back to mxc without it.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Hello Jason. Thank you for your comments. Hope to see you back soon!
    5+ stars
    Shanna_H, Mar 2023
    This experience was the highlight of our time in Mexico! We brought our three kids ages 6, 10 and 13. The sunrise with all of the balloons in the air was magical. The included breakfast was in a beautiful garden with mariachi and we added the extra time to see the pyramids (without the optional guide as it we wanted to spend our time at the archeological site). It’s a long drive back into the city with afternoon traffic, but worth every minute. Highly recommend.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you for choosing VOLARE: It was our pleasure. Hope to see you back soon!
    Highly recommend
    Elizabeth_M, Mar 2023
    Really great experience! I'll definitely recommend to others. The round trip transportation option made the entire thing really easy
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really appreciate it. See you soon!
    10/10 balloon, be prepared for long trip back!
    Alejandra_C, Mar 2023
    Great experience! I took the extended tour though I don't think I would choose again. Doesn't take much time to walk around the pyramids and if you're lucky the hot air balloon ride will give you a pretty great view. Going back to Mexico City at peak lunch time takes about 1.5 hours. Breakfast was good with mariachi as entertainment.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for your comments. Hope to see you back again soon.
    Great Way to See the Pyramids
    Gillian_Q, Mar 2023
    Very impressed with the organization of this trip! We opted for round trip transportation from CDMX and skipped visiting the site on foot.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for your feedback, it let us know how we are doing things and it's great to know we are on the right path. Hope to see you soon.
    Awesome Hot Air Ballon ride !
    Heriberto_M, Mar 2023
    Awesome family trip ! The best Hot Air ballon experience and this was my 3rd one . Captain Miguel was very professional and was able to get us down and close to the Teotihuacan Pyramids! Our family enjoyed our this experience so much that will try to do it again ! Highly recommended it !
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. Thank you for your preference. Hope to see you back again.
    Stunning views, and they...
    XIAOFENG_C, Mar 2023
    Stunning views, and they have very good service. I actually made some friend there! 100% recommended!!
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you for choosing us, it was our pleasure. See you back soon!
    High vibrations!
    Melanie_J, Mar 2023
    This was on my bucket list. As much as I had seen photo's of balloon flights around the world, I was not prepared for the emotional impact. The slow choreography of the many balloons as they floated over the pyramids and surrounding countryside left me misty eyed and filled with joy and gratitude.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Melanie, thank you so much for your kind words. And yes, this activity is as amazing as you described it. It was our pleasure. Hope to see you back soon.
    Awesome balloon trip
    Anneli_T, Mar 2023
    Super professional trip - everything was well organized and the organizer was very responsive. We had a great balloon ride and honestly there is no additional need to go for a walk - you see a lot and very closely.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Annell, thank you so much for your comments, they very valuable for us as they let us know how we are doing. Hope to see you back soon!
    Perfect experience -...
    Sonalie_P, Mar 2023
    Perfect experience - would go again and recommend to everyone. Thank you for the ride. Our driver was great too.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate your business. It was a pleasure. See you soon!
    Seeing all the other...
    Arcelia_A, Mar 2023
    Seeing all the other balloons with the sunrise ❤️ We also enjoyed the Mexican buffet and mariachi! Only problem we had was that the wind did not let us fly over the piramides. The guide tried his best to get us close but was unsuccessful.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Hello Arcelia. Thank you for sharing your comments, we really appreciate them. And yes, as we depend on weather conditions, that could happen once in a while but you still catch the beauty of it.
    Great experience
    Diana_H, Mar 2023
    The hot air balloon ride was amazing, gorgeous views of the pyramids and the town. We got picked up from our hotel on time, everything was seamless. Breakfast was traditional and very good. We were given about 3.5-4 hours to explore the architectural area, there are guides there that are not part of the tour. We chose to go with them and had a great experience (could have done without the artisan shop but that's ok). We were picked up at 1:15 to go back to Mexico city. Would absolutely recommend.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Diana, thank you so much for your words, we were thrilled to have you. Hope to see you back soon!
    This experience seriously...
    Rory_K, Mar 2023
    This experience seriously blew me away! It was an early morning to arrive before sunrise but the views from the balloon is stunning.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Rory, thank you so much for sharing your experience. It was our pleasure. We hope to see you back soon!
    Balloon ride good, everything else really needs to be improved
    Sindhura_M, Mar 2023
    The hot air balloon ride itself was great, as was our pilot. However, the round trip transportation could have been more comfortable. It really was a very cramped van, with barely any leg room. Also, the post balloon ride “breakfast” was a joke. Terrible tasting food, and if you want to go back for seconds (given the measly portions they insist on serving you themselves in spite of it being buffet style), then be prepared to get stared at by the server. And is it really that difficult to be more inclusive and have eggs without meat, so that even vegetarians can eat it?
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you for your feedback. It let us know where we need to improve our service and definitely will take action.
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