The day started early, with one of the company's drivers picking us up at 4:30 AM, and the drive…read moretook about an hour to reach the site. You ride with other people who will be in the same basket as you. Our driver, Fabian, was nice and chatty. Once we arrived, we checked in with a representative while the hot air balloon crew prepared our ride. They also provided light snacks, coffee, and tea, which was all included with the package. It can also be very cold depending on the time of the year, so make sure to bring extra layers to stay warm.
We flew over the countryside and the pyramids of Teotihuacán, which was breathtaking. Seeing the pyramids from above gave a different perspective compared to being on the ground. The sunrise added to the experience and made the views more memorable.
The ride was originally suppose to last 30 minutes, but our pilot extended it to 45 minutes. The landing was smooth and wasn't rocky, which made the experience feel safe. Once we hopped off the basket, we were given a certificate for flying and celebrated with an apple cider toast. Once everything wrapped up, a shuttle van took us back to the main check-in area.
All in all, it was an incredible experience that I would highly recommended to anyone visiting CDMX!