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Mid ladder between hub From and the Dambulla sunrise card. From USD 394 per person Shared seating may combine other guests Weather and routing decide named sights Check the live calendar for dates.","description_long":"This is an untethered free-flight hot-air balloon \u2014 not a tethered or fixed-line ride, and not a helicopter or Colombo city sky tour. Shared free-flight over the Dambulla countryside in Sri Lanka\u2019s Cultural Triangle \u2014 not a Colombo city overflight. About 60 minutes aloft. Soft Habarana countryside<\/a>, Kandalama Lake<\/a>, Dambulla Golden Temple<\/a> and Sigiriya Rock<\/a> framing \u2014 Named sights are route- and wind-dependent \u2014 you may see them rather than a guaranteed pass. The price is from USD 394 per person. Entry From stays the Cultural Triangle Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride<\/a> from USD 275; the Dambulla Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride<\/a> sits at USD 400. Includes a shared Dambulla-area balloon experience of about 60 minutes. Season typically November to May, weather permitting. Follow the voucher for inclusions and pickup rules. Shared untethered hot-air balloon; shared tours may list up to about 12 travellers, and basket allocation varies by morning. You are picked up from your hotel in the Habarana, Kandalama, Sigiriya or Dambulla area and taken to that morning\u2019s launch field near Kandalama Lake. Exact launch pin depends on wind \u2014 confirm your pickup address when you book and follow the report time on your voucher. Exact timing is confirmed after booking. No hard passport rule is stated beyond booking names. Bring photo ID if asked at the field. A public hard minimum age is not stated on the primary listings checked \u2014 follow your voucher and check-in guidance. A public hard passenger weight limit in kg or lb is not stated on the listings checked. Weight may still be requested at booking \u2014 follow check-in guidance. 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