Rainforest

Kithulgala

Rainforest river town and the home of Sri Lankan white-water rafting.

Rainforest river town and the home of Sri Lankan white-water rafting.

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Journeys

Tours that include Kithulgala.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

Experiences

KithulgalaHalf day

Grade 2-3 rapids on the Kelani River, framed by rainforest.

Gal OyaHalf day

Drift between forested islands where elephants sometimes swim across the reservoir.

Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)

A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.

Knuckles & RiverstonFull day

Cloud forest, village paths and ridge views in one of the island's wildest ranges.