First helium balloon in PH flies in Lapu-Lapu

A Helium Balloon ride at brgy Agus, Lapulapu City.(CDN PHOTO/TONEE DESPOJO)

The country’s first helium balloon” is now open at the Hadsan Resort in barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City.

The added tourism attraction in Lapu-Lapu City was launched yesterday, and complements the Yellow Submarine which has been operating for more than a year now and the “Flyboard” which opened last week also at the Hadsan Beach Resort.

Up to 30 persons can ride at one time on the helium balloon which could fly as high as 150 meters. It has a diameter of 22.80 meters and is 34 meters high. Its control cable can handle up to 45 tons. winch.

Mr. Jack Song, the Korean who owns the facility, assured that the ride is safe.

“Over the last 15 years, it has been operating without any accident in 40 business areas in 20 countries,” Song told reporters.

France Aerophile is the maker of Aero30NG (Helium Balloon), with 19 years experience in the field. Their products balloon passed international safety standards.

The helium balloon operators coordinate with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the weather bureau to ensure safe flights.

The place is open at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 9:00 p.m. daily.

The ticket price for locals is P1,000 for adults and P700 for children two to 12 years old. Foreign tourists are charged $50 for adults and $30 for children.

Mayor Paz Radaza said, “It is very timely that Lapu-Lapu City had just launched its brand where city investors and tourists can have world-class services for leisure, business and entertainment.”

She thanked Mr. Song’s company for bringing the facility to Lapu-Lapu and expressed pride over its opening.

The helium balloon tour operator can be contacted for reservations at 0916-281-1234 and 0921-994-1234.