Rafting Srilanka Travelclub:

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, situated in the Indian Ocean and sharing the same continental shelf as India, is a unique location. This island, only 270 miles long by 140 miles wide was long ago subject to major geological upheaval producing the hills, mountains and rivers that are virtually tailor-made for adventure sports activities; couple this with the reefs and wrecks of the Indian Ocean and you have, truly, an adventure sports paradise.

Sri Lanka Travel Club’s “Lankatours” department specialises in adventure sports holidays within Sri Lanka. You can choose one or more of the sports discussed in this website in any of the options shown below;

• Door to Door Service - Complete adventure package including flight, half board accommodation, all transfers and costs of all chosen sports.
• You get here and then leave it to us - In country package with accommodation, transfers and costs of all chosen sports. You get yourself to Sri Lanka, we pick you up at the airport and Let the Adventure Begin .. The holiday of a lifetime, The Time Of Your Life, is what we aim to provide. Our service delivery levels are legendary and we real put the fun back into tropical holidays.
• Let us show you the hills, the rivers, the seas and beyond - Specialist 'expedition' package for the more experienced.
• Day trip adventure - For anyone already in Sri Lanka looking for some fun and adventure. We have 1,2 or 3 day packages or we can tailor make a package for you.

Sri Lanka Travel Club - Lankatours

" There is something about a swift river, something thrilling about a river of any kind. The nearest upstream bend is a gate out of mystery, and the nearest downstream bend a door to further mystery " - Wallace Stegner

“The Sound of Mountain Water”

There can be no other type of trip that can offer at one moment a feeling of peace and calm as you drift through a secluded area borne along by nature, the next, excitement and action as you navigate through powerful rapids, experiencing one of the elemental forces of nature firsthand.

Sri Lanka has four main rivers and countless tributaries suitable for rafting and kayaking. Three of the biggest rivers are born in the heart of the peak wilderness which also gives rise to three of the highest mountains. We use 9 man Avon rafts with experienced river guides to paddle the main white water sections of these rivers. The smaller more technical southern rivers suit the adventurous kayaker, looking for many day trips with lots of action and play waves.

Examples of expeditions

Whitewater Rafting on the Kelani River
The Mighty Mahaweli River Rafting

Suda Ganga Rafting

Sitawaka River Rafting

This high adrenaline adventure on the white water section of the Kelani river, is suitable for first time 'go for it' rafters and experts alike. During the run you will experience the thrill of shooting rapids and the euphoria of making it through. The rivers clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge just above Kitulgala (about 2 hrs drive from Colombo). As the river widens we pass the scenic location used for the film 'Bridge over the River Kwai' which is also a good place to jump in for a refreshing swim. Our journey ends close to Kitulgala town where food and snacks are available.

For those who would like to enjoy the river and its wonderful scenery without the thrills and spills of large rapids, we raft through the flatter section of the lower gorge. Suitable for children over six and family.

The Mahaweli is Sri Lanka's largest river. Its rapids range from 2 - 6 along an action packed descent through the hill country to the eastern plains. The river has two dams along its route and offers controlled grade 2-5 sections as well as fluctuating grade 3-6 sections and tributaries. This river is for experienced rafters and kayakers only.

The Suda Ganga or White River is a irrigation diversion of the Mahaweli river, the four hour grade 2/3 river run flows north towards Matale and the ancient cities. If you enjoy being borne along on a swift current, with plenty of photograph opportunities passing colourful river bank communities with some thrills thrown in then this is the trip for you.

The Sitawaka river starts its life in the Peak Wilderness. The upper grade 4-5 run takes five hours with two runable waterfalls at its lower flow rate. The flatter middle section is suitable for family groups who want a day on the river without the thrills and spills of the upper and lower sections. The lower section is grade 3/4 at its lower flow rate. Situated only one and half hours from Colombo, the lower section is an ideal day trip from Colombo. Subject to seasonal flows.

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Email : info@srilankatravelclub.com
Hotline : +94 772 337 337