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They are super organized and have their system down pat. Unless you want to uber or drive, just pay for the round-trip shuttle to and from Mexico City. This was such a cool experience! We went at the beginning of November, and it was super cold in the morning so wear a packable down jacket and long pants. Highly recommend this!
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had the pleasure of doing. A Hot air ballon ride is an absolute must once in your life and I'm thrilled I got to do it here in Mexico. Volare means to fly do the perfect name for this business! It's always an early start if you want to do this so 4am we were up and our pick up was a little late but we made it to the site in plenty of time to check in, have some coffee and wait if our name to be called. It was cool to watch them out the balloons up as we waited, you get to see the whole process . There is no lady like way of getting in the basket ! You hike yourself up and jump in! You have your designated ballon driver give you sone safety instructions and off you go. Such a cool, chill, experience. Over the ruins, you see the sunrise, and luckily wasn't too cold as the fire that keeps the balloon up kept us warm. It's about a 45 minute ride, a very serene time you have up there with lots of photo opportunities. Totally awesome. When you get back down, depending on how the wind directs you, ours wasn't too bumpy. You get a champagne toast at the end, which was cool. Then you get driven back to your original location of where you took off for a Mexican breakfast buffet and tequila shots! The food was really good as we were also starving, eggs, tortillas, bread, and cake, coffee and tea. Delicious! Then back on the bus to go back to our hotel. This is a must once in your lifetime!
The overall experience was nice from the welcome and registration to the end of the whole experience where they serve you breakfast with coffee and juices (and tequila shots if you were so inclined). There's also a mariachi band that provided entertainment. The only comment I have is that it was a cold morning. Having outside heaters would've helped keep the guests warm. Also, maybe because of COVID, there were not enough seats in the waiting room. The balloon ride lasted about 45 mins. It was serene and magnificent looking over the landscape and the pyramids. Make sure to bring a jacket and shoes you're prepared to get dirty. After the ride, we landed on a patch of dry land with dried grass, thigh-high, which we had to walk through to get to the bus that brought us back to the station. An overall wonderful experience which I highly recommend.
This was a last minute visit. We decided two days ago to go, thought it was super expensive, but in Napa, CA, you're paying like 3x the price. This place was really affordable and we had a whole ballon to ourselves! The lift off, the landing, and the whole way over the pyramid were super cool, we were like 20-30 feet from the pyramid, super close! Because of that, we didn't feel like we needed to go there since we got an aerial view of it. Our guide and operator was friendly. They sold us some masks and turtles made out of obsidian, said he made it himself, baloney, but we bought some, it was cool and cheaper than buying off eBay. Didn't realize this but they gave us a whole meal afterwards along with some shots! Cheap but it was nice. They offer some fruits and coffee too before the ride. It was so worth it.
Although I am afraid of heights, "when in Rome" kept coming to mind when I first started considering this excursion. If nothing else, the experience would make for a good Insta-story. This review is being posted a bit late because the actual ride occurred on 05/29/22. We stayed in the Polanco area of Mexico City, so we needed a version of this excursion with transportation to and from the flight location. Fast forward to the day before the trip, I received an email confirming the pickup time of 545am. I tried to message the driver on Whatsapp at the number in the confirmation email, but I never heard back. At about like 535am, I just went down to the lobby of my hotel and asked the hotel's concierge where these pickups happened. There were several other people in the vehicle and a few minutes later, we left to collect a few more couples. The driver's navigation to get these groups was a bit frantic and we ended up "looking" for the last group for about 15 minutes...reversing down the street about 3 blocks, circling the block multiple times, parking etc. After this nausea-inducing merry-go-round, we were off to the races-literally. Apparently, we were a bit behind schedule and we needed to make up time. As a result, the driver took off down the highway at a Nascar-style pace. Multiple times, I was in fear of the van flipping over and the squeaky shocks on the van did not help. Once we got to the "checkered flag" about 45 minutes later, we arrived at the flight grounds. Even at the beginning of summer, it was pretty cold in the morning and layers are HIGHLY recommended. We were greeted by English and Spanish check-in area with a small coffee/tea bar. Once you have a moment to use restroom facilities and grab your hot beverage, you are ushered outside to be matched with your flight group. With all the balloons inflating and murmur of the crowd, you have to pay close attention to your name being called for your group. We were then directed to our balloon and the pilot introduced herself. We boarded, she gave us a small safety drill and off we went. Here's where all of the death-defying twists and turns from the drive earlier pays off. We were treated to great views and angles. We landed about 30-35 minutes later and we were greeted by vendors selling souvenirs. If I were you, I would wait to purchase these trinkets, especially if you plan on visiting the pyramids later in the day. (more explanation about this in a bit) We were loaded back into a van at the landing spot and ushered back to the check-in area. You are provided with a simple breakfast (eggs, chilaquiles, beans, fruit, orange juice/coffee) and serenaded by a traditional mariachi band. They even offered a tequila shot to warm you up. The balloon pilot came by to drop off your flight certificate and we gave her a small tip for a great ride. After breakfast, you are given the opportunity to travel back to your hotel (in Mexico City) or to go onto the pyramids site. If you choose to stay, you are given about 3-3.5 hours to look through the pyramid site. If you are tired and need a nap, keep this is in mind. **NOTE** At this dropoff site, you were given the option to tour the site with a guide...this person proclaimed to have extensive knowledge of the site and the cost was approximately $30 USD (if memory serves me) to usher you through the site. We declined this service and set out on the tour alone. We did, however, have to pay a nominal fee to enter the site, again, if memory serves me, it was no more than $3-$5 USD to enter. You will encounter MULTIPLE vendors selling essentially the same souvenirs. Hold out till you have seen several vendors unless something really jumps out at you for its uniqueness. If you do fancy something, you definitely should negotiate and take PESOS, this will really help. Close to the museum on the site, there are vendors in covered stalls which seem to have the best of the souvenirs, so wait to buy trinkets, if you don't want to carry them around all day. At the end of the pyramid tour time, please ensure that you are back at the pickup location (the original point where you were dropped after breakfast) on time. There was still a bit of confusion about the return driver and the pickup was a little late. After a warm day in the sun and miles of walking, it was a little annoying that we were not underway on time. Alas, the trip back was much calmer, at a normal speed and we arrived back at the hotel safely. So, here's a summation: **Book early and meet the driver on time at your hotel **Pack layers, sunglasses, a face cloth and sunscreen **Bring pesos for souvenirs and tipping **If you don't want to tour the pyramids, ask personnel at the check-in location about how you can return to CDMX after the breakfast **Don't wear your favorite shoes because of dirt at the site **Pack your patience because communication on the day of the flight may be minimal
If you've never done it, flown in an air balloon, it's a must do. HOWEVER, don't be fooled by the fact that they sell you the trip by making you think you're going over the pyramids. Not!!! They can't control the steering so you go as the wind goes and today, the wind went opposite the pyramids! Thank God we did the pyramid tour the day before otherwise, bye bye pyramids. Afterwards they give you a light breakfast and a toast for the ride.
Absolutely amazing experience. I booked through Viator and even though my hotel / accommodation wasn't an option for pick up you can ask them if they could pick you up and then they accommodated us and we just had to wake up a little earlier but got a straight pick up from our place. They provided coffee and snacks in the beginning before departure and the guy who was our captain was super professional and been piloting for many years before this. He gave us information about the pyramid of the sun / moon and informed us on the history of Teotihuacan so it's like a private guided tour of the area but in the sky! He provided us some wine after the ride and said it's to celebrate! We had a breakfast in the garden after and got my only mariachi experience in Mexico City which I'm quite happy about You can choose to head back or continue exploring the archaeological zone but it definitely took a While and you can change your wristband any time if you feel like not going to explore anymore. When we started unboarding you can also just tell the driver you want to be let off early in case you want to continue exploring the city. That helped us save a few Uber dollars! read more
3 years ago
Riding a hot air balloon wasn't even remotely on my radar, but our friends who also happened to be in Mexico City at the same time asked us if we were down to do it. Never been on one, so why not? All I can say is...what an amazing experience! Took off around sunrise and we flew over the Teotihuacan pyramids. Truly awe inspiring! Definitely do this once in your life if you can. Once we landed (in the middle of a religious ceremony because it was Sunday, I'm not even kidding), they drove us back in a van where a breakfast buffet was waiting for us. Volare was extremely professional and made this trip that much better. Great service overall! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
They are super organized and have their system down pat. Unless you want to uber or drive, just pay for the round-trip shuttle to and from Mexico City. This was such a cool experience! We went at the beginning of November, and it was super cold in the morning so wear a packable down jacket and long pants. Highly recommend this! read more
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had the pleasure of doing. A Hot air ballon ride is an absolute must once in your life and I'm thrilled I got to do it here in Mexico. Volare means to fly do the perfect name for this business! It's always an early start if you want to do this so 4am we were up and our pick up was a little late but we made it to the site in plenty of time to check in, have some coffee and wait if our name to be called. It was cool to watch them out the balloons up as we waited, you get to see the whole process . There is no lady like way of getting in the basket ! You hike yourself up and jump in! You have your designated ballon driver give you sone safety instructions and off you go. Such a cool, chill, experience. Over the ruins, you see the sunrise, and luckily wasn't too cold as the fire that keeps the balloon up kept us warm. It's about a 45 minute ride, a very serene time you have up there with lots of photo opportunities. Totally awesome. When you get back down, depending on how the wind directs you, ours wasn't too bumpy. You get a champagne toast at the end, which was cool. Then you get driven back to your original location of where you took off for a Mexican breakfast buffet and tequila shots! The food was really good as we were also starving, eggs, tortillas, bread, and cake, coffee and tea. Delicious! Then back on the bus to go back to our hotel. This is a must once in your lifetime! read more
The overall experience was nice from the welcome and registration to the end of the whole experience where they serve you breakfast with coffee and juices (and tequila shots if you were so inclined). There's also a mariachi band that provided entertainment. The only comment I have is that it was a cold morning. Having outside heaters would've helped keep the guests warm. Also, maybe because of COVID, there were not enough seats in the waiting room. The balloon ride lasted about 45 mins. It was serene and magnificent looking over the landscape and the pyramids. Make sure to bring a jacket and shoes you're prepared to get dirty. After the ride, we landed on a patch of dry land with dried grass, thigh-high, which we had to walk through to get to the bus that brought us back to the station. An overall wonderful experience which I highly recommend. read more
This was a last minute visit. We decided two days ago to go, thought it was super expensive, but in Napa, CA, you're paying like 3x the price. This place was really affordable and we had a whole ballon to ourselves! The lift off, the landing, and the whole way over the pyramid were super cool, we were like 20-30 feet from the pyramid, super close! Because of that, we didn't feel like we needed to go there since we got an aerial view of it. Our guide and operator was friendly. They sold us some masks and turtles made out of obsidian, said he made it himself, baloney, but we bought some, it was cool and cheaper than buying off eBay. Didn't realize this but they gave us a whole meal afterwards along with some shots! Cheap but it was nice. They offer some fruits and coffee too before the ride. It was so worth it. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Although I am afraid of heights, "when in Rome" kept coming to mind when I first started considering this excursion. If nothing else, the experience would make for a good Insta-story. This review is being posted a bit late because the actual ride occurred on 05/29/22. We stayed in the Polanco area of Mexico City, so we needed a version of this excursion with transportation to and from the flight location. Fast forward to the day before the trip, I received an email confirming the pickup time of 545am. I tried to message the driver on Whatsapp at the number in the confirmation email, but I never heard back. At about like 535am, I just went down to the lobby of my hotel and asked the hotel's concierge where these pickups happened. There were several other people in the vehicle and a few minutes later, we left to collect a few more couples. The driver's navigation to get these groups was a bit frantic and we ended up "looking" for the last group for about 15 minutes...reversing down the street about 3 blocks, circling the block multiple times, parking etc. After this nausea-inducing merry-go-round, we were off to the races-literally. Apparently, we were a bit behind schedule and we needed to make up time. As a result, the driver took off down the highway at a Nascar-style pace. Multiple times, I was in fear of the van flipping over and the squeaky shocks on the van did not help. Once we got to the "checkered flag" about 45 minutes later, we arrived at the flight grounds. Even at the beginning of summer, it was pretty cold in the morning and layers are HIGHLY recommended. We were greeted by English and Spanish check-in area with a small coffee/tea bar. Once you have a moment to use restroom facilities and grab your hot beverage, you are ushered outside to be matched with your flight group. With all the balloons inflating and murmur of the crowd, you have to pay close attention to your name being called for your group. We were then directed to our balloon and the pilot introduced herself. We boarded, she gave us a small safety drill and off we went. Here's where all of the death-defying twists and turns from the drive earlier pays off. We were treated to great views and angles. We landed about 30-35 minutes later and we were greeted by vendors selling souvenirs. If I were you, I would wait to purchase these trinkets, especially if you plan on visiting the pyramids later in the day. (more explanation about this in a bit) We were loaded back into a van at the landing spot and ushered back to the check-in area. You are provided with a simple breakfast (eggs, chilaquiles, beans, fruit, orange juice/coffee) and serenaded by a traditional mariachi band. They even offered a tequila shot to warm you up. The balloon pilot came by to drop off your flight certificate and we gave her a small tip for a great ride. After breakfast, you are given the opportunity to travel back to your hotel (in Mexico City) or to go onto the pyramids site. If you choose to stay, you are given about 3-3.5 hours to look through the pyramid site. If you are tired and need a nap, keep this is in mind. **NOTE** At this dropoff site, you were given the option to tour the site with a guide...this person proclaimed to have extensive knowledge of the site and the cost was approximately $30 USD (if memory serves me) to usher you through the site. We declined this service and set out on the tour alone. We did, however, have to pay a nominal fee to enter the site, again, if memory serves me, it was no more than $3-$5 USD to enter. You will encounter MULTIPLE vendors selling essentially the same souvenirs. Hold out till you have seen several vendors unless something really jumps out at you for its uniqueness. If you do fancy something, you definitely should negotiate and take PESOS, this will really help. Close to the museum on the site, there are vendors in covered stalls which seem to have the best of the souvenirs, so wait to buy trinkets, if you don't want to carry them around all day. At the end of the pyramid tour time, please ensure that you are back at the pickup location (the original point where you were dropped after breakfast) on time. There was still a bit of confusion about the return driver and the pickup was a little late. After a warm day in the sun and miles of walking, it was a little annoying that we were not underway on time. Alas, the trip back was much calmer, at a normal speed and we arrived back at the hotel safely. So, here's a summation: **Book early and meet the driver on time at your hotel **Pack layers, sunglasses, a face cloth and sunscreen **Bring pesos for souvenirs and tipping **If you don't want to tour the pyramids, ask personnel at the check-in location about how you can return to CDMX after the breakfast **Don't wear your favorite shoes because of dirt at the site **Pack your patience because communication on the day of the flight may be minimal read more
2 years ago
If you've never done it, flown in an air balloon, it's a must do. HOWEVER, don't be fooled by the fact that they sell you the trip by making you think you're going over the pyramids. Not!!! They can't control the steering so you go as the wind goes and today, the wind went opposite the pyramids! Thank God we did the pyramid tour the day before otherwise, bye bye pyramids. Afterwards they give you a light breakfast and a toast for the ride. read more
What an AWESOME way to check a hot air balloon ride off your bucket list then to do it over the Aztec ruins near Mexico City! The staff was extremely friendly and the views was spectacular!! This is a must do if you come to Mexico City! 10!!! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
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