AFAC · Certified pilot
First light over Teotihuacán · 06:18
Shared Flight
Flight over the valley + buffet breakfast on landing. The full experience in a single morning. We lift off with the first rays of sunlight from the Vuelos en Globo Teotihuacán launch site — our own field in San Martín de las Pirámides, 2 km from the archaeological zone. Exact time depends on weather. The experience includes traveler insurance, a bilingual AFAC-licensed commercial pilot, and a certificate at the end.
What's included
Shared balloon flight
Buffet breakfast on landing
Wine toast
Traveler insurance
What you'll experience
With the first rays of sunlight
We lift off as the sky starts to glow — calm winds, perfect temperature. Exact time depends on weather.
Direct view of the pyramids
Sun, Moon and the Avenue of the Dead from 400 m up — weather permitting.
45-60 min flight
Pasha and Kubíček balloons for 12-16 passengers, AFAC-certified captains.
Landing toast
Ballooning tradition: champagne and a signed flight diploma.
The plan, step by step
04:00
Meeting point
Pickup from 4:00 AM at the agreed point (within 4 km of the Ángel) — or arrive directly at the launch site.
06:15
Arrival at launch site
Light coffee break, safety briefing and balloon inflation (a show in itself).
06:45
Liftoff
45-60 min flight over the Valley of Teotihuacán and the archaeological zone.
07:45
Landing + toast
Traditional toast, flight diploma and group photos.
08:30
Post-flight breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the launch site. Tradition after every flight.
What to bring
Comfortable layers
Cool mornings (8-12°C), temperature climbs fast as the sun comes up.
Sneakers or closed shoes
We land in open fields.
Camera or phone
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.
What past flyers say
MF
María Fernanda R.
Mexico City · 2 weeks ago
"Best experience of my life. The pilot Mauricio was incredible, the breakfast was spectacular. Would do it a thousand more times."
DC
David Chen
San Francisco, US · 1 month ago
"Worth every peso. Sunrise over the pyramids is something else. Bilingual pilot, very professional crew."
LC
Lucía & Carlos
Monterrey · 2 months ago
"We came for our anniversary. They treated us like royalty. The photo of the balloon with the sun behind the Pyramid of the Sun has been our wallpaper ever since."
Frequently asked questions
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. We cancel for wind without penalty.
What happens if the weather doesn’t allow us to fly?
If we cancel for safety we refund 100%, or reschedule at no cost for whatever date works for you.
Can kids / pregnant women / older adults fly?
Children aged 5 to 10 can fly at the full adult rate, since they take a complete spot in the basket. Under 5 cannot fly for safety reasons. Pregnant guests can’t fly either, in any trimester. No upper age limit as long as you can step into the basket on your own (~1.20 m height).
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.
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.