Canoeing, Kayaking and White Water rafting in Sri Lanka

Canoes, Kayaks and White Water Rafting in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan holiday can involve some fascinating activities ranging from leisurely canoe trips on lakes or rivers to more exhilarating thrills on a white-water raft.

For those who want a more adventurous and active holiday, we can design holidays that offer daily adventurous activities such as walking, cycling or canoeing whilst discovering the beauties of Sri Lanka. You will be transported some of the route by vehicle and will be accompanied by trained staff, enabling you to enjoy thrilling adventure in hidden corners as well as see some of the cultural sights.
White Water Rafting
The Kelani River is Sri Lanka’s most popular river for white water rafting. The rapids are Grade 2-3 and rafts travel about 7km down river near Kitulgala, the location where ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’ was filmed. The scenery is spectacular, passing through a steep river valley amidst tropical forest. The water flow not only depends on rainfall levels but also on whether dam sluices are closed further up river or not, so conditions can only be confirmed at short notice. Water levels are usually patchy from January to March. The best time of year for white water rafting on the Kelani river is April to December. The rafting rides are led by professionally trained guides and last between 1.5 to 2 hours. If you would like to stay the night at Kitulgala, the Plantation Hotel offers simple but nice accommodation and food.
Canoeing/kayaking
Kayaking on the Kelani River is for experienced enthusiasts who know what they are doing. Water sports centres at Bentota have canoes and kayaks available for easier trips up river and several hotels have in-house kayaks or canoes available. Guests at the River House in Balapitya paddle canoes and kayaks on the estuary of the River Madhu whilst Ulagalla Resort offers kayaking on the reservoir.

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