White Water Rafting from Negombo (Private Day Tour)
- 01-02 Hours Rafting expedition, which will cover about 5 KMs ( Graded 2/3 rapids)
The Kithulgala White Water Rafting Adventure Tour takes place at the falls in Kithulgala jungle. This is a unique tour opportunity to try out White Water Rafting with proper safety measures. Please be noted that the minimum age limit for this tour is 10 years for safety purposes. Enjoy the thrill of adventure as your whitewater raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Bounce through the turbulent white-waters with the confidence and protection offered by proper safety measures. Let your adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget
You will be picked up at your hotel at 7:00 am. Travel time would be 3 hours, meaning that you reach your destination at 10:00 am.
Kithulgala is an area covered in a rain-forest. The Kelani River runs through the forest forming several continuous rapids. There are 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids spread over an area of over 5 km, giving the turbulent white waters. In addition to whitewater rafting; Kithulgala is also a natural center for many other adventure sports, including abseiling, canyoning, white water, and flatwater kayaking and many more. As such Kithulgala has an adventure sports base with highly trained instructors, safety equipment and medical assistance if required.
Once you reach Kithulgala, you will be shown a safe place to keep your belongings as you can’t take them with you into the rapids. You will also be assigned an instructor who will show you the techniques to use as well as the necessary safety equipment and measures.
After the presentation, you will be having your rafting session. Your session will run until approximately 12:00 pm. After that lunch will be available at the adventure base’s restaurant, which you can select according to your choice and price range. You can clean up, get changed and go for your meal. The menu will change according to the chef’s choice of the day. However, all meals are healthy and authentically Sri Lankan. After your lunch, you will be collecting your stuff and leaving at 1:00 pm.
- Bring appropriate attire suitable for water. (a pair of shorts and a t-shirt will work)
- Bring an appropriate pair of shoes. If you do not have one, normal rubber slippers are ok.
- Bring towels, if you need to dry off.
- Cameras / photographic equipment.
- Experienced and professional river guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Negombo.
- Different colored self-bailing rafts and paddles
- 1-liter water bottle per person.
- 1-Water rafting session.
- Extensive “safety talk”…this is where we teach you how to raft!
- Changing Room
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Expenses of Personal Nature
- Entrance fees and other services not mentioned above.
Do
- Be sure to raft at your physical fitness (Please disclose details before participating – if you are suffering from heart problems, epilepsy or any other disease. Necessary arrangements can be made beforehand.)
- Wear your life jacket and helmet even if you are a good swimmer and get it checked by our staff.
- Use suitable clothing for rafting.
- Ask straps for your glasses.
- Bring waterproof bags or rent from us if you want to carry your digital camera or valuables.
- Respect the local culture and adapt to it in case it’s necessary.
- Listen and follow the guide’s instructions well.
Don’t
- Don’t take alcohol before activities.
- Don’t wear jewelry or expensive watches.
- Don’t throw anything to the river.
- Don’t try to catch or obstruct birds along the way.
- Don’t put anything in your pocket.
- Don’t panic when you fall out! Follow instructions.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts.