Sri Lanka · TOURS IN KITULGALA
Good tours in Kitulgala fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join an English-speaking rafting team for a 1.5-hour run through Kithulgala’s Kelani River. You’ll tackle five major and four smaller class 2 and 3 rapids, including Virgin’s Breast, Killer Falls, Butter Crunch, and Head Chopper. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, refreshments, and optional lunch are included.
Raft 4 kilometers of Kitulgala’s river through Class 2 and 3 rapids such as Butter Crunch, Killer Fall, and White Water. English-speaking guides provide the safety briefing, equipment, transfers, and insurance. You can also jump from the raft and float downstream. The advertised time is 2.5 hours, though water levels affect the pace.
Ride from Kandy to Kitulgala by Tuk Tuk or car with an English-speaking driver-guide, then raft the Kelani River, visit a tea factory, craft house, Ayurvedic center, and Bahirawakanda Temple. Guides such as Ramzan, Sanath, and Akila are known for safe driving, local explanations, and friendly company. Rafting and optional massage 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 a guided Kelani River rafting run with five major and four minor rapids. Sara and the local team provide safety gear and instruction, while the day also includes a tea factory, herbal garden, wood carving house, Asgiriya Temple, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“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.”
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