We had our first hot air balloon experience this morning and it was a true once in a lifetime experience. I was nervous leading up to our experience but the entire organization was top notch and professional. Our pilot Antonio was terrific! He was fun, professional and made the experience even that much better. If visiting the Mexico City area I couldn’t recommend this company and experience any more!
Birthday Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan
The Birthday Hot Air Balloon Flight celebrates the guest of honour over Teotihuacan at sunrise with birthday decoration, a toast on landing, a commemorative photo and a name diploma, for MX$2,300 per person.
- Free weather rescheduleIf surface wind passes 10 km/h, we move your date with no limit
- Reserve now and pay laterPay 50% today and the rest on the day of your flight
- About 4 hoursLift-off at first light · 45 to 60 minutes in the air
- Shared flightShared themed basket, up to 12 travelers with an AFAC-certified pilot
What travelers loved most
A great way to start your morning!! View was great, Antonio, the pilot, was amazing. He has 14 years of experience and he showed his skill to us and safely flew and landed the balloon. We had a toast after as well to celebrate and it was apparently a tradition having a toast after flying! If you are afraid of heights, give it a shot still. It was worth it and super safe. Kudos to the other staffs as well they are very friendly and accommodating.
Highlights
- Surprise the guest of honour with a birthday-themed flight
- Fly 45 to 60 minutes over the pyramids at sunrise
- Toast the birthday on landing
- Take home a commemorative photo and a name diploma
Full description
A birthday above the pyramids beats any cake. The crew decorates the flight for the occasion and treats the guest of honour as the star of the morning.
You lift off at sunrise and fly 45 to 60 minutes over Teotihuacan. The pilot coordinates several balloons when a large group wants to celebrate together.
On landing everyone raises a birthday toast. The guest of honour receives a diploma with their name and the group keeps a commemorative photo.
Includes
- Shared themed hot air balloon flight, 45 to 60 minutes
- Birthday decoration
- Birthday toast on landing
- Commemorative photo
- Name diploma for the guest of honour
- Passenger insurance
- Round-trip transport from Mexico City (add it at checkout for MX$1,500 per person)
- INAH admission ticket to the archaeological zone
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant travelers, at any stage
- Travelers with a heart condition or recent surgery, unless their doctor approves
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Meeting point
You meet us at the launch field in Teotihuacan. Add round-trip transport from Mexico City during checkout.
Launch field check-in: WE FLY Teotihuacán reception, Carretera México-Tulancingo Km 27.4, 55830 Teotihuacán de Arista, State of Mexico.
Your boarding pass
You receive a boarding pass with a QR code as soon as you confirm your booking, and you show it at check-in from your phone.
Important information
What to bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID for every adult (passport accepted)
- Warm layers, as for a morning outdoors
- Closed, comfortable shoes, a cap and sunscreen
Not allowed
- Backpacks and large bags on board (leave them in your car or the van)
- Alcoholic drinks before the flight
Know before you go
- We send the exact check-in time by WhatsApp; lift-off happens at first light
- During booking we ask each traveler's weight so the pilot can balance the basket
- If you cancel, your payment stays as credit for 12 months; we do not refund to the card
- The INAH ticket to walk the archaeological zone is not included
With stronger wind, fog or rain, we reschedule your flight for free, as many times as it takes.
Itinerary
- 1Before dawnCheck-in at the launch field
Coffee, photo ID check and an English safety briefing at the WE FLY Teotihuacán reception.

- 2About 20 minWatch the balloons inflate
The crew fills the envelopes with air while the sky turns pink.

- 345 to 60 minSunrise flight over the pyramids
Float over the Pyramid of the Moon, the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun. The wind sets the exact route.

- 4About 30 minBirthday toast on landing
Toast the guest of honour, take the commemorative photo and hand over the name diploma.

The pilot reads the wind on the launch field at first light. Above that line, or with rain or low cloud, the balloons stay on the ground and you reschedule for free, as many times as it takes.
Map for reference. Balloons fly with the wind, so the route and the landing field change every morning.
Traveler reviews
Overall rating
Based on 191 Google reviews of the launch field that operates these flights
Reviews on this site
We quote 79 of those reviews word for word. Reviews that name another company stay out, and Google does not publish the star breakdown, so we do not show one.
Travelers highlight how organized the morning feels, a calm flight and a soft landing, and the views of the pyramids from the basket. Many name their pilot: Antonio, Roberto G., Héctor and Alejandro S. appear most often.
Summary based on the Google reviews quoted on this siteWe had our first hot air balloon experience this morning and it was a true once in a lifetime experience. I was nervous leading up to our experience but the entire organization was top notch and professional. Our pilot Antonio was terrific! He was fun, professional and made the experience even that much better. If visiting the Mexico City area I couldn’t recommend this company and experience any more!
A great way to start your morning!! View was great, Antonio, the pilot, was amazing. He has 14 years of experience and he showed his skill to us and safely flew and landed the balloon. We had a toast after as well to celebrate and it was apparently a tradition having a toast after flying! If you are afraid of heights, give it a shot still. It was worth it and super safe. Kudos to the other staffs as well they are very friendly and accommodating.
Excellent service. I really like the coordination; it makes you feel safe.
Excellent experience, very professional people and very good service.
Very friendly staff, super smooth trip. Reassuring pilot and staff.
Excellent service, I really enjoyed it, I think it's a nice place
Spectacular trip, beautiful sunrise view, incredible experience
Very punctual, safe and well organized :)
Great place, excellent service
This is the perfect trip!
Spectacular experience
Excellent experience!!
No review mentions that.
Questions about this flight
How much does the Birthday Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan cost?
The Birthday Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan costs MX$2,300 (about US$126) per person. You pay online in Mexican pesos and choose to pay in full or reserve with 50%.
Is transport from Mexico City included?
No. You add round-trip transport from Mexico City for MX$1,500 per person during booking, or you drive to the launch field yourself.
How long does it take?
You spend 45 to 60 minutes in the air. The whole experience takes about 4 hours.
What if the weather is bad?
The pilot decides at the launch field at first light. If wind above 10 km/h, rain or low cloud make the flight unsafe, you reschedule for free, with no limit.
What should I bring?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for every adult, warm layers for the dawn cold, closed shoes, a cap and sunscreen. The basket has no room for large bags.
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