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Soar over the mystical valleys of Teotihuacan on a thrilling sunrise hot-air balloon flight with a celebratory toast, and optionally complete your day with guided visits to the pyramids and the Basilica of Guadalupe.
Start your day with one of the most sublime and memorable experiences that the Valley of Mexico has to offer. This fantastic adventure begins at the launch field in the early hours of the morning, where you will be welcomed with a brief safety briefing while watching the fascinating spectacle of the balloons inflating under the first glimmers of dawn. As you gently ascend into the sky, you will enjoy a majestic hot-air balloon flight that provides an unparalleled, privileged aerial perspective over the Teotihuacan archaeological site. From above, the golden sunrise light will magically illuminate the vastness of the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the iconic Avenue of the Dead. Upon landing, the feat will be commemorated with a traditional sparkling wine toast and the presentation of a personalized flight certificate.
Afterward, you will delight your palate with a flavorful included breakfast to recharge your energy. Depending on the selected option, travelers who choose the full cultural experience will extend this fascinating day alongside a professional bilingual guide to explore the mysteries of the "City of the Gods" on foot. You will walk among its pre-Hispanic plazas, visit an artisanal obsidian workshop with a tequila tasting, and have time to enjoy a regional lunch (on your own).
To culminate this journey through Mexican identity, you will transfer to Mexico City to visit the sacred Basilica of Guadalupe, the most important Catholic pilgrimage epicenter in the Americas. Your guide will unveil the immense architectural and spiritual value of this historical complex, touring the old Baroque Basilica, the modern contemporary shrine, and its beautiful surrounding chapels, ensuring a comfortable return filled with unforgettable memories.
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Important
● For all tours that include transportation: for safety reasons, all babies must travel in an approved child restraint system inside the bus, Amigo Tours does not provide this device, so each client must bring their own seat, because the restraint system occupies a seat, a charge of 15 USD will be applied to guarantee and reserve said seat on the bus
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● For those who have booked the Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacan (without transportation), you must arrive at the Globopuerto de Aerodiverti Teotihuacan (55850 San Martín de las Pirámides, Mexico) 10 minutes before your reserved time. For those who have booked the Hot Air Balloon Ride over Teotihuacan with transportation and Hot Air Balloon Flight + Guided Visits to Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe, you must meet your guide at the Citibanamex located at Ángel de la Independencia (Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City). The local operator will contact the passenger by phone 24 hours before departure to confirm the meeting point and departure time; if you do not receive this communication, it is the passenger's responsibility to contact the local provider at the number indicated on the voucher to confirm it
● Return point: Only for the Hot Air Balloon Flight + Guided Visits to Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Guadalupe, we will drop you off at the same location where we picked you up, although you have the opportunity to stay at the Basilica of Guadalupe if you wish for as long as you want and return on your own. Choose the option that best suits you
● The duration of the flight may vary slightly depending on weather conditions
● By order of the Mexican government, it is mandatory to provide the following information for hot air balloon trips: full name, weight, and health conditions. Additionally, we inform you that if your weight exceeds 100 kilos, each extra kilo will have an additional cost
● The tour is not accessible for pregnant women, wheelchair users, people with mobility issues, and people with blood pressure or cardiorespiratory problems. Children must be at least 4 years old and over 1.20 m tall to fly in the balloon. The maximum allowed weight per person to perform the activity is 150 kg
● Sandals, high heels, and flip-flops are not allowed. Backpacks, suitcases, bags, pouches, or any bulky objects cannot go up in the balloon with you. Selfie sticks or any other objects that extend outside the balloon basket are not permitted
● For a better experience, it is recommended to dress according to weather conditions, use sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a water bottle
Inclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Hot air balloon flight
✔ Flight certificate
✔ Sparkling wine toast
✔ Breakfast
✔ Admission to Teotihuacán (only included in the Hot Air Balloon Flight + Guided Tours of Teotihuacán and the Basilica of Guadalupe option)
✔ Guided tour of Teotihuacán and the Basilica of Guadalupe (only included in the Hot Air Balloon Flight + Guided Tours of Teotihuacán and the Basilica of Guadalupe option)
✔ Tequila tasting (only included in the Hot Air Balloon Flight + Guided Tours of Teotihuacán and the Basilica of Guadalupe option)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Entrance tickets, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other services not specified in the inclusions
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or a no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
For the option with transportation, the meeting point is at the Citibanamex located at the Ángel de la Independencia (Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico).
For the option without transportation, passengers must go directly to the Globo Puerto de Aerodiverti: 55850 San Martín de las Pirámides, Méx., Mexico.