Private day tour

Kitulgala Rafting Day Tour

Spend a day at Kitulgala, Sri Lanka's rafting centre, with private transfers and a guided white-water trip on the Kelani River. Rafting depends on river levels on the day.

1 day
Private vehicle & driver
Private day tour

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Tour at a glance

Length: 1 day
Type: Private day tour
Starts from: Your hotel in Kandy
Places: Kitulgala, Adam's Peak (Sri Pada), Colombo
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Price: Personal quote based on dates, group size and hotels

Who it suits

Active travellers and families with older children
Travellers heading to or from the hill country
Groups of friends

Highlights

Guided white-water rafting
Rainforest scenery and birdlife
Optional: canyoning or waterfall walks
Easy to combine with a journey to the hill country

How the day runs

We drive to Kitulgala from Colombo, Kandy or the hill country. After a safety briefing and fitting of helmets and life jackets, you'll raft a stretch of the Kelani River through a series of rapids, with calmer stretches for swimming when conditions allow.

Afterwards, have lunch at a riverside lodge and add a rainforest walk or canyoning if you have time and energy.

What to bring

Swimwear, quick-dry clothes, shoes or sandals that can get wet, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Leave valuables in the vehicle.

What's usually included

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Fuel, parking and tolls

Not included

Rafting and activity fees
Meals
Tips

Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.

More ideas: all day tours from Kandy.

Places on this route

Hill Country Edge

Kitulgala

Rainforest and river rapids on the road to the hill country, Sri Lanka's rafting base.

Hill Country

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

A night pilgrimage up thousands of steps to watch sunrise over the clouds from a sacred summit.

West Coast

Colombo

Sri Lanka's busy commercial capital of temples, markets, museums and a seafront promenade.

Frequently asked questions

Is rafting suitable for beginners?

Yes, with an established operator and a safety briefing, when conditions are suitable.

What if the river is too high or low?

Operators may cancel or change trips for safety. We'll suggest alternatives.

Is there a minimum age?

Operators set their own minimum ages; we'll check when you enquire.

Can we raft on the way to the hill country?

Yes. Kitulgala is on the main road from Colombo towards Hatton and Nuwara Eliya, so rafting fits well on a travel day.

What is included?

Usually: private air-conditioned vehicle with driver; hotel pick-up and drop-off; fuel, parking and tolls. Not included: rafting and activity fees; meals; tips. Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. It's just you and your travel companions with your own vehicle and driver, so timings and stops can be adjusted to suit you.

How much does this tour cost?

It depends on your dates, group size, vehicle and the hotels you choose. Send us an enquiry and we'll reply with a written quote.