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Top 10 Walking Tours in Kitulgala, Sabaragamuwa Province
Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in February, the driest month. The Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge (and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene). Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting, which starts a few kilometres upstream and also popular as a location for adventure based training programs.
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1. Explore Belilena Cave from Kitulgala
(SKU: LK83100100) This tour gives you the chance to see the famous Archeological Reserve, the Belilena Caves. Hike through the dense jungles around Kitulgala. Explore the secretive caves, where many fossils and skeletal remains aged over 10,000 years were found. View the archaeological excavation which is famed for the skeletal remains of the ‘Balangoda Man’. Get some awesome photographs to impress your friends. Learn more about the progression and evolution of mankind through millennia.
Inclusions: Service of an English-speaking guide., Water bottle (per-person).
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)., Expenses of personal nature.
2. Explore Belilena Cave from Colombo
(SKU: LK83010200) Venture into Belilena Caves on a private 9-hour tour with a friendly guide. Hike through the dense jungles around Kitulgala. Explore the secretive caves to witness fossils and skeletal remains that are more than 10,000 years old. Take photos of the archaeological excavation, which is famed for the skeletal remains of the ‘Balangoda Man’. This tour includes lunch, transportation, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Colombo., Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking guide., Visit the archeological reserve of Belilena Caves., 1-liter water bottle (per-person).
Exclusions: Food and beverages., Gratuities (optional)., Expenses of personal nature.
3. Night Walk - Makandawa Rain Forest
It is a fascinating activity for those who love bird watching. People often spot birds at an impressive frequency and at times, unbelievable proximities. An experienced naturalist accompanying you makes the Night Walk even more special and inspiring.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By 86pradeep
we went today madolduwa small iland around with boat . That's superb experience ., boat travel and jungle work out its a super ...
4. 1 Hour Private White Water Rafting in Kitulgala From Kandy with Hotel Pickup
If you are an adventure seeker, Kitulgala is the ideal place for you. White Water Rafting is the main adventure activity in Kitulgala. This tour will give you the opportunity of an adventurous 40 - 60 minutes white water rafting experience Kelani river. This rafting activity can be experienced anyone above the age of 8 years and for this activity, safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off will be provide from most closely located hotels in Kandy., Hotel pick up and drop off provided by an air conditioned vehicle., Cost of the rafting boat., BBQ lunch at a local restaurant., English speaking adventure guide., All government taxes.
Exclusions: Gratuities., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By 698susannee
So much more than what we expected!! A great place to visit if you are crazy over elephants and leopards
5. Kitulgala White Water Rafting From Nuwara Eliya
If you are an adventure seeker, Kitulgala is the ideal place for you. White Water Rafting is the main adventure activity in Kitulgala. This tour will give you the opportunity of an adventurous 40 - 60 minutes white water rafting experience Kelani river. This rafting activity can be experienced anyone above the age of 8 years and for this activity, safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off will be provide from most closely located hotels in Nuwara Eliya., Hotel pick up and drop off provided by an air conditioned vehicle., Cost of the rafting boat., BBQ lunch at a local restaurant., English speaking adventure guide., All government taxes.
Exclusions: Gratuities., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By 698susannee
So much more than what we expected!! A great place to visit if you are crazy over elephants and leopards
6. Kitulgala White Water Rafting From Colombo
If you are an adventure seeker, Kitulgala is the ideal place for you. White Water Rafting is the main adventure activity in Kitulgala. This tour will give you the opportunity of an adventurous 40 - 60 minutes white water rafting experience Kelani river. This rafting activity can be experienced anyone above the age of 8 years and for this activity, safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off will be provide from most closely located hotels in Colombo or Mount Lavinia., Hotel pick up and drop off provided by an air conditioned vehicle. , Cost of the rafting boat. , BBQ lunch at a local restaurant. , English speaking adventure guide. , All government taxes.
Exclusions: Gratuities. , Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Reviewed By 698susannee
So much more than what we expected!! A great place to visit if you are crazy over elephants and leopards
7. Kitulgala water Rafting Day tour from Colombo, Negombo or Kandy
This tour is ideal for those who love adventurous activities such as white water rafting and exploring jungle cave.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees for Rafting, Safety Equipments, Private transportation, Hotels or Port pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
8. 12 Nights Wild Life & Nature Tour
This is an excellent introduction to both the Wildlife & Nature experiences with beautiful scenery of Sri Lanka. The best way to catch a glimpse of wildlife and nature is from the country’s National Parks; Yala is famed for its leopard sighting, whilst Udawalawe National Park, is undoubtedly one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year. Visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home where orphaned elephants are rehabilitated before being released. Travel from the Negombo and explore Sinharaja Rain forest which is the largest lowland rainforest in Sri Lanka. This Unesco-listed, richly bio-diverse habitat, bordered by rivers, is rich in wildlife, including rare mammals and many endemic birds. Explore Ella which is a paradise of hills with stunning views & Train journey. Another trying hike is the holy mountain of Adam’s Peak to see sunrise. Enjoy some extra unique activities such as White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, Kitulagala.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation – 4 * with Meal Plan – BB ( Breakfast), Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off as Per Customer Pickup Points, English-Speaking Tour Guide , Vehicle Passenger Insurance , Fuel Charges, Parking Fees, Highway fees, Bottled water- two 500 ml bottles per person per day
Exclusions: Meals – Lunches & Dinners , Entrance tickets to Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve, Entrance tickets to Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe, Entrance tickets & Jeep safari cost to Udawalawe National Park, Entrance tickets & Jeep safari cost to Yala National Park, Entrance tickets to Buduruwagala Temple, Train Journey - tickets from Ella to Nanu Oya, Kitulgala White Water Rafting., Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit (if Applicable, Tips to guides, restaurants, hotels. Tipping is expected, Personal & any expenses not mentioned in the Inclusions
Reviewed By Sarah J
Aruna was a wonderful guide; we could tell that he was proud of his country and wanted us to love it too. He was knowledgeable and took us wherever we wanted to go on top of the itinerary. He certainly chose the best jeep driver for the reserve where we got much closer to the wild elephants than anyone else. He also waited patiently as I looked at multiple pieces of jewellery, finally buying a piece in the shop of his favourite hotel - an Edwardian colonial country house. If you can travel with Aruna, do it - some of the other guides are really just taxi drivers.
9. River Adventure Package in Kitulgala
(SKU: LK57100100) This is a unique tour opportunity to enjoy the thrill of adventures and test your adrenalin rush.
Inclusions: Experienced guide., Safety equipment's., White water rafting session., Canyoning session., Buffet lunch.
Exclusions: Food and beverages where not specified., Hotel pick up or drop off., Gratuities.
10. Bird watching and trekking in Kitulgala
Makandawa Forest Reserve is extremely significant because it’s connecting with the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. This makes the only remaining altitudinal graded rainforests in the country. The forest reserve with its rain forest habitat, similar to the Sinharaja forest reserve home to many endemic birds and resident breeders. Makandawa Forest Reserve is home to 54 bird species.
Inclusions: Entrance tickets., Experienced naturalist(s). (For 8 and above we provide 2 naturalists), Refreshments with energy slabs., Photography sessions.
Exclusions: Any transportation up to the trail head at Kitulgala forest reserve trailhead.., Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra.
Reviewed By 588gimhapas
What an experience!!, we arrived just as the elephants appeared from the jungle and watched 5 large groups go to the water. The Jeep driver got us into the perfect place for photographs, responding quickly when a female decided we'd got too close. So beautiful to watch the interaction of the family units as they got to the water.
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