For travelers hoping to float through paradise, hot-air ballooning in Sri Lanka promises a gentle but exhilarating ride over some of the best scenery the island has to offer. Take a sunrise balloon ride to complement your Sri Lanka tour, as floating high above gives you a different view of the peaceful and stunning site that is often hidden from the earth down below.
Hot air balloon rides, which generally take off as the sun rises, spreading warm, golden lighting on lush forests, misty mountains, and historical landmarks, commence during the cool, early hours of the day, ideal for hot air balloon flies. The cultural city of Sigiriya is another hot spot for balloon rides, and riders have a chance to spot Sigiriya Rock Fortress from the sky.
About small villages and over sprawling grassy plains the balloon soars, riders take in the different landscapes of Sri Lanka, rice paddies, tea plantations, and rivers that snake their way through the countryside. Wildlife abounds, with elephants, water buffalo, and countless species of birds often seen in the slopes below. The slow speed of the hot air led to plenty of time to take in these views, which makes the experience unique.
The whispering silence during a hot air balloon ride is one of its greatest draws, with only your inflating burner interrupting the peace while it shoots fire to your balloon to make it go higher up in the sky. The lovely quiet that this creates, along with a wide open view, makes for an almost peaceful dream state. The experience of a hot air balloon over Sri Lanka is not merely an adventure but a celebration of the island’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is a once-upon-a-time experience that gives stage travelers to connect with the country unlike anywhere else.
