Top 8 Kitulgala White Water Rafting in Kandy

1.1 Hour Private White Water Rafting in Kitulgala From Kandy with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $120Our pick

Leave Kandy at 8:00 a.m. for Kitulgala, where an English-speaking rafting guide briefs you before a 5-kilometre Kelani River run through seven rapids. Your private group gets modern equipment, hotel transfers, and a BBQ lunch. Driver Raju has earned special praise, though driver assignments can vary.

“Very enjoy this place. My soulmate is very very very happy you know is very very enjoy thi places. So happy place your life”

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2.White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $28

You paddle a shared raft along the Kelani River near Kitulgala, handling five major and four minor rapids under an instructor’s direction. Safety gear and a briefing are provided. The short trip suits first-timers, solo bookers, and small groups, with a maximum of six people.

“Despite booking early in the morning on the same day, they quickly coordinated everything and responded promptly to my questions via WhatsApp. I really appreciated that they accepted my solo booking for white-water rafting.”

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3.Adventure Experience N in Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $65

Meet at A7 in Kitulgala for a private, guide-led adventure combining Kelani River rafting, a zipline, trekking, rock jumps, and natural stream slides. Safety gear is provided. The activity runs about four hours, with actual rafting lasting around 45 minutes.

“I can’t even begin to describe the AMAZING experience we’ve had with these guys. First of all, whatever bad review you see, I genuenly have no idea why they are up and live. Second of all, the way these people were accomodating to us, has Read more”

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4.Adventure Experience A in Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $38

Meet ZRI Adventures on the A7 in Kitulgala for a private four-hour outing combining five major and four minor Kelani River rapids with a trek to Katarangala streams for natural slides and rock jumps.

“Perfect trip with experience people 👍👍 I had a fun day with them ، I like this trip also I recommend to others.”

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5.Kithulgala White Water Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $80

Ride the Kelani River through five major and four smaller class 2 and 3 rapids, including Virgin’s Breast and Killer Falls. An English-speaking guide leads the private outing, with Imran named by one guest as a friendly guide on a recent departure. Hotel pickup, rafting fees, water, and private transport are included.

“Een super leuke dag gehad!! Het raften was erg leuk, niet te eng. Er zaten een paar grote versnellingen in die erg leuk waren. De omgeving was prachtig. Daarna zijn we nog gaan canyoningen. Ondanks dat het erg druk was, was het de moeite waard! Ook super leuk. En een veilig gevoel dankzij onze gids. De reis heen en terug was ook prima. De chauffeur reed rustig. Erg leuke dag!!”

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6.Thrills of Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $185

Travel from Kandy with English-speaking guide Lahiru or a SkyHaven Tours team member for Kelani River rafting, waterfall abseiling, scenic lunch, and hotel pickup. The waterfall sits above a tea plantation, reached by tuk-tuk, and the group is limited to six people.

“Skyhaven Tours were amazing! The guide turned up promptly and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Abseiling down a waterfall was great fun and safety was a high priority. White water rafting was amazing and the scenery was so beautiful. Highly recommend Lahiru as a tour operator and guide amazing experience!!!”

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7.White Water Rafting Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $15Best value

Meet Serendib Adventures near Kitulgala’s old clock tower, change into safety gear, and ride four kilometers of the Kelani River through Class 2 and 3 rapids. A local guide leads the trip, with hotel pickup in Kitulgala, a swim stop, and optional GoPro photos and videos at extra cost.

“Pro: nice professional guide, great experience. Pick Up at hotel possible.”

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8.Adventure Experience B in Kitulgala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $62

Meet ZRI Adventures at A7 in Kitulgala for a private four-hour adventure combining five major rapids, four minor rapids, and a 100-foot waterfall abseil. You may also visit a nearby cave and stop for fresh fruit. Moderate fitness is required.

“We had great fun on our waterfall abseil and white water rafting activities! The guides were fun loving but they also looked into every aspect of safety so we felt like we were in good hands all the way. Thank you ZRI for arranging this adventure for us on such short notice and for ensuring that our transport was also met.”

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