Lakpura
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Hot Air Ballooning in Dambulla

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,643 reviews Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes

Float over Kandalama and Dambulla at sunrise on a private hot air balloon flight, with hotel pickup included from Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Kandalama.

About this experience

Board your balloon at Kandalama between 5:30 and 6:00 am as the first light breaks over the horizon. Your pilot guides the craft above the Kandalama Tank, the Golden Buddha statue, and the unmistakable silhouette of Sigiriya Rock, pointing out each landmark as the landscape brightens beneath you. The flight lasts between one hour and one hour and a half, depending on wind direction and landing conditions. Dress in comfortable clothes, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a light layer — it can be cooler at altitude.

Hotel pickup is included if you are staying in Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla, or Kandalama, with departure times from 4:45 am onwards depending on your location. Lakpura handles all transfers and taxes; simply arrive ready to fly. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Note that the flight operates subject to weather conditions.

Duration1 hour and 30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKK4GQBY7A

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pick & drop, all taxes. 

Not included

  • Food or drinks, gratuities (optional), expenses of personal nature.

Please note

This product is not available during the period of 01-May to 20-October.

Cancellation policy

  • More than within hours notice: full refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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4.9 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.9 / 5 · 239 reviews
#5 of 89 Outdoor Activities in Dambulla
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Magnificent experience in Sri Lanka
I’ve only done 2 hot air balloon trips in my life - the first in 2013 from Great Missenden over High Wycombe. The 2nd was just over 2 weeks ago whilst on holiday in Sri Lanka. Weirdly, the pilot on both occasions was the…
suetQ7225PD · Apr 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Very poor customer service
I found the communication prior to the tour unsatisfactory , and I had to chase Andrew to ask when I would be told what time to be ready. On the day itself I was left waiting alone for 40 mins in the pitch black with wil…
wherehaveinotbeenyet · Mar 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Perfect, perfect and more perfect
Very pleasent ride. Extremely beautiful and a perfect experience. Would absolutely recommend
frederikm614 · Mar 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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