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El tramo largo del Kelani, cinco grandes rapidos y cuatro menores, como excursion privada desde Kandy, con su propio guia, su propia balsa y un horario que es suyo en lugar del de un grupo.
Excursion privada de rafting en el rio Kelani desde Kandy: cinco grandes rapidos: Datos clave
| Price | From $219 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Kelani River White Water Rafting Day Trip from Kandy
Descripción completa
Este es el tramo completo de rapidos en lugar de la version acortada: cinco grandes rapidos y cuatro mas pequeños, incluidas las caidas con nombre que los guias anuncian al acercarse. Organizado de forma privada, es un dia distinto de la version en grupo, su propia balsa, su propio guia, y sin esperar a que una furgoneta de diez personas termine de cambiarse.
Lo que la reserva privada realmente compra es tiempo en el agua. Las excursiones de grupo siguen un horario fijado por la salida del siguiente grupo; una balsa privada puede volver atras y repetir un rapido, detenerse mas tiempo en los tramos planos para nadar, o hacer todo el recorrido despacio. Si viaja con niños o con alguien nervioso por el agua, esa flexibilidad vale mas de lo que parece.
El Kelani en Kitulgala esta clasificado de 2 a 3, que es agua de principiante con fuerza real. Los guias estan cualificados y la charla informativa cubre los comandos de remo y la posicion de natacion antes de que nadie se lance. Entre rapidos el rio se abre y la corriente cae a casi nada.
El trayecto desde Kandy dura dos horas cada direccion a traves de Ginigathena y el pais del te, y es una buena carretera por el paisaje incluso sin el rio al final.
Kandy fue la ultima capital de los reyes cingaleses, resistiendo a portugueses y holandeses hasta que los britanicos la tomaron en 1815, y el Templo de la Sagrada Reliquia del Diente junto al lago es la razon de su importancia: la reliquia, considerada un diente de Buda, es el objeto mas sagrado de la isla y su custodia legitimaba antiguamente la realeza. La camara de la reliquia abre para puja tres veces al dia, aproximadamente a las 5:30, 9:30 y 18:30, cuando comienzan los tambores y la fila pasa junto al relicario. La vestimenta cubre hombros y rodillas, los zapatos se quitan en la entrada, y el Esala Perahera en julio o agosto pasea el relicario sobre un elefante por la ciudad durante diez noches.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup in Kandy
A private start time from your hotel.
Briefing and kit
Equipment issued and the safety talk.
The full run
Five major and four minor rapids, at your own pace.
Swim and change
Time in the flat water, then changing facilities.
Return drive
Back through the hills.
Kandy
Drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerario detallado
Hotel pickup
Time is yours to set; earlier means quieter water.
Kitulgala
Kit fitted, valuables locked away, briefing given.
On the river
The complete rapid section. With a private raft there is no queue behind you.
Flat water and changing
As long as you want in the calm section, then dry clothes.
Drive back
Two hours via Ginigathena.
Kandy
Drop-off at your hotel.
Incluye
- Traslados privados de ida y vuelta desde su hotel en Kandy
- una balsa privada con guia cualificado
- casco, chaleco salvavidas y remo
- charla de seguridad
- instalaciones para cambiarse
No incluye
- Comidas y bebidas
- propinas
- fotografia del rio
- gastos personales
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Hotel pickup in Kandy; the exact address and time are confirmed after booking.
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
Sobre esta actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
We had already seen many of the sights on a different tour the day before, but that wasn't a problem. We started at a temple near Kandy and then drove to a large gemstone workshop. The highlight, of course, was the rafting trip. Although I've been rafting many times before, this was a new and exciting experience. To finish off the day, we visited a tea factory and were able to sample some of the tea. Our driver spoke excellent English and was very friendly. All in all, it was a wonderful day full of memorable experiences. We didn't do the optional canyoning tour, nor did we buy the SD card with the pictures and videos from the rafting trip.
Our driver and tour guide Sara was excellent. He spoke good English and our communication was good and clear even from the day before for confirmation. He made sure we had cold beers, excellent food with a spectacular view. The river rafting was great fun and not too challenging. The guide was great. We recommend this experience. We also went to a lovely tea factory with generous tea tasting and delicious iced Macha. Thank you Sara for your excellent Sri Lankan kindness and hospitality.
A pleasant trip with a very courteous driver. He made every effort to find restrooms, a bench, etc. The rafting was relatively easy, with no difficult sections. We were on the water for about 1 to 1.25 hours. A recommended additional excursion (about an hour for $20) is a hike to a tributary of the Kelani River, featuring a type of canyoning that includes jumping into the river from a height of 3 meters (with helmet and life jacket). We were able to customize the itinerary for the return trip. A lovely little tea factory with a generous tasting was also included. Thank you!
The rafting was great and challenging enough. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Kandy but you will find yourself in a fairytale environment on the water. Our guide Tara was great. Nothing was too much for him. He took us to a restaurant at the end of the day when we asked. The various sights in this tour are educational and fun to see. Be aware that this is a long day trip, where you will be in the car for large parts.
Fernando runs an absolutely amazing tour and is such a lovely bloke who is very knowledgeable. The white water rafting is so incredible it makes you forget about the rest of the day. The tea factory is very interesting. The wood carving store is fascinating to see the guys working and how its been passed down the generations. The herbal garden was a very unique experience and how all the natural products are made. We skipped over the rest of the day due to time but Fernando still offered to continue if we would like to. Would highly recommend a 10/10 experience.
The rafting was fun but was pretty short. The overall ride to get there took the longest