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Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions frequently asked by visitors planning to attend the Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Pampanga.
 
 
 
[1] What is the best way to go from Manila to Clark for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta?
 
During most parts of the year a drive up north from Manila to Pampanga can be a very pleasant experience. The Subic Clark Tarlac expressway, or SCTex provided the final link from North Luzon Expressway, or NLEX, straight into the heart of Clark Freeport Zone. But when the hot air balloons come to town, driving may not be such a great idea unless you plan to stay overnight in one of the resorts inside Clark Airbase.

Smart travelers choose the most convenient option – a round-trip Clark Hot Air Balloon Shuttle Bus service. The special bus leaves Ortigas Center early in the morning and departs Clark after the day’s last program heading back to Manila.

But if you decide to drive, make sure you know in advance where to park and make sure you leave Clark early enough to beat the traffic. All roads, including ScTex interchange, leading to NLEX are expected to be highly congested during the Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta weekend, especially Saturday and Sundays. Even if you own a car, the best option is still to park your car in Ortigas and catch the Clark Hot Air Balloon Shuttle Bus Service.

Hot Air Balloon Hot Line Number to Call for Assistance: 0916-782-2643.
 
 
[2] Is if safe to bring young children along to attend the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark?

Many visitors bring the whole family along to the Hot Air Balloon Festival Clark. Expect some inconvenience towards the later part of the day when the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta site starts to become overcrowded. Strollers are definitely recommended.

What is important to consider is where the family will go and eat. Where little kids are involved, food quality and more importantly, dining facilities must be carefully planned out. Makeshift food stalls inside the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta site have been a source of major complaints from guests attending previous Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Clark Pampanga. Look for special dining facilities inside the fiesta site and if you are not able to secure a dining spot in those dining venues, you can dine in one of the restaurants inside Clark. Health, safety and hygiene are more important than anything else in such an event.
 
 
[3] Which day should I choose for attending Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival?

Saturdays and Sundays have traditionally been the most crowded, as anyone would expect. Given the choice, Saturday might be a better day to attend the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark. Smart visitors choose to go to Clark on Friday instead. There will still be a large crowd at the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta but facilities should be more convenient and cleaner. Service should be much better on Friday than in the weekend.

Those who can afford to stay overnight should really take this opportunity to savor the laidback suburban lifestyle of Clark. Check into one of the resorts in Clark on Thursday or Friday and beat the traffic going into the Hot Air Balloon festival the next morning.

Hot Air Balloon Hot Line Number to Call for Assistance:
0917-520-4403
In Pampanga: (045) 889-5151
 
 
[4] Should I bring my own food and drinks to the Hot Air Balloon Festival?

Visitors are not allowed to bring in their food and drinks when attending the Hot Air Balloon festival in Clark. Prices of food and beverages inside the Hot Air Balloon fiesta facilities are not really that high so it is not advisable to try and sneak in food and drinks.

Being concerned about your meals is a prudent thing to do. Nothing spoils the day faster than a bad meal taken in a substandard dining facility. Visitors cannot expect very high standards from the food stalls. If a decent meal is something that is important to your day in the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, make a reservation for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or early dinner at one of the first class dining facilities available at this year’s Hot Air Balloon festival.

Hot Air Balloon Hot Line Number to Call for Assistance: 0917-520-4401.
 
 
[5] Where do I park my car if I decide to drive to Clark for the Hot Air Balloon Festival?

You may be lucky enough (or early enough) to find packing slots at the Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta site. That being the case, try to find a spot that will enable you to beat the traffic getting out of the parking lot. There were reports from previous years that some visitors lined up for over 30 minutes to get out of the parking lot.
 
 
 
 

Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga


 
 
 
 
Here are the hot line numbers of Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark for those who require some assistance:

Pampanga: (045) 841-4006

Manila: (632) 633-1566

Mobile and SMS: 0916-782-2643

Hotel and Resort in Clark: 0917-520-4403 or (045) 889-5151

Restaurants in Clark Pampanga: 0917-520-4401 or 0917-524-0999

Pubs and bars in Clark: 0927-418-4096
 
 
 
 
 

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Have a safe and pleasant trip to Clark to attend this year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival!
 
 
 

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