We can operate the balloon twice per day during sunset and sunrise. Balloons need stable winds to operate effectively; the hours before sunset and after sunrise are best for finding these winds. We can’t fly the balloon from two hours after sunrise to two hours before sunset due to thermal activity throughout the day.
The sunrise flight meeting time is 4:00 A.M. in the town of Carmen in Central Bohol; the balloon inflation setup will begin at 5:00 AM and take off shall be done just before 6:00 AM. A flight briefing will be given to all the passengers by the pilot in command.
The sunset flight meeting time is 3:00 P.M. in the town of Carmen in Central Bohol; the balloon inflation setup will begin at 4:00 PM and take off shall be done just before 5:00 PM.
Flight duration is dependent of the wind speed at the surface and aloft. The wind direction can also directly impact the duration of the flight. Flights usually last around 45 minutes but in case of strong winds aloft, this duration could be shorter and in case of slow winds aloft, this duration could be longer. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft will land safely and any flight duration requirements are not taken into account when choosing the appropriately safe landing site.
Take off site and landing area are usually in Sagbayan area or neighboring towns of Sagbayan, there is no specific take off and landing site. The Pilot will choose the best area to take off depending on wind direction and wind speed.
The passenger capacity of the basket depends on the target altitude of the flight, the temperature of the air at the surface and the total weight of the passengers. For the typical flights that we conduct in the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, we summarize this capacity to be 12 passengers for a sunrise flight and 8 passengers for a sunset flight. However, considering the high number of passengers requested, the following figures need to be used instead:
For a sunrise flight, using standard atmospheric conditions in the Philippines and for a maximum target altitude of 3000 feet Mean Sea Level, a maximum weight of 575 Kg will be allowed for the passenger exclusively.
For a sunset flight, using standard atmospheric conditions in the Philippines and for a maximum target altitude of 3000 feet Mean Sea Level, a maximum weight of 478 Kg will be allowed for the passenger exclusively.
We fly minimum of four (4) passengers. For couple or solo travelers we have to add them to another group. In the event that we don’t get additional bookings for their desired day to complete the minimum passengers of four (4) they have the option to pay for a price of 18,000.00 pesos or we can put them in another flight day with the other groups.
Agencies/resorts must give the full name and contact number of the passenger and must provide the body weight information individually.
Agencies/resorts must inform the passenger(s) regarding our terms and conditions, cancellation and rebooking policies.
We allow children to fly with the parent’s consent and must be under the supervision of the Parent/Guardian. We are not responsible for any liabilities that might arise due to the child’s participation in ballooning activity.
Children aging from 12 years old and below must provide a copy of their I.D.
Price and Inclusions:
- Adult rate aging from 13 years old and above is 4500 pesos per passenger (VAT included).
- Children: 6 years old child and below is free of charge however child exceeding the body weight of 25 kilos will be charged 2500 pesos.
Note: The balloon capacity is base on the body weight and not the number of person inside the basket.
- For Couples having two children from 6 years old and below, the price is 3500 pesos for two regardless of the body weight.
- From 7 to 12 years old price is 3,500 and 13 years old and above is considered adult and is full price.
- The flight package includes all the edited GoPro pictures taken during the flight and showcasing the landscape in the background with the basket and passengers on the foreground.
- The flight package includes all the edited 360 degrees pictures taken during the flight and showcasing mostly the passengers inside the basket.
- For the pictures we can either send it through their e-mail or they can download it in our Facebook page, it will be available from the same day of their flight or a day after their flight.
- The flight package includes one 50cl bottle of fresh water per passenger.
- The flight package is not inclusive of the van transportation from Panglao to the balloon take off site and landing site. We usually suggest that the passengers or travel agency hires a van and that the van will follow our 4×4 pickup truck from Carmen town to the take off site then from the take off site to the landing site and then drives the passengers back to Panglao after landing.
Exclusive Flight
Exclusive flight is available at the price of 31,500 pesos for an afternoon flight or 45,000 pesos for a morning flight. Exclusive flight means no other guest will be allowed except the exclusive passenger/(s). This applies to a group of travelers or a family group; this does not mean that it’s an exclusive flight for an agency/resort serving several groups for a flight. The maximum number of allowed passenger for exclusive afternoon flight is 7 pax having the maximum weight limit of 478 Kg. or less and 10 pax in the morning having the maximum weight limit of 575 Kg. or less.
Transport service:
- Van – 3500.00 8 to 10 pax
- Car- 2500.00 2 to 3 pax
