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- INTRODUCTION -

Hot air ballooning is unique from all other forms of flight in that there is little sensation of motion or perception of height. Balloons travel with the wind & at the same speed which makes for one of the magical sensations of the flight. “Sensational tranquility” ….. is how many describe it! or as “surreal, peaceful and quiet”. Floating at heights of 500 to 2000 feet on average, this feeling of peace and tranquility is apparent from the extent of sigh’s & smiles as the earth seems to slowly descend & rotate below you whilst the views rapidly expand. After the excitement of the takeoff and its preparations, within moments you are at ease & in awe of the lofty spectacle while you effortlessly drift over the treetops, wildlife, lakes & rivers, cultural sites, local urban homesteads….. & landmarks like Sigiriya Rock that adds an intimacy with the landscape & people that most travelers volunteer as “an experience of a lifetime” whilst floating over the Sri Lankan countryside in gentle, panoramic harmony with nature. Apart from the occasional burst of the burners there is little to disturb the unusual noiseless environment.

A Hot Air balloon flight is made up of a total travel experience of approx 4-hrs duration starting with the preparation and inflation of the balloon, flight briefing, takeoff, flight, landing & retrieval and return to your hotel after a champagne breakfast. A typical flight schedule is the early morning i.e. Sunrise, with flights commence soon after dawn. The exact meeting time varies depending on the season and will be nominated when you make your reconfirmation call between 4 pm and 5 pm the day prior to your flight. On the morning of your flight you will receive a wake up call one hour prior to the meeting time. This call is put through ONLY if the weather is suitable for a flight. No call - No flight! But you must be in reach of a telephone or be able to be reached i.e. via your hotel. On the assumption that Sunrise is at approx 0615hrs then the following would apply as a typical flight.