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Teotihuacán Hot Air Balloon Flights: The 15 Best Dawn Runs

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Baskets inflate in the dark and you are over the Avenue of the Dead as the sun comes up. The 15 below differ on pickup point, flight length, whether breakfast in a lava cave is included and what happens when the wind cancels.

Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX. - Reaching Teotihuacan from Mexico City
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Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

1.Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,335 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $172Our pick

Start before dawn with hotel pickup from central Mexico City, then fly over the Teotihuacan Valley in a shared balloon. After a toast, enjoy Mexican breakfast in La Cueva, learn about agave and obsidian, and visit the pyramids. Guides such as Maritza, Saul, and Abril help manage the busy morning.

“There are not enough words to describe this experience! This was a birthday trip and our group had a blast! They are very professional, on time and organized! A special shout out to their in-house photographer! He made sure to capture all the moments even when we were in the air. I am scared of heights and I just felt like I was floating... it was so smooth I didn't realize we were landing until the process was almost completed.”

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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids - The 4 a.m. pickup from Mexico City
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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

2.Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,651 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Leave CDMX before dawn for a 30 to 50 minute hot-air-balloon flight near Teotihuacan. After a pilot toast and certificate, eat breakfast in La Cueva, visit an obsidian and maguey workshop, and spend about an hour at the pyramids. Guides such as Daniel, Victor, and Barbee have earned warm praise.

“Amazing views and an incredible experience. Felt very safe. Transporation was on time and very convinient. Breakfast in the cave was very tasty.”

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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly - What happens at the We Fly reception
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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

3.Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,410 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

Fly for at least 45 minutes over the Teotihuacan Valley, then toast with the crew, eat breakfast inside La Cueva, sample regional spirits, and visit the pyramids. Shared Mexico City pickup is available, but early starts, changing flight paths, and possible waits require patience.

“Absolutely amazing experience, very well organized and every addition made it special. The air balloon flight was phenomenal, absolutely recommend!”

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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare - Coffee, balloon inflation, and the preflight wait
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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

4.Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,262 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a 30 to 50 minute Volare balloon flight over Teotihuacan Valley. Watch the balloons inflate, toast your landing, collect a flight diploma, and enjoy a Mexican buffet with mariachi. Add three hours at the pyramids or return after breakfast.

“What an amazing experience, it was a surprise for my husband’s birthday and they even had a sign and a small cake for him. The communication with the company was very limited prior to going, but they were on time and it was a very memorable experience, also the breakfast was better than expected.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour - A serious early start from Mexico City
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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

5.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,066 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start before dawn with Mexico City pickup or meet at the balloonport. Fly 30 to 50 minutes above Teotihuacan, toast with sparkling wine, eat breakfast beneath a natural cave, taste tequila, pulque, and mezcal, then tour the pyramids with a local guide such as José Julio.

“We went for the 4 am ride. It was perfectly timed with the sunrise. The driver who transported us was kind and punctual. The meals after the balloon ride were delicious and the ruins were informative and engaging!”

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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan - The balloon flight and the view of Teotihuacan
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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan

6.Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,905 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a roughly 45-minute hot-air-balloon flight near Teotihuacan. After a traditional toast, eat at La Cueva, visit a craft and mezcal workshop, and spend up to two hours at the pyramids. Pickup covers central neighborhoods, with groups capped at 16.

“This was a wonderful experience, seamless pickup from Mexico city hotels. The hot air balloon was absolutely amazing and our guide Barbara was super friendly and helpful.”

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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX - Waiting at the Volando Alto balloon port
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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

7.Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave CDMX before dawn for a 45-minute hot-air-balloon flight near Teotihuacan, followed by breakfast in a natural cave, mezcal and tequila tasting, and time at the pyramids. Guides such as Gio, Jess, Adi, and Carlos have earned praise, but expect possible delays and shopping stops.

“Balloon was great but we didn’t land near the pyramids. Also booking the breakfast and the transportation is unnecessary given that it’s not that expensive to Uber to and from the location. There’s a lot of transit between the office the airfield the landing area back to the airfield and then back to the office before ever getting to the pyramids. The ride itself was awesome.”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan - Coffee, certificates, and the practical launch routine
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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan

8.Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,498 reviews · 2 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Rise before dawn for a 35 to 50-minute shared balloon flight over Teotihuacan Valley, then choose a cave breakfast, mezcal tasting, pyramid visit, and Mexico City transport. Guides such as Julio and Katia add useful context, while wind decides how close you get to the ruins.

“Amazing location for hot air balloon rides! Being up in the air with 100+ other balloons makes for a more magical experience. We liked that this operator let you arrange your own travel to/from the location and didn't make you include the other unnecessary items like group transportation, a tour of the pyramids, buffet breakfast/lunch, etc. We wanted to just go for the balloon ride. Very communicative, very safe. Ideally, go up as early as you can, closest to sunrise. All in all, about a 60 minute drive there and 75 minute drive back via ubers. After we arrived at the scheduled time, there was coffee while we waited for…”

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Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids - Coffee, check-in, and the wait before launch
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Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

9.Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a 40 to 60 minute balloon flight over Teotihuacan, followed by cave breakfast, local drink tasting, and about an hour at the pyramids. Transportation, food, and package details vary, so read the inclusions closely before booking.

“We booked this tour and I was really nervous given the large amount of negative reviews but we had a great time! We were given our pick up time the day before and were picked up on time at 4:15am. We picked up another family and made our way to the tour company office. We were given coffee and snacks before heading to the balloons. We got to the balloons and watched them inflate them! It was pretty neat. There is a good amount of waiting around but I think that’s typical as they get everyone set up to go. We got into our balloon and were off. We felt…”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX - Breakfast inside La Cueva Teotihuacán
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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,206 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $138

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a 30 to 40 minute balloon flight near Teotihuacán, followed by a toast, cave breakfast, obsidian and maguey workshop, drink tasting, and pyramid visit. Guides such as Raul and Carlos are praised for friendly service. Pickup may be shared and weather controls the flight.

“Pickup was 45 minutes late. No accommodations were made for our kids. However the experience would have been amazing without kids.”

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CDMX: Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour - Choosing between the three tour options
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CDMX: Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour

11.Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Optional Pyramids Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 862 reviews · 3 - 11 hours · from $147

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight above Teotihuacan, followed by an optional guided pyramid tour, obsidian workshop, tequila tasting, Mexican breakfast, and Basilica of Guadalupe visit. Guides such as Hector, Francisco, Lili, and Alex are praised for clear storytelling and good organization.

“The activities involved were all coordinated well and the time for each was ample but not excessive. Our guide Hector was fantastic and provided us with lots of interesting history as well as free time to explore the sites alone. A big day but well worth it!”

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Teotihuacán Hot Air Balloons from We Fly - The early start and arrival at We Fly Teotihuacán
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Teotihuacán Hot Air Balloons from We Fly

12.Teotihuacán Hot Air Balloons from We Fly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 854 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $160

Leave Mexico City before sunrise for a hot-air-balloon flight over Teotihuacán. We Fly includes transport in selected options, coffee, breakfast, a 30 to 45 minute flight, and a flight certificate. Add time for the pyramids afterward.

“We had an amazing time at Teotihuacan. The tour was very well-organized. We felt safe in the hot air balloon. There was also an option to purchase drone footage of us on the balloon which was worth it! After the sunrise balloon ride, we had breakfast in a cave restaurant. Then we went to a rock shop and got a chance to purchase obsidian and fire opal at a good price. Afterwards, we got a chance to explore Teotihucan pyramids with an English-speaking guide.”

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Balloon flight in Teotihuacan from Mexico City - Landing toast and flight certificate
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Balloon flight in Teotihuacán from Mexico City

13.Balloon flight in Teotihuacán from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set out before dawn from Mexico City for a shared hot-air balloon flight above Teotihuacán and San Martín de las Pirámides. Expect coffee, a sparkling toast, a flight certificate, and optional transport, buffet breakfast, and archaeological-site entry. Flights depend on wind and weather.

“Be prepared for an amazing morning. Truly an exceptional experience!! Geo Tetris was beyond professional, safety conscious, while being a lot of fun and engaging!”

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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City - Watching the balloons prepare for takeoff
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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

14.Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, coffee, and snacks, then fly over Teotihuacán in a shared balloon for about 50 minutes. After breakfast in La Gruta or La Cueva, enjoy a liquor and craft demonstration before a guided pyramid tour with an English-speaking guide such as Diego or Ivan.

“Very enjoyable experience!! The hot air balloon ride was breathtaking and Diego, our guide for the pyramid walking tour, was fantastic. There was a bit of waiting around in between activities but we had a great time overall!”

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CDMX: Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast - What happens at the balloon port
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CDMX: Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast

15.Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 568 reviews · 3.5 - 11 hours · from $160

Rise early for a hot-air-balloon flight over Teotihuacan, with a sparkling-wine toast and flight certificate after landing. Add shared transport, breakfast, and guided visits with staff such as Lili, Alex, Gio, or Alan. The full option also visits the Guadalupe Shrine and an obsidian workshop.

“You'll soon forget your early rise as you're drifting gently over the pyramids, its an absolutely wonderful experience. Be sure to do this, you'll not regret it.”

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