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Kithulgala Adventure Tour (2 Days)

Operated by Lakpura® Duration 2 days Download itinerary (PDF)

A two-day private escape from Colombo to Kitulgala for white water rafting, cycling and a cave hike.

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About this experience

This short break pairs Colombo's doorstep accessibility with the adventure activities of Kitulgala, Sri Lanka's main white water rafting base. Over two days a private chauffeur guide drives you from Colombo to Kitulgala and back, with white water rafting, cycling and a cave hike filling the time in between.

The trip suits travellers who want an active, outdoor-focused escape without committing to a long itinerary: rafting on day one, then cycling and a hike into the Belilena caves on day two before the drive back to Colombo. Entrance fees are not included, so carry local currency for site access.

The tour runs as a private arrangement for one party and an English-speaking chauffeur guide, who handles driving, fuel, parking and tolls throughout, with water provided each day. Accommodation and meals are arranged separately, leaving you free to set your own pace once each day's activities are done.

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What’s included

Included

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.
  • 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per person per day.

Not included

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.

Tour route

Day-by-day waypoints across Sri Lanka. Each marker is where you spend the night; lines trace the daily drive.

Day-by-day itinerary

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1 Kitulgala

Day 1 — Colombo → Kitulgala

Your chauffeur guide collects you in Colombo and drives you to Kitulgala, where the day's adventure is white water rafting on the Kelani River.

White Water Rafting

Kitulgala is Sri Lanka's main white water rafting centre, and the first day's activity here is a rafting run on the river.

Jimfbleak at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
2 Colombo

Day 2 — Kitulgala → Colombo

The second day combines a cycling tour with a hike into the Belilena caves before the drive back to Colombo.

Cycling Tour

A cycling tour takes you through the countryside around Kitulgala.

Belilena Caves

The day's hike leads into the Belilena caves, reached on foot through the surrounding jungle.

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Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended
  • Your hotel in Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 2 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Colombo and day 2 ends at Colombo. Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

The base price covers the vehicle and chauffeur guide. In the booking box you can add hotels for all 1 nights at Budget (3★), Standard (4★) or Luxury (5★ and boutique) level, on half board. Hotels we hold contracts with for your dates are named in the price; for any other night our team books a hotel of the same class after you pay.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Are entrance fees included?

Not in the base price. Set Tickets to Included in the booking box to add the entrance fees and safari jeeps for the sights on this itinerary; the booking box lists exactly which ones are covered.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.

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