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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City with Volare
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Mexico CityForty-five minutes north of Mexico City the ground drops away and the Teotihuacan Valley opens out beneath the basket. This is the land known as the place where the gods were created, and seeing it from the air changes the scale of it entirely. The flight runs with Volare, Mexico's leading hot air balloon company, in the air for more than fifteen years. Viator ranked this flight among the world's Top 10 Adrenaline Rush Experiences. What the price covers: A shared balloon flight of 30 to 50 minutes Coffee served before take-off A Mexican breakfast at the balloon port after landing An honour toast and a flight diploma Round-trip transport from Mexico City, on the options that include it Extra time at the archaeological site, on the options that include it Practical notes. Volare flies once a day, which keeps every departure to a single group. Total time runs from 3 to 9 hours depending on the transport option booked, and the length of the flight itself depends on the weather. The entrance fee and guide for the archaeological zone are not included.
What's included
- Mexican Buffet Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Diploma
- Coffee, Tea, Fruits and Cookies at your arrival
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- Traditional toast at the end of the flight
- Pickup from Mexico City in selected hotels (Available for options with round-trip transportation)
Itinerary
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Carretera Libre a Tulancingo Km 27.5 San Francisco Mazapa, de Arista
Passengers who book without transport from Mexico City make their own way to this meeting point.
Mexico City
With the transport option, pickup is at your hotel entrance in Mexico City, in tourist areas only and subject to availability.
Upon arrival at the Volare Balloon Port
Check-in happens at the Volare Balloon Port. Coffee is served while you watch the balloons inflate, and then comes the take-off over Teotihuacan.
Teotihuacan Municipality
The balloon crosses the Teotihuacan Valley, with its landmarks visible below. Airborne time runs between 30 and 45 minutes and depends on the weather. A traditional toast follows the landing, then the group returns to the Volare Balloon Port.
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
Weather permitting, the archaeological site comes into view during the flight.
San Juan Teotihuacan
The Magical Town of San Juan Teotihuacan passes below during the flight.
San Martin de las Piramides
San Martin de las Piramides, another Magical Town, is also visible from the air.
Once the flight is over
Back at the Volare balloon port after the flight, each passenger receives a flight certificate. A Mexican breakfast follows, with mariachi music playing.
Teotihuacan Mexico Tour
With that option selected, the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone can be visited on foot after the flight.
Costo extra
Mexico City
The return to Mexico City closes the day. Getting back to your hotel takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, traffic depending.
Carretera Libre a Tulancingo Km 27.5 San Francisco Mazapa, de Arista
Not included
- Cost of the access to the Archaeological Site ($210 MXN per person, in cash at the entrance of the site)
- If the weight per person exceeds 125 kg, an extra cost will apply.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For certain disabilities, participation in the activity may not be possible. Please consult the provider prior to booking to confirm
- Maximum weight per person: 120 kg or 265 lb
- Hot air balloon flights are completely dependent on weather conditions. The direction and speed of the flight depends on the wind, so sometimes there is the possibility of not flying over the archaeological site.
- Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to take the balloon flight.
- People under the influence of alcoholic beverages are not allowed to fly.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, es.
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