Here is a full-day Kitulgala Adventure & Water Sports Day Tour Package, ideal for thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and groups looking for an active outdoor getaway along the Kelani River.
1. White Water Rafting on Kelani River
Location: Kelani River Stretch, Kitulgala
Highlights:
Gear up with safety helmets, life jackets, and paddles for a safety brief by certified river guides.
Experience a 5 km run down the river covering 5 major rapids (Class 2 and Class 3) and 4 minor rapids.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters, offering an exhilarating ride through rainforest scenery and calm swimming pools.
2. Confidence Jumping & Stream Sliding
Location: Katuran Oya / Natural Rock Pools (Kelani Tributaries)
Highlights:
Trek through the rainforest to natural rock pools and waterfalls.
Leap into deep natural pools from varying height levels (3m to 6m) under guide supervision.
Enjoy natural stream sliding over smooth, water-worn granite rock surfaces into cool mountain water.
3. Waterfall Abseiling / Flat Water Swimming
Location: Sandun Ella / Kelani River Pool
Highlights:
Optionally rappel down a natural waterfall face using professional harnesses, ropes, and safety gear.
Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing flat-water float down the Kelani River in life jackets.
4. Riverside Lunch & Belilena Cave Visit
Location: Kitulgala Water Rafting Click to open side panel for more information Campsite / Belilena Prehistoric Cave
Highlights:
Refuel with a hearty Sri Lankan buffet served in an open-air riverside campsite.
Visit Belilena Cave, a prehistoric archaeological site where hominin fossils of the "Balangoda Man" dating back over 30,000 years were discovered.