- Located in the West of Sri Lanka, Kitulgala is known for its rafting and with this tour, you can experience it.
- Early morning at 5:00 am, you will be picked up from the Colombo hotel and this is when your trip begins.
- On your arrival at Kitulgala, you will be served with a delicious breakfast and once you are ready you can start your trek to the natural rock pools which are based at Kataran Oya.
- While you hike up the upland you can embrace the beauty it owns and also, listen to the soft chirping sounds of the birds across the rainforest.
- Apart from this, you can take a dip in the natural pools or just slide down from the refreshing waterfalls.
- The water here is all cool and the aura will make you fall in love with its views. If you wish to try hands-on canoeing then you may ask the guide and go for it.
- From here you will begin your rafting in Kitulgala, and the first and foremost step will be to equip yourself with the safety gear.
- In the very beginning, you can just relax along with the Kelani River and then get ready for the nerve-wrenching rafting experience.
- This 5 km long white water rafting has 5 major and 4 minor rapids in total which are enough to make your shriek out.
- Once you are done with this, then you can give your craving bellies a delight with the traditional local lunch.
- Later you can swim across the river and embrace the beauty of the river.
- Once you are all done with this, then you will have to trek down to the Kitulgala base and head back to Colombo by 6:00 pm which is your ultimate destination.
This is quaint
town in the Western quarter of Sri Lanka is all covered with the tropical
rainforest. The unique feature of this place is, it gets monsoons two times in
a year and is one of the wettest places in the world. Another thing which this
place is famed for is the Kitulgala rafting, and must not dare to miss out on
the adventure.
Locales like the Kelani river, Rainforest, and more such places
add up to the charm of the place and are the worth-visiting spots. When here,
you should also try the yellow bananas which are 8 cm long and are really sweet
in taste. Additionally, this is a beautiful place for nature lovers as it is
all over surrounded by the lush green trails.
- Rivet in this amazing experience of white water rafting in Kelani River at Kitulgala, which offers both the beginner and expert a thrilling rafting experience.
- Reach the destination at around 8 AM and start your rafting activity after a safety briefing session at around 9 AM.
- Aftermath, at around 10.30 AM, indulge in the jungle trek to the rock pools followed by the canyoning activity
- Enjoy a lip-smacking buffet lunch at around 1 PM.
- Have some amazing team building games from 2 PM to 3 PM and conclude your trip at around 3.30 PM with lots of memories.
Tour Timings: 08:00 AM
Tour duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Ginigathena Road, Yatiberiya Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
How to Reach: You can reach the location for the activity easily via public transport. Kitulgala is conveniently located along the no. 18 Colombo – Nuwara Eliya bus route. Alternatively, you can hire taxi/tuk-tuk to reach the location.
About this Activity:
- Embark on this delightful uphill and downhill cycling expedition starting from Hatton to Kithulgala that enables you to explore the real beauty of Sri Lanka.
- This ride through rugged mountainous terrain takes you through stunning tea estates and rubber plantations.
- Make your way through beautiful tiny hamlets and witness the local life of the people.
- Enthrall in this trip that provides you with stunning scenery and the local village lifestyles from close.
About the Activity:
- Designed for anyone above 10 years of age, this thrilling 5 km long white water rafting adventure for a completely ravishing experience.
- Get picked up from your hotel in Kithulga at around 8.30 AM and proceed to the activity location
- Be excited to sink in the fresh water of Kelani river in Kithulgala, Sri Lanka and just feel freezing for sometime.
- Listen to the trained instructors about the activity before you get ready to beat the raging waves.
- The entire rafting stretch comprises of 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids – maneuver your raft as you balance yourself while you fight the raging rapids.
- After the rafting activity, also visit the beautiful rubber plantations and paddy fields of Kithulga.
- End your five hours tour at 1.30 PM by heading back and getting dropped off to your hotel in Kithulga.
Pick up/Drop off: Hotel in Kithulgala
Type of transfer: Shared
Tour Duration: 5 hours
Tour timings: 08:30 AM to 01:30 PM