White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

Kitulgala, a small town west of Colombo, is renowned for its exciting white water rafting adventures. The Kelani River’s rapids provide fun and challenge for beginners through to experienced rafters. The area gained fame as the filming location for the Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai—though only the bridge’s concrete foundations remain now. Rafters receive full safety briefings and gear from expert instructors, using modern rafts and life jackets. Apart from rafting, Kitulgala is popular for adventure training programs and nature exploration, making it an all-round adventure hotspot for teenagers and adults alike.