Have You Ever Ridden a Hot Air Balloon?
Have you ever dreamt of flying? Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could look over the entire Hokkaido up from the sky? Hokkaido’s hot air balloon tour will help make those dreams come true.
Don’t worry about the safety of this tour since our trained tour guide will be in charge of the entire operation. You won’t have to do anything on the hot air balloon! Just lay back and enjoy the scenery!
Various Hot Air Balloons Types Available in Furano
Hot air balloons are generally well-known, but did you know there are two types?
The first one is a gas balloon. This type puts helium or hydrogen gas in the balloon, making it float very high as these gases are lighter than air.
The second one is a hot air balloon that floats by steam created from burning a burner. This type will be used in our Hokkaido tours.
In addition to this, hot air balloons have two ways to fly. The first method is called the tethered-balloon flight. One or more tethers will be attached to the ground to prevent the balloon from floating freely. You will be 20~30 meters up in the sky but stay in one spot, making it a relatively safe activity.
The second method is the free-flight, in which the balloon floats freely with the wind. We assume most people usually want to experience the latter type.
Experience Free-Flight to Furano
We assume free flights are what everyone wants to experience, but there are only limited locations in Japan to experience free flights. But Furano is one of the best locations to share this in Japan! Furano’s vast land is perfect for free hot air balloon flights since the route has no obstacles, such as tall buildings. This helps the activity to be more exciting and safe!
But… How Safe is it?
Please don’t worry too much about the safety of this activity. Of course, there are always risks, but we make sure you get the best-trained guide/operator in Furano! They are all well-trained and have long, trusting experiences in flying balloons.
In addition, their technique will be shown not only by flying the balloon and how steadily and smoothly they can land on the landing point! Moreover, hot air balloon rides are only available for a limited period. It is only available in winter when the snow piles up, and more comprehensive land can be used. It is also essential to meet the climate conditions, which usually only happens in the early morning.
Therefore, please remember that our hot air balloon tours will only be carried out if all the climate conditions are met, as we must keep the terms safe for all of our participants.
You Must Join Us!
Imagine looking over Furano, covered in white snow, glowing in silver from the sky. We can guarantee it will be an unforgettable memory for all of you! In addition to that, a picture taken during the flight will be given as a souvenir to take home. Since this tour is only held in winter, we provide a free pick-up/drop-off service from Furano.
If you plan to join us, wear warm clothes, as it will most likely be freezing during the tour!
