A mere 2 hour drive from Colombo-Nuwara Eliya road, Kitulgala is a Rain Forest patch which attracts many resident and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. The Academy Awad-winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge Kitulgala is the base for white-water rafting in Sri Lanka but there are myriad of leisure and adventure activities that can be done in Kutulgala.
At Sri Lankan Expeditions, suggests following things to do if you are planning a trip to Kitulgala,
Sri Lankan Rice and curry for lunch and Curd with honey must is highly recommended to experience the local food flavours.
While one night or two nights stay is recommended Kitulgala can be enjoyed in one day also. But staying a night will be a nice experience. A night out in a eco lodge near the river bank in Kitulgala is amazing experience amidst a roaring.
Day 1
- Pick up from Colombo hotel and transfer to Kitulgala - Approximately 3 hours drive
- The trek to natural rock pools and waterfalls of kataran-Oya" -1.5KM. There are 7 natural pools which are extremely beautiful and a gift of nature where you will be able to experience Sliding down an inclined 05 meter water fall with safety gear in to the rock pool, A confidence jump with safety to beautiful natural rock pool and Swimming in the cool and clean waters of the rain forest
- Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulagala
- Enjoy a Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch
- Transfer back to Colombo - Approximately 3 hours drive
- Return transfers from Colombo with an English speaking Chauffeur guide in an air conditioned vehicle
- Refreshments and lunch
- White water rafting and Stream Slides/Confidence Jumps fee
- All taxes
All rates are in US Dollars
Adults Rate -per person
Pax |
Rate |
1 |
$ 164 |
2 |
$ 112 |
3 |
$ 94 |
4 |
$ 86 |
5 |
$ 77 |
6 |
$ 72 |
7 |
$ 72 |
8 |
$ 70 |
9 |
$ 68 |
10 |
$ 67 |
Children Rate -per person
Pax |
Rate |
1 |
$ 82 |
2 |
$ 56 |
3 |
$ 47 |
4 |
$ 43 |
5 |
$ 39 |
6 |
$ 36 |
7 |
$ 36 |
8 |
$ 35 |
9 |
$ 34 |
10 |
$ 34 |
- White Water rafting, Stream Slides and confidence jump
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