Best Things to Do on a White Water Rafting in Kitulgala White water rafting in Kitulgala guide — Sri Lanka's main rafting destination on the Kelani River, with grade breakdowns and what to expect on the water.
A manageable but genuinely exciting mix of rapids suited to first-timers as well as more experienced rafters, run with certified guides.
The Kelani River corridor here is lined with dense rainforest, a scenic contrast to the more open rivers used for rafting elsewhere.
This stretch of river and surrounding jungle was the filming location for the 1957 classic The Bridge on the River Kwai.
A roughly 90-minute rafting descent through grade 2-3 rapids on the Kelani River, suitable for most fitness levels with basic instruction.
