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Sri Lanka Unplugged: Rafting, Rainforest and Beach

Sri Lanka · 6 days · 2 travellers minimum

From Rs 65,540 per person, land only. Six days with a pulse: Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, two nights on the Kelani river in Kitulgala for rafting, canyoning and rainforest trails, then two nights on the Bentota beach with a Madu River safari.

Built around your family's dates, pace and interests, with nobody else on the trip. The itinerary below is a sample starting point; a founder reshapes it around you on the call.

Two nights on the Bentota coast
  • White-water rafting on the Kelani river at Kitulgala
  • Waterfall abseiling and canyon jumps with certified guides
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Madu River safari and Kosgoda turtle hatchery

A typical route

Kandy · 1 night Kitulgala · 2 nights Bentota · 2 nights

swap any stop — this is a starting point, not a fixed plan

Sample day by day

a starting point, reshaped around your family

Day 1Land, straight to Kandy

Airport pick-up and the drive to Kandy. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the evening and a first Sri Lankan rice and curry.

Transfers: Private airport pick-up | Activity: Temple of the Tooth | Stay: Jetwing Kandy Gallery (5 star)
Day 2To the river at Kitulgala

Into the Kelani valley. Settle into your riverside resort, then an afternoon rainforest walk and a swim under a waterfall.

Transfers: Intercity private transfer | Activity: Rainforest walk and waterfall swim | Stay: Borderlands CampKitulgala (4 star)
Day 3Rafting day

White-water rafting through the Kelani's grade 2-3 rapids, then waterfall abseiling or canyon jumps for those who want more. All kit and certified guides included.

Activity: White-water rafting and canyoning | Stay: Borderlands CampKitulgala (4 star)
Day 4Kitulgala to Bentota

Down to the coast. Check into your beach resort and slow the pulse: pool, beach, sunset.

Transfers: Intercity private transfer | Stay: Jetwing Saman VillasBentota (5 star)
Day 5Madu River and turtles

A boat safari through the Madu River mangroves and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Final evening on the beach.

Transfers: Tour transfers | Activity: Madu River safari and turtle hatchery | Stay: Jetwing Saman VillasBentota (5 star)
Day 6Fly home

Breakfast and a private drop at the airport.

Transfers: Private airport drop
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Things you can add

swap, drop or add on the call

White-water rafting

Grade 2-3 rapids on the Kelani with certified river guides and full kit.

Waterfall abseiling and canyon jumps

Optional adrenaline add-ons at the same site, same morning.

Madu River safari

Mangrove islands, cinnamon peelers and river life by boat.

What's typically included

Usually included

✓5 nights: 1 nights at Jetwing Kandy Gallery (5 star) + 2 nights at Borderlands Camp, Kitulgala (4 star) + 2 nights at Jetwing Saman Villas, Bentota (5 star), daily breakfast
✓Private air-conditioned car with chauffeur-guide
✓Rafting session with kit and certified guides
✓Rainforest walk, Madu River safari, turtle hatchery
✓All current taxes

Confirmed on your quote

Every private trip is priced individually, so flights, meals and exact inclusions are confirmed once we know your dates and group size.

Not included

—International flights
—Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
—Optional canyoning add-ons beyond one session
—Lunches and dinners
—Personal expenses and tips
what to pack
Quick-dry clothessecure water shoes or old trainersswimweardry bag for phonesunscreeninsect repellentchange of clothes for rafting day.
On request
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