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From Colombo: Kitulgala Rainforest Rafting Adventure

By Padraig Lanka Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$630 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Enjoy a scenic drive from Colombo or Negombo to Kitulgala
  • Paddle through jungle-surrounded river stretches on a rafting adventure
  • Stop for a swim in safe river areas or take a short jungle walk
  • Capture photos of the lush rainforest and riverbanks
  • Visit a rubber plantation and a rural village along the way

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka | Please provide your address to the correct company WhatsApp number or through GetYourGuide at least one day before the tour. Also, kindly provide the correct size and number of your luggage bags. During this tour, if you wish to make any purchases along the way, please do so only according to your own preference.
    • Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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From Colombo: Kitulgala Rainforest Rafting Adventure

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$630.36 x 1 AdultNZ$630.36
Total
Price is NZ$630.36

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private pickup from Colombo / Negombo / airport area
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    Relaxed scenic drive in a comfortable private vehicle
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    Drop-off at hotel or city location in Kandy
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    Complimentary bottled water
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    Safety briefing by certified rafting instructors
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    White-water rafting experience
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    Explore tropical rainforest scenery and riverbanks
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    Jungle river viewpoints for photography
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    Tea/refreshment stop in a nature setting
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    Rubber plantation and rural village drive-through experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic ascent from lowland rainforest to central highlands
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Littering
  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, Non-swimmers, People over 95 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Begin your journey with a private pickup from Colombo, Negombo, or the airport and enjoy a relaxed scenic drive in a comfortable vehicle with bottled water and flexible stops along the way.

Arrive at Kitulgala, Sri Lanka’s adventure capital, and receive a safety briefing from certified rafting instructors before starting your white-water rafting experience on the Kelani River. Navigate exciting class 2–3 rapids, paddle through lush jungle surroundings, and enjoy optional swim stops in safe, calm river sections.

Explore the tropical rainforest environment, walk along riverbanks, or cross a suspension bridge for panoramic jungle views. Stop at scenic river viewpoints for photography and take a refreshing break in a peaceful natural setting.

If time permits, you may also enjoy additional experiences such as a short jungle trek, a visit to a hidden waterfall viewpoint, or a brief stop at a local village to experience rural Sri Lankan life.

Continue your journey through rubber plantations and countryside roads before ascending into the misty central highlands. End your experience with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel or city location in Kandy, completing a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and scenic travel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka | Please provide your address to the correct company WhatsApp number or through GetYourGuide at least one day before the tour. Also, kindly provide the correct size and number of your luggage bags. During this tour, if you wish to make any purchases along the way, please do so only according to your own preference.
    • Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka