Kitulgala is a small town in the Sabaragamuwa of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rainforest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in February, the driest month. The Academy Award-winning 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 and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene. Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting, which starts a few kilometers upstream
Sri Lanka · Water Adventure
Full-Day Kitulgala White Water Rafting Tour from Colombo
The journey
- 01 Full-day white-water rafting trip from Colombo to Kitulgala
- 02 Raft the picturesque Kelani River with 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids
- 03 Safety gear, modern rafts, and instructor briefing included
- 04 Breakfast stop on the way to Kitulgala
- 05 Enjoy a bath in the river after the rafting adventure
- 06 Buffet lunch at the campsite
- 07 Leisure time by the riverside before returning to Colombo
Escape Colombo for a full-day adventure to Kitulgala, one of Sri Lanka’s best-known white-water rafting destinations. Travel through the countryside to the Kelani River, where you’ll take on a rafting experience featuring 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids, with safety gear, modern rafts, and a full safety briefing provided before you begin.
Along the way, stop for breakfast, then enjoy time by the river after your rafting session, including the chance to bathe in the river and relax after lunch at the campsite. This tour is suitable for anyone above 10 years old and offers an exciting mix of scenery, adventure, and a full day out from Colombo.
The Academy Award-winning 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 and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene.
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What's Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Comfortable A/C Vehicle
- Fuel Charges
- Rafting Boat & safety items
- Mineral Water Bottle
- All Government Tax & Charges
What's Not Included
Any Other Tour or Service Not Mentioned Above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
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Meeting & route
Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..
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