Best Things to Do on a Hot Air Ballooning over Dambulla Hot air ballooning in the Dambulla area guide — sunrise flights over the Cultural Triangle's plains, temples and reservoirs, with season and booking tips.
On clear mornings, flights offer a rare aerial perspective of Sigiriya rock rising from the surrounding jungle and plains.
Flights typically run only during the drier months, roughly February to April and August to September, when wind conditions are more predictable.
Balloons launch before dawn to take advantage of the calmest wind conditions, landing as the morning heats up.
A roughly hour-long flight drifting over the Cultural Triangle's plains, reservoirs and forest, departing before sunrise.
