Sri Lanka · Water Adventure

Full-Day Kitulgala White Water Rafting Tour from Colombo

13 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Kitulgala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Colombo. 2 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

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

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Colombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Colombo..

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