




Boasting about adventure sporting, Kitulagala is a town located in West of the road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. It's a town located in amid tickly forest hills. It has been once a filming place for the David Lean's 1957 Oscar-winning epic "Bridge on the River Kwai" on the banks of Kelani River. Most visitors for the adventure sporting are from Colombo. The Kitulgala's main attraction is White water rafting where you can ride the tides of Kelani River. Other than that it's popular for sports like confidence jump, Stream Sliding, Waterfall abseiling, Jungle trekking. Bird watching and cave exploration and last but not least river trips and expeditions.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $211.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Welcome to Rafters Retreat, Kitulgala, the main white water rafting location in Sri Lanka! This is a get-away for independent travelers, family, adventurous couples and for adrenalin junkies. We are located in Kitulgala, 90 Km from Colombo (a 2.5 hr drive) on the banks of the Kelani River of "Bridge on the River Kwai" fame. Adventure, action and living with nature is key in this Robinson Crusoe hideaway. Owner, Channa, is the epitome of life in the woodland and on the river - safari shorts, braces, a woolly beard and a love of wildlife. Channa is an excellent host, inviting families, single travelers and adventurous couples into his self-built tree houses For the best activity it offers, rafting at alongside the retreat is action-packed, adventurous and promises loads of fun for the entire family. The Kelani River, with its grade three rapids, is ideal for both intermediate rafters as well as beginners
Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
white Water Rafting In Kitulgala from Bentota lasts about 10–12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Bentota experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $211. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 2–11 pay from $56, adults from $126. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Hemadan, The Villa Bentota by KK Collection.
The experience is available in AR, DE, EN, IT, FR, TA, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
white Water Rafting In Kitulgala from Bentota | 10–12 hours | 5.0 (1) | $126 | |
white water rafting tour | 2 min–15 min | 5.0 (1) | $98 | View |
White Water Rafting | 8 hours | — | $350 | View |
2h Bentota River Safari: Crocodiles, Monkeys, Mangrove & more | 2–3 hours | 4.9 (166) | $32 | View |
Sri Lanka Car Rental with Driver per Day | Car Van or MiniBus Rental with Driver | 1–30 days | 4.9 (150) | $80 | View |
Ayurveda Day Package | 1 day | 4.9 (127) | $230 | View |
The Most Recommended Round Tour in Sri Lanka | 10 days | 5.0 (118) | $59 | View |