RAFTING · KITULGALA RAFTING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 kitulgala rafting tours worth the money, each with its price, its grade and the one thing to know before the boat leaves.
Join an English-speaking instructor for a 1.5-hour private rafting run on Sri Lanka’s Kelani River. You’ll tackle five major and four smaller class 2 and 3 rapids, including Virgin’s Breast and Killer Falls, with pickup from Hotel Miyora or Plantation Hotel. Photos and videos may be taken on your phone.
Spend about 2.5 hours rafting 4 kilometers near Kitulgala, tackling Class 2 and 3 rapids such as Butter Crunch and Killer Fall. English-speaking guides provide safety gear, transfers, insurance, and a chance to float in the river. The main rafting section is for ages 10 and up.
Leave Kandy for Kitulgala on an eight-hour private day trip with hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, safety gear, lunch, and Kelani River rafting. You will tackle five major and four minor rapids, then visit a tea factory, herbal garden, wood-carving house, and Asgiriya Temple.
“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.”
You’ll leave Kandy in a private vehicle for Kitulgala, where guides prepare you for three major and four minor Kelani River rapids. The day also includes a tea factory, herbal garden, woodcarving house, temple, lunch, and one beer. Ask about extra rafting and boat charges before booking.
“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 :)”
You’ll spend two hours rafting the Kelani River near Kitulgala, passing five major and four minor rapids with an English or Sinhalese instructor. Safety gear, a briefing, and guidance are included. Bring quick-dry clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a change of clothes.
“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. It was my first time rafting in Sri Lanka, but they gave clear instructions at the beginning, and the rapids were thrilling and incredibly fun. I wore a swimsuit, so getting completely soaked only added to the enjoyment. I was also happy they took photos for me with my phone during the trip. At the swimming area, we had time to float and relax under the beautiful weather. The staff even picked some seasonal fruits from…”
Meet your English-speaking rafting instructor at The Plantation Hotel in Kitulgala, collect your gear, and run five major and four minor rapids on the Kelani River. This small-group trip suits beginners and experienced rafters, with hotel transfers, bottled water, and an optional meal afterward.
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You’ll raft a 5.5-kilometer stretch of the Kelani River near Kitulgala with an English-speaking local guide, safety gear, lunch, and hotel pickup included. Class 2 and 3 rapids such as Virgin’s Breast and Killer Falls bring plenty of excitement without requiring advanced skills or strong swimming.
Leave Kandy for Kitulgala and paddle about five kilometers along the Kelani River with an English-speaking instructor. Your private group gets hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, rafting gear, and bottled water. Lunch, zipline, canoeing, and other water activities cost extra.
You’ll raft Bali’s Ayung River for about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, passing jungle, wildlife, exotic plants, and carved river stones. Hotel pickup, safety gear, towels, showers, insurance, and an Indonesian buffet lunch are included. Expect many steps to and from the river.
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