WHITE WATER RAFTING AT KITHULGALA
1 day & 0 nights
Max People 6
01.11.2025- 30.04.2026
Pick up time – 5:00 AM
Overview
Pick up at 5.00 A: M from Colombo & transfer to Kithulgala.
Maximum 4 Persons with Instructor per boat.
A mere 2 hour drive from Colombo-Nuwara Eliya road, Kitulgala is a Rain Forest patch which attracts many resident and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. The Academy Award-winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge Kitulgala is the base for white-water rafting in Sri Lanka but there are myriad of leisure and adventure activities that can be done in Kithulgala.
We suggest following things to do if you are planning a trip to Kitulgala,
- White Water Rafting in Kelani River
- Flat Water Rafting for Kids in river branches in Kitulgala
- Jungle walks to see beautiful rivers and waterfalls
- Mountain biking on the roads or in the forest
- River bathing in the shallow branches of the main river in Kitulgala
- Waterfall Jumps and Waterfall Abseiling
- Bird Watching
- River expeditions
Sri Lankan Rice and curry for lunch and Curd with honey must is highly recommended to experience the local food flavors.
Kitulgala White Water Rafting takes about a 90 minute run each for 6.5 km with five rapids graded 2 and 3. The Rapids with their own distinctive characters are aptly named: Head Chopper, Virgin’s Breast, Butter Crunch, Killer Fall and the Rib Cage. Riding modern rafts equipped with safety gear, White Water Rafting at Kitulgala would suit even the kids over 10 years in age.
The best time to enjoy White Water Rafting at Kitulgala is the period between May to December. During periods of heavy rain, the river could turn out to be angry and White Water Rafting is definitely not safe. However water levels could drop surprisingly fast, turning the river to its regular state during the rainy season as well.
Kitulgala white water rafting is not recommended for children under six years of age.
Transfer back to Colombo.
Itinerary
- Pick up from the hotel early in the morning.
- Transfer to Kithulgala.
- Engage with white water rafting and other available water sports.
- After completion, transfer back to Colombo.
Inclusions for the rate
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up in Colombo and drop off in Colombo
- All transfers are on a Private basis in a comfortable, dual A/C minivan.
- Service of a professional English-speaking Driver
- Toll/Parking fees.
- Government TAX/VAT (Kindly note that this is subject to change in the event the government changes its tax policy
Value added services
- Bottled water during the tour.
Exclusions for the rate
- Visa fees –
- Entrance Fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Licenced National Guide.
- Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips and Porterage
- Any other services not specified above
- Optional excursions and additional services could be provided, for which we will charge additionally.
- Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk.
