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15 Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The flights worth the early alarm.

The 15 hot air balloon rides travellers book most, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia at sunrise to the Valley of the Kings above Luxor, the Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City and the Atlas foothills past Marrakech. Dawn lift-offs, vineyard drifts and pyramid flights, every sky in one place.

15 Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX. - Check-in at Viaja Teotihuacán: ID, weight, and a real safety rhythm
Hot Air Balloon Rides in Mexico, Mexico City Hot Air Balloon Rides, Tour Reviews

Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

1.Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX.

Early balloon over Teotihuacan, toast at landing, breakfast in a natural cave, then Teotihuacan pyramids from CDMX pickup.

Most Popular 5.0

“During the whole trip we had some lady with a camera recording or live streaming throughout the whole experiencing and not even discreetly. It made it feel like we were just part of some advertisement. It was already tight in the basket and they chose to add her in last minute and it wasn’t even…”

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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids - CDMX pickup and the pre-flight stretch (when you’re still half-asleep)
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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

2.Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan with CDMX pickup, breakfast in a natural cave, culture stops, and timed access to the pyramids.

5.0

“Unfortunately, the morning was very cold but we enjoyed warm coffee and the very interesting setup of the balloons. The pilot did a great job and flew us right over the pyramids - a truly 'bucket list' thing to do - will never forget it”

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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly - Pickup from CDMX: where timing matters most
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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

3.Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacán Valley with CDMX pickup, La Cueva cave breakfast, pyramid time, and artisan drink tastings.

5.0

“Loved watching the sunrise over the pyramids and the morning mist covering the trees. We were up with a fun bunch of people which added to the enjoyment. The staff were very attentive.”

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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included - Safety Briefing and What It Feels Like in the Basket
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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

4.Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor Egypt with Transfers Included

Hot air balloon over Luxor with hotel transfers. Sunrise flight, English guide, safety briefing, group ride to save money.

5.0

“Customer service at Viator called the balloon company to verify that they would pick us up at the Viking port which many balloon companies do not cuz it is removed somewhat from the hotel area”

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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride/ Turquaz Balloons - The morning routine: from breakfast snacks to climbing into the basket
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride/ Turquaz Balloons

Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare - Volare balloon port check-in: coffee, inflation, and the countdown feeling
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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

6.Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan with Volare: 30–50 min flight, breakfast and toast, hotel pickup, and optional extra site time.

5.0

“This was a bucket list item that I can mark off. It was spectacular, the entire team of Volare from the check in to dropping us back off was great. There are so many of them that are working for an unbelievable journey, when we landed we didn't even feel a bump, it was so…”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Traditional Breakfast - Choosing 6am vs 7am: when you want the sun
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over Marrakech with Traditional Breakfast

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - Launch zones across Serengeti: Kogatende, Ndutu, Seronera, and Grumeti/Kiwarira
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience - Price and value: why $164.52 can still be a fair deal
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Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience

9.Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience

Sunrise hot-air balloon from Marrakech over desert valleys, plus Berber breakfast, camel ride, flight certificate, and 4x4 pickup.

5.0

“Zero communication, very disjointed. No ATV ride, instead several bumpy van rides. The balloon ride was slightly chaotic but enjoyable, the breakfast was nice.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour - Leaving Mexico City: the early pickup windows that shape your whole day
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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

10.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacan with cave breakfast and a guided pyramids tour, plus a quick pulque/mezcal tasting. Safety-focused.

5.0

“The overall experience was terrific. Ivanna was very personable and extremely helpful. She explained every aspect in detail as we proceeded thru the day from arrival to end - this made the tour that much more enjoyable. The balloon experience was amazing - not only the flight over the pyramids but also seeing so many…”

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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast - Getting to Deer Valley: timing is everything
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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

11.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

Sunrise hot-air balloon over Phoenix with a Champagne toast and desert breakfast, plus optional hotel pickup for an easy start.

5.0

“My bf and I have been looking forward to our trip out to AZ to go to the grand canyon and experience a hot air balloon ride.  We arrived early and got situated in the vans.  We had to wait for another group that was running late but no big deal bc we had already…”

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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan - Waiting for the Balloon: Coffee, Breathing Room, and Photo Dreams
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Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan

12.Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Teotihuacan

Dawn ballooning over Teotihuacan from CDMX, cave breakfast at La Cueva, artisan tasting, then up to two hours to explore the pyramids.

5.0

“Loved the archeological site. Balloon ride is great if you’ve never done one (l hadn’t). Enjoyed the fire pit and coffee at the start. Great guide (though didn’t guide us through the archeological site which was totally fine by us - just something to know). Would skip the cave breakfast and tequila tasting next time.…”

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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX - Coffee, cookies, balloon launch photos, and how to manage expectations
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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

13.Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

Sunrise hot-air balloon over Teotihuacan, coffee and cookies, cave breakfast option, mezcal tastings, and time at the pyramids from CDMX.

5.0

“They never picked us up! We waiting for over an hour then they asked us to uber to them. They never refunded the uber even though they said they would and refused to give us a proper address to arrive at. By the time we figured out where the location was; we were informed it…”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan - The 4:00–5:00 a.m. Push from Mexico City (and Why It Matters)
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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Pyramids of Teotihuacan

Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids - Breakfast in a cave: the unique idea, and the temperature reality
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Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

15.Balloon Flight + Breakfast in a cave + Pick up CDMX + Pyramids

Sunrise hot air balloon over Teotihuacán plus cave breakfast, pulque and tequila tastings, and a one-hour pyramid walk with CDMX pickup.

5.0

“I had booked this trip as a treat for my husband. The details I had booked and on the ticket gave a pick up from our hotel and creation a cave. The afternoon prior to the event I received a note saying that the hotel was too far away and we should get to a…”

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