Soar high in the sky from 500 feet to 2,000 feet above untouched wilderness, rock temples and ancient ruins in the Cultural Triangle. The trip starts from the Habarana/Sigiriya/Dambulla area. A typical flight starts after dawn and lasts for about one hour depending on prevailing winds.
The exact route cannot be predicted as the wind direction must be followed. Ballooning trips are offered daily from November to April when the winds are light and the sky is bluest.
[accordian][toggle title=”Packages & Reservation” open=”no”]Standard PackageAnyone who has had the experience of flying in a hot air balloon can never forget the romance and magic of drifting over the countryside at sunrise. Our balloon flights last one hour or so, but the whole amazing adventure takes around three and a half hours. Before take-off passengers are carefully taken through the safety elements of balloon travel and also shown the correct landing position.
After the trip refreshments are served in celebration and the pilot presents everyone with a commemorative certificate. We will then return you to your vehicle at the initial point of launch.
Fee: US$175 / LKR 22,750
Charter/VIP Package
Wild Holidays Hot Air Ballooning offers exclusive two passenger balloon flights for those who are looking for an out of-the-box surprise for their loved ones. Whether it’s a marriage proposal, a wedding anniversary or simply an exclusive experience for you and a special friend, we will make it a remarkable, romantic experience. Included are refreshments and a First flight Certificate.
Once guests arrive at the launch site the pilot will give a safety briefing and basic orientation to the technical aspects of Hot-Air Ballooning. Guests will be able to see the inflation of the balloon as well as assist in the process. This exclusive ballooning experience will last approximately 60 minutes depending on wind speed and direction.After the balloon has landed, guests will celebrate the flight with a champaign toast. Guests can stay for as little or as long as they like until they are ready to leave the landing site to be driven back to their hotel.
Fee: US$400 / LKR 52000
Reservation
Reservations can be made through your local tour agent in Sri Lanka or directly with our Wild Holidays Hot Air Ballooning team. We accept bookings for passenger groups of almost any group size. Bookings can be organized and confirmed with our Wild Holidays Hot Air Ballooning team up to 5:00pm the night before the flight. All bookings are based on availability and as such booking early will avoid disappointment.
Confirmation
- 30+ days before flight date 25% of ticket value
- 30 to 15 days before flight date 50% of the ticket value
Cancellation
- 30+ days before flight date Nil
- 30 to 7 days before flight date 50% of the ticket value
- 7 to 0 days before the flight date 100% of the ticket value
Please Note: Any cancellation due to weather or for reasons deemed to be operational issues controlled by Wild Holidays Hot Air Ballooning will result in a full refund of payment.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Ballooning Itinerary” open=”no”]Your hot air balloon adventure lasts approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. This includes the preparation and inflation of the balloon at the take off site. There is a briefing before takeoff. Take-off is in the morning just after dawn. If you would like us to pick you up, the exact time of pick up will confirmed between 5-8 pm the day before the flight. Our support vehicle also always follows the flight.
5.00 – 5.30am – Pick up from the Meeting Point and transport provided to take off point.
Pick up Points: –
- Ahungalla – Heritance Ahungalla
- Galle – Entrance to Galle FortSigiriya
- Habarana – Cinnmon Lodge Entrance
- Kandalama, Dambulla – Dambulla Public Grounds
Take off Points-
- Elpitiya Public Grounds
- Siyambala wewa, Digampathana
- Dambulla Public Grounds
5.45am – Meet the pilot, Balloon Prep, Safety Briefing, Inflation
6.00am – Board the Hot Air Balloon for a magical balloon flight
6.45 am to 7.20am- Pilot lands the balloon in an appropriate place.
7.20am to 8.00am – Crew packs balloon away while you the passengers enjoy a cold refreshment drink or Fruit Juice. Pilot issues your very own Flight Certificates.
8.30am – 9.00am- Return to the points that you were picked up from via our passenger transport.[/toggle] [toggle title=”Corporate Branding” open=”no”]
A hot air balloon drifting slowly across the sky captivates and enthralls people of all ages. A childhood dream is stirred and genuine excitement is experienced – the kind that attracts and holds ones attention.
Hot air balloons are an extremely cost-effective branding medium. They offer clients a level of awareness that is not available with conventional advertising methods. What other advertising mediums have people stop what they are doing to take a photograph of your brand?
Balloons offer many marketing opportunities. For example: clients are able to run sales promotions featuring customers flying in their flagship; balloons are media friendly – you can fly reportersand receive free PR; balloons can be packed away and transported easily therefore becoming a mobile flagship – even interstate or international.
Company Branded Balloons
Balloons are designed, built and manufactured to meet yourspecific requirements. The balloon envelope lastsfrom 3-5 years and can be purchased under a sponsorship arrangement or as part of a fully integrated promotional package.As we have balloons operating regularly, sponsorship becomes a cost-effective option for businesses wanting to increase brand awareness.
Our Services include:
- Design and Manufacturing assistance
- Promotion and Event Management
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Corporate Hospitality
We would be happy to discuss the possibility of raising your brand above the clutter with a fully integrated Aerial Advertising Package. Contact our office and enquire about our Corporate Rates.
Bannered Balloons
A bannered balloon is suitable for clients seeking to brand a balloon for short term events or campaigns. This may include product launches, photographic work and film shoots. The banner is actually a second skin of the balloon. It can be printed or ink jetted with the artwork or message of your choice. Once printed, the banner is applied to the balloon by velcro. Banners can be made from Nylon or Tyvec, depending on your budget.
To assist with the design of your balloon envelope, we are happy to supply design blanks so you can have your own designer work on the design. Or we can do that for you. Once we have a working set of drawings and digital art, we can provide 3D artwork for your organization to visualize your balloon.
An Elephant-Shaped Balloon? Why not.
Special, custom shaped balloons are generally built to support a large scale branding campaign. Generally it consistsof flights and tethered inflations as part of a promotional balloon tour. It isn’t hard to see why special shape balloons are extremely effective in attracting significant media and public attention!
[/toggle][/accordian][title size=”3″]Ballooning in the Southern Region[/title]
Your hot air balloon adventure lasts approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. This includes the preparation and inflation Experience a unique view of Sri Lanka’s spectacular sothern countryside. Take-off point is just 1.5 hrs. from the capital city. Weather permitting, the coast can be seen – offering a birds-eye view that none can match.
Our southern region ballooning trips start from the Galle or Ahungalla areas as pick up points. A typical flight starts after dawn and lasts for about one hour depending on prevailing winds. The exact routecannot be predicted as the wind direction must be followed. Ballooning trips are offered daily from November to April when the winds are light and the sky is bluest.
