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Suggested Itineraries in Kitulgala

Kitulgala in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani River
  • Canyoning

afternoon

  • Confidence jumps and stream slides
  • Belilena Cave

evening

  • Makandawa Forest Reserve
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kitulgala in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani River
  • Canyoning

afternoon

  • Confidence jumps and stream slides
  • Belilena Cave

evening

  • Makandawa Forest Reserve

Day 2

morning

  • Birdwatching
  • Bridge on the River Kwai film location

afternoon

  • Kelani River kayaking
  • Waterfall abseiling

evening

  • Jungle trekking
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kitulgala in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani River
  • Canyoning

afternoon

  • Confidence jumps and stream slides
  • Belilena Cave

evening

  • Makandawa Forest Reserve

Day 2

morning

  • Birdwatching
  • Bridge on the River Kwai film location

afternoon

  • Kelani River kayaking
  • Waterfall abseiling

evening

  • Jungle trekking

Day 3

morning

  • Mountain biking
  • Rubber and tea plantation walks

afternoon

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani River
  • Canyoning

evening

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani River
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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