Balloon Flight with Mexico City Transport
From age 4 · 7 hrs · up to 16 people
5387 Google reviews
- Free reschedule if weather cancels
- AFAC-licensed pilots
- Secure payment · no booking fees
$3,200per person$3,500
Final price. No booking fees.
What past flyers say
5 · 387 Google reviewsOverview
Round-trip transport, coffee break, shared flight, wine toast and breakfast.
Duration
7 hrs
7 hrs
Meeting point
Globopuerto Volando en Globo — our own launch site in Teotihuacán, 2 km from the archaeological zone.
Globopuerto Volando en Globo — our own launch site in Teotihuacán, 2 km from the archaeological zone.
Age
From age 4 or 1.10 m tall · minors fly with an adult
From age 4 or 1.10 m tall · minors fly with an adult
Group size
Up to 16 people
Up to 16 people
What's included
- Round-trip transport · pickup from 4 AM
- Shared flight
- Coffee break + breakfast
- Wine toast
Itinerary
- 04:00Pickup in Mexico CityPickup from 4:00 AM at the agreed point (within 4 km of the Ángel). This package includes round-trip transport from Mexico City.
- 06:15Arrival at launch siteLight coffee break, safety briefing and balloon inflation.
- 06:45Liftoff45-60 min flight over the Valley of Teotihuacán and the archaeological zone.
- 07:45Landing + toastWine toast, flight diploma and group photos.
- 08:30Post-flight breakfastBuffet breakfast at the launch site.
What to bring
Comfortable layers
Cool mornings (8-12°C), temperature climbs fast as the sun comes up.
Cool mornings (8-12°C), temperature climbs fast as the sun comes up.
Sneakers or closed shoes
We land in open fields.
We land in open fields.
Camera or phone
Bring an extra battery. Drones are not allowed in the controlled zone.
Bring an extra battery. Drones are not allowed in the controlled zone.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
You leave in the dark, you come back in full sun.
You leave in the dark, you come back in full sun.
Additional information
What time is pickup and where is the drop-off?
Pickup starts at 4:00 AM, at the point we agree on within a 4 km radius of the Ángel de la Independencia (your hotel or Airbnb). The return is exclusively to the Ángel de la Independencia — we do not drop off at hotels. If the Ángel is closed due to a march or traffic, the alternate drop-off point is the Monumento a la Revolución.
Pickup starts at 4:00 AM, at the point we agree on within a 4 km radius of the Ángel de la Independencia (your hotel or Airbnb). The return is exclusively to the Ángel de la Independencia — we do not drop off at hotels. If the Ángel is closed due to a march or traffic, the alternate drop-off point is the Monumento a la Revolución.
Is it safe? What if I’m afraid of heights?
We fly certified balloons, AFAC-licensed captains with 1,000+ flights each, and traveler insurance. The basket is stable: 9 out of 10 first-timers with a fear of heights report feeling calm. If wind makes it unsafe, we reschedule your flight at no extra cost.
We fly certified balloons, AFAC-licensed captains with 1,000+ flights each, and traveler insurance. The basket is stable: 9 out of 10 first-timers with a fear of heights report feeling calm. If wind makes it unsafe, we reschedule your flight at no extra cost.
What happens if the weather doesn’t allow us to fly?
With rain or winds over 20 km/h the flight is cancelled for safety and rescheduled for the date you choose — you have 3 months to use it. If you booked ground transport, that service is charged in full.
With rain or winds over 20 km/h the flight is cancelled for safety and rescheduled for the date you choose — you have 3 months to use it. If you booked ground transport, that service is charged in full.
Can kids / pregnant women / older adults fly?
From age 4 or 1.10 m tall, and every minor flies accompanied by an adult — carrying a child during the flight is not allowed. Minors pay the full rate because they take a complete spot in the basket. Cannot fly: pregnant guests, anyone who drank alcohol in the previous 12 hours, and people with blood pressure problems, heart or respiratory conditions, recent surgery, or spine or knee problems. Maximum weight per passenger: 99 kg.
From age 4 or 1.10 m tall, and every minor flies accompanied by an adult — carrying a child during the flight is not allowed. Minors pay the full rate because they take a complete spot in the basket. Cannot fly: pregnant guests, anyone who drank alcohol in the previous 12 hours, and people with blood pressure problems, heart or respiratory conditions, recent surgery, or spine or knee problems. Maximum weight per passenger: 99 kg.
How long is the flight?
The flight itself is 45-60 min. The whole experience (transport + briefing + flight + toast + breakfast) is 4-8 hours depending on the package.
The flight itself is 45-60 min. The whole experience (transport + briefing + flight + toast + breakfast) is 4-8 hours depending on the package.
Can I choose the pilot or balloon?
Not directly — we assign by availability. If you have a preference (language, special occasion) let us know when booking and we’ll do our best.
Not directly — we assign by availability. If you have a preference (language, special occasion) let us know when booking and we’ll do our best.
Cancellations
If rain or winds over 20 km/h make it unsafe to fly, your flight is rescheduled for the date you choose and you have 3 months to use it. Changes need 48 hours notice; after that a 30% fee applies. Deposits are non-refundable (foreign visitors with passport or visa excepted).