A Day Trip for Two · Flying Couples Since 2017

The easiest way to
surprise someone you love.

Get picked up in Mexico City, watch the sun rise over the Teotihuacan pyramids from a balloon, and toast with sparkling wine — all before breakfast. The bucket-list anniversary, honeymoon or proposal that's genuinely simple to book. From $2,100 MXN. .

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Pickup from Mexico City
English-Speaking Crew
Proposals Arranged
Insurance Included
What is it?
A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the pyramids of Teotihuacan, set up as an easy day trip from Mexico City for couples, honeymooners, anniversaries and surprise proposals. Flights last about one hour and end with a sparkling-wine toast.
Who is it for?
International travelers based in or near Mexico City — couples marking an anniversary or honeymoon, and anyone planning a surprise proposal high above the pyramids at first light.
How much does it cost?
From $2,100 MXN for the Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride; the Traditional flight with sparkling-wine toast is $2,300 MXN. Round-trip transport from Mexico City can be added.
How does it work?
  1. Book online with Hot Air Balloon Teotihuacán, or WhatsApp us in English with your surprise plan.
  2. Pick your sunrise date and add transport from Mexico City — weather reschedules are free.
  3. Get collected before dawn, fly over Teotihuacan and raise a glass together.
Why It Lands

A surprise
worth the early alarm

Few day trips out of Mexico City repay the 4 AM wake-up like this one: drifting up with the sunrise over one of the world's great ancient cities, the person you love right beside you in the basket.

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The Sunrise Toast

Once you're aloft, we open the sparkling wine and clink glasses while first light spreads across the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon far below.

[02]

The Light Does the Work

Dawn over Teotihuacan is the warmest, softest light you'll get all day. Bring a phone or camera up with you and the photos practically take themselves.

[03]

Make It Personal

Want flowers, a custom banner, balloons or a hidden message waiting? Tell us ahead of time and we'll set the scene so the flight feels entirely yours.

[04]

Roughly an Hour Up Top

Plan on about an hour all in — set-up, the flight across the archaeological zone and the closing toast. No rushing, nothing to remember the next day but this.

[05]

A Crew You Can Relax With

English-speaking, certified pilots, modern equipment and passenger insurance on every flight mean you can switch off and simply be in the moment.

[06]

Bad Weather, No Drama

If conditions won't allow a safe flight on your date, we move it to another morning at no extra charge — the surprise is delayed, never cancelled.

Two ways to fly for couples

Couple posing together before glowing hot air balloons at sunrise in the launch field

Just the Flight, for Two

The sunrise flight over the pyramids, stripped to the essentials — the easiest way in at $2,100 MXN per person.

Passenger in a hot air balloon with the Pyramid of the Sun behind in Teotihuacan

The Traditional Flight

The crowd-favorite for couples: the flight and the sparkling-wine toast facing the pyramids, for $2,300 MXN per person.

Couple gazing at each other beside colorful hot air balloons inflating at dawn

How It Ends

Touch down after a sparkling-wine toast facing the pyramids — the kind of morning you'll still be talking about next anniversary.

Two ways to fly

Which one
fits your day

Go with the Balloon Ride if you just want the sunrise itself, or the Traditional flight when you want the toast that rounds out a celebration. Tell us the occasion and we'll point you to the right one.

Proposals

Pop the question,
1,000 feet up

Plenty of travelers have turned this exact flight into the moment they got engaged. Send us your plan and we'll handle every quiet detail behind the scenes so all you have to do is ask.

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We Keep the Secret

WhatsApp us at least 24 hours ahead. We'll lock in the timing with you — mid-air or just after landing — and your partner won't catch a hint.

[02]

The Details Handled

The hidden sign, the ring cue, the toast, optional flowers or a banner — all set up quietly by the crew so nothing tips off the surprise.

[03]

Caught on Camera

We line up discreet photos so the "yes" is captured from the air, the pyramids glowing gold behind you at sunrise.

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Packages

Pick the package,
we'll do the rest

Two go-to choices for couples: the essential Balloon Ride at $2,100 MXN and the Traditional flight at $2,300 MXN with sparkling-wine toast. Bolt on round-trip transport from Mexico City and skip the dawn drive entirely.

Passengers taking a selfie with hot air balloons over the pyramids of Teotihuacan Best Price

Balloon Ride

Just the two of you and the sunrise flight — the simplest, friendliest-priced way to give your partner this morning.

  • About one hour over the pyramids
  • Sunrise flight for two
  • Certified pilot
  • Passenger insurance included
  • Free reschedule if weather closes
$2,100 MXN
Per person · was $2,790
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Couple embracing inside a hot air balloon basket at sunrise over Teotihuacan

Traditional

The couples' favorite — the flight and the sparkling-wine toast looking out at the pyramids.

  • Welcome coffee break
  • Flight with views of the pyramids
  • Sparkling-wine toast
  • Flight certificate
  • Passenger insurance included
$2,300 MXN
Per person · was $2,700
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All Inclusive romantic balloon flight with transport from Mexico City and views of the pyramids Honeymoon

All Inclusive + Transport

The zero-logistics honeymoon pick: we collect you in Mexico City, fly you, feed you and bring you back. You just show up.

  • Round-trip transport from CDMX
  • Flight with views of the pyramids
  • Sparkling-wine toast
  • Breakfast included
  • Passenger insurance included
Shared Transport $3,300 MXN
Private Transport $3,400 MXN

Plotting a proposal or a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon morning? WhatsApp us in English and we'll tailor every detail.

Best season and sunrise timing

Sunrise over Teotihuacan with hot air balloons rising, ideal for a romantic flight

Best Season & Sunrise Timing

Balloons lift off at sunrise, around 6:00 AM, year-round — plan to be there 30 minutes early. The dry stretch from November to April delivers the clearest skies and softest light, the most flattering conditions you'll find for couples' photos and proposals over the pyramids.

Plan ahead

When to
book it

Mornings stay calm and bright all year, but nothing beats the dry season for clarity. Reserve well ahead for anniversaries and peak honeymoon dates — these sunrise slots go fast.

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Quick answer

The short
version

A couples' hot air balloon ride in Teotihuacan is a sunrise flight over the pyramids, easy to reach as a day trip from Mexico City. Time in the air is about 45 to 60 minutes. The most affordable option for two starts at $2,100 MXN per person, while a private balloon for two starts at $3,750 MXN — the pick for proposals and anniversaries.

Every flight is led by commercial pilots certified by the AFAC, and the crew speaks English. Traveler insurance is included on every flight. If weather rules out a safe flight, we move your morning to another date at no extra cost.

Hot Air Balloon Teotihuacán has flown couples since 2017 and holds a 4.9-star rating from 1,200+ reviews. Round-trip transport from Mexico City can be added from $1,500 MXN per person, so you never have to drive at dawn.

Prices

Every flight
& what it costs

All prices are per person in Mexican pesos. Transport from Mexico City is optional unless the package says it's already included.

Hot air balloon experiences in Teotihuacan with price per person, transport from Mexico City and ideal use
Experience Price per person Transport from Mexico City Ideal for
Shared flight From $2,100 MXN Optional (+$1,500 / person) First time / budget
Traditional flight $2,300 MXN Optional Classic sunrise toast
Birthday flight $2,300 MXN Optional Celebrating
Flight + breakfast in a cave $2,590 MXN Optional The complete experience
All inclusive from Mexico City $3,300 MXN Yes, included (shared) No worries, round trip
Shared flight + private transport $3,400 MXN Yes, private Comfort
Private flight From $3,750 MXN Optional Couples / privacy
Questions

Before you
book, in short

Can you help me set up a surprise proposal?

Yes — it's one of our favorite things to arrange. We plan the surprise for mid-air or right after landing, coordinating the toast, a hidden sign, the ring cue and discreet photos. Just WhatsApp us in English at least 24 hours ahead with what you have in mind.

What does a couples' balloon flight cost?

The Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride starts at $2,100 MXN per person. The Traditional flight, which adds a sparkling-wine toast, runs $2,300 MXN per person. Packages that bundle in transport from Mexico City are available too.

Will we get photos from the flight?

The crew snaps candid shots during the flight and the toast, and you're welcome to bring your own phone or camera up with you. For a proposal, we arrange the photography discreetly so the surprise holds right up to the moment.

Can you add decorations or special touches?

Yes. Extras like flowers, a banner, balloons or a personalized message can be set up on request for an additional cost. Share your idea when you book and we'll have everything ready on the morning.

Is this a good honeymoon activity?

It's hard to beat. The sunrise flight and the sparkling-wine toast facing the pyramids add up to one of the most memorable honeymoon mornings in Mexico — and with round-trip transport from Mexico City added, you don't have to lift a finger on logistics.

What's the best time of year to fly?

Flights leave at sunrise around 6:00 AM all year and last about one hour. The dry season, November through April, brings the clearest skies and softest light — ideal for couples' photos and proposals over the pyramids. If weather grounds your date, we reschedule at no cost.

How safe is ballooning over Teotihuacan?

Very. Each flight is flown by commercial pilots certified by the AFAC, Mexico's civil aviation authority, and traveler insurance is included every time. If conditions aren't safe to fly, we simply move your morning to another date at no extra cost.

What does a private balloon just for us cost?

A private balloon for two starts at $3,750 MXN, with the basket reserved entirely for you — no other passengers. It's the top pick for proposals, anniversaries and honeymoons, and transport from Mexico City can be added.

How long are we actually in the air?

Airtime is roughly 45 to 60 minutes. Counting set-up, the sunrise flight over the pyramids and the sparkling-wine toast, the whole experience runs about an hour.

Is the Teotihuacan balloon flight worth it?

For most couples, yes. Hot Air Balloon Teotihuacán carries a 4.9-star rating from 1,200+ reviews and has flown couples since 2017. A sunrise flight over the pyramids with a sparkling-wine toast is one of the most memorable ways to mark an anniversary, honeymoon or proposal in Mexico — and as a day trip from Mexico City, it's easy to slot into a trip.

Where do we take off from, and how far is it?

Launch is from the field next to the Teotihuacan archaeological zone in the State of Mexico, about 50 km northeast of Mexico City. Add round-trip transport and we'll collect you from the city, so there's no driving in the dark before dawn.

Contact and booking

Let's plan
the surprise

Tell us about the anniversary, honeymoon or proposal you have in mind and we'll set up a sunrise the two of you will be retelling for years.

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Schedule

Mon–Sun · 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunrise flights,
subject to weather conditions.

Contact

+52 55 3956 2923 info@hotairballoonteotihuacan.com

C. Querétaro 229, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 CDMX