【Early Bird 15% Off】【2026 Taitung International Balloon Festival】Luye Highlands Shuttle Service | Chiikawa Hot Air Balloon & Light Sculpture Concert | Min. 2 People | Includes KKday Exclusive Gift
- Depart with as few as 2 people, no need to wait for a group! Couples, friends, or small families can easily head straight to the 2026 Taitung International Balloon Festival venue to enjoy the Chiikawa hot air balloon and limited-time summer displays up close.
- Using locally licensed vehicles, you can board and alight at Taitung City, Taitung Train Station, and Taitung Airport. No need to drive, search for parking, or transfer vehicles; travel directly to the Luye Highlands event venue.
- Experience both balloon displays and light sculpture concerts! Departures are available daily from 07/04 to 08/20, allowing you to choose your preferred sessions to enjoy the balloon shows, light sculpture concerts, and this highly anticipated annual Taitung summer event.
- KKday Exclusive Balloon Viewing Package: Receive local Taitung snacks 'Dong Ban Xiang Rice Cakes' and a classic KKday 'Jiayi' bag upon booking. You can also enjoy a complimentary loan of a KKday branded picnic mat to make your balloon viewing experience even more comfortable and relaxing.
- Occasional Surprise Gifts: Depending on daily resources and on-site arrangements during the event period, we will provide limited-edition surprise gifts from time to time, adding more joy and commemorative value to your hot air balloon journey.
Private & Shared Cars
| Shared transfer type | Attraction transfer |
| Minimum participant requirement | 2 travelers |
Product Info
－ Package Introduction －
KKday Exclusive Hot Air Balloon Viewing Experience
The annual Taitung International Balloon Festival is about to begin! This year, we are featuring a special Chiikawa-themed hot air balloon and spectacular light and music shows, attracting countless travelers to make the pilgrimage. To help travelers participate in this summer event with ease, KKday is offering a special shuttle service to Luye Highlands. With a minimum of 2 people, you can enjoy a hassle-free trip—no driving, no searching for parking, and no switching vehicles. Depart easily from downtown Taitung, the train station, or the airport, and head straight to the event venue.
In addition to the comfortable and convenient shuttle service, all bookings for this product will receive a KKday Exclusive Hot Air Balloon Viewing Kit to accompany you for the most relaxing viewing experience.
🎁 【Early Bird Exclusive】 KKday Exclusive Hot Air Balloon Viewing Kit Contents: (Limited quantity, available while supplies last)
・Taitung Local Specialty Snack - Dong Ban Xiang Rice Cake (1 portion)
・KKday Classic Traditional Market Bag (1 piece)
・Complimentary use of KKday branded picnic mat
During the event, you may also have the chance to receive surprise gifts from time to time. The actual gifts provided will depend on the daily event arrangements and partner resources, ensuring every trip is full of surprises. Whether you want to watch the colorful hot air balloons take flight, attend the light and music show, or create summer memories with family and friends, KKday is here to help you easily enjoy Taitung's most dreamy summer festival.
- Meeting Point:
- Any location in downtown Taitung
- Taitung Train Station
- Taitung Airport - Shuttle Schedule: (Closed every Tuesday)
- Schedule 2: Departure 15:00; Return: 19:00 (For afternoon hot air balloon tethering experience) Available dates: 7/5 - 8/20 throughout the period
- Schedule 3: Departure 15:00; Return: 21:30 (Additional service for light and music shows) Available dates: 7/5, 7/9, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/20 (6 days)
- * This shuttle service is a shared ride. The driver will arrange the route based on the day's conditions. The exact pickup time will be notified one day before departure.
* This shuttle service does not include tickets for the hot air balloon tethering experience. Please purchase tickets and make reservations online by yourself or queue on-site.
- Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour
※ Chiikawa balloon display time: 7/04 - 08/20 (Closed every Tuesday)
Morning Session: 05:30 - 07:00
Afternoon Session: 17:00 - 18:30
Display Location: Luye Highlands
※ Hot Air Balloon Light and Music Show Schedule:
7/04 (Sat) 05:30 (Opening Ceremony - Mass Ascension)
Event Location | Luye Highlands, Luye Township
7/05 (Sun) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | Luye Highlands, Luye Township
Performers | Yen-j Tseng, 831
7/09 (Thu) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | International Landmark, Taitung City
Performers | Wang Yan-wei, Sam Lee
7/16 (Thu) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | Luye Highlands, Luye Township
Performers | Korean Cheerleading Goddesses Nam Min-jeong & Lee Ho-jeong, Bii
7/23 (Thu) 04:00 (Dawn Session) 【Performance Event】
Event Location | Taimali Sunrise Park, Taimali Township
7/30 (Thu) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | Luye Highlands, Luye Township
Performers | GENBLUE
8/06 (Thu) 19:00 【Performance Event】
Event Location | Dapo Pond, Chishang Township
8/13 (Thu) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | International Landmark, Taitung City
Performers | Kuo Ching, Van Fan
8/20 (Thu) 19:00 【Hot Air Balloon Light Show FEAT. Drones + Fireworks】
Event Location | Luye Highlands, Luye Township
Performers | Hsu Wei-hsiang, Crowd Lu
(Actual arrangements are subject to the final announcement by the organizer)
※ To ensure the smooth presentation of the performance, the scheduled light show times may be adjusted, advanced, or delayed due to weather conditions.
※ The organizer reserves the right to make final modifications, changes, interpretations, and cancellations of this event.
KKday Limited Hot Air Balloon Viewing Package
Taitung's annual highlight - the Hot Air Balloon Carnival - will be held from July 5th to August 20th, 2026.
Hot Air Balloon Carnival
Light Concert
Purchase Notice
- Our staff will contact you the day before your departure. Please be sure to provide a local contact method.
- KKday picnic mats are available in limited quantities. If you require more, please note this in your order notes, and we will try our best to reserve them for you. Please note that this is an additional brand service provided, and no refunds will be given if the quantity is insufficient on-site.
- KKday picnic mats are provided free of charge. If needed, please collect them from the driver upon arrival at the venue and return them upon boarding the vehicle on the return trip. Please use them responsibly to avoid inconveniencing other users.
Includes/Excludes
- Driver
- Fuel cost
- Taitung City - Luye Highland shuttle bus
- Vehicle entry cleaning fee
- Taitung local specialty snack - Dongban fragrant rice cake (one serving)
- KKday Classic Eggplant Bag (One)
- KKday brand picnic mats are available for free loan (can seat 3-4 people).
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Hot air balloon tethering experience
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–2 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
