The 4 Hot Air Balloon Rides in Sri Lanka We Would Take Again

1.Sigiriya & Habarana: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $275Our pick

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a light Sri Lankan breakfast, and a close look at balloon inflation. Pilot Mustafa or Mostofa then guides you above Kandalama Lake, fields, temples, villages, and possible wildlife. The flight lasts about four hours in total, with a champagne toast after landing.

“What a wonderful and breathtaking experience! Floating over the clouds was a dream come true. A big salute to the entire crew and the pilot for their excellent coordination, safety, and kindness. Our family will always treasure this unforgettable lifetime memory. Highly recommended!”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · from $261Best value

Rise from Kandalama Lake at 6 a.m. for a one-hour balloon flight over Sigiriya, Kandalama, and Habarana. A licensed CAASL-approved pilot handles the flight, with hotel transfers, breakfast, insurance, a certificate, and a champagne toast included. Flights run November to May, weather permitting.

“too much pricey compared to the experience. The basket is too small and cramped.. and u can feel the heat of the gas burners burning and roasting you literally.. also at the end it just lands on some random paddy field full of mud and in between weird village crowd...u do a champagne toast....very awkward and funny...”

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4.Sri Lanka: Hot Air Balloon ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $275

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup, breakfast, and a safety briefing, then rise over Kandalama Lake, forests, villages, and Dambulla’s Golden Temple. The one-hour flight includes wildlife viewing, a certificate, insurance, and a champagne toast. Pickup is free from Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Habarana.

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