Sri Lanka · Rafting

9-Hour Kitulgala White Water Rafting Tour on the Kelani River

9 Hours Round trip from Negombo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience white water rafting in Kitulgala on the Kelani River
  • 02 Navigate 5 major and 4 minor rapids, including Head Chopper and Killer Fall
  • 03 Enjoy the stunning tropical scenery of the Kitulgala region
  • 04 Suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters
  • 05 Enjoy a buffet lunch after your rafting session

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a fun-filled day of white water rafting in Kitulgala, Sri Lanka's adventure capital. Set on the Kelani River, this experience takes you through 5 major and 4 minor rapids with a professional instructor, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. Along the way, enjoy the stunning tropical scenery that surrounds the river. Return with exciting memories from one of Sri Lanka's most popular adventure activities.

Set on the Kelani River, this experience takes you through 5 major and 4 minor rapids with a professional instructor, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Negombo, Kitulgala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kitulgala White Water Rafting Adventure on the Kelani River

  • Transfer from your hotel in Negombo to Kitulgala.

  • Meet a professional instructor and receive a comprehensive safety briefing before the activity begins.

  • Cover five major and four minor rapids while rafting. The rapids each have distinctive characters and are aptly named Head Chopper, Virgin's Breast, Butter Crunch, Killer Fall, and the Rib Cage.

  • Enjoy the stunning tropical scenery of the region during the rafting experience. The session takes about 90 minutes and covers 6.5 km, with five rapids graded 2 and 3.

  • Enjoy your lunch at the end of the rafting session.

  • Transfer back to your hotel, where your fun trip comes to an end.

Kitulgala, Kelani River, Head Chopper, Killer Fall

Where this trip takes you

Kitulgala, Kelani River, Head Chopper, Killer Fall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Negombo 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers from the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • Packaged water bottle

  • Lunch

  • Rafting charges

  • Headgears and life jackets

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Any personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Suitable for people above the age of 10 years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Negombo.

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