Colombo Trip Overview
The town of Kitulgala is where this tour will take you for a day filled with extreme adventure. Kitulgala is a small, yet beautiful town located in a wet zone rain forest, approximately three hours away from Colombo and two hours drive from Kandy. This town is one of the wettest zones in the country not only because it has the Kelani River running through it but also because it experiences two monsoons every year. These monsoons trigger the water flow in the river and make it an ideal location for adventurous sports such as white water rafting. Also, the green surroundings and wet atmosphere make it an ideal location for a bird habitat; hence bird watching is a common activity in Kitulgala. In addition to that, an interesting episode in the history of Kitulgala is the filming of the movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” in 1957. Remains of the concrete foundation of the bridge are still visible today. If you are a keen adventure, here you go with our white water-rafting expedition!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Other Water Sports
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The town of Kitulgala is where this tour will take you for a day filled with extreme adventure. Kitulgala is a small, yet beautiful town located in a wet zone rain forest, approximately three hours away from Colombo and two hours drive from Kandy. This town is one of the wettest zones in the country not only because it has the Kelani River running through it but also because it experiences two monsoons every year. These monsoons trigger the water flow in the river and make it an ideal location for adventurous sports such as white water rafting. Also, the green surroundings and wet atmosphere make it an ideal location for a bird habitat; hence bird watching is a common activity in Kitulgala. In addition to that, an interesting episode in the history of Kitulgala is the filming of the movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” in 1957. Remains of the concrete foundation of the bridge are still visible today. If you are a keen adventure, here you go with our white water-rafting expedition!
Itinerary
This tour is ideal for those who love adventurous activities such as white water rafting and exploring jungle cave. You will be able to experience white water rafting through the gushing crystal clear waters of picturesque Kelani river covering 2 to 3+ rapids and also get an opportunity to spend sometime with the nature as it offers beautiful surrounding, simply blessed with mother nature.
You will also be able to enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch before leaving Kitulgala.
