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Anbieter: Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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Eine kuerzere Halbtagesversion der Kitulgala-Rafting-Tour: eine klimatisierte Fahrt ab Kandy, der volle Stromschnellenabschnitt des Kelani einschliesslich Virgin’s Breast und Killer Falls, zurueck am frueren Nachmittag.

Kitulgala-Wildwasser-Rafting ab Kandy mit Hoteltransfers: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $182 per person
Duration5 hours 30 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 2 available options

From Kandy: White Water Rafting in Kithulgala without Lunch

Departures: 8:00 AM
5.5 hours
English
$182
Kostenlose Stornierung

From Kandy: White Water Rafting in Kithulgala with Lunch

Departures: 8:00 AM
5.5 hours
English
$202
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Dies ist die effiziente Version. Wo die Ganztagesausfluege die Fahrt mit Wasserfaellen und Teefabriken auffuellen, geht diese nach Kitulgala, befaehrt den Fluss und kommt zurueck, etwa fuenf und eine halbe Stunde Tuer zu Tuer, was den Rest des Tages in Kandy intakt laesst.

Die Fahrt umfasst fuenf nennenswerte Stromschnellen und vier kleinere, bewertet mit 2 bis 3. Sie haben Namen, und die Guides verwenden sie: Virgin’s Breast, Killer Falls, Butter Crunch. Keine davon erfordert Erfahrung, und jedes Boot trägt einen Guide, der die Paddelzuege ansagt und die Linie durch das Wasser handhabt. Zwischen den Stromschnellen wird der Fluss flach und Sie koennen aussteigen und schwimmen, was an einem heissen Tag die Haelfte des Grundes ist, warum Leute kommen.

Der Transport ist ein klimatisiertes Fahrzeug statt eines Tuk-Tuks, was auf der zweistuendigen Fahrt pro Strecke zaehlt und mehr zaehlt, wenn es regnet. Alle Sicherheitsausruestung wird gestellt und das Briefing findet statt, bevor jemand sich dem Wasser naehert.

Keine Erfahrung oder Schwimmfaehigkeit ist erforderlich, jedes Boot hat einen Guide, Schwimmwesten und Helme werden durchgehend getragen, und das Sicherheitsbriefing findet an Land statt, bevor jemand einsteigt. Kitulgala liegt in der feuchten Zone, daher laeuft der Fluss das ganze Jahr und Regen ist wahrscheinlich, egal in welchem Monat; bringen Sie Wechselkleidung mit und lassen Sie Handys und Geldboersen im Fahrzeug, statt einem trockenen Beutel zu vertrauen. Teilen Sie uns bei der Buchung die Altersangaben Ihrer Gruppe mit, da Betreiber ihre eigenen Mindestalter festlegen.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

8:00 AM

Pickup in Kandy

Collection from your hotel.

10:00 AM

Briefing

Kit issued and the safety talk at the rafting base.

10:30 AM

On the Kelani

The full rapid section with swimming stops.

12:00 PM

Change and return

Changing rooms, then the drive back to Kandy.

1:30 PM

Kandy

Drop-off at your hotel.

Detaillierter Ablauf

08:00

Hotel pickup, Kandy

Two hours to Kitulgala on the Ginigathena road.

10:00

Rafting base

Lockers for valuables. The briefing covers paddle commands and the swim position.

10:30

The river

About 90 minutes on the water covering the whole rapid section.

12:00

Changing

Basic changing rooms; bring a towel.

13:30

Back in Kandy

Drop-off, with the afternoon still ahead of you.

Inklusive

  • Klimatisierte Transfers ab und zu Ihrem Hotel in Kandy
  • die Rafting-Sitzung mit einem qualifizierten Flussguide
  • Helm, Schwimmweste und Paddel
  • Sicherheitsbriefing
  • Umkleidemoeglichkeiten

Nicht inklusive

  • Mahlzeiten und Getraenke
  • Trinkgelder
  • Fotos oder Videos des Flussbetreibers
  • persoenliche Ausgaben

Wichtige Informationen

Treffpunkt

Hotel pickup in Kandy; the exact address and time are confirmed after booking.

Gut zu wissen

  • Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität

Über diese Aktivität

Kostenlose Stornierung
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Duration 5 hours 30 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Bewertungen

4.5/5
based on 9 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
J
Jemma
August 11, 2025

Great fun and the two guides were brilliant. Loads of laughs along the way and a good swim! Highly recommended. Loved every minute!

4
N
Natalija
January 26, 2026

Beautiful nature, great guide, everyone very friendly.

4
O
Olivia
January 15, 2025

Enjoyable activity. Super friendly guide (Imran). Long drive there and back but rafting in the picturesque setting of Kitugala was lovely.

5
A
Alix
August 30, 2026

Bonne organisation pour la prise en charge, bien prendre en compte les 2 h de trajet pour y aller. Sur place, super expérience, bonnes explications et accompagnement tout au long de l'activité. Nous avons même pu sauter de rochers et dévaler les rapides à la nage.

3
V
Vendula
August 9, 2026

Cesta na rafty trvá dvě hodiny. Samotný zážitek z raftů je sice relativně krátký (45 minut), ale záživný. Personál nebyl příjemný a ani nepříjemný. Řidič byl naopak velmi milý a šikovný. V instrukcích je uvedeno, že si máte vzít nabitý telefon, ten ale budete moci využít jen minimálně. Lze zakoupit jimi nafocené nebo natočené výstupy za poplatek. Helmy ani vesty nejsou následně desinfikovány.

5
J
Jesper
July 17, 2026

Godt sted at White water rafte for en familie. Det er vildt nok til, at det er sjovt og alle kan være med. Sød chauffør på en lang tur fra Kandy. Kan anbefales

5
T
Traveller
June 19, 2026

experienced instructor and great ride

5
L
Lieke
November 6, 2025

Een super leuke dag gehad!! Het raften was erg leuk, niet te eng. Er zaten een paar grote versnellingen in die erg leuk waren. De omgeving was prachtig. Daarna zijn we nog gaan canyoningen. Ondanks dat het erg druk was, was het de moeite waard! Ook super leuk. En een veilig gevoel dankzij onze gids. De reis heen en terug was ook prima. De chauffeur reed rustig. Erg leuke dag!!

Häufige Fragen

Hotel pickup in Kandy; the exact address and time are confirmed after booking.
The price does not cover meals and drinks, gratuities, photographs or video from the river operator, personal expenses.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
Sign of Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Klimatisierte Transfers ab und zu Ihrem Hotel in Kandy, die Rafting-Sitzung mit einem qualifizierten Flussguide, Helm, Schwimmweste und Paddel, Sicherheitsbriefing, Umkleidemoeglichkeiten
The duration of the Kitulgala-Wildwasser-Rafting ab Kandy mit Hoteltransfers is typically 5 hours 30 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Time it for a puja — 5.30am, 9.30am or 6.30pm. Those are the only windows when the upper relic chamber opens and the hevisi drummers play; outside them you are visiting a beautiful building rather than a ceremony. Take socks: shoes come off at the gate and the stone courtyard gets painfully hot. Full detail in our Temple of the Tooth guide.
February for the clearest weather, or July-August, which is drier here than most people expect and covers the Esala Perahera. Kandy sits between Sri Lanka's *two* monsoons and catches some of both, so it has no long dry season — but it also never has a season that is a write-off. See best time to visit Kandy.
Reserved seats open 30 days ahead and sell out within hours from December to March. Unreserved 2nd/3rd class is sold on the day and always available — you will stand, which is where the open doorways and the famous photographs are. Sit on the right-hand side going south. Note there is no Nuwara Eliya station; the stop is Nanu Oya, 10 km away. See our Kandy to Ella train guide.
July or August — but the dates move every year with the lunar calendar, so any guide naming a fixed week is guessing. It runs ten nights and ends on the Nikini poya. Book accommodation on the route six to twelve months ahead. Details in our Esala Perahera guide.
Sigiriya and Dambulla (2.5 hrs each way) is the best of them. Kitulgala rafting is 2 hrs, the Knuckles range and Pekoe Trail stages are day hikes from here. Ella, Galle and Yala are *too far* — 4-6 hours each way. See day trips from Kandy.
Two nights. One full day for the town — Bahirawakanda, Peradeniya gardens, the lake and the evening puja — and a second for a hike, a village day or the cultural triangle. Our Kandy 2-day itinerary lays it out hour by hour.
The centre and the lake circuit are walkable. For anything up a hill or out of town, take a tuk-tuk — roughly LKR 100-150/km on the meter, and ride-hailing apps price it automatically with no negotiation. See getting around Kandy.
Ab$182Kostenlose Stornierung
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