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La longue section de la Kelani, cinq rapides majeurs et quatre mineurs, en excursion privee depuis Kandy, avec votre propre guide, votre propre raft et un horaire qui est le votre plutot que celui d'un groupe.
Excursion privee de rafting sur la riviere Kelani depuis Kandy : cinq rapides majeurs: En bref
| 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
Description complète
C'est la section de rapides complete plutot que la version raccourcie: cinq rapides majeurs et quatre plus petits, y compris les chutes nommees que les guides annoncent en les approchant. En prive, c'est une journee differente de la version en groupe, votre propre raft, votre propre guide, et pas d'attente pour qu'un van de dix personnes finisse de se changer.
Ce que la reservation privee achete vraiment, c'est du temps sur l'eau. Les excursions en groupe suivent un horaire fixe par le depart du groupe suivant; un raft prive peut remonter et refaire un rapide, s'arreter plus longtemps dans les sections plates pour se baigner, ou faire tout le trajet lentement. Si vous voyagez avec des enfants ou avec quelqu'un nerveux face a l'eau, cette flexibilite vaut plus qu'elle ne semble.
La Kelani a Kitulgala est classee de 2 a 3, ce qui est de l'eau pour debutants avec une vraie force. Les guides sont qualifies et le briefing couvre les commandes de pagaie et la position de nage avant que quiconque ne se lance. Entre les rapides, la riviere s'ouvre et le courant tombe a rien.
Le trajet depuis Kandy dure deux heures dans chaque sens a travers Ginigathena et le pays du the, et c'est une bonne route pour le paysage meme sans la riviere au bout.
Kandy fut la derniere capitale des rois cinghalais, resistant aux Portugais et aux Hollandais jusqu'a ce que les Britanniques la prennent en 1815, et le Temple de la Sainte Dent Relique sur le lac explique son importance: la relique, consideree comme une dent du Bouddha, est l'objet le plus sacre de l'ile et sa garde legitimait autrefois la royaute. La chambre de la relique ouvre pour le puja trois fois par jour, vers 5h30, 9h30 et 18h30, quand les tambours commencent et que la file avance devant le reliquaire. La tenue couvre epaules et genoux, les chaussures se retirent a l'entree, et l'Esala Perahera en juillet ou aout fait parader le reliquaire sur un elephant a travers la ville pendant dix nuits.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Transferts aller-retour prives depuis votre hotel a Kandy
- un raft prive avec un guide qualifie
- casque, gilet de sauvetage et pagaie
- briefing de securite
- installations pour se changer
Non inclus
- Repas et boissons
- pourboires
- photographie fluviale
- depenses personnelles
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in Kandy; the exact address and time are confirmed after booking.
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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