Sri Lanka · KITULGALA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 kitulgala tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Join an English-speaking instructor for a private 1.5-hour rafting trip on Sri Lanka’s Kelani River. Starting from Hotel Miyora or Plantation Hotel, you’ll tackle class 2 and 3 rapids such as Virgin’s Breast and Killer Falls, with swimming, refreshments, and optional lunch.
You’ll raft 4 kilometers of the Kelani River near Kitulgala with an English-speaking guide, handling Class 2 and 3 rapids such as Butter Crunch, Killer Fall, and White Water. The trip can include river floating and swims near Mahamewunawa temple secret falls and Pallewela Falls.
Ride from Kandy to Kitulgala by tuk-tuk or car for Kelani River rafting, then visit a tea factory, cinnamon garden, craft workshop, Ayurvedic center, and Bahirawakanda Temple. Guides such as Ramzan, Sanath, and Akila are noted for safe driving and friendly local insight. Rafting and optional treatments cost extra.
“Ramzan was the man! very accommodating and even went out of his way a lot for us. if youre lucky enough to have Ramzan as a driver you will be very happy! above and beyond :)”
Travel from Kandy to Kitulgala for guided rafting on the Kelani River. You will tackle five major and four minor rapids, receive safety gear and instruction, then visit a tea factory, herbal garden, wood-carving house, and Asgiriya Temple. Guide and driver Sara can help shape the day.
“Our driver and tour guide Sara was excellent. He spoke good English and our communication was good and clear even from the day before for confirmation. He made sure we had cold beers, excellent food with a spectacular view. The river rafting was great fun and not too challenging. The guide was great. We recommend this experience. We also went to a lovely tea factory with generous tea tasting and delicious iced Macha. Thank you Sara for your excellent Sri Lankan kindness and hospitality.”
From Kandy, you’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Kitulgala for a beginner-friendly Kelani River rafting run. Expect seven rapids, safety training, changing and shower facilities, lunch, and stops at a tea factory, herbal garden, woodcarving house, and Asgiriya Temple. Rafting fees are extra.
“We had a great day with Saraa. He was very kind and helpful. Also, he was a responsible and a safe driver. Moreover, the water rafting was really nice. It is cheaper to book with them, and pay for the rafting yourself instead of booking the full package deals, like some other offers out there. Since tea factory, wood crafting have free entrances. So we are happy to recommend them :)”
In Kitulgala, a professional English or French-speaking instructor leads you through Kataran Oya’s rainforest, waterfalls, rock pools, rappels, slides, and jumps. Safety gear and a briefing are included. The advertised five-hour outing may be much shorter, so confirm the schedule before booking.
“Activity has been definitely fun with our kind guide. The timing indicated for 5 hours isn’t correct. The canyoning session is 1 hour and the rafting 1 hour so 2 hours together. The price is only for canyoning. So 20$ for 1 hour canyoning or only the rafting or 40$ for both.”
Spend two hours rafting the Kelani River near Kitulgala, passing five major and four minor rapids. Your private group receives safety gear, training, and English or Sinhala guidance. Bring quick-dry clothes, sunscreen, and a change of clothes, since you will get wet.
“Sjov, fyldt med spænding og udfordrende. Søde guides, basal og nødvendig sikkerhedsinformation. Rigtig god oplevelse ;)”
Meet your English-speaking rafting instructor at The Plantation Hotel in Kitulgala, gear up, and run five major and four minor rapids on the Kelani River. The small group is capped at eight. Transport, safety gear, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, with lunch available as an option.
“Var gøy raftingtur, men fikk ikke noen lunsj”
Pick a park, a temple or a stretch of coast.
