Gain an aerial perspective of some of the island's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and national parks by hot air balloon. Most flights take off from the Cultural Triangle.
Marvel as you float high above the monumental rock of Sigiriya, look down upon elephants undisturbed in the wild, see your reflection in the placid water of tanks and paddy fields, and admire the varied patchwork beauty of this unbelievable island.
Glide majestically above ruined cities, sail over undisturbed wildlife and hover as the sun rises through the morning mist on the horizon: hot air ballooning is a magical treat and there are few better places to do it than Sri Lanka's ancient triangle.

With little or no sensation of movement or perception of height, hot air ballooning is a unique and magical way to experience a country. Travelling at the same speed of winds makes for a feeling of sensational tranquility, while the earth rotates beneath you and the views rapidly expand.
Soaring between 500 and 2000 feet above tropical forests, dry-zone plains and rocks jutting up dramatically: hot air ballooning is by far the best way to see the Sri Lanka countryside – if you discount bullock cart of course… It is easy to forget, when travelling on the busy coastal roads, that most of Sri Lanka is given over to agriculture and is thinly populated. From the air, in the lovely silence, you can reflect upon the amazing natural wealth that was bestowed on this island.

Those lucky enough to experience Sri Lanka from the air are guaranteed a beautifully peaceful morning flight with the sunrise glimmering through the morning mists on the horizon, little specs of blue and white clothed children making their way to school, wide blue wewa's (reservoirs), sleepy meandering rivers, ancient temples and peaceful paddy fields.
The silence is only occasionally broken by a burst of the burners, but otherwise this is a deeply peaceful experience which brings with it a wonderful intimacy with the incredibly landscape of Sri Lanka.