Why choose Sun Rise Ballooning ? Sun Rise Ballooning is a family business for over ten years with zero incident or accident. Safety First is the key and our primary concern. Being the PREMIER hot air balloon flight company in Sri Lanka our approvals from the relevant government bodies are authentic which backs up our passenger liability insurance. Abiding by the aviation laws and regulations set by the relevant ministries is our responsibility. All Pilots are fluent in English as this is a must and essential for passenger briefing prior to take off, landing or any emergency apart from chatting with passengers about the flying area. Our Pilots who are UK Licence holders have been issued Foreign Licence Validation Certificates (FLVCs) from SL-CAA upon meeting the following requirements and exams : English Proficiency, Air Law, NIB-Police Clearance, medicals and Verification of their licence from the country of issue. Our Pilots and crew are trained in Fire Fighting and 1st Aid and updated as required. Catering for small or large groups with the country’s most experienced balloon team since the inception of commercial ballooning in Sri Lanka in 2003. Being a local business we support the community and are mindful of our responsibilities to the areas we fly in.