White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Duration1h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

White Water Rafting – Kitulgala
Ride the thrilling rapids of the Kelani River! Surrounded by lush rainforest, Kitulgala offers fun-filled Grade 2–3 rapids perfect for beginners and adventure lovers. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, tropical wildlife, and the splash of excitement – all year round!

Location: About 90 km from Colombo, surrounded by lush rainforest and the Kelani River.

Rafting Route: Usually covers 5 km (short run) along the Kelani River.

Rapids: Mostly Grade 2 and 3 – suitable for beginners, families, and adventure seekers.

Scenery: Tropical jungle, small waterfalls, and riverbank wildlife.

Season: Best conditions from May to December, but rafting is available year-round depending on water levels.

Kitulgala is also known as the filming location for The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water

What to expect

We provide our customers all safety equipment for rafting. The guides will give you comprehensive safety briefing. The guides are well trained professional & experienced guides.

  1. Rafting Kitulgala

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Driver will be display lead travellers name.

End point

Driver will be display lead travellers name.

Pickup details

The driver will be waiting for the guests with the sign of lead travellers name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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