Private Day tour to Kitulgala from Kandy

Private Day tour to Kitulgala from Kandy

Excursions from Kitulgala

Beli Lena Caves

Located 8km from Kitulgala, the caves revealed the remains (ten skeletons) of the prehistoric “Balangoda Man” (Homo sapiens balangodensis), Sri Lanka’s oldest inhabitant, deduced to have lived there 32,000 years ago.

Adam’s Peak

The foot of the Adam’s Peak is a two hour drive away from Kitulgala. December to April is the traditional season for the night ascent of the 2234 meter stepped mountain where many travel to worship.

Activities

In addition to whitewater rafting; Kithulgala is also a natural centre for many other adventure sports, including abseiling, canyoning, white water and flat water kayaking and many more. As such Kithulgala has an adventure sports base with highly trained instructors, safety equipment and medical assistance if required.

Kitulgala is located 95km away from Colombo, halfway along the Avissawella – Hatton motor road in the Sabaragamuwa province. City of Kitulgala, Sri Lanka.

Kitulgala can be reached via the Colombo – Avissawella – Hatton main motor road.

The Kitulgala Setting

Being set about halfway along the route to Hatton of the Central Highlands and passing Avissawella of the low lands of Sri Lanka, Kitulgala is surrounded by forested hills making way to the swift waters of the River “Kelani Ganga”. Surrounded by low wooded hills, Kitulgala is a village of lush vegetation

Kitulgala, the Adventure Attraction

Kitulgala being blessed with two monsoons each year records the highest rainfall in Sri Lanka. However, January to March is the dry period that makes Kitulgala one of Sri Lanka’s foremost tourist attractions for those who love White Water Rafting.

White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting

In addition to the white water rafting, Kitulgala affords the opportunity to engage in nature adventure, jungle trekking, outdoor camping, mountain biking and Bird Watching.